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Can anyone help me out? I hunted this unit year. Didnt see nothing but it was the first time I had hunted. Anyone know of any areas of the unit that have any deer. Im not looking for the monster just something to shoot. Not looking for specifics, just any general info. on where to start, or other information on this unit. PM me if you'd like. Thanks!
 
Yes. I hunted there last year. I also backpacked in the area a couple of times. Actually there a lot of deer. I've spoken with F&G (biologist) several times this year. The story of how to find them is an old one: get off the road (at least two miles and 5 is better) and get high. A huge "ridge" runs through the heart of the unit. It's made up of Gunsight Peak, Sheep Mtn. Steel Mtn., Ross Peak. According to the biologist, he has a LOT of bleeps on his radio tracking devices from that "ridge".

He says you cannot get too high; he's amazed at how often he looks down and sees only rocks (above timber) when he is flying to check on the radio collars.

Flying....that gives a hint. This is big and rough country. It's a lot of work. I have llamas and did well (there are folks who accuse me of fanaticism), because I got away from the roads and the motorcycle trails.

If you want a specific....try 2.5 to 3 miles west of Skillern Hot Springs. Get to the top of the mountain. There are deer, elk and bears there (actually that's true for a lot of places). The best aspect of the specific area is that it seems to be too far for most walkers and there are no motorcyle trails there.

Good luck
Grant

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