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Title: Those antlers (and bears!)are growing! Only 18 days til the hunt!
Post by: Elksong on July 02, 2011, 05:34:00 PM

Took these on the way to work yesterday. Nice buck with several more weeks of growing left! I am blessed to see animals like this almost every day. Now if the state would just send me a deer tag!!!!
(http://i.imgur.com/SppDP.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/QJozE.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/nXmts.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/zmhiB.jpg)

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Post by: steadman on July 02, 2011, 05:57:00 PM

Nice bucks for sure. No muley tag here either, man what a kick in the gut!

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Post by: Elksong on July 02, 2011, 06:15:00 PM

I know that the draw system is helping our deer come back, but it is painful not to be able to chase these boys in the fall!
(http://i.imgur.com/io9KT.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/xO42M.jpg)

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Post by: Jack Guard on July 02, 2011, 06:20:00 PM

Beautiful. I can totally put my self in the edge of that meadow scouting out for fall. Always love your photographs.

Thanks Jason

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Post by: Shinken on July 02, 2011, 07:06:00 PM

Those are some nice mulies!

Thanks for sharin' the great pics!

Shoot straight, Shinken

:archer2:

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Post by: NIGEL01 on July 02, 2011, 11:54:00 PM

Those Muley's can take your breath away!

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Post by: Steve Clandinin on July 03, 2011, 12:45:00 AM

Jason,beautiful pictures,what make and type of camera did you use,those pics are awesome!,thanks steve.

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Post by: BoonRoto on July 03, 2011, 02:00:00 AM

Comin along nicely!

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Post by: Shedrock on July 03, 2011, 10:00:00 AM

Thanks for the great pics! Mule deer are my favorite to hunt, and I can't wait for season.

You have no OTC areas in Colorado?

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Post by: Tater on July 03, 2011, 10:24:00 AM

Those are some great looking Mule Deer that first picture is very impressive.!

Tracy,
That is correct no OTC Mule Deer or Whitetail tags in CO.

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Post by: Shedrock on July 03, 2011, 10:50:00 AM

Wow, I knew there was no non-res OTC tags, but no resident either? I feel fortunate living here, but there are many areas here that need to be on a draw basis because of dwindling deer numbers.

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Post by: scedvm on July 03, 2011, 11:05:00 AM

Elksong, those are great pics! I love hunting muleys as well. I had a little luck and drew a decent tag this year. My hunt starts on Sept. 1 so your photos are trying my patience!.....Shawn

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Post by: Elksong on July 03, 2011, 01:54:00 PM

Thank for the compliments on the pic's, all. Steve, the camera is a Canon Powershot SX30 IS, good little camera, just a point and shoot type, nothing fancy.
Shawn Good luck with that tag! I still have a chance at a tag, not in the unit where any of these deer are, but I have one more chance in the left over draw lottery.
These two were taken at 100 plus yards so the quality isn't great....

(http://i.imgur.com/rgPnK.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/KWj9Z.jpg)

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Post by: cacciatore on July 03, 2011, 03:01:00 PM

Jason,I can feel your sufference,but I think DOW is making a good job.We need to restore the mule deer herds.

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Post by: knobby on July 03, 2011, 03:09:00 PM

Just got back from the 3-D range,only to see these pics of some nice bucks. Schlaggerman and I drew tags for Wyoming, so the mulie shots are just what I like to see. I always enjoy the photos that you share with us.Thank you.

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Post by: Elksong on July 03, 2011, 06:42:00 PM

Hoping to get out again in the a.m. and see what's moving. Would really like find some bulls....

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Post by: Elksong on July 05, 2011, 06:26:00 PM

Well I didn't get out yesterday, but I found a bull in the hay this a.m.. Just a little guy, but good to see some Elk.
(http://i.imgur.com/uBpi4.jpg)

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Post by: Elksong on July 06, 2011, 05:59:00 PM

I don't know how he did it, but I bet it HURT!
(http://i.imgur.com/OpwcT.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/8zXas.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/kguMi.jpg)

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Post by: Elksong on July 06, 2011, 06:01:00 PM

The elk have been giving me a run for my money! They are skittish this year....
(http://i.imgur.com/ORfvt.jpg)

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Post by: jimmerc on July 06, 2011, 07:09:00 PM

Now if that don't get the string fingers a itching!!!!

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Post by: jimmerc on July 06, 2011, 08:28:00 PM

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Post by: Elksong on July 07, 2011, 07:46:00 AM

I know he isn't growing any antlers, but he is BIG! What a stud! I'm sure I won't see him when season opens...... :banghead:
(http://i.imgur.com/MwcYT.jpg)

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Post by: fedora on July 07, 2011, 04:55:00 PM

I drew for statewide mule deer and have my eye on a 4 point from last year that gave me the slip. Utahs got some awesome mule deer hunting.

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Post by: Elksong on July 07, 2011, 06:03:00 PM

Here's a nice 15 yard shot!

(http://i.imgur.com/3nW00.jpg)

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Post by: JamesKerr on July 07, 2011, 08:30:00 PM

Man those are beautiful photos. They make me want to string my bow up and practice even harder for our upcoming deer season. Perhaps one day I will be lucky enough to get out somewhere near Colorado and go hunt elk.

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Post by: SheltonCreeker on July 07, 2011, 08:39:00 PM

Great Photos! Good looking country too!
Thanks for sharing!

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Post by: Elksong on July 08, 2011, 06:49:00 PM

Thanks again. I saw this stud up close and personal!
(http://i.imgur.com/j3EKt.jpg)

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Post by: Elksong on July 12, 2011, 08:41:00 PM

Seeing some AWESOME animals! The deer are really putting on the point length right now. I also, picked up a bear tag today!
(http://i.imgur.com/ApF2G.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/5xyDm.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ytSRa.jpg)

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Post by: Elksong on July 12, 2011, 08:42:00 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/Vo3go.jpg)

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Post by: steadman on July 12, 2011, 10:00:00 PM

Nice bucks Jason. And that is a HECK of a bear! WOW! He would make me forget about those big bucks :)

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Post by: elkken on July 13, 2011, 12:45:00 AM

That bear is a STUD ... :scared: :scared:

Great pics all ...some very awesome deer,perhaps I better retire in CO than AZ

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Post by: Elksong on July 13, 2011, 07:49:00 AM

Yeah I watched some hunting show, "bowhunter tv" I think, and they were weighing a bear that went just under 400lbs. He was nowhere near as big as the two I have posted! Here they are again - BRUTES!

(http://i.imgur.com/3i8Zq.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/7tt68.jpg)

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Post by: LONGSTYKES on July 13, 2011, 08:04:00 AM

Jason, Awesome pics. Those Mule deer bucks look great, but those Bears are sure eating good. Very nice, Thanks

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Post by: Over&Under on July 13, 2011, 09:39:00 AM

Great pictures as always Jason...Sure hope you get a chance at one of them bears come season...Good luck!

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Post by: House on July 13, 2011, 11:58:00 AM

Absolutely incredible pics Jason. Never get tired of seeing the pics in your posts! Keep 'em coming.

Good luck to you this season.

Travis

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Post by: bohuntr on July 13, 2011, 12:55:00 PM

Cool pictures Jason!!! Those bears are both just thugs! It makes me feel worse about not being able to get one those OTC with caps bear tags for Unit 61 yesterday morning. :(

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Post by: SheltonCreeker on July 13, 2011, 02:19:00 PM

Those are some amazing animals! Makes me wanna move west! I love our whitetails here but my goodness those pics just get a mans heart pumpin! Thanks for posting!

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Post by: Elksong on July 13, 2011, 07:54:00 PM

Did I mention I got a new bow? JK Traditions Kanati! 56" 67lbs @ 28" It is a shooter!
(http://i.imgur.com/n3k1j.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/t8RH2.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/gUBaj.jpg)

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Post by: Elksong on July 13, 2011, 07:55:00 PM

These guy's were waiting for me at the shop this morning. Makes it hard to focus on work!
(http://i.imgur.com/GcOgh.jpg)

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Post by: Kenneth on July 13, 2011, 11:33:00 PM

WOW!!! Great photos!! I first started out in trad by chasing mulies in sage country and have wanted to go back west since. I have bears here but man those are brutes!!

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Post by: knobby on July 13, 2011, 11:33:00 PM

If those guys were waiting for you at the shop this morning, I want to visit your office! Great pics.

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Post by: Robhood23 on July 14, 2011, 01:23:00 PM

Man, it has got to be tough seeing all those dandy bucks and not have a tag! I couldn't imagine not having a deer tag every year. good luck on those bears, they look like toads for sure!

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Post by: Shedrock on July 14, 2011, 01:30:00 PM

Thanks for sharing the great pics. Sept 1 can't get here soon enough!

Good luck on the bear hunt, those are dandys!

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Post by: Elksong on July 14, 2011, 10:16:00 PM

It is nice to come to work and see them. They are a little smaller this year as the BIG buck were killed the last couple of years.
I still have a chance to get a tag, I sent in for the "left over draw", in a unit that has some good deer in it also. I am getting anxious to see if I drew or not!
Here are a couple of bucks that I saw in that unit the other day....
(http://i.imgur.com/zGrl4.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/2I4P5.jpg)

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Post by: SheltonCreeker on July 14, 2011, 10:19:00 PM

Man those are such great pics. I went out for a little drive by scouting on some cut wheat around where I hunt tonight. Saw a bachelor group of 9 bucks total. I don't have the camera equipment or I would be adding to this awesome collection.

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Post by: twitchstick on July 15, 2011, 08:48:00 AM

Those are some nice bucks. I right there with you no deer tag in my pocket this year.

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Post by: Elksong on July 19, 2011, 06:40:00 PM

I drew a left over tag! It isn't my favorite unit, but there are some good bucks there. You just have to work a little harder to get at them!
(http://i.imgur.com/R71fn.jpg)

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Post by: Shedrock on July 19, 2011, 07:12:00 PM

Glad you ended up getting to hunt.

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Post by: Elksong on July 19, 2011, 07:49:00 PM

Thanks Tracy! I am much happier today!LOL!
(http://i.imgur.com/ubAKS.jpg)

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Post by: BoonRoto on July 19, 2011, 10:52:00 PM

Seasons are just around the corner, gettin pumped!

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Post by: SheltonCreeker on July 19, 2011, 10:56:00 PM

Thought Id add a couple whitetails to the thread. Pumped indeed!!!
(http://i1080.photobucket.com/albums/j324/dbgage82/DSC00414.jpg)

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Post by: Elksong on July 19, 2011, 11:02:00 PM

That buck on the right looks like a nice buck. Big heavy looking body on him.

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Post by: SheltonCreeker on July 19, 2011, 11:04:00 PM

Yeah. Ive seen him a few nights in a row now. Hoping he is still hanging around first of October! Like to get him down and do some closer examinations!!

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Post by: Elksong on July 20, 2011, 05:43:00 PM

This buck is really puttin' on some size! I wish he was in my unit......At least I get to photograph him.
(http://i.imgur.com/7lrya.jpg)

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Post by: SheltonCreeker on July 20, 2011, 05:46:00 PM

Jason,
What kind of camera equipment are you using? Your photos are awesome!

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Post by: bretto on July 20, 2011, 05:54:00 PM

Can I trade You My Kansas tag for Your Colorado tag? LOL.

Some great looking Mulies Elksong. You've got Me trying to plan a hunt to western Ks. for a Mulie buck. Glad to hear You drew a tag. Good Luck!!

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Post by: Elksong on July 20, 2011, 06:06:00 PM

David -My camera is a Canon powershot sx30 is. It is a great point and shoot style camera. Very good for the average joe novice like me.

Bretto- I don't think the DOW's will go for that trade. LOL!

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Post by: Elksong on July 22, 2011, 06:59:00 PM

Man I am getting so ready for hunting season. I get three+ weeks off 20+ days of pure unadulterated HUNTING!
(http://i.imgur.com/jluit.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/zthWr.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/jzTjb.jpg)

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Post by: Elksong on July 22, 2011, 07:01:00 PM

Not sure if this hurts, but I bet it is at very least uncomfortable!
(http://i.imgur.com/h77U6.jpg)

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Post by: snag on July 22, 2011, 07:24:00 PM

Now there's a double chin!

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Post by: BrownA5 on July 22, 2011, 10:36:00 PM

Jason, thanks for sharing the pictures. Obviously we do not have Mule Deer here in upstate NY but it does fire the imagination as I contemplate the upcoming Whitetail season. Good luck with the draw and have a fantastic season!

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Post by: Elksong on July 23, 2011, 02:44:00 PM

Another beautiful morning on the mountain. Even more so, as I had my awesome wife and super cool son with me!
(http://i.imgur.com/QfTDg.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/XP1uW.jpg)

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Post by: Elksong on July 24, 2011, 11:54:00 AM

I can hardly stay out of the woods these days!LOL! Another amazing morning in the Rockies....
(http://i.imgur.com/dL8F5.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/uEwFj.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/bzv1n.jpg)

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Post by: Coonbait on July 24, 2011, 12:28:00 PM

That doe looks like a ballchinion from the movie Men In Black ! LOL
Glenn

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Post by: Elksong on July 26, 2011, 03:34:00 PM

I saw some nice bulls the other day, but they saw me first, so I didn't get any pictures... :banghead:
The deer were camera hogs as usual though!

(http://i.imgur.com/O0ZyF.jpg)

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Post by: SheltonCreeker on July 27, 2011, 12:02:00 AM

Good Looking Stuff, Jason. I just keep coming back to this thread!

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Post by: Elksong on July 27, 2011, 07:48:00 PM

Thanks David. Less than a month until I get to shoot my bow instead of my camera at 'em!

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Post by: piggy on July 27, 2011, 08:08:00 PM

Great pictures there, thanks for sharing I really enjoy seeing pictures of the game in the US

Cheers

Paul

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Post by: Elksong on August 08, 2011, 09:06:00 PM

Only 18 DAYS! Saw these guy's this a.m. This buck is the same one as the very first one pictured in this thread. He has put on A LOT of length!
(http://i.imgur.com/lACWi.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/QH5Uz.jpg)

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Post by: Shinken on August 08, 2011, 09:52:00 PM

Very, very *nice* specimens right there Elksong!

Thank you for sharin"!

Have a great 2011 hunting season!

Shoot straight, Shinken

:archer2:

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Post by: Elksong on August 08, 2011, 09:53:00 PM

Thanks! Same to you!

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