Doe tag filled

Evan B

Evan B

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Not a super exciting story or sexy trophy kill, but I drew my doe tag and was after meat. Mission accomplished 🥳

Was one of those where it almost came together too well. I'd been studying this spot for quite some time now. I'd figured out their typical schedule, where they typically come through, and dialed in my hiding spot.

The spot is quite narrow. Longest potential shot being all of 40-50yd, and likely closer, with very thick brush on each side. So I opted for the slug. I trusted it to knock down on the spot better than a bow or my 6.5. And that it did.

Showed up at the crack of 4:30pm to get ahead of their usual dinner time.
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Sat, got comfy, and not 30min later they walk out of the brush straight across from me. Like typical blacktail, they were hyper vigilant and skittish. Despite my concealment, they absolutely knew I was there and kept looking over and being very slow to come out. But one finally did. She made the mistake of turning broadside, stopping to look right over at me before the slug was sent her way.

As planned, she dropped in her tracks.
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Quartered her in the field and packed out in one trip. Home in time to catch the second half of Thursday night football 😂

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Hopefully the elk plan I'm putting together is as fruitful.
 
Congrats...
Elk is my favorite 4 legged meat...you got some good eats there, horns don't eat, so why bother.
;)
 
Mossback said:
Congrats...
Elk is my favorite 4 legged meat...you got some good eats there, horns don't eat, so why bother.
;)
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Yep. Why I won't hunt the general over the counter. Doe tag or bust 🥳

Also because the "doe tag" in this unit is actually an any deer tag and is good for almost 6mo. So you have a long time to get it done.
 
Evan B said:
Evan B said:
Got her all cut up this evening. Had a back strap party.

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Not a super exciting story or sexy trophy kill, but I drew my doe tag and was after meat. Mission accomplished 🥳

Was one of those where it almost came together too well. I'd been studying this spot for quite some time now. I'd figured out their typical schedule, where they typically come through, and dialed in my hiding spot.

The spot is quite narrow. Longest potential shot being all of 40-50yd, and likely closer, with very thick brush on each side. So I opted for the slug. I trusted it to knock down on the spot better than a bow or my 6.5. And that it did.

Showed up at the crack of 4:30pm to get ahead of their usual dinner time.
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Sat, got comfy, and not 30min later they walk out of the brush straight across from me. Like typical blacktail, they were hyper vigilant and skittish. Despite my concealment, they absolutely knew I was there and kept looking over and being very slow to come out. But one finally did. She made the mistake of turning broadside, stopping to look right over at me before the slug was sent her way.

As planned, she dropped in her tracks.
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Quartered her in the field and packed out in one trip. Home in time to catch the second half of Thursday night football 😂

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Hopefully the elk plan I'm putting together is as fruitful.
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I dont know if congratulations is the right term but am happy for you. I see how you care for the deer and that is so important. I can taste those backstraps. We recently moved to Seattle due to unfortunate family health issues. Last season was the first time in the last 50 years that I did not deer hunt. I need to at least see some deer soon. Attached is a graphite drawing of a Doe I took a few years ago (also with a slug). If any reader could share some “general” areas that I might investigate (hunt) without divulging your secret spots I would be most appreciative. P.M.s welcomed. The sagebrush mountains of Eastern Washington look incredible. I have a 2 wheeled drive truck and I generally hunt alone. Thanks for considering sharing information. Ed263541CF-2A38-4407-9B7A-F712D88FAF09.jpeg
 
Novinsky said:
I dont know if congratulations is the right term but am happy for you. I see how you care for the deer and that is so important. I can taste those backstraps. We recently moved to Seattle due to unfortunate family health issues. Last season was the first time in the last 50 years that I did not deer hunt. I need to at least see some deer soon. Attached is a graphite drawing of a Doe I took a few years ago (also with a slug). If any reader could share some “general” areas that I might investigate (hunt) without divulging your secret spots I would be most appreciative. P.M.s welcomed. The sagebrush mountains of Eastern Washington look incredible. I have a 2 wheeled drive truck and I generally hunt alone. Thanks for considering sharing information. EdView attachment 170236
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Honestly I think the best thing you can do is sign up for OnX Hunt and study the maps. It will show you the areas you can access. Eastern WA is appealing but has its challenges and learning curves. I grew up out there and shot my first half dozen deer east of the cascades. I'm in Oregon and doing blacktail now, but am going to start applying for some eastern Oregon controlled mule deer hunts.

Also, this legitimately might be the best tasting venison I've ever had.
 
In the mid 70s I worked on a few ranches in Eastern Oregon near Burns and Jentura. There were some great Mulies there but I don’t know about it now. I hunted near Saddle Butte. I will look into the OnX maps but my tech skills are limited and my phone is apparently an artifact now. The Steens are something else….
 
Novinsky said:
If any reader could share some “general” areas that I might investigate (hunt) without divulging your secret spots I would be most appreciative.
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Whenever I get the chance I offer hunters the opportunity to sit on the deck on the back of my house while enjoying their morning coffee and pick out a deer as they come by on the super highway they have created around my fenced back yard. Bow only; no firearms. Usually opens Sept. 1 and goes until I don't know when.
 
Salmo_g said:
Whenever I get the chance I offer hunters the opportunity to sit on the deck on the back of my house while enjoying their morning coffee and pick out a deer as they come by on the super highway they have created around my fenced back yard. Bow only; no firearms. Usually opens Sept. 1 and goes until I don't know when.
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Too bad it'd cost me like a grand to get the out of state license and tag.
 
Salmo_g said:
Whenever I get the chance I offer hunters the opportunity to sit on the deck on the back of my house while enjoying their morning coffee and pick out a deer as they come by on the super highway they have created around my fenced back yard. Bow only; no firearms. Usually opens Sept. 1 and goes until I don't know when.
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I know a guy.
 
Novinsky said:
In the mid 70s I worked on a few ranches in Eastern Oregon near Burns and Jentura. There were some great Mulies there but I don’t know about it now. I hunted near Saddle Butte. I will look into the OnX maps but my tech skills are limited and my phone is apparently an artifact now. The Steens are something else….
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You can always use their online maps too. I find it easier to look at maps on a bigger screen.

Phone is good when you're out in the field.

Sam
 
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