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  1. 3 points
    I was able to harvest this FREAK bull Saturday with the help of Jimmy Mullins and Jeff Wright. Watching the two of them work together was amazing. They had me in bulls all day Friday and Saturday morning. This bull was bugling and Jeff stayed back about 30 yards and Jimmy and I slowly crept forward until we could finally see the bull. Jeff let out another bugle and the bull began thrashing a tree. He quickly turned and started walking towards Jeff. I was there to bring home a typical as close to the 400 mark as possible. Jimmy knew that and told me he may not score the highest but what do you think about freaks?.................. I had about 5 seconds to make a decision and when Jimmy stopped the bull in the only small opening we had I tapped my release. The shot was true and we watched him tip over only 40 yards away. Finally putting our hands on this bull was incredible and then to find out we had a picture of him back in June was even better. Enjoy the pictures and if you ever get a chance hunt with Jimmy and Jeff, they truly make magic happen out there!!!
  2. 3 points
    A friend of mine had the late hunt there in 2009. We set camp down by Saddle Mtn trailhead. Only saw 1 deer in 3 days, no other camps either. Went up top and all hunters up by Jacobs Lake taking Deer. We stayed up top and he killed the next morning. Its hard to pinpoint the migration. When it happens it doesnt take them long to get down.
  3. 3 points
  4. 3 points
    The difference between back east and western hunting is most people only have a small plot of private to hunt. Using bait as an attractant to get them onto a place to legally hunt is commonplace. Not saying it’s good or bad, that’s just the way you hunt. Anyone who’s watched the Nuge knows he won’t be found more then 20 yards from a tree next to a corn pile.
  5. 3 points
    Oh he has got the ethics talk...like 3 years ago when he did same thing in 3A/C... that's why I dont hunt with him! But this is not just this guy, but hundreds of others doing the same thing in other units. Talked to a guy in the archery shop before the hunts who was bragging about shooting 6 bulls on his last hunt in 5A... wonder how many he has shot this hunt? The reason I bring these up, is because G&F needs to hopefully calculate this into their numbers and this might explain some of the declining elk numbers...
  6. 2 points
    Ran into this little bear yesterday on my way home from shooting. He wasn’t shy that’s for sure.
  7. 2 points
    Its not always large snowfall that moves them down. If there is several hard freezes up top and their browse freezes several times, it will lose its nutrients. Does will leave first. If Rut hits that will bring down the Bucks. Usually the Bigger ones last.
  8. 2 points
    It really has't mattered on any other forest or county. They take comments and then do whatever they are going to do.
  9. 2 points
    So cool not seeing an A3 tramp stamp on a beautiful animal.
  10. 1 point
    Ted Nugent says new Michigan hunting rules will trigger 'widespread civil disobedience' https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/18/ted-nugent-says-new-michigan-hunting-rules-will-tr/ Imagine......widespread civil disobedience
  11. 1 point
    I called today and the guy was basically like "Go ahead and cancel if you want." after offering me a lesser package than what I currently have.
  12. 1 point
    While I like the Nuge, I think it's funny that in a state a bit smaller than AZ, that has 20X the deer population, they feel the need to bait deer.
  13. 1 point
    For those that may not remember this USFS effort was initiated about 10 years ago and they had to call "time out" due to the devastation of the Wallow Fire in 2011. When I reviewed the maps it appeared the USFS was proposing to close roughly 80% of the existing roads in units 27 and 1. Additionally many roads had already been closed during the Bill Clinton administration without going thru due process requesting prior public opinion. I have not had a chance to review the revised maps for what % roads would be closed (Alternative 2). But Alternative 3 is closing all roads except for firewood gathering or USFS needs. I do know they propose only specifically marked dispersed camping sites close to roads to insure everyone gets to enjoy other outdoorsmen vehicle dust while camping! They also are significantly reducing allowable areas where ATV's can retrieve game. Bottom line these proposed changes will be extremely discriminatory to elderly outdoors enthusiasts as well as children. If approved, there will be many areas that our family has enjoyed for almost 50 years with our children that will no longer be accessible without horses. It is critical that all outdoor enthusiasts submit their comments to the USFS by the end of October.
  14. 1 point
    Didn't you see the powerlines in the background of the first pic?
  15. 1 point
    Thank you to everyone. I’m glad I could share this experience and great bull with everybody. I appreciate the positive comments!!!
  16. 1 point
    I emailed Miller's and they are going to be in forest lakes during my hunt. I will check out the locals in Young too.
  17. 1 point
    what a freak! great bull congrats!
  18. 1 point
    That is one cool looking bull. There is no way I could ever pass him up. Congrats
  19. 1 point
    Start by cutting all cow hunt permits by 1/2. While we are on the subject cut the Jr. only doe hunts in 12A in half also. Stop killing the baby makers.
  20. 1 point
    Tommy showed me this bull this morning when I was talking to him. Awesome. Congratulations.
  21. 1 point
    Pretty awesome bull congratulations!
  22. 1 point
    Great job !!! Shooter for sure .. One of a kind..
  23. 1 point
    This... especially congratulations. Did you capture any tears? I have a fly I want to try out...
  24. 1 point
    Awesome and unique bull. No way to pass that guy up. Congrats!
  25. 1 point
    400" or this guy? Super tough decision. But this was a good choice.
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