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    Mule deer migration to lower elevations

    Still pretty warm,no snow on higher ridges ..we didn’t see any mule deer lower down..

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    Re: Mule deer migration to lower elevations

    We were at 4500ft and didn't see any in the cut blocks or on the edges of any openings. But once we decided to go after them a little more aggressively we found them deep inside the cool dark timber (blowdown galore). Essentially impenetrable.

    Anyone got any suggestions on how to pacify deer once they start making the blowing sounds? F me!
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    Re: Mule deer migration to lower elevations

    Heh warm and dry doesn’t cut it… was able to bump a couple small 2 and 3 points bedded in heavy shade in thick coulees but something tells me the big boys are up up up still… think I’ll wait for the snow to fly with the season we have and Hot and dry with a side of locust.

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    Re: Mule deer migration to lower elevations

    Deers were still at 7000’ on Saturday.

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    Re: Mule deer migration to lower elevations

    Beach weather still. Weirdest September season I’ve had. Sure slowed my moose hunt down they were only moving at the last 5 mins of shooting light

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    Re: Mule deer migration to lower elevations

    Quote Originally Posted by Harvest the Land View Post
    We were at 4500ft and didn't see any in the cut blocks or on the edges of any openings. But once we decided to go after them a little more aggressively we found them deep inside the cool dark timber (blowdown galore). Essentially impenetrable.

    Anyone got any suggestions on how to pacify deer once they start making the blowing sounds? F me!
    I shot a buck once when it was running away by whistling at it, and I've stopped whitetails before by doing my own wheeze snort at them..good luck..

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    Re: Mule deer migration to lower elevations

    Odd year for sure.

    Seen a handful of does and 2 smaller bucks between 4000' - 5500'. Dropped down to 2500' and observed higher numbers. Couple decent 3 pointers and one big boy that only granted us with a glimpse.

    Minimal movement to say the least. First 30 mins of light and the last hour seemed to ok. Bedded in the thiiiiick stuff during the day.


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    Re: Mule deer migration to lower elevations

    Quote Originally Posted by HarryToolips View Post
    I shot a buck once when it was running away by whistling at it, and I've stopped whitetails before by doing my own wheeze snort at them..good luck..
    Awesome to hear and thanks for the tip Harry. Actually been practicing the snort weeze and will give it a try. You seeing anything in your new stomping grounds?

    Should also mention, all of the freshest sign (beds, scat, nipped tops of buffalo berry and rosehip bushes etc) were also all inside the deep timber. Most of the forage out in the open has started turning yellow/red/brown, but inside the thick timber most of the forage is still almost entirely green and luscious - no need for them to be in the open in the hot sun
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    Re: Mule deer migration to lower elevations

    Out hiking and blew a big doe out of hiding right at height of land in the Boundary Friday.
    Sat in deadlock for 25 minutes blowing at me until i verified no bone.

    Tons of food for all sorts around even at that elevation, lots of green left,
    berries are dry or drying fast, bears came down to mid mountain level

    nary much concentrated poop around either i noted
    still pretty hot out as well, struck out at 4:05 am and it was 13C already
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    Re: Mule deer migration to lower elevations

    Quote Originally Posted by Harvest the Land View Post
    Awesome to hear and thanks for the tip Harry. Actually been practicing the snort weeze and will give it a try. You seeing anything in your new stomping grounds?

    Should also mention, all of the freshest sign (beds, scat, nipped tops of buffalo berry and rosehip bushes etc) were also all inside the deep timber. Most of the forage out in the open has started turning yellow/red/brown, but inside the thick timber most of the forage is still almost entirely green and luscious - no need for them to be in the open in the hot sun
    I agree pal about the forage in the open turning... there are critters and sign in these parts though they don't seem as numerous as my old stomping grounds of reg 8/south reg 3...I put on 14k on foot with the pack on Fri in the high country, about 2000 m (6500') in elevation in an area that wasn't pressured by road hunters etc: to my surprise all I saw was a few moose, deer, and bear track, not as numerous as I'd hoped..

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