Pinevally Unit

[quest]

It was a let down this year during the muzzleloader hunt. More hunters which I’m not against sometimes it helps move the deer around. The buck/doe count didn’t add up. I’d say over 90% were small buck. Did see two small 4x4 maybe 22 inches. I ended up taking a very small buck my wife wanted the meat. It’s really sad to see this unit going down hill. It has the gene’s pull but the unit isn’t managed that way. I covered a lot of county on foot and scouting but I didn’t see any mature bucks like 24/26. I hope the data that they get will help with better deer management.

 

[lostinOregon]

don’t you see the irony in your statement?

 

[quest]

No please tell me?

 

[Aerosith]

No please tell me?

You are complaining about over 90% of the bucks being small and how it is going downhill, yet you decide to kill a young one. You are contributing to the issue you brought up.

 

[Mallardsx2]

Unreal.

 

[DoubleDropMuley]

Hope that young buck didn’t vain as there are other ways to provide the wife with meat ( cow elk )

 

[DoubleDropMuley]

All seriousness though as mentioned above hunters are there own worst enemy when it comes to big mature bucks !! Self regulate or don’t complain !!

 

[DoubleDropMuley]

A buddy from another part of Wyoming said the mature bucks were almost non existent but the local processing plants had 40+ 2 points brought in . In the words of Randy Moss , COME ON MAN!!

 

[quest]

I believe they can change the hunting so there’s a better age class of bucks. If someone wants to harvest a meat buck go for it but if you want to try for something bigger that too. I’m not adding to the problem because it was already there I’m just playing by the rules.

 

[Elbanditojoaquin]

I can’t tell if you’re trying to get a reaction, or if you generally just don’t see the irony in what you posted?

 

[quest]

A buddy from another part of Wyoming said the mature bucks were almost non existent but the local processing plants had 40+ 2 points brought in . In the words of Randy Moss , COME ON MAN!!

This is what’s it’s all about. Im just one person. Me harvesting one small buck nobody cares.

 

[quest]

This is what’s it’s all about. Im just one person. Me harvesting one small buck nobody cares.

 

[quest]

I gotta watch my fingers sorry about the post

 

[Ticks N Tines]

Everyone else is just "One Person" as well. If you add them up, guess what happens?

If you want meat, can I suggest a cow elk tag? Much better meat.

 

[goforbroke]

Quest, if you have a tag and want to harvest a buck. Do it and congrats!!

Mule deer numbers across the west are struggling. I hope these last two good moisture years helps us out.

There have been some dandy bucks taken this year off of several general hunts. I can't find them either, but some hunters can. Muzzy hunt was hot and dry. 1st rifle also hot and dry, 2nd rifle season may have some happy hunters with the weather coming in.

 

[quest]

Quest, if you have a tag and want to harvest a buck. Do it and congrats!!

Mule deer numbers across the west are struggling. I hope these last two good moisture years helps us out.

There have been some dandy bucks taken this year off of several general hunts. I can't find them either, but some hunters can. Muzzy hunt was hot and dry. 1st rifle also hot and dry, 2nd rifle season may have some happy hunters with the weather coming in.

Your right on the money! I know I’m complaining. I’m sorry but it’s frustrating when you see nothing but small bucks and you know Pine Valley unit can be so much better but not a limited entry unit. I just got mad and shot this small buck and my wife made it easier to do.