kazpilot25 Report post Posted August 25, 2014 I went out for my first archery hunt this weekend in unit 7. I had a blast and saw more deer in 3 days than in my entire life combined. It seemed like every herd we spotted had a buck with them. We literally didn't go any one hour span of time that we didn't see deer. It was awesome. I had a couple opportunities at some small forkies, but the situation was not ideal and I couldn't get it done. I learned a lot about archery hunting and what I need to work on for next season, the first being practicing holding a draw for long periods of time. Anyways, just thought I'd share. We also some some monster bull elk in 7E, which I usually find them in 7W so that was pretty cool. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted August 25, 2014 Nothing like real world experience to teach you what you need to work on! Glad you had a great trip! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kazpilot25 Report post Posted August 25, 2014 Thanks, Amanda. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Borch005 Report post Posted August 25, 2014 Glad you saw some action...Were you hunting the high elevation areas? I was in 7W this past weekend and saw a ton of nice elk sign and a few bulls...but no deer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kazpilot25 Report post Posted August 25, 2014 7E a couple miles North of the peaks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camofreak Report post Posted August 25, 2014 7E a couple miles North of the peaks. Think i know where you were...lots of deer and good practice in there!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mountainman99 Report post Posted August 25, 2014 We love hunting that area because we see a ton of deer. Where we hunt there is usually one bachelor herd opening morning with a decent buck in it, but not this year so I spent my time helping my cousin shoot his first deer with a bow. He was able to get it done on this buck! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coues krazy Report post Posted August 26, 2014 Went up there opening morning and couldnt believe the amount of hunters.on the way in we counted 40 vehicles. I left before 7 in the morning. Glad you guys had a good hunt. Plenty of deer in there, just way to many people for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mountainman99 Report post Posted August 26, 2014 Ya it was a bit crazy even the places where you hike into had a lot of guys. I think we'll try some different areas next time. It's a great place for a beginner though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gbocardo Report post Posted August 26, 2014 I have a cabin up in Unit 9 borders close to Unit 7. Can't wait to finish the remodel so I can spend more time glassing. Always see deer on the way up. Keep at it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HEADACHE Report post Posted August 27, 2014 I tell you what, I've been hunting around there for many years and have never seen the amount of hunters in there as I have this year. Almost discouraging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJMauro12 Report post Posted August 27, 2014 I tell you what, I've been hunting around there for many years and have never seen the amount of hunters in there as I have this year. Almost discouraging. Blame it on the hunger games! Every yahoo has a bow now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim Report post Posted August 27, 2014 I don't know about the hunger games but every hunting show on tv is now almost archery. Over the counter and you get to hunt as rifle tags decrease and the technology of bows being what they are nowdays, just makes archey a better choice, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
