CHD Report post Posted October 30, 2004 Many muley hunters consider 180" the benchmark score for a big muley, and here's what one looks like. He doesn't have even a hint of an eyeguard, which is unusual. I took this 5.5 year old buck in Colorado Unit 10 on November 4, 2000. He didn't live in the open sagebrush and cheatgrass where he is shown, but he died there courting a group of does (them females will do it to you every time). I caught him out there on a frosty November morning. He actually lived in a PJ jungle that is just over the hill in the background. Dark antlered bucks such as this one have rubbed on trees and not brush, with pines and PJ's yielding the darkest racks. Sagebrush bucks have light-colored antlers. For you younger hunters out there, listen closely, I found this buck before the season. I hunt public land, unguided, all by my lonesome. I specialize in the lower, overlooked, PJ/sagebrush/rimrock country that I love so much. Colorado Unit 10 is a great one for bucks to 180" with lots of mature bucks, public land, and fairly open country. Stay away if you are after a real whopper, as there ain't that many there. PM me if any of you want further info about Colorado Unit 10. Some of you requested some of my pics, and here is one. I am really bashful and private about my animals, as I am in this for personal satisfaction only, and I had a hard time posting this pic on a forum. However, I'm willing to contribute positively here, and if this post is welcomed here, I can post some more. Maybe even a big Arizona Strip muley taken in 13A. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted October 30, 2004 CHD-very nice buck, I asked this question on another thread but I'll ask it again, Have you ever hunted north of Collbran? I have spent a few years in dry kimball area, last year only saw and passed up 6 bucks in a 5 days of backpacking in, didn't take one home last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHD Report post Posted October 30, 2004 WHT_MTNMAN, I PM'd you last time, check your inbox. I haven't hunted in the shadow of the Grand Mesa, but it has a super gene pool for big racks. Plus the statewide limited quota deer management is working very well, this year should be a banner year for big western Colo bucks. It's starting to resemble the good 'ol days again around here. Speaking of north of Collbran, a friend a mine whacked a buck 2 weeks ago with a 200" frame on public land on the south side of Battlement Mesa. I have pics, but can't post them, sorry. It is 30" outside, plus 2 kickers. Also, his 70+ year old father shot a 30"+ regressive tall 3x4 that is a TOAD two weeks ago in the same place. Keep working that area, as it is a good one. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted October 30, 2004 (edited) Sorry I never got anything PM'd to me, at least it says I don't have any messages. I sure like that area, can get into some really good country, thanks for the response, again nice buck. Here is a pic from that area taken quite a few years back. Edited January 1, 1970 by WHT_MTNMAN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
111 Report post Posted October 30, 2004 (edited) Those are some real nice bucks. Wht Mt Man what does that buck score? Chris lets see a pic of that 13A buck. Edited January 1, 1970 by 111 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rembrant Report post Posted October 30, 2004 Thanks Chris, this is enjoyable. Those are real whoppers in my book. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted October 30, 2004 Great buck Chris! Sounds like you did a great job patterning this buck pre-season. Must have been rewarding to see that plan all come through so well. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted October 30, 2004 111- I have no idea what it scored, it is my uncles, the head got ruined and so he cut up the antlers and made them into knife handles etc... All there is left is the one picture. Here is another head, I think it was measured at 33 inches, good buck even though it is thin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted October 30, 2004 CHD- Sorry to take up space on your post, but since these are colorado bucks, i thought it would be a good place to post them. I along with the others would love to see that 13a buck. Thanks again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25-06 Report post Posted November 3, 2004 CHD Wow what a MONSTER, all of your pics sweet to look at. Keep up the great hunting. I got my first coues over the weekend its a spike with a eyeguard on one antler. I am going to email Amanda with a photo and a story to post because I dont have a clue how to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
