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Well this was my daughters second deer hunt. Last year she shot her first spike in 17B, so decided to put her in closer to town for the unit 42 Jr. Hunt. She took this nice 3X2 at 200 yards, one shot from her 30.06. Next year she want to put in for early rifle bull, Well we will see. Enjoy the pics.

Good pop of deer all over the whitetanks, but you will have to wait until Jan 1, not open in Dec, wouldnt waist your time in the other two.

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I wanted to thank everyone for their help and information for unit 6A. A couple of months ago when we all got our draw results, some of you helped me with information on 6A, first time hunting the unit, and with a hetic schedule I was only able to scout a few days. However during those August and Sept. scouts I found a spot with some nice bucks. So that is where I started. I got drawn for the second hunt, started last friday. Opening moring was windy as all get up. I spotted the smaller buck at around 9 am. He was on the same hill I scouted in August, but during the scout he was running with a larger buck. Anyway we looked all around this buck, and he seemed alone. I asked who, want to go after it. I was hunting with three other guys and none of them have ever shot a deer. I was going to pass on this buck, since I have taken a few nice ones in the past. My brother in law Tom, answered up. I told him I would go with him to help spot and range the deer as we got closer. As we got within 300 yards or so, I glassed at the last spot we noticed him, and I found another buck. It was the large one I seen scouting. I told Tom there was another buck, and if he wanted this one. He told me he couldnt see, and after several minutes of trying to point it out to him, or give him a reference, I was worried this buck would slip. I decided to shoot it. One shot at 262 yards was all it took. As I shot, Tom's buck stood from its bed at 285 yards, He was able to see and find it in his scope, one shot was all it took. This was his first buck. I did not get a score on his buck but mine scores 106 & 2/8 gross. Thanks guys, hope the photos go through.

Has anyone had any luck in unit 42 this year, and how has your hunt been going and how was the hunting pressure. Specificaly rifle hunting. I know the WhiteTanks is great, but limited to archery only. The reason I'm asking, my 14 year old daughter's Jr. hunt starts next week. It was kinda odd the hunt started after the general hunt. Most of her Jr hunts were always before the general hunt. Any way I have some spots I've scouted and found bucks, just wanted to know about the caliber of bucks being taken, and how was the hunting pressure. Thanks. Attached is a photo of her first elk, this season 3C west general hunt, 232 yards one shot.

Unfortunately the Scuff came from my pack frame, rubbing against my bipod of my rifle attached next to the pack frame, Didnt realize it until I got off that steep hill. Good Meeting you too. Here is a pic of both them together

Here is Toms buck

Still trying to load phots, I guess my work computer wont let me, give some time I send them when I get home

Are cross bows allowed on the archery hunt? I beleive it is not. The reason I ask, is that I was helping a friend on his archey bull hunt this weekend, and came upon a g&f water catchment tank. Parked along the tank was a quad. I noticed two fellas next to their quad and decided to ask how their hunt has been going. On the quad is a cross bow. One large guy stepped between me and the quad trying to hide his cross bow. We had some small talk, but i never mentioned to him about the cross bow. There were no other bows on the quad. I left, and as soon as i did, they started up the bike, and hauled off. I got his plate# just in case. Are they allowed for the physically challenged? However none of these guys showed any symptoms of physical complainant, beside being overweight. Just wondering

Try the 19B side, just north of the walnut creek turn, and before fr7, which i beleive is the road that takes you west into juniper mtn wilderness. Look at the small rolling hills east of the county rd, between walnut creek and fr7, I found a heard of bulls a few december hunts ago, and my friend and I each shot on. I found a nice 7x7 near gobler peak or Mtn, in the Juniper Mtn wilderness, last year on a friends archery hunt. The area was foot access only, no vehicles.

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Yeah, wasnt quite what i expected, I thought it would turning my 15s into 30s would be cool, but it takes too long to take the objective off, and put the doubler on, I hate taking my eyes off the game, just to switch it into a minocular. Oh well, maybe some one else might want it or like using them.

Ok how about 250, I never use it, it just sits in my safe

LOOKING FOR THE LITTLE HIDDEN POCKETS THAT WONT HAVE MUCH PRESSURE! I HAVE BEEN LOOKING IN THE BLOODY BASIN AREA. Try off the 677 forest service which runs north and south between dougas and bloody basin. The hills on the east side of this road hold good pockets of whitetail. Coming in from Dougas go in about 3 miles, and same from coming in from bloody basin. There are many trails heading east off this road that lead you into good whitetail area. The road is rough and keeps road hunters out. I recommend an ATV, or good clearence 4wd

For Unit 21, I have a few good spots, what areas are you looking at, FYI were you asking about 21 a while ago, first time hunting in the area and not finding any whitetail? I know easy access areas where whitetail are hanging out and some rough areas, without pressure. Let me know.

Thanks for the link, that was some good information about the closure. We also have a full tag, 4 hunters. I have shot some nice bucks in 21 and will hold out for a mature buck or go home empty. The other three on my tag, have yet to harvest a deer, so most of my time will be helping locate a buck for them. Im sure they are not picky, except a spike or small forky. Does any one have info about Cedar Flats or Bull Pin area north of 260, around fr 618. Hows the pressure in that area.

Good luck on your October hunt. I too have a 6A whitetail tag after your hunt in November, and it is my first time hunting whitetail in 6A. I have been scouting south of 260 near the Fossil Springs Road, and found some nice bucks. The good thing I am away from roads and trails, so hopefully over pressure wont be an issue. Let me know how your October hunt goes.