Snapshot

Thats just crazy. Her counterpart obviously didn't tell her where to put the butt of the stock I bet he got an ear full!

You forgot to add the "Grongulator"

Physical ability is something we take for granted until we don't have it anymore, and when we see how it effects us and others it is an eye opener. I have been plagued by a chronic back problem and I am looking into surgery next year. I have always been the type of hunter who charges up the mountain, down the other side, and up and over three more mountains and back to camp in the dark. I just can't do that as much because of my condition, and being only 45 years old, I would like to enjoy the 20 years or so that I have left to hunt without being severely impaired. But in retrospect, my condition is nothing compared to other hunters/fisherman I have seen with severe impairments, and I am glad to see that they still try their best to do what they love!

I have no experience with rattling, but I here it does not work on Coues like it does for eastern whitetail? Coues use a much bigger area than thier eastern cousins and you have to be in fairly close to get something to come in, even out of curiosity?

Duane and Tony's book is a good read and solid overall info on Coues hunting, it also contains a good overview on all the Coues hunting units that could help you decide what unit to hunt.

I have only found one of those tortoises in all my years, but they are neat creatures. Some years ago during a November hunt I was clawing my way up the side of a bluffy mountainside in unit 27 and came face to face with a large king snake which scared the crap out of me at close range, I am suprised I didn't tumble back down the mountain, sure glad it was not a rattler, it was probably only 60 degrees out.

Here is a simple to make and popular crock pot stew. Ingredients: 2 pounds of finely cubed deer or elk meat (3/4" size pieces) 3 stalks of chopped celery 4 large chopped carrots 2-3 large diced potatoes 1 cup of barley (optional) 1 tablespoon of onion salt 1 tablespoon of seasoning salt 1 dash of garlic powder put all ingredients in the crock pot and add just enough water so that it does not completely cover the ingredients Set crock pot on low to simmer for 6-8 hours , stir occasionally. If a thicker stew mixture is desired you can add 3 cups of gravy and only 1 cup of water Ingredients and spices can be adjusted for size and taste. Enjoy! Brent Waage - AKA Snapshot

My wife just said " Starr"

Ruby, or maybe Ruby Sue.

I want to know where the fox got the rifle? Thats just too funny!

Anywhere from a couple hundred yards to miles away. The biggest buck I saw last year (105") was 500 yards from the two track road I was riding my quad on, and I sat and glassed him for an hour. it was during the early archery season, I could not find him again during the late hunt.

Take a can of spam and then add a little........... I will dig out a couple of my favorites and post them. When do you need them by?

It may depend on latitude, the farther north the earlier the rut if they are like mule deer. Coues are basically concentrated in the southern half of the state and a scattered population a little farther north?

But he had the wrong GPS coordinates entered.

Like everyone else said! I love the late archery hunt, hardly any competition, but unless you have a particular buck/s patterned and or a water hole that has good activity it can be tough, but thats what makes it fun and challenging. I spot and stalk mostly, sitting water holes is not my favorite way to hunt, but it works if they are not watering after dark. For Coues I like the first 2-3 weeks of January during the peak of the rut, the late december rifle hunts are over and if you find the does the bucks will be there, but it makes it tougher to get in close.

Like everyone else said! I love the late archery hunt, hardly any competition, but unless you have a particular buck/s patterned and or a water hole that has good activity it can be tough, but thats what makes it fun and challenging. I spot and stalk mostly, sitting water holes is not my favorite way to hunt, but it works if they are not watering after dark. For Coues I like the first 2-3 weeks of January during the peak of the rut, the late december rifle hunts are over and if you find the does the bucks will be there, but it makes it tougher to get in close.

One heck of a nice deer!

Beautiful buck!

Very tasteful and creative. I like it!

At 500 yds. those bullet holes should be touchin!

Happy thanksgiving boys and girls! The smell coming out of my kitchen right now is tasty. A couple cold ones along with a fottball game, oh yeah!

Same to you guys! The wife is in the kitchen working her magic, the beer and wine are cooling in the fridge, football games on later. Good day for being at home. I was supposed to be up on an HOAL elk hunt in unit 27 for 6 days, but contractual obligations on a project that is behind schedule has held me back, but the young hunter is in good hands with the others that are helping and I hope they have a good thanksgiving day and a great hunt.

I will be going out there soon to do a little scouting for the December archery hunt. Did you see the fire on Fagan last year? I wonder if it improved the feed this year?

Hey neighbor, what are you doing in my glassing spot of Fagan? I go back their all the time on the quad, I live right down the road. Send a P.M if you ever want to hook up for a ride.

Great job on two nice lookin bucks!