So random thoughts, and probably unpopular, but here goes.
Coming into this hunt, especially being my first mule deer hunt ever I had very high hopes. Mostly because of the hype 2C seems to carry with everyone.
Not throwing daggers, but it’s going to seem like it so here’s a pre “calm down”.
If you draw this hunt and don’t mind driving around all day in a truck, then getting out and flinging arrows 40-140 yards, then this hunt might be for you. Again not throwing daggers, just not what I came to do.
If you come out to glass up bucks, spot and stalk, then kill then you’re in for it.
With day one getting so much snow and then being frozen the entire time, stalking isn’t very doable. I’ve gotten close to a few, but most areas around here deer will peg you 200 yards out by the crunch crunch.
Post rut bucks are ghosts.
My guess is most of the big dogs are in hidey holes; bed most of the day, then get out to eat at last light.
Other more juvenile bucks are already grouped up. Some area even back with does. So if you’re stalking in on them then you’re going against multiple sets of eyes verse just the one. Oh well.
Why am I writing all of this? Just random thoughts, but I’m hoping I can help someone in my shoes prior to drawing this tag or hunting it.
Had I know what I was in for I’d have shot one of those 140-150” bucks opening day.
Again; I’m well aware some of you think I’m shooting myself in the foot by not driving around and such. That’s ok! I’m aware it works; I’m just choosing not to do it.
That all said I’m still out here for the long haul. I’m learning a crap load and when I do get chances to stalk in I learn a lot. I’m almost having to calm myself down and not stalk in on some smaller bucks I find. I know it’s good practice, but I also know myself and if I sneak in on one I’m sending and arrow haha.
All together this trip I’ve probably seen 7 mature bucks, 22 juvenile, 7472833 does, and 72737363 cow elk.
Fun stuff! Now it’s time to kill my buck.
