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Nice...had one almost that big at about 50 yards this weekend and couldn't get it done. My favorite time of the year...

Saw several bucks today including one nice 4x4. Smaller ones (3x3 and spike/forky) were with does, but the bigger 4x4 was bedded by himself. Got pretty close to him but couldn't close the deal before he spooked. It's the most wonderful time of the year...

Have a friend who just bought a Brute and really likes it.

Scouting has been slow. Hoping to get out at least once this weekend depending on the home calendar. Probably in 34B or 36A.

Measure him on the ground and let us know. Then post a picture.

Nice story and nice deer! Congrats to all the hunters. Our camp went 0-4 this year...

Seems to get going pretty good the last week of Dec and first week of Jan. Christmas Eve thru the 5th or 6th last year.

34b I hope...looking for the same desert muley that got away last December.

+1...my bow is ready too. I'll be in 34B and 36A most likely. And agree...good luck to everyone, archers included!

Lately I've been eating big pots of tag soup. Nobody else in camp seems to want any of it though! Seriously though, I like anything that's pre-made from home and all you have to do is heat it up in camp. I enjoy cooking in camp, especially cast iron dutch oven cooking...but after a long day hunting I'd much rather heat something up pretty quick and easy. I have a couple of favorites...a beans, corn, tomatoes, and rice dish my wife makes that does well in a ziploc until time to heat it up. The other is chili made at home and ziploc'd. Serve over fritos or tortilla chips. I also like beef/venison and green chile burritos made at home and frozen. Throw one in the pack and it's usually thawed in time for lunch or snack.

Congrats on the buck. Glad everyone's advice paid off. Have you posted photos and story of the hunt?

Nice buck and great that you could share it with your son. Nice hat too!

Great buck and a heck of a shot! Congrats!

Congrats...any coues is a trophy!

Nice! I'm taking my Viper 15x50s to 34A tomorrow to help a friend with his tag...hopefully we'll have similar luck!

Nice buck...especially on a leftover tag!

Got my usual...36abc archery to overlap archery deer. Just in case we see piggies while glassing for deer. Only 660 leftovers!

Awesome buck! Agree with Lark...bells palsy is rough. I've known a couple of folks with it. Can't imagine trying to glass with it. Congrats!

Awesome first buck! Congrats! Agree it will be tough convincing her to shoot anything smaller next year!

Great first buck and awesome story. Congrats Dakota!

+1...my idea of Black Friday is staying home with the kids and eating leftovers!

Awesome buck and great write-up. Thanks for sharing it.

It was nice...applying online (even bought my 2012 license online and printed it on the spot) and didn't get charged for the tag until actually drawn. The pig hunt I drew has 660 leftovers even for dumb rednecks like me. I really like the new display page that shows the dates, unit, etc and not just the hunt number. Very helpful. My understanding is the update payment feature is there in case your CC expires after you apply but before the draw. Be careful because it does say that if your CC is expired when they charge it after the draw you're screwed no matter what draw results get posted.

To save weight, I'd sign your tag before the hunt and leave the pen at home. In all seriousness, a tag isnt valid until it is signed, so why not sign it before the hunt just to avoid a problem? I sign mine the day I get it in the mail. Not to hijack the thread, but that's actually a really good idea...never thought about doing that!

Nice...way to go with the leftover tags!