Idaho Whitey Success 2007
AGCHAWK
11/24/07 11:02am
Well, one of my whitetail hunting buddies took home this unique whitetail yesterday while hunting unit 8A in Northern Idaho.
We went out Thanksgiving morning and were rather disappointed that we only saw a handful of deer. The next day, I decided to stay behind and spend some time with the wife and kids while my Brother and Shaun ventured out to see what they could find. Actually, Shaun was after a real monster buck he spotted last week and was hoping to get on him again...and get a shot off.
They split up...with Shaun walking an old logging road while my brother skirted the lower end of a large clear-cut that lay next to the road. After walking, stopping to call/rattle, and walking some more they managed to spot 3 young bucks and one decent one that hit the tree-line before a shot was taken.
Then, after about two hours of this, Shaun spotted a "wierd" lookin' buck that was running with a small 3 point and three does. The sighting was quick but Shaun figured that the buck was heading straight for my brother, JD. He radioed him to be prepared and then hoped for the best. Not 5 minutes later JD spotted movement on the edge of the clearcut as the "wierd buck" and his companions entered the clearing. My brother leveled his .270, took aim, and fired...MISSED! The buck spooked and took off right toward Shaun again. This time Shaun didn't miss and knocked the buck over with one well-placed shot through the chest.
The buck is a rather typical 5 point on the left side but has a total of 6 points on the right. As you can see in the pics, he has three large points, two of which are look like different main beams. He also has one large eye-guard and although it's tough to see in the pics, he has three small points coming out around the eye-guard. The right pedicle is also about an inch further down the forehead than the left side.
He is certainly not the biggest buck in the woods and wasn't the big brute that Shaun spotted the week prior but it is certainly worthy of "Trophy status" in our book!
Another successful Whitetail hunt in Northern Idaho...ENJOY!
We went out Thanksgiving morning and were rather disappointed that we only saw a handful of deer. The next day, I decided to stay behind and spend some time with the wife and kids while my Brother and Shaun ventured out to see what they could find. Actually, Shaun was after a real monster buck he spotted last week and was hoping to get on him again...and get a shot off.
They split up...with Shaun walking an old logging road while my brother skirted the lower end of a large clear-cut that lay next to the road. After walking, stopping to call/rattle, and walking some more they managed to spot 3 young bucks and one decent one that hit the tree-line before a shot was taken.
Then, after about two hours of this, Shaun spotted a "wierd" lookin' buck that was running with a small 3 point and three does. The sighting was quick but Shaun figured that the buck was heading straight for my brother, JD. He radioed him to be prepared and then hoped for the best. Not 5 minutes later JD spotted movement on the edge of the clearcut as the "wierd buck" and his companions entered the clearing. My brother leveled his .270, took aim, and fired...MISSED! The buck spooked and took off right toward Shaun again. This time Shaun didn't miss and knocked the buck over with one well-placed shot through the chest.
The buck is a rather typical 5 point on the left side but has a total of 6 points on the right. As you can see in the pics, he has three large points, two of which are look like different main beams. He also has one large eye-guard and although it's tough to see in the pics, he has three small points coming out around the eye-guard. The right pedicle is also about an inch further down the forehead than the left side.
He is certainly not the biggest buck in the woods and wasn't the big brute that Shaun spotted the week prior but it is certainly worthy of "Trophy status" in our book!
Another successful Whitetail hunt in Northern Idaho...ENJOY!
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I hope that you get another chance to get out and chase them little buggers.
Sweet buck, tell your buddy congrats! We leave tomorrow to come up your way for the week, we will be staying in Lewiston. Hows the rut?Thanks for all the help and info you have provided this last month or so!
-Highcountry
Thanks for the story and you know me I LOVE the unique bucks and he is certainly a COOL looking buck.
Great job! :thumb
If you need anything just post it here or PM me. I can still get a hold of friends or family if you need anything. (If ya need a place to store your deer or something drop me a line. I can get my wife to let ya in and you can hang it in my garage until you depart if need be).
One more thing: We are expecting a good chunk of snow to fall in that region Monday and Tuesday so the deer should be on the move!
Again, GOOD LUCK!
hghcountry: I sent ya a PM with some additional info and my contact info if you need anything. I already got the clearance from my wife if you need a place to store you deer until your trip is over. She only asks that you contact me first so I can warn her. The last thing I want is for her to come home from work, find some armed men in our garage, and have her grab a side-arm to investigate....LOL....could get messy!
Just kidding man, she is more than willing to help out!