Archery in the Rubies

[CaptainDan]

Finally, Archery huntin' in the Rubies. Got the pack tent and hiking boots out. I have spent some time up there but feel I should try some new spots. I'm not looking for anyone's "honey hole" but would appreciate any help as far as a direction to head. Thanks and good hunting to you all.

 

[Rookie90]

Lamoille up in 102, definitely has some bruisers. you really want to look way up high. try and stay away from all of the traffic because it can get busy out there. Get off the beaten path and you are sure to find some bucks. Good Luck!

 

[CaptainDan]

Thanks for the info Rookie. I've heard that is a popular spot.

 

[Brandon82]

CaptainDan, unfortunately you probably wont get many serious responses coming on to MM when your first post is asking for deer directions in the Rubies.

Just get off the roads and get high. you will find them.

 

[CaptainDan]

O.K Thanks, I kind of thought that's what the forums were for.

 

[Rookie90]

My first post was on getting pointed in the right direction in area 11 and got a ton of help from helpful people on this site. Im sure more people will be willing on giving you some more helpul information.

I would like to help you with more exact areas but i havent hunted in 10 in a few years and im sure the activity has changed since then.

 

[CaptainDan]

Thanks Rookie, I know in the past I have been more than willing to do the same. Appreciate the post. Good hunting.

 

[Gudari]

Hit up the search function. Not trying to be an a** but there have been literally 100's of posts on hunting area 10. Maybe 100 alone just for the early archery hunt. Things don't change that much year to year...A lot of those posts are from guys who don't come around here anymore, and IMO, know/knew a whole lot more than some of the guys posting here now...

 

[CaptainDan]

Will do. Thanks

 

[Brandon82]

CaptainDan and Rookie,

My post wasnt intended to be rude, was simply stating the behavior that has been exhibited throughout my time on the site. I cant say i have hunted the rubies but have spent plenty of time in them, but all of the basins hold deer and literally, if you stay away from people and pack in you will find deer. stay high.

 

[208JBB]

Finding bucks is not the hard part of archery hunting the Rubies. Getting an arrow in a buck is a whole other story. I had a blast last year and drew the tag agian, so I'll be up there playing cat and mouse.

 

[CaptainDan]

Yeah, I can't wait to try out my stalking skills. After the deer hunt I will try to stick a speed goat in the same units.

 

[Califelkslayer]

LAST EDITED ON Aug-03-12 AT 12:28PM (MST)[p]My experience with giving or asking for information on MM varies from rude, disrespectful comments to very, very helpful individuals that will PM their phone number and have you call them. Then they go over the maps with you on the phone.

You'll never know unless you ask.

An area like Unit 10, archery usually won't get you any specifics since you can draw that tag every year.

My limited experience in Unit 10 would tell you to get up the Ruby Crest Trail at least 5 or more miles from either Lamoille canyon or Harrison Pass, drop down off of the top to the head of the big canyons and glass. Bring the best glass you own, no matter the weight. Spare weight somewhere else.

A Rubys hunt is why I now own a pair of Swaro 15X56s. I was "optically challenged" the last time I hunted that unit.

 

[CaptainDan]

Thanks for the post. I have talked to some real good folks on the site. You hit the nail on the head as far as the wide range of responses you will get from people. All in all most have been very helpful. Good hunting.