Paunsaugunt or Henrys??

I have hunted both. Although I would rather have a Paunsaugunt tag, my wife would have more fun on the Henrys. I feel top end is larger on the Paunsaugunt. The Henry Mountain was a more laid back relaxed feel type of hunt.
 
Given the winter kill I’d be real careful about spending points if gross inches is the goal of the hunt.

Henry mtns will always hold mature deer and if it was me, and what I want out of a hunt I’d be on that unit working the crap out of Ragged, the west side of penelle from dark over to scratch, and the north end of Ellen down on to Tarantula.

My goal for the hunt would be a next level deer 220”+. Those areas provide me with the remoteness, terrain, and IMO best shot at that type of deer. Point being, no matter what, that number is a needle in a haystack on any unit, so I’m picking some rough country, with minimal access to try and make it happen.

If I was looking for a fun hunt that would be super entertaining for my wife? Pauns or maybe even a muzz San Juan tag.

Henry’s as well, but if I’m looking to get my wife on a 160-180” mature deer in a high density environment I probably lean for the other units, even though the bull creek pass road will get you a shot at that without really even trying too hard.

Good luck figuring out what is most important for the outcome, and share pictures if it means a tag in the pocket!
Thoughts on a San Juan rifle tag?
 
This is coming 2nd hand from friends who have hunted it but general consensus is the earlier seasons are better. You wanna hunt it while the bucks are bachelored up.

Couldn’t give you an informed 1st hand opinion on the rifle.
Thanks much appreciated I’ve heard that also. Easier/more visible before they move down into the thicker oaks and stuff for sure
 
Honestly I have hunted both - It wouldn't matter to me.......Henrys advantage you can scout early and isolate to a few bucks to hunt..........Pauns you can do the same but they may be on the move once the rifle hunt comes along.
 
And once Again:

Nobody Mentions The New High Tech StickFlippers!

Or The Long Range Rifle Crew!

Yup!

It was Them DREADED SmokePolers!
I only mentioned the Smoke Polers because I was there. I do know of one rifle guy that really stretched it out there to 150 yards to fill his Henry's tag last fall. I would bet there were plenty of shots take with a big bullet arc though. haha. Those vapor trails look cool on video.
 
I only mentioned the Smoke Polers because I was there. I do know of one rifle guy that really stretched it out there to 150 yards to fill his Henry's tag last fall. I would bet there were plenty of shots take with a big bullet arc though. haha. Those vapor trails look cool on video.
5 smokers all after the same buck on the east face of Pennel was definitely entertaining!?
 

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