Goodale/G3

sagebb · Nov 23, 2018

looks like we had a weather move in and dump a little snow on the crest with more on the way, with hopes it brings down some big boys for the hunt! gonna head out this weekend and break out the phoneskope. any body gettin any good photos of anything good?

Moose332 · Nov 26, 2018

was up around onion valley on thanksgiving day, very little deer have moved in. It was snowing up high so any day now they will be moving in.

sagebb · Nov 26, 2018

nice! forecast is looking awesome! lots of snow on the way!

BradA · Dec 2, 2018

Any news if any bucks hitting the ground?

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BOHNTR · Dec 4, 2018

That hunt is NOTHING like it used to be 10-15 years ago.....I can't believe folks use their max points on it for average mule deer. Much better hunts in the state, IMO. I'd be surprised if anything over 165? net gets taken from what I've seen the last few years photographing there.

BOHNTR )))---------->

sagebb · Dec 4, 2018

true true, your definitely right! i'd like to think there still a few big boys cruisin around still, but was optimistic with the little bit of weather we've had lately.

Mooretitan · Dec 4, 2018

a couple real nice bucks have already hit the ground. One is a 33inch 5*5. The snow is helping a ton right now

sagebb · Dec 4, 2018

nice!! cant wait for some pictures to start comin in!

Cali4x4 · Dec 4, 2018

Need pictures

GunSlinger · Dec 4, 2018

Where are the pictures for the couple of nice bucks hitting the ground?

BradA · Dec 4, 2018

>That hunt is NOTHING like it
>used to be 10-15 years
>ago.....I can't believe folks use
>their max points on it
>for average mule deer.
>Much better hunts in the
>state, IMO. I'd be
>surprised if anything over 165?
>net gets taken from what
>I've seen the last few
>years photographing there.
>
>
>BOHNTR )))---------->
Exactly right, I agree !

https://www.sagemuleys.com

Ridn9high · Dec 4, 2018

LAST EDITED ON Dec-04-18 AT 08:44PM (MST)[p]Saw this one posted earlier

264mag · Dec 4, 2018

Damn nice buck !!!, Congrats on a California Trophy!!

264mag · Dec 4, 2018

Is that your blood or from the Buck ? ? just razzen ya , I've had a few scopes get me .

trophyhunter · Dec 5, 2018

Awesome Ca. Monster, thanks for posting, does the hunter have a story to go with that BigAss Buck.?

))))???->

BradA · Dec 6, 2018

Did the hunter use a guide ?

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Mooretitan · Dec 6, 2018

Nope
Went with a couple friends that had hunted the unit before.

LIK2HNT · Dec 6, 2018

Great CA buck. To bad Nickman does not visit any more. He always had some nice bucks to post up.
Bill

ElmerFudd · Dec 7, 2018

Looking up that way now on my lunch walk. Nice snow as far as I can see. It's probably a good day for those still hunting with this snow. Bet a few more really good bucks are taken.

highsierra · Dec 10, 2018

LAST EDITED ON Dec-10-18 AT 08:55PM (MST)[p]Was fortunate to be able to help an old friend out this year with his G-3 hunt. Glassed up some bucks high in a remote canyon. We made the 2400 ft climb and positioned ourselves several hundred yards away and began to seriously pick apart the landscape with our optics. A total of nine bucks and over twenty does were viewed before we caught a slight movement of antler tips sticking up ever so slightly above a distant boulder. Close inspection over the next several hours led us to believe that this was an old cagey warrior worthy of the tag. Finally, after 5 hours of patiently waiting for him to stand, he arose and was met by a single lethal shot from the .300 RUM at 430 yds.

What a buck. What a hunt.

http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/13981b0208e5bb8d3412395a12205b6dbbfaa.jpeg

http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/55841b0de8355a461482ab4862aa107be87f4.jpeg

http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/32352807445d9da754a4192a3d9e39954d07d.jpeg

BradA · Dec 11, 2018

Congrats !

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Wiszard · Dec 13, 2018

Awesome deer....congrats to the hunter!

Cancer doesn't discriminate...don't take your good health for granted because it can be gone in a heartbeat. Please go back and read the last line. This time really understand what it says.

Snoopdogg · Dec 15, 2018

Definitely an old, worthy buck. Congrats!

Bigbuck1 · Dec 19, 2018

Solid California Muley, congrats!!!
Here?s a few photos of some Bucks taken the first week of the hunt. Talking with a lot of locals the Hunt was tough for mature 4 points. A lot of crabby 4 points and small bucks. I know a few more dandy?s we're taking like the bucks in the previous post above but congrats on all hunters who took a buck. http://www.monstermuleys.info/photo...info/photos/user_photos_2018/42359image3.jpeg

Bigbuck1 · Dec 19, 2018

http://www.monstermuleys.info/photo...info/photos/user_photos_2018/42359image3.jpeg

GunSlinger · Dec 19, 2018

Bigbuck, your pictures did not attach.

sagebb · Dec 20, 2018

yep... not showin on mine either

Bigbuck1 · Dec 20, 2018

Sorry guys I'll try to attach pictures again.

Bigbuck1 · Dec 20, 2018

http://www.monstermuleys.info/photo...info/photos/user_photos_2018/42359image3.jpeg

sagebb · Dec 21, 2018

still dont think they posted right

HogBone · Dec 21, 2018

still can't see your pics bigbuck1. maybe try creating a brand new post.

Bigbuck1 · Dec 21, 2018

LAST EDITED ON Dec-21-18 AT 03:35PM (MST) by Founder (admin)[p]http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/24325image1.jpeg
http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/50718image2.jpeg
http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/42359image3.jpeg

sagebb · Dec 21, 2018

now you got er! those are some nice bucks! think i still would held out for somethin just a tad bigger on the goodale but hey! to each their own!

Bigbuck1 · Dec 21, 2018

No doubt, first buck was watched from grays campground for 5 days, buck never left the top of the peak and Eric the hunter just took a liking to him and took him on Thursday after a lengthily hike.
Second picture was the buck I took on Wednesday evening just a little south of Shepard?s pass trail head. I wanted something bigger but had obligations to got to my son?s nor-cal final football game. Plan was to come back up if they lost . Long story short I had feeling they would win and I like the height and width of the buck so I took him, glad I did because they ended up winning that game and won the state Division 6 championship the following weekend.
The last picture was of my new friend mike who took his Buck on Tuesday, his son left on Monday due to work obligations so we hunted together for a few day being we were both by ourselves. He watched his buck for a few days and decided to take him. We hunted hard but just didn't see the that many bucks that most would consider a trophy.
Lesa Thatcher a local guide sent me a few pictures of bucks she spotted a few days later that were good 4 points. She told me it had been pretty bad season for good bucks. We all had a great time and like you said to each his own. We do have some regrets but are happy with what we got. I'll send more photos of other bucks we saw and the pictures of bucks Lesa sent.

Hunter0527 · Dec 22, 2018

Anyone had luck shed hunting in this area?

Hunter0527 · Dec 22, 2018

Anyone had luck shed hunting in this area?

Bigbuck1 · Dec 25, 2018

Bigbuck1 · Dec 25, 2018

Pictures of Bucks this year during the G3 hunt. Close up photos are with a phone scope. First 6 photos are the last week of the hunt of 2 bucks.

LIK2HNT · Dec 25, 2018

Did the buck in pictures #5 & #6 hit the ground?? Would really like to see a closeup photo of that one. Thanks for sharing the pictures. I my go down there latter this week and look around.
Bill

Bigbuck1 · Dec 25, 2018

The pictures of both Bucks were Taken on Dec.13th 3 days before season ended by Bear creek off of foothill rd., So there's probably a good chance they made it. I'm not sure if your familiar with a guide who I believe lives in Big pine by the name of Lesa Thatcher. She sent me the photos, she runs all over the area and knows about most every buck that's alive or has been taken. If you need her info. Let me know and I'll send it to you. Sweet gal and very knowledgeable of area. I know she helped out several people during this years hunt just because she loves it. If you do spot some good bucks up there post them up I'd love to see them. Merry Christmas!!!

LIK2HNT · Dec 26, 2018

Trevor
Please PM me her number. I will call her if I am sure I will get down there.
Thanks
Bill

highsierra · Dec 27, 2018

LAST EDITED ON Dec-27-18 AT 10:18AM (MST)[p]Here?s some photos shared with me of bucks taken in G-3 this year:

http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/488281efb38ca7bdb4b73a6f965652dea5203.jpeg

http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/6930785cf3321351a4730880499513d7eae94.jpeg

http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/33209210f5c2e07084f4195ad9b1723152344.jpeg

http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/82185e48cd4950c3344398a6c62871201cece.jpeg

http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/602983e700b887f6146ca80e3cee07f719f64.jpeg

http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/466213eff96b78c324a579d9d35c3c25604ce.jpeg

Here?s a real interesting one...
Lion kill????

http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/79550c6fff4d8ede648a7bacc555b1e81d585.jpeg

oilcan · Dec 27, 2018

That lion kill Buck is awesome

LIK2HNT · Dec 27, 2018

Nice pictures. Thanks for sharing.
Bill

Snoopdogg · Dec 27, 2018

There were some great bucks taken again this year. That lion kill buck is awesome.

sagebb · Jan 8, 2019

man those are some nice deer! I'm so jealous!

DeerHunter53 · Jan 9, 2019

Wow those are some good bucks especially the last one, what a toad

I passed on a big two point this year that would have went 30" I love big two points

Paul · May 28, 2022

BradA said:
>That hunt is NOTHING like it
>used to be 10-15 years
>ago.....I can't believe folks use
>their max points on it
>for average mule deer.
>Much better hunts in the
>state, IMO. I'd be
>surprised if anything over 165?
>net gets taken from what
>I've seen the last few
>years photographing there.
>
>
>BOHNTR )))---------->
Exactly right, I agree !

https://www.sagemuleys.com

I have max points...Where should I apply?

Sierra · May 30, 2022

Paul said:
I have max points...Where should I apply?

Colorado

BradA · May 31, 2022

Paul said:
I have max points...Where should I apply?

Why did you bring to life a three year old thread! Start a new one! Do some research.

PacificFork · May 31, 2022

BradA said:
Why did you bring to life a three year old thread! Start a new one! Do some research.

Better yet know what you’re doing waiting 20 years to draw a limited tag. I know where I would hunt…

highsierra · Dec 12, 2023

BOHNTR said:
That hunt is NOTHING like it used to be 10-15 years ago.....I can't believe folks use their max points on it for average mule deer. Much better hunts in the state, IMO. I'd be surprised if anything over 165? net gets taken from what I've seen the last few years photographing there.

BOHNTR )))---------->

I think this is a "cut and paste" comment/opinion from last year...and the year before, and the year before that....etc, etc. In fact, I went back as far as I could in the archives and virtually the same appears there!

By now, maybe we should just accept G3 for what it is....

Sierra · Dec 12, 2023

highsierra said:
I think this is a "cut and paste" comment/opinion from last year...and the year before, and the year before that....etc, etc. In fact, I went back as far as I could in the archives and virtually the same appears there!

By now, maybe we should just accept G3 for what it is....

Doubt this was a cut and paste comment from last year since you replied to a 5-year old post.

highsierra · Dec 13, 2023

Sierra said:
Doubt this was a cut and paste comment from last year since you replied to a 5-year old post.

I know it’s an old post… I went back through all 80 some on pages of posts here in the California forum and every year in the G3/Goodale threads, a post from the same individual appears with pretty close to the same wording.

Funny thing is, most years, no matter what the weather is, a really great buck or two are killed in the unit that rival anything else taken in this state.

So, one can’t help wonder…..maybe, just maybe,, it actually is worth waiting for.

PasoRobles · Dec 21, 2023

highsierra said:
I know it’s an old post… I went back through all 80 some on pages of posts here in the California forum and every year in the G3/Goodale threads, a post from the same individual appears with pretty close to the same wording.

Funny thing is, most years, no matter what the weather is, a really great buck or two are killed in the unit that rival anything else taken in this state.

So, one can’t help wonder…..maybe, just maybe,, it actually is worth waiting for.

AGREED!!