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h_talbot · Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Posts: 158 Location: Idaho

Finally back on the forum after 8 months withougt internet, I'm surprised my password still worked. I snipped this picture off of my video camera. I hunted this buck hard during archery season a couple of years back. No luck. Got pretty close scouting though.
Hank

Hiker · Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 1344 Location: Colorado

h_talbot, Good to have you back on BGH. That sure is a dandy of a buck. :thumbsup1:

GUTPYLZ · Joined: 06 Jul 2008 Posts: 31 Location: NEVADA

That is a heck of a Buck! Maybe, you can fill me in on where he is at. I am a Talbot also after all :evil:

h_talbot · Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Posts: 158 Location: Idaho

Idaho unit 54, Awesome place to hunt, lots of tags. This buck was in a bachleor herd with a lot of other nice bucks.
Hank

GUTPYLZ · Joined: 06 Jul 2008 Posts: 31 Location: NEVADA

I really have the itch to get going now. Been practicing with the bow. Seen a nice 5x5 this morning, but he wa a little off for my camera. I'm looking forward to using my Fur check from Trapping to upgrade to a nice one.

Hiker · Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 1344 Location: Colorado

GUTPYLZ, Great to see you on BGH! :thumbsup1:

GUTPYLZ · Joined: 06 Jul 2008 Posts: 31 Location: NEVADA

Hiker wrote: GUTPYLZ, Great to see you on BGH! :thumbsup1:

Thanks Hiker. Good to be around you again. Nice place, just needs more action. I'm getting the bug early this year. Can't wait to head out for Archery season.

Hiker · Joined: 23 Jun 2005 Posts: 1344 Location: Colorado

It should start picking up around here as hunting season approaches. Did you draw some NV archery tags? Idaho sure has some nice muleys.

GUTPYLZ · Joined: 06 Jul 2008 Posts: 31 Location: NEVADA

Hiker wrote: It should start picking up around here as hunting season approaches. Did you draw some NV archery tags? Idaho sure has some nice muleys.

I didn't draw anything. I freaked out and just went to Arizona and bought an over the counter tag. I hunt hard, so I should at least be able to have the opportunity to take a Deer.

AZThunder · Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:55 am Post subject:

GUTPYLZ, I noticed in a previous post your disappointment that Arizona doesn't sell tags online. You're not alone in that department, but we're readjusting to the paper apps again.

I've also noticed where you missed drawing a tag in NV - and consequently purchased an OTC in AZ. Doesn't Nevada offer OTC's for residents? If not, shame on them and thank God for Arizona OTC opportunities.

BTW -There's 541 left-over archery deer tags in Unit 7. :yes: You should explore that opportunity, the deer densities are great. Harvest success percentages by archers is responsible for it going to a draw. With that many left-over archery tags, I'd say you'd have a great chance of getting one, especially since Unit 7 is removed from the OTC opportunity. Food for thought...

AZ~Thunder

GUTPYLZ · Joined: 06 Jul 2008 Posts: 31 Location: NEVADA

AZThunder wrote: GUTPYLZ, I noticed in a previous post your disappointment that Arizona doesn't sell tags online. You're not alone in that department, but we're readjusting to the paper apps again.

I've also noticed where you missed drawing a tag in NV - and consequently purchased an OTC in AZ. Doesn't Nevada offer OTC's for residents? If not, shame on them and thank God for Arizona OTC opportunities.

BTW -There's 541 left-over archery deer tags in Unit 7. :yes: You should explore that opportunity, the deer densities are great. Harvest success percentages by archers is responsible for it going to a draw. With that many left-over archery tags, I'd say you'd have a great chance of getting one, especially since Unit 7 is removed from the OTC opportunity. Food for thought...AZ~Thunder

Ya, Nevada doesn't have OTC tags. For as huge as Nevada is, there really is not a lot of habital area for Deer. Especially in the southern region. I'll look into the Unit 7 area. Is it a Trophy Area? I would at least like to get a good represenative of a Mule Deer. 24in with some mass. I do my own Taxidermy and want some more to do. I hunt hard and get out off the roads. I prefer to Still hunt, but will adapt to my surroundings, water, food terrain. How is that unit 1 and I think it's 20 B units like? Thanks for any MORE advice you can give me. I'm really appreciative.

rude robert · Joined: 01 Feb 2008 Posts: 52 Location: s. california

hi, im going if the Lord blesses me to those areas in idaho in november. last year i shot a doe. i was first lking at getting a buck but my friend who has now 8 kids said they taste better so i shot a doe. besides im mostly interested in learning on field dressing and processing them. my friend butchers all his meat. so, i still have a lot to learn robert

h_talbot · Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Posts: 158 Location: Idaho

Robert
Congrads on sticking a deer although I beg to differ on does tasting better. I've had bucks that were older and very excellent. I think it has more to do with what they eat and how long you take to cool the meat down. Getting the heat out is so important. I've seen guys with deer in the back of the truck in September with the hide still on and flies all over it and then they wonder why their meat is "gamey". Anyways there are definately plenty of deer this year so good luck if you come.