DubTee Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Didn't Couesfan take his buck on the late 12AE hunt? 308, you could always get your point this year and talk one of the local coues experts on here to put in with you on the same late coues tag for next year's hunt assuming most here have already put in this year. You get to raise their points possibly into the max pool in return for their local knowledge. I know there are other variables to deal with if you go that route, but it's just a thought. Possibly hunt some leftover's/archery in the time being. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues79 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 OK, OK, you can put in with me next year if you get your bonus point this year. We will have 5 points averaged out and should have a good chance at drawin' a Dec. hunt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertdog Report post Posted June 6, 2009 I have an idea for you. Put in for the strip mule deer tag. Do not use those bonus points on a small coues deer. Just my two cents worth. As crazy as this may sound I totally agree. I know you have been turning in for these hunts for years but don't give up now. I know you are a NR and that complicates that whole situation but stay the course man. There is nothing like hunting Coues on a December hunt in your favorite unit. However with that many bonus points it would be crazy to turn away a chance at a GIANT strip buck. I mean come on there is big and then there is is BIG!!!!!! Now I know size is not everything, and coues is really a challenge. I would also agree that hunting and then taking the little rascal is one of the most rewording things one can do in deer hunting..........period!!!!!! Now with that being said, anyone that says hunting a true monster Mule deer is not a challenge, or that they are a stupid deer, then I will show you a stupid or misinformed hunter. AKA a coues snob. Bottom line it comes down to personal preference. If all you care about is coues, coues, coues, then turn in for one of the many great coues units, and only December hunts. There is nothing wrong with that and I would be tempted to do just that myself. However if you truly want a once in a 20 to 40 year if that tag, then turn in for the strip, challenge yourself to shoot a 30 inch wide or bigger buck with wicked mass and put something on your wall that will make the people that don't know anything about deer go "HOLY CRAP THAT IS THE BIGGEST DEER I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE". Its a hard choice for some, but not for me. Its strip all the way. But truth be told I grew up a deer hunter, not just a coues hunter. Maybe that is were I come from. Bottom line your going to have a great hunt no matter what you do. Hope you enjoy. DD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
