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4 plus miles. You guys are way ahead of the game, having hunted Coues deer. Blacktails, especially bigger bucks act like Coues deer. They don't take pressure very well. Think about tree stands. Some of the biggest bucks are taken from tree stands in wilderness areas. Popular trailheads will have hunters camped at or near them. I've hunted the Trinity's twice. My camp was 8 miles in and hunted deeper than that. Never saw a hunter and was hunting undisturbed deer. If you can, cross country away from a trail. The popular trail heads have more traffic. Another possibility is to have a horse packer drop your camp for you. Then you can hunt fresh and get into country that few see. Focus on the deer and you'll find the bears. Ed F

I was on that hunt with Kirk. He was kind enough to leave me his leftovers!!! Good luck on your Blacktail and Bear hunt. Go deep in any of the N/W Ca wildernesses and you should do well. Ed F

Nice!!! I want one just like that. Congrats. Ed F

Very nice!!! Congrats. Ed F

Congrats Marlon, they are getting bigger and bigger. Way to take it down to the wire, that's two bucks on Dec 31st! Congrats. Ed F

Very nice... Congrats. I want one of those for Christmas!! Ed F

Helluva buck. Congrats. Ed F

I shot one on the 27th. I passed up some better ones on opening morning. This buck completes my deer slam with a bow. Coues deer are definately the hardest one to tag. Well, for me they were. Any Coues buck with a bow is a trophy. Mark, I hope you nail that buck, he's a nice one. Good luck. Ed F

Well, Over 100 heads, horns and full mounts were sent to Pennsylvania. I can tell you first hand that they were well taken care of and will be, until they are shipped back. The panel measuring took place at a new Cabelas store and all the heads are on display at that store until the banquet in April. Viewed by thousands daily. Awsome display. Couple new world records. Most of the heads were shipped inter store which meant that all you had to do was crate it and get it to a Cabelas store. The store shipped it for free! There was tracking because they knew what truck each trophy was on as they were still coming in. No shortage of trophies from the west. I loved measuring the Coues bucks. An experience of a lifetime for me. Ed F 25th Biannual Panel

Very nice. Congrats. Ed F

Beautiful buck. Congrats. Ed F

Bowsniper, Congrats on taking a super Coues buck. My hat goes off to you reguardless. bowhuntinmaniac, Attend a P&Y banquet and I'll guarantee that your opinion will change. Very humbling experience that puts this whole "ego" thing into perspective. I'm not going to deny that egos are involved, but for most, it is much more than that. I'm glad that you added "To me". Some guys just don't understand. To each his own. Ed F

Bowsniper, Congrats on your buck and the invitation. The answer to your question in what's in your head. If it were me, there would be no hesitation. I would be building a crate right now! Consult with your taxidermist. They ship heads everyday. Call P&Y they will reassure you that your mount will be very well guarded and protected. Over 100 heads and horns will be shipped to the banquet. Lifesize sheep, bears... I too got an invitation, to be a panel measurer for the P&Y two year awards. Heading to Pa. at the end of the month for my once in a lifetime opportunity. Hopefully I'll be putting a tape on that beautifil buck of yours. If you do show up at the banquet to accept your bucks award, I'll gladly buy you a beer! The award is for the buck, he deserves it. The beer is for you, you deserve it!! Congrats. Ed F

Come friday morning, I'll be perched high in a tree over a small secluded seep, in 29. Good luck. Ed F

I shot the Guardian the other day. Smoothest, quietest, most forgiving bow I have ever shot. Was set at #65, felt and sounded like it was #35. Weird. Ed F

Sweeeet!!! Nice buck, Congradulations. Any signs of rut. Ed F