Colorado Mulie
10-30-2016, 06:42 PM
#1
Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Central VT/Big Horn WY
Posts: 1,543
Colorado Mulie
Just back from a Colorado DIY Mule deer hunt. It was day #3 and we had seen many deer and a number of borderline bucks. I had sprained my ankle pretty good day 1 so mobility was an issue.
It was mid morning and up ahead there were two bucks on the hillside. They spotted us and started running from our left to right. My buddy Randy said the lead buck looked good. As they got to the timber and started walking I took an off hand shot at about 100 yards. I aimed for the high shoulder shot and he dropped in his tracks.
He gross scored 146 5/8" and his teeth are so wore down we believe he is 7 or 8 years old. We sent in a tooth to be officially aged. Figured he dresses in the 180lbs range. A great morning!
My friend Matt also took a similar buck as well. His grossed 146" even.
It was mid morning and up ahead there were two bucks on the hillside. They spotted us and started running from our left to right. My buddy Randy said the lead buck looked good. As they got to the timber and started walking I took an off hand shot at about 100 yards. I aimed for the high shoulder shot and he dropped in his tracks.
He gross scored 146 5/8" and his teeth are so wore down we believe he is 7 or 8 years old. We sent in a tooth to be officially aged. Figured he dresses in the 180lbs range. A great morning!
My friend Matt also took a similar buck as well. His grossed 146" even.
10-30-2016, 06:53 PM
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 386
The mule deer out there are impressive. They are not skittish like white tales. They run 100 yards, turn around, look at you, and access the danger level.
I'd love to do a guided mule deer hunt, but the prices are steep. I couldn't see spending $2,000 on a deer. Maybe one day.
I'd love to do a guided mule deer hunt, but the prices are steep. I couldn't see spending $2,000 on a deer. Maybe one day.
10-31-2016, 02:26 AM
#8
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: On an Island in Vermont
Posts: 22,605
Nice going, beautiful bucks and great pictures Rob. Have a safe trip home and save me a steak off that bad boy. Say hi to the Davester in NY on the way through.
Last edited by Champlain Islander; 10-31-2016 at 02:46 AM.
10-31-2016, 06:19 AM
#10
Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Central VT/Big Horn WY
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Thanks everyone. It was a fun hunt and the ankle is on the mend.
I will be at the Davesters tonight CI. Brought him a couple of racks of Alaskan Amber! I will be up with some steaks for you soon.
I will be at the Davesters tonight CI. Brought him a couple of racks of Alaskan Amber! I will be up with some steaks for you soon.