Trophy Montana whitetail
12-08-2003, 03:50 PM
#15
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Port Charlotte, FL
Posts: 30
RE: Trophy Montana whitetail
It was more like a really nice year for us. I've been going to MT since 86' and my friend since 80'. The first few years were exceptional, then in the 90's both mulie and whitetail herds were drastically hit by one thing or another. Blue tongue disease was a factor also. Last year and even more so this year deer herd populations are really coming back strong, (and good numbers of nice bucks as well). The Montana fish and game people have done an excellent job managing the comeback of deer populations through certain restrictions placed on mule deer hunt seasons and other factors. Plentiful spring rains have recently helped by providing adequate forage for the deer to stay healthy. I'd like to tell you exactly where but I just can't bring myself to share. Hope you understand. Thanks for all congrat's, most appreciated!
12-08-2003, 03:54 PM
#16
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Port Charlotte, FL
Posts: 30
RE: Trophy Montana whitetail
Yes, GBhunter, it most certainly does! I simmered some mulie chops for a few hours yesterday in the onion soup mix and it was unbelievably delicious. Serve with mashed potatos, gravy... well, you get the idea, nothing finer.
12-10-2003, 08:15 AM
#20
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: MN USA
Posts: 245
RE: Trophy Montana whitetail
Montana is a big state, I wasn't asking for an exact spot. Some thing more along the lines of eastern, north central, west , southwest, etc. Even if you told someone what county you were in they probably wouldn't be able to find you. How hard is it to draw an out of state tag, I was told it works out to be an every two to three year deal. This year I hunted with a guide, so I was able to get the guaranteed outfitter license, but next time I would like to try it on my own.