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OMG typical had a great post that many of us face…judging a buck with little time and clarity. So to play off that post what about this buck? He fed away and bedded down without much time to look at. If you had to pick, based on the 2 pics, which one would you choose to hunt?

Well I did what I set out not to do...draw a tag with little info on the unit. I've hunted Colorado now 8 years in a row in a decent unit with the plan to save pts and draw 4th season. But with pt creep I wasn't catching any ground so I turned elsewhere. I applied and drew the 4th season in...

I shouldn't be thinking about another hunt after all the hunting I've done this year but I can't help it. I have to be in Tucson for work around Jan 20 and am planning to drive from Idaho. Is there any over the counter, archery opportunities where I could hunt javelina and have a decent chance...

Hi all- I'm not real experienced in muzzy hunts and would appreciate some input on when to load a muzzleloader during a hunt? The hunt is late so the weather will be cold and potentially snowy. Also it is for mule deer so I will mainly be doing a lot of long range glassing and if I do see a...

Well 2015 treated my very good! I'm fortunate to have the time and support to be able to scout and hunt as much as I do. This year I had 3 deer tags (2 Idaho, 1 WY)...thinking I might be able to punch one. Below is a quick hunt recap. I appologize for the poor field photo's...its difficult...

Well like clockwork a post on when draw results will be posted. Last year I believe they were posted June 13. What do you think the chances are they will be posted on next Friday or before? Thanks

I might get some heat for this but hopefully someone is interested. I've heard from others with 5+ points invested in WY that they don't feel there's a quality hunt in WY worthy of high points or don't like the idea of "burning" points in a unit that takes less to draw- such as Region G. I've...

A lot of hunters talk about how they want the opportunity to hunt and take a mature deer. Just curious what everyone considers a mature deer? Does score also weigh in? Is 3.5 yrs old mature? What about 4.5? 5.5+??? Last year I shot a 4yr old buck (lab aged) that scored mid-170. I don't think I...

I've hunted the same 3rd season unit three years in a row now and I'm debating going this year...mainly due to the early dates of the 3rd season (and cost). The last three years have progressively declined for me. 2011 (Nov 5-13th)- Medium snow levels, cool weather, high deer #'s, good rutting...

I have the option right now to get a lightly used weatherby mark v accumark 300 mag but I've been looking at tikka rifles as well in the 300 wsm. I do a lot of back pack hunts and hiking in the high country so weight is a big concern for me. What do you guys think is the quality and accuracy...

Just curious for those non-res who drew G or H this year how many pts you had going into the draw... I had 1pt, special G and didn't draw. I also didn't get H as my 2nd choice. I'm depressed

I have a Nikon MCII eyepiece 20-60x (60mm) or 15-40x (50mm) which is currently on my Nikon ED 60mm fieldscope. I just bought a 50mm (body only, no eyepiece) and want to sell my 60mm...or at least the body. The options I'm considering are: 1. Sell the MCII eyepiece with the 60mm and buy a MC...

Now that the draw deadline has passed...what do you think it will take to draw a region G tag (non-res special)? Will 1pt secure a tag? Last year it took >1 pt to have a 100% chance. With all the bad publicity on deer #'s I think it will be slightly easier as some will choose to wait or hunt...

Well apparently I'm not. We all know how difficult it can be to find a big buck during hunting season and if you do find him you'll probably only get one chance. Here are a few bucks that I've missed that I have pictures of. There are others. If only I was clutch. LETS KEEP THIS THREAD GOING...

When do moose typically shed (Idaho)? It seems like I always think they shed earlier than they do. I've been watchin a big bull and as of Monday he was still packin'

I want to include some habitat with my muley mount. I shot the buck in a really thick stand of oakbrush which I think would be cool to include in the mount if possible. Have any of you seen a muley mount with oakbrush habitat? Its not a real attractive plant in Nov. so I'm hesitant on how it...

Some of you have probably seen this. I haven't laughed that hard for a while.

Alright all you score jockeys, guess the score on this buck. My estimate was off quite a bit even with my hands on him. Had to measure him 3 times to confirm. His outside spread is 31.5 inches. I'll tell the winner which state I shot him in...

Packed in on Oct 9th in hopes of finding a good buck but after 5 days on the mountain without seeing a shooter I was getting bored and frustrated. I did however see the same three 6pt bulls everyday. So I lost patience and hiked out on Thurs night to buy an elk tag. A few hours into the opener...

I have a GMU 43/47/471 third season rifle deer tag and can't wait to hunt Colorado for the frist time. Usually I don't plunge into a hunt without knowing the area better but I decided to take my chances and hunt instead of lay on the couch and watch football that time of year. I've done all the...

I have a Nikon Fieldscope ED and for the first time I have some condensation/fog on the inside of the optical zoom len. Its wierd because the last time I used the scope it wasn't wet or humid out. I've tried to dry it out the last two days but no change. Has anyone had this happen before? What...

Do you guys lower your standards on bucks when hunting with a bow vs. gun? I've been watching a 160ish buck thats tall, around 25" wide with crab claw fronts. I'm tempted to pursue with a bow although I would no doubt pass with a rifle in hand. I'm in Idaho so I can hunt with a bow and then rifle.

I will be joining the masses on a 43 3rd season muley hunt this fall. I've never hunted around much private land so I want to make sure I am well prepared. What are the best maps to have for a colorado hunt like this? Thanks

I'm debating on a 43 or 52 third season tag. I know both units have private land constraints for hunting in November but which unit do you guys think has the best access and public land available? I'd like to hunt in an area where I can hike in or backpack in miles to avoid pressure. I'd also...

I've heard a few rumors about non-resident tag cuts in region H and G for deer due to the high winter kill. I can't find anything that shows tag cuts. Is this true? Thanks

Hey fellas, I found a dead head bull that scores a little over 305. The antlers are dark and tines are in good condition- nice bull but nothing too special. I cut off the head and want to sell it. I could cut off the horns and sell as sheds for about $75 or try to sell as a european mount. The...

Been laying on the couch the last 5 days bored out of my mind trying to recover from hernia surgery and I have a point I'd like to get your opinion on. In the Idaho forum there was a post asking for key factors that affect mule deer herd health. Predation made top 3 on a majority of the...

Does anybody know what the specific drawing odds are for a group applicaiton with >0 - <1pt for a region G special non-res tag? The F&G draw odds report lumps this group together and gives it a ~75% chance. However a group with .8pts will draw before a group with .2pts. So I guess my question...

I am a non-resident from Idaho and 2011 will be my first year hunting bucks in Colorado. I've been wanting to hunt mule deer in Colorado for a while now and can't wait for this coming fall and the seasons to come. Would like to hear stories and pics of your first non-resident Colorado hunting...

I'm thinking about buying a landowner tag for unit 54, 2nd rifle in Colorado. I've never purchased a landowner tag before so I'm new to the process. Where would be the best place to buy the tag at a fair price? What about timing...when would I need to secure the tag before they are sold out? Any...

I am really excited to hunt mule deer for the first time in Colorado in 2011 and I cannot decide what hunt to choose (weapon or season). Rifle, muzz, or bow are all options. I plan on hunting Colorado every 3 years (2pts). My passion and experience has been hunting up high in WY and Idaho in...

Yesterday morning I took a 35 yard shot at a six 6pt bull and unfortunately the arrow was a little off target and struck him square in the front shoulder. The bull was broadside. Spent yesterday and today looking for the bull without success. The blood trail was good in the begining but then...

Hey guys I need some help deciding on whether or not to accept a new job offer. I figured many of you are as passionate about spending time outdoors and hunting as I am and could provide some good perspective. The new job would pay 20% more with more growth opportinites but would be very busy...

Does anybody have an idea why the NR Special deer tag for Region G in WY had 48% drawing odds with 0 pts last year where the two previous years were 22-24% (economy, point system, etc)? What do you think the odds will be for 2010?

Debating on which area to put in for this year...the early archery hunt in area 6 or 7. Not looking for a hunt of a lifetime just a week in the high country, with very few or zero hunters, glassin a few bucks everyday and possibly having the opportunity to put a stock on >175" buck. What area...

Anybody know of a nonresident that has been caught and sited for hunting in a WY Wilderness area? What was the penalty? I hunt by the book and always respect the laws (even though I think this is the most bogus hunting regulation this is)...just curious what the consequences would be?

Looking a purchasing either the Nikon ED Fieldscope or the Leupold Golden Ring HD in the 60mm. They both seem like comparable quality scopes and I'm having a tough time deciding. Any suggestions on which of these two scopes I should go with...or any other spotting scope out there in the $1200...

Hey fellas, I spend most my time in the high country of Idaho, western Wyoming, and Nevada. This season was definitely a humbling year for me (both my Idaho and WY tags went un-punched) and I'm begininng to doubt my approach...thought I'd throw a question out to the MM gang. Each year while...