elkhunter Report post Posted January 28 We couldn't make it out on opening day due to school and sports. After practice on Friday we loaded up the jumping jack and headed out into the rain for the weekend. We got about 3/4 inch of rain on Friday so the drive in to camp was sloppy and a whole ball of fun for the tacoma. Saturday we covered a lot of country with no luck in the prime glassing time. The morning had no sun and the rain was coming and going. The temperature was warm and that kept the javelina in the flats. We changed strategy and went where we can glass a large flat area. We quickly found a herd feeding but no way to landmark the spot. I tried a new trick, I marked where I was on ONx maps and then I marked a mountain that was 5 miles away, the herd was somewhere along that line I marked on the app. We parked and started walking in, only took bout 30 minutes til we found their digs. The wind was wrong and the herd was 60 yards away, couldn't get a shot and they boogied out. That afternoon my son said he enjoyed tracking javelina in the mud and it was more exciting than glassing. I went to another spot in the flats and we followed fresh tracks for several hours but couldn't catch up to the herd. Sunday morning was clear and sunny and we had high hopes. I started glassing early before the sun rise to see what coues bucks were rutting in the area. It took less than 1 minute of glassing and a herd was spotted on the move. We made the mile stalk to where they were, took our time and picked out the largest looking male and Colby made a great shot. All in all we got 1.5 inches of rain during the hunt which was great to see. 22 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twistzz Report post Posted January 28 Great pics thanks for sharing and way to get it done!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctafoya Report post Posted January 28 I miss those hunts. I used to look forward to those than any of my own tags. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roosevelt Mark Report post Posted January 28 As always, Right On! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mocha1545 Report post Posted January 29 Congrats! Great pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted January 29 Congrats Colby! Did you see any good bucks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Tub Report post Posted January 29 WAIT !!! That is the kid of the kid we called elkhunter? Man, I'm feeling old! CONGRATS, but now I need to go take a nap. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhunter Report post Posted January 30 21 minutes ago, CatfishKev said: Congrats Colby! Did you see any good bucks? Nothing big, Handful of 70-90 inchers. Saw a bunch of broken up mule bucks too 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
