My Last Few Days Hunting 2011 Had To Pull Out.....

[hunter1947]

It was getting to the point where I was starting get worried that I might get stuck in where I hunt the summit had about 2 feet of the white stuff in the last 2 weeks.

Down in my camp area there was only about 5 inches of the White stuff but up on the summit it was getting real bad :icon_frow.

I looked at my trail cam where the big guy was showing up at times but no pictures of him for the last two weeks so I pulled the trail cam.

It was -18 in my hunting camp on Monday night was very cold and it snowed one inch the night before the area was winter wonder land and old man winter set in for the months to come.

I saw this smaller buck that was a fair buck but not the one I wanted and I said to myself I better pull the trigger on this guy and get packed up and out of here before I become old man winters friend LOL :).

Me by the fire myself celebrating my WT that I got that day tells you all from within my hart on how I feel about my friends and the people that make our country safe so we can do the things in life we love to do god bless them all http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon14.png.

Here is my clips and it tells all about the hunt and the last few days in there by myself http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon12.png...





Justin holding his buck he shot on Nov 13 that evening as for a small video clip.

This clip shows Justin's buck the day before he shot it he passed on this buck hoping he would get a bigger one..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynVpB3b0fHQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87yuyvb0fA0



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The morning hunt at 6am Monday 14 ,2011.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI1N9tah9fE

Me waiting for daylight on the Mon the 13th.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju1q4NjGtHM

My buck that I took in the second growth timber.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMlHKmK5Yzc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kfya6R40QOw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jts_Tj720dk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PiPucYd7Dk

I got him out to the RD now to try and get him into the truck I found out latter that he was 140 pound with just the meat left on him ready to butcher so I figured he was around 170 pounds field dressed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YKecAwrJdM

Thank good for my winch once again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8Wy2roWYBc

[hunter1947]

In the timber and ready to drag him out.
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Me holding him for a picture back at camp.
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I still have a problem with my little finger I kept re-injuring it helping my friends pull there deer out as for fighting with that bull I got earlier thank good I am home now and it will heal up soon.
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Ready for the butcher.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bwSgX3SIyU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=263HekACup8

Me at the fire that night celebrating the end to my 2011 years end hunt.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpO6laiDsXs

The next morning headed out to scout for deer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHYPGCV_rjE

Packed and ready to head out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt9_12XiVJc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJdeQFHLCtw

Was some scary moments getting over the pass ..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdpiGaWry5s

Till next year I hope Mr big will be back it was fun trying to outsmart this old guy but he outsmarted me and thats why he has got to the age he is we will see if he is around next year so I can have another chance at getting him ,man O man its nice to have dreams for the next years hunt keeps a man or lady dreaming about what if LOL ,I am fiscal and mentally worn out after spending 4 months in the bush I am kind of glad it has came to an end lots of stuff I had to do just me and no one to help its hard at times but I managed to do all..

I could not have done this when I was married to my last wife LOL :mrgreen: ..
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[pete_k]

After Christmas / New Years celebrations are over, you can start to plan for next years hunt.
Spring will be here before you know it.
That's more than a "fair" buck in my books.

[5 spike]

that whitetail is a very nice buck wayne congrats. looks like your going to have to put on an addition for all your mounts lol. i am heading out this morning looking to fill my last blacktail tag i have never held one this late in the season. the snow was heavy yesterday in the hills around campbell river so im a bit concerned about getting up to my spot. going to have to put something down soon. looks like you had a great season good friends good times and deer hitting the dirt, it doesnt get much better than that.

[hunter1947]

that whitetail is a very nice buck wayne congrats. looks like your going to have to put on an addition for all your mounts lol. i am heading out this morning looking to fill my last blacktail tag i have never held one this late in the season. the snow was heavy yesterday in the hills around campbell river so im a bit concerned about getting up to my spot. going to have to put something down soon. looks like you had a great season good friends good times and deer hitting the dirt, it doesnt get much better than that.


I will be getting this WT head mount and I do have room in my addition for him LOL..

[calvin L]

Thanks for the update I always look forward to your posts . I am sure you and the old boy will meet one day . I am glad I only have about 1.5 -2 " of snow to move . be safe and have a great time resting up for next year . I love how you keep your home from getting dusty !

[hunter1947]

Thanks for the update I always look forward to your posts . I am sure you and the old boy will meet one day . I am glad I only have about 1.5 -2 " of snow to move . be safe and have a great time resting up for next year . I love how you keep your home from getting dusty !


LOL thats my wall tend on the floor drying out I turn it other ways every other day LOL..

[trapperdan2061]

Congrats on another great season.

Again another great season for you, hard work but it is all worth it.

Next year I am making the trek up your way for early bow season, hope to have success on my first elk and or mulie.

[cainer]

That's a beauty Wt '47. Nice post too- its got it all!

[d6dan]

He's a good looking East Kootenay WT Wayne!. Congrats buddy.:-D.

[sawmill]

Hell of a nice buck Wayne!Good thing you left when you did,we got 6+ inches here overnight and it`s still coming down.

[greenhorn]

Congrats H47!!!!

[The Dude]

Very nice buck Wayne, great spread, and good body, well done!

[rocksteady]

Congrats Wayne....That is a great buck....

Glad to hear you are out safe and sound, was thinking abt you when the white crap started to fall....

You had a great season....Nice 6 point point, nice whitey buck, seeing the wolves and all of the other wildlife......

I think most of us on this site are a tad bit jealous that we don't have the ability (work/family etc) to do what you do, but we get to live it by wathcing your videos....

Way to go straight shooter, can't wait for next years chronicles :)

[Gateholio]

Heck, I think that's a great WT!

COngrats to you! :)

[Brambles]

Well Wayne, you sure did put in the time, I was rootin for you laying the hammer down on that big whitetail, nice consolation buck, looks wide. Big one will be back next year and will be bigger.

[moose2]

Nice looking buck Wayne it looks and sounds like you had a fun season.
Congratulations.
Mike

[krazy]

I wish I could get a chance at a whitey like that! Congrats 47!

[trevstar33]

Great Post Wayne, nice looking buck.

[Island Idiots]

I know its been said before but thanks for all the video and uopdates over the last 4 months. That is a great WT. You are a fine gentleman and a great sportsman. I think you should start a fan club. You have a great privledge, you make the most of it and I appreciate you sharing your adventures with us. Have a great holiday season Wayne.

[matt420]

hes a beauty lookin whitetail. great job congrats, i enjoyed the story, footage, and pics, thanks for sharing

[hunter1947]

Well Wayne, you sure did put in the time, I was rootin for you laying the hammer down on that big whitetail, nice consolation buck, looks wide. Big one will be back next year and will be bigger.

Thats what I will be wishing for for Christmas Present that he will be back next year and have another go at trying to get him thats not a lot to ask for for a Christmas present...

[6616]

Well you had quite a season Wayne, I would call it a major campaign or major expedition.

Re the big WTD buck. I've noticed that sometimes these big bucks move to a different home range just before the rut starts. Me and my brother followed several big bucks over the years with trail cams, etc, saw them frequently until the rut started and then they plain disappeared. Maybe next year you need to get him early before he pulls his disappearing act.

[hunter1947]

Well you had quite a season Wayne, I would call it a major campaign or major expedition.

Re the big WTD buck. I've noticed that sometimes these big bucks move to a different home range just before the rut starts. Me and my brother followed several big bucks over the years with trail cams, etc, saw them frequently until the rut started and then they plain disappeared. Maybe next year you need to get him early before he pulls his disappearing act.

Andy that what I was thinking the heck with the elk I will do what it takes to try and get him the first week of rifle season in 2012 ,I did not start baiting this place where he was till the end of Sept ,next year I will start baiting this place in late July I might catch him out in the early rifle season in day light will see ??? :wink:..

[mattfreerider]

hey nice bucks u guys! good for u. looks like u made it happen just in time. nice videos whayne can't wait to come back out and hunt with u next year.

[jonz]

Congrats on a great buck.

[kootenayelkslayer]

Great buck you ended up with there, congrats!

[kennyj]

Great finish to the season Wayne. Thats a nice whitetail.
kenny

[Big Lew]

Well, Wayne, you've had a fantastic season, a few ups and downs, but over-all I'm sure it was well worth it. On one of your last videos, you mentioned being a bit disappointed when tagging that nice whitetail, as if it was a consolation prize to not getting your monster. Yes, that huge one would have been the whitetail of a lifetime, but then what? You enjoyed the chase, putting a real great camp together, checking your trail cams, having great friends and their kids drop by, getting a great elk, and posting a whole bunch of really nice videos for all of the rest of us to enjoy. Sit back and count your blessings....and then start looking forward to your next season, and another chance at the "BIG ONE" On another note....I'll bet you sure are happy you decided to get out of there when you did....just look at the amount of snow that's falling now!

[303Brit]

Nothing wrong with that Whitey Wayne, congrats and good timing

303

[Tikka270wsm]

That's a good buck to finish off a great season! I wish I had the time in the woods you have. You're living the dream!

[BlacktailStalker]

Good deal Wayner, me and Joel just watched your clips, nice buck. You're a sick beauty :lol:

[The Hermit]

Did you take him with your bow?

[hunter1947]

Did you take him with your bow?

No Bill I did not take him with a bow I took the deer with my 7mm.

[hunter1947]

Well, Wayne, you've had a fantastic season, a few ups and downs, but over-all I'm sure it was well worth it. On one of your last videos, you mentioned being a bit disappointed when tagging that nice whitetail, as if it was a consolation prize to not getting your monster. Yes, that huge one would have been the whitetail of a lifetime, but then what? You enjoyed the chase, putting a real great camp together, checking your trail cams, having great friends and their kids drop by, getting a great elk, and posting a whole bunch of really nice videos for all of the rest of us to enjoy. Sit back and count your blessings....and then start looking forward to your next season, and another chance at the "BIG ONE" On another note....I'll bet you sure are happy you decided to get out of there when you did....just look at the amount of snow that's falling now!

Like I said on my other thread I was lucky I pulled out when I did we had 10 inches of the white stuff yesterday got stuck 4 times and I had a hell of a time getting over the pass 2 feet of the white stuff up on top of the pass and to add we got the 10 inches of snow yesterday in Cranbrook you can imagine how bad it is up there now ,yes I count my blessings that I did the right thing taking that buck and pulling camp when I did ,thank god I did what my in stinks told me to do..

[bearass]

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Hey 47 I found you a new hunting rig so you can stay in there until the bitter end.LOL
Congrats to you on that nice whitey you definatly deserve it.

[hunter1947]

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Hey 47 I found you a new hunting rig so you can stay in there until the bitter end.LOL
Congrats to you on that nice whitey you definatly deserve it.

I like this is the reg I need all right and thanks for the heads up on the WT its really getting hard for a 64 year old to do every thing by your self at my age putting camp up taking it down getting the game animal out solo ,getting up at 5am going to bed at 10 pm helping others get there game animals out ,I don't have many years left to do this solo hunting thing ,a unit like this if I had one I could stay till the end of the WT season holding out for Mr big I am just finally getting myself back to normal after 5 months in the bush...