COOSEFAN Report post Posted May 2, 2007 Well, I went out hiking again today after work. Hiked way in to the mountains and climbed up on a small rock knob to sit and glass for a while. I got up and just happened to glance down at the route I had taken to get up there, and instantly knew something was there that wasn't there before! Do you see it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesandelk Report post Posted May 2, 2007 Found it!!! Almost dead center!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted May 2, 2007 I had walked up through there only 20 minutes earlier, beating the bushes and rocks with my walkin' stick as I went, so I don't think he was there at that time. He probably saw me and decided he better come over and say HI before I left! Here are some zoomed in pic's and we'll call these the "As It Lay" pic's..... I actually hesitated going down there to take "Pisssssed" pic's of him because it was so steep with lots of brush and stuff.......but...It was the only way down! It got kinda scary when he started flopping around and striking because we were in such close quarters, but I snapped the pic's anyways and got the heck outta there! This is a Western Diamondback and had some cool characteristics in his patterns close to his head and had a pretty pinkish color....but, in the end....it's still a dang Rattler! And this is where I left him... And as I headed out I took a quick pic of the sunset, thought it looked pretty cool. Thanks, JIM> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mulie hunter Report post Posted May 2, 2007 Great pics!!! Your a brave man coosefan, I would have killed him then walked past. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntn coues Report post Posted May 2, 2007 You are crazy Jim I would have unloaded my pistola Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASS Report post Posted May 2, 2007 +1 if it's a snake...and I find it... it's gonna get some lead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted May 2, 2007 Coosefan, I always like looking at the rats here than in the wild. I use to kill everyone I saw but haven't killed one for a long time. If they leave me alone I leave them alone. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhunter Report post Posted May 2, 2007 I killed one last saturday...fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ultramag Report post Posted May 3, 2007 The snakes add to the excitement, Jim What are you doing glassing in the desert in may when its 90 degrees ouitside? Its hot and all but why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted May 3, 2007 The snakes add to the excitement, Jim What are you doing glassing in the desert in may when its 90 degrees ouitside? Its hot and all but why? The snakes suck! There are so many places I want to hike to, but I'm afraid to because of the snakes. I've been going out trying to find the deer to see if they've dropped yet and the glassing I've been doing is mainly for sheds. I'm not able to get high enough in the hills to have a good chance at finding anything anyways, but it's better than sittin' at home.........plus I can be in the hills 10 minutes from my house, so it's cheap and easy. JIM> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted May 3, 2007 Coosefan, I always like looking at the rats here than in the wild. I use to kill everyone I saw but haven't killed one for a long time. If they leave me alone I leave them alone. Thanks for sharing. I agree....If they try to get away from me or offer a fair warning....I'll let em' go....BUT, if they come after me ( sidewinders are notorious for that ) or don't give me a warning.....the lead will be flyin'! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesandelk Report post Posted May 3, 2007 The snakes suck! There are so many places I want to hike to, but I'm afraid to because of the snakes. I've been going out trying to find the deer to see if they've dropped yet and the glassing I've been doing is mainly for sheds. I'm not able to get high enough in the hills to have a good chance at finding anything anyways, but it's better than sittin' at home.........plus I can be in the hills 10 minutes from my house, so it's cheap and easy. JIM> That is not fair Jim the closest I can go from my house to glass for deer and shed hunt is a 45 to 60 minute drive depending on traffice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted May 3, 2007 The snakes suck! There are so many places I want to hike to, but I'm afraid to because of the snakes. I've been going out trying to find the deer to see if they've dropped yet and the glassing I've been doing is mainly for sheds. I'm not able to get high enough in the hills to have a good chance at finding anything anyways, but it's better than sittin' at home.........plus I can be in the hills 10 minutes from my house, so it's cheap and easy. JIM> That is not fair Jim the closest I can go from my house to glass for deer and shed hunt is a 45 to 60 minute drive depending on traffice You know what, I have hunted a bunch by the house over the years, I've killed two bucks and a Javi out of there and I know where there are a bunch of sheds out there, but I have never had a desire to get very serious about it....even though it's so close. I don't get that excited finding Muley sheds ( unless they're huge ) the terrain sucks to say the least....it's better suited for Sheep and the main reason..........THERE ISN'T ANY COUES DEER! What you complainin' for Christian....YOU'VE got COUES DEER less than 1 hour from YOUR house! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesandelk Report post Posted May 3, 2007 The snakes suck! There are so many places I want to hike to, but I'm afraid to because of the snakes. I've been going out trying to find the deer to see if they've dropped yet and the glassing I've been doing is mainly for sheds. I'm not able to get high enough in the hills to have a good chance at finding anything anyways, but it's better than sittin' at home.........plus I can be in the hills 10 minutes from my house, so it's cheap and easy. JIM> That is not fair Jim the closest I can go from my house to glass for deer and shed hunt is a 45 to 60 minute drive depending on traffice You know what, I have hunted a bunch by the house over the years, I've killed two bucks and a Javi out of there and I know where there are a bunch of sheds out there, but I have never had a desire to get very serious about it....even though it's so close. I don't get that excited finding Muley sheds ( unless they're huge ) the terrain sucks to say the least....it's better suited for Sheep and the main reason..........THERE ISN'T ANY COUES DEER! What you complainin' for Christian....YOU'VE got COUES DEER less than 1 hour from YOUR house! I used to know where there were some nice coues an hour away from my house before the fire went through but now I can only find the floppy eared deer in there and some javelina. I am sure they will move back into the area and are probably in there now but I just can't find them right now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted May 3, 2007 The snakes suck! There are so many places I want to hike to, but I'm afraid to because of the snakes. I've been going out trying to find the deer to see if they've dropped yet and the glassing I've been doing is mainly for sheds. I'm not able to get high enough in the hills to have a good chance at finding anything anyways, but it's better than sittin' at home.........plus I can be in the hills 10 minutes from my house, so it's cheap and easy. JIM> That is not fair Jim the closest I can go from my house to glass for deer and shed hunt is a 45 to 60 minute drive depending on traffice You know what, I have hunted a bunch by the house over the years, I've killed two bucks and a Javi out of there and I know where there are a bunch of sheds out there, but I have never had a desire to get very serious about it....even though it's so close. I don't get that excited finding Muley sheds ( unless they're huge ) the terrain sucks to say the least....it's better suited for Sheep and the main reason..........THERE ISN'T ANY COUES DEER! What you complainin' for Christian....YOU'VE got COUES DEER less than 1 hour from YOUR house! I used to know where there were some nice coues an hour away from my house before the fire went through but now I can only find the floppy eared deer in there and some javelina. I am sure they will move back into the area and are probably in there now but I just can't find them right now! Those aren't the Coues I was talkin' about.....head East! They are a little easier to find over there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
