Mule deer find

[el unit]

My dog and I took a walk yesterday in a small drainage on USFS land about a 20 minute drive from our ranch. We were looking for shed antlers and came across this! About 1 mile from the truck in a general deer unit. We did not find any shed antlers yesterday, although my wife found a brown 3-point shed last weekend in the same area.
26" spread. More pictures soon.

 

[el unit]

Another picture.

 

[el unit]

Last picture. He'll be in the Buck Boiler later today.

 

[Nameless Range]

Awesome find. Thanks for sharing.

 

[fulldraw]

Nice find.

 

[Busyfarmin]

Great buck

 

[Walkathon]

I'd love to find one like that during the season- great looking buck

 

[Gr8bawana]

Wow that was one heck of a buck.

 

[HalfAce]

That is an awesome buck! Especially for a Montana General unit.

If you measured him, whats he gross score? Also post up a picture if you care to after you boil him out.

Congrats on the find!

 

[MT_elk]

Great find! Could you tell what killed it? Lion, wolves?

 

[el unit]

Not certain how he died. My guess is a mountain lion, but not sure. He's all caped and should be cleaned up enough in a day or two for a new picture. Then, I'll be sure to post another picture and a gross score too.
The only bucks I saw during hunting season were small 3 pt bucks and a hand full of does. Nothing even close to this guy!

 

[BlakeA]

Awesome find!

 

[Southwind]

Nice forks, handsome animal.

 

[el unit]

Unofficial gross score 185 6/8. The boiler is currently not working, so I'll post better photos when he's finished.

 

[JCS]

Awesome find. Make sure to post a picture when he is done.

 

[JohnCushman]

Awesome find!!

 

[Manderscheid]

A dream find as far as this boy from Iowa is concerned! Congratulations!