Is he swollen ? [Archive]

boxhitch

11-02-2008, 10:39 PM

Passed on this guy yesterday a.m.. He was reluctant to leave the road allowance.
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/501/PA310224.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=11115&ppuser=161)

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/501/medium/PA310225.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=11116&size=big&cat=500&ppuser=161)

boxhitch

11-02-2008, 10:41 PM

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/501/PA310226.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=11114&ppuser=161)
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/501/PA310223.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=11113&ppuser=161)

PGK

11-02-2008, 10:43 PM

I wish our deer were as stupid as your deer.

boxhitch

11-02-2008, 10:49 PM

Photo is enhanced, it was 'a tad little bit' darker than this shows. I think he knew he was safe.

GoatGuy

11-02-2008, 10:50 PM

Does that meet the legal description?

boxhitch

11-02-2008, 10:51 PM

I wish our deer were as stupid as your deer.This is after all a Reg 8 deer, where they have to close up the season earlier to protect the dum-bass's.

boxhitch

11-02-2008, 10:53 PM

Does that meet the legal description?He was rubbing a bush with vigor, but I don't see a boney protuberance.

GoatGuy

11-02-2008, 10:55 PM

He was rubbing a bush with vigor, but I don't see a boney protuberance.

Must have quite the haircut then..............

Fisher-Dude

11-02-2008, 11:14 PM

Passed on this guy yesterday a.m..

C'mere and lemme smack you upside of da head.

He was reluctant to leave the road allowance.

Road hunters do NOT pass up bucks like that. :???:

srupp

11-03-2008, 02:30 AM

ACTUALLY a really nice buck thanks for the photos only little guys showing their faces around here..

steven

hunter1947

11-03-2008, 05:45 AM

You bet he is swollen ,he he also knows he is in no danger ,he is a very nice buck.

Stone Sheep Steve

11-03-2008, 05:59 AM

But he looks so nice and juicy:oops:.

SSS

whitetailsheds

11-03-2008, 07:52 AM

Good job, nice photos...let 'em grow! With a frame like that, he's going to make an awesome big buck.

calvin L

11-03-2008, 07:57 AM

I see you just can't bring your self to be a true road hunter:tongue: . good for you

Bow Walker

11-03-2008, 08:47 AM

He'd be on my cutting table right now if I'dda seen him.....

elkhunter1

11-03-2008, 08:52 AM

This is after all a Reg 8 deer, where they have to close up the season earlier to protect the dum-bass's.

Hey Guy,s
I thought Region 8 is open for 4 points until Nov 10 th
thinking of going to 8-5 tomorrow.
could someone clarify.
Thank,s
Chris.

boxhitch

11-03-2008, 08:57 AM

Truth, I didn't let him go. He was in a spot I could not legally take him. But close, so I will be trying to lure him for sure.
Would a trail of apples work ?

CT.45

11-03-2008, 08:59 AM

I like the trail of apples idea for earlier in the season. At this time of year there is only one scent he is after.

Jelvis

11-03-2008, 09:07 AM

Try rattling some antlers, he will come over to investigate even animals like to watch a scrap between two good fighters, (mma) and mixed marshall arts like (mbf) mixed bucks fight) draws a crowd. It looks like a big buck has kicked his butt out of the bush already. lol. Give um two more years to mature. Jel-rattler-2 more seasons 2 go

elkhunter1

11-03-2008, 10:57 PM

Yes Nice Buck.
I guess too dark to shoot.
I noticed head light pattern.
You also mentioned Phtoes were enhanced.???
Hope apples work.

husky30-06

11-03-2008, 11:02 PM

nice buck, mine are always moving fast never get to see one like that in the hunting season

daycort

11-03-2008, 11:09 PM

Would a trail of apples work ?

No not apples. What he needs is a little trail of barley and a big pile of barley in the green zone.

And if ya are tired of chasing them mule deer come on up and get yourself a whitie. You know where the valley of the big bush bucks is at. Just give me a pm if ya are interested.

boxhitch

11-03-2008, 11:09 PM

Try rattling some antlers, ??Really......
Have you actually tried this with M Deer ? Story of success or tale of woe ?

Stone Sheep Steve

11-04-2008, 06:34 AM

??Really......
Have you actually tried this with M Deer ? Story of success or tale of woe ?

Biggest muley buck that I've ever seen I rattled in while looking for whities. Came in really aggressively.
I rattle, grunt and rake-in mulies quite often. Lots of does come running in...which is good live bait:wink:.

Rattled in a 160" class muley 2 yrs ago during bow season. He came in to 23 yds but was behind me. By the time I slowly turned around he had walked in and walked out.

Raked and rattled in a tank of a muley(body wise) 2 yrs ago. Couldn't points until he walked away.

SSS

Ltbullken

11-04-2008, 06:59 AM

He's rutting. Neck swollen and tarsals showing.

boxhitch

11-04-2008, 09:04 AM

SSSS We know it can be done, my ??? was whether Jel had done it.
Sounds like you should hunt with a partner to watch the back-door. Calling always works better when two are there.