Solo 2014 Mule Deer

bigbrink · Sep 18, 2014

Just got back from a high country mule deer hunt. I went solo on this hunt, hiking in 6 miles into the high alpine basins. I was able to kill this nice buck at 180 yards on the opening evening.
After shooting, he rolled and slid down the steep hillside about 200 yards. Finally, he came to a rest and I was able to catch up and pull him onto more level ground. Fun hunt, but physically draining.....looking forward to next year already!

shotgun1 · Sep 18, 2014

Nice work there. I love my solo high country hunts more than anything.

uteman801 · Sep 18, 2014

Looks like a great hunt!

Stubaby · Sep 18, 2014

Nice. What was your gun set up?

I could never do solo. My mind just won't let me. Looks like a great time tho.

"That's a special feeling, Lloyd"

Smokepole · Sep 18, 2014

Beautiful buck, thanks for sharing

jaketbs · Sep 18, 2014

Awesome deer, beautiful country, congrats on what looks like a great hunt.

IntheVelvet · Sep 18, 2014

Congrats on a great buck! And awesome pictures of your camp and area.

Nevadahunter · Sep 18, 2014

Really nice buck and beautiful country.

mlycrzy · Sep 18, 2014

Love those big typicals! Way to get it done.

sageadvice · Sep 18, 2014

Congrats!! Heck of a Buck!!

Joey

"It's all about knowing what your firearms practical limitations are and combining that with your own personal limitations!"

nfh · Sep 18, 2014

Nice one bigbrink!! You bringing him with ya when you come home in a couple weeks?

DW · Sep 18, 2014

Congrats on flyin high and solo and gettin it done!

BridgerLake · Sep 18, 2014

Nice buck, nice pics, nice country. Something you'll always remember.

eldorado · Sep 18, 2014

Sweet buck. That's some beautiful country you hunted in. Congrats.

Eldorado

COZY25 · Sep 19, 2014

Nice work Brad! That's an awesome buck, I should be drawing a NR tag up there next year and plan to do it backcountry style. We have hunted up there in the past and it's always a good time.