Sportsman's Deer Tag - Utah

I can't believe my luck in the draw this year. I drew the deer tag for 2008! :tz

My family and I are wwaaaayyyyy excited for this next fall. We have already made some scouting trips to the Henrys and other areas since I found out in early December about my good fortune. We have seen some nice bucks so far, but I wish I could've been looking when the rut was on a little stronger.

My husband and I are still planning quite a few more trips to just learn areas where the deer congregate for the winter. Does anyone have any good ideas on where we should be looking in the next few weeks before all the bucks have shed their antlers?
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PM's are welcome if you don't want to post for everyone. Thanks in advance for any input!

Ready.
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killerbee
i'm not from utah, but i know what kind of tag you have. super congrats on one of the greatest draw outs possible :not-worthy :not-worthy i cant wait to see the buck that you get to harvest! hope you have time to keep us updated on what your seeing. again congrats!
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IDHunter
If I were you I would move to the Henry's on July 1st and not leave until the big buck was on the ground! Most of the winter range bucks will be in completely different areas during summer & fall. Unless of course you were planning on waiting until the hunts are over next year to take your buck.

Congratulations on what is arguably the best deer tag in the world!
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xcrossx did you buy a loto ticket
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MuleyMadness
One lucky girl right there, actually not sure but has there been another female draw this tag before?

Pretty cool, best of luck!
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MULEY7MM
I cant help on where they winter but i know where they where last Aug-Sept if that will help you i could tell you where we seen them then And congrats on the tag of a lifetime
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I think you are on the right track! I would keep an eye on the Paunsagaunt and Henry's this summer. They have received some great moisture and the antler growth should be phenomenal. Sounds like the paunsagaunt got quite a few good snow storms up high and that they will winter well on the Strip.

Keep us posted and we will keep an eye out for you. What type of buck are you looking for? Non-Typical or Typical?

No pressure ;-) and have fun.

CS
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Heads or Tails
There are plenty of great ares and deer!! Don't get caught on just getting one durng the rut, don't be afraid to fin him early.

Scout, Scout, Scout!

Good Luck!!
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Well, it looks like we might be done scouting until this summer. We made several trips to the Henrys and a few trips to other units. We found several nice bucks every trip. There was one real heavy old buck on the henrys that I liked and another one on the Oak Creek unit.

This winter has already seemed to drag on forever. We just can't wait until next summer/fall to start looking for Mr. BIG! I want to thank everyone who has replied so far, I really appreciate the ideas and help. I will be sure to keep you posted on how it is going, but it looks like it is going to be a long 6-7 months before we get too serious about it.

Thanks again
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To answer some of the other posts:

My husband said it wouldn't be too profitable to buy a lotto ticket or head to Vegas because I had already used up every ounce of luck that we may have had coming to us!!! 4c


On the type of buck, I want a non-typical. My husband thinks the other way, but I want one that is unique.


While scouting on the Henrys, we ran into a game warden that told us about the big buck that was poached and I can't believe anyone would dare poach one in that area. (???) There was alot of traffic around there!


Good luck to all of you in the upcoming draws. I have already put in for points only (I don't want any other hunts getting in the way of this one!). -%
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MuleyMadness
I'd go for a non-typical myself also, but that's just my preference.
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bigbuck92
It really depends on what the buck looks like. ive seen some pretty ugly typs and some pretty ugly non typs. just depends on the deer.
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huntenfever
congrats on the tag. Man you are going to have a killer year. =D>
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Here is the kind of buck that she wants, and the Henry's are the place to get one. Cograds on the tag and GOOD LUCK on the hunt.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/mgander/henrymtbuckinternet.jpg" alt="" />
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MuleyMadness
Here is the kind of buck that she wants
 YEP, my tag would be filled on one that size. :thumb
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Hey Ready, go to huntinfool.com and check out the henry's buck on the cover of their free Jan. issue.
It was also a woman hunter.
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f360/mgander/huntingfoolhenrybuck.jpg" alt="" />
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DeadI
Treetop

Is that you, did you take that buck? Dang nice deer. What did it score?
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Dead I, No that ain't me. I'm not a pretty lady,
I'm an old bald fat guy.
Huntin fool sent me a copy of that magazine and after reading through it and learning of their membership perks I joined up.
One of the things I really like about it is when you draw a special tag they will send you a list of other members who have had that tag in the past and then you can contact them and get some tips on where to scout ect. There isn't anything much better than some advice from someone who has been there and done that.
Lots of good info on applying in other states too. But it is a little pricey.
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bigbuck92
"treetop" wrote:Dead I, No that ain't me. I'm not a pretty lady,
I'm an old bald fat guy...
ROFLOL :))
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Torch
WOW! Congratulations on an amazing tag! Sounds like you're going to have a fun year. :thumb
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Wow, treetop. That is a huge buck. Thanks for posting !

My husband showed me those pics in the huntin' fool. The summer pics of that buck that they have in the magazine are amazing too!

My husband is already planning some trips this summer.

I'll keep ya posted.

Steph
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