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Great buck - congrats!

Is it deer season yet?

Definitely touch base with Randy Melton at Avalanche Outfitters in Redstone. Great guy, hard working.

What a monster. Please share the story when you get it!

Awesome hunt! Couldn't tell who was more excited!

I know - 3 months away and I can't stand it. We'll hit our usual spots in OK, KS and TX, but would really like to get on a Merriam's. We've never hunted them before.

Can anyone suggest some areas in northern New Mexico that a guy from out of state should focus on for a good Merriam's hunt? Not looking for anyone's hotspot or exact locations, but just a general area that I can take my 65 year-old dad to and hope to get into some birds.

Thanks for posting Founder! Good stuff and keeps me motivated.

You can also try giving Randy Melton a call with Avalanche Outfitters. Believe his high country mule deer camp is in the Bells. Tell him the Okies recommended him. Here's his website: http://www.redstonestables.com/

Definitely needs to go on the wall. Trophies like that will bring back memories when you're too old to chase 'em anymore. It's all about remembering a special hunt versus size, looks, etc.

Very cool - thanks for sharing. How was the javelina hunting?

Our group has had had great luck the 2 times we've hunted the 1st season, with the elk still bugling and rutting. Our area also has 10,000+ elevations. The bull I killed in '07 still had his cows and was shredding a pine while I waited for him to move out for a clear shot. But they are on the...

I'm 39, been hunting since I was 6, and I still get the shakes and rapid heart beat when I see a nice animal. Consider it a blessing - it's what keeps us going. Gotta love the adrenalin rush!

At least he got out of the truck before he shot the buck. He could have drove up on it at night, hit the spotlight, and been on property he didn't have permsission to be on. We all have to be responsible when it comes to doing what we love to do!!! Hunting rules vary by region, but you have...

Good looking deer. Congrats! Sounds pretty brutal out there in the cold, but guess your efforts paid off.

Jims is right about the number deer hunters. We saw only one other guy hunting deer, but did see quite a few after elk with muzzleloader and bow. We saw way more hikers, as the season opened the Tuesday after Labor Day, but they mainly stayed on the main trails.

Awesome deer with lots of character. Congrats. Eastern Colorado sure has some great deer. Western Kansas is also a hot spot. My dad killed a monster out there last year (don't have a pic to post, but I'll try to get my hands on one).

We hunted the Holy Cross area this year. Great hunt and beautiful country. We didn't see many deer and no monsters, but my buddy ended up tagging a 22" 4x4 his last day (I did have an opportunity at a 20" four point the first day but passed). You can't be in good enough shape. We were...

I'll cast my vote for the pedastel mount. Very unique and adds extra character. Definitely would suggest turning the head to accentuate the forks. Also think about where you are going to hang it when you decide left or right turn. Not a bad problem to have trying to figure out how to get...

Awesome buck and great country. Congrats!

Food seems to be the biggest concern (and the biggest weight depending on duration). I have seen/heard arguements for both dehydrated and MREs. Anyone have a preference based on experience at high altitudes?

JohnH - I also drew this tag for this year (mine took 5 preference points). Yes I am a first time poster to this site, so I can appreciate both the grief you recieved as well as the desire to protect sacred information expressed by some of the long-time, hard-core hunters. I am also looking...