This was in unit 551. Snow blocked many areas. I know he's not a dink, it's just this hunt took all 10 of my preference points. That's a lot of points. I kind of expected to at least SEE a few bucks over 180". That is how this hunt was described. I saw only one monster and had no shot opportunity. I bumped him out of his bed in the dark timber. No way will I ever wait 10 years again. I think I can find a buck like this in a 2/3/4 point unit. Certainly I can have a good hunt for that anyway. I am in great shape and hike long & hard.

Next time I'd like to either try an archery hunt or a high mountain basin type hunt. This winter range stuff isn't for me.