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2020 mule deer

Posted By: Ridn9high

2020 mule deer - 11/10/20 08:09 PM

Went on our annual out of state mule deer hunt on a leftover tag. Wasn’t sure what to expect as it had been very warm and dry leading up to the hunt. Had our fingers crossed that they weren’t going to close down this particular forest due to all the fires breaking out throughout the state. About a week before season, the extended weather forecast was looking promising with 20+ inches of snow expected in the high country. A couple days into the hunt we had plenty of snow and great hunting conditions. With the deer moving to lower elevation in a hurry, we found an area they were using pretty heavily. Thanks to the cold conditions, I was able to tag this buck as he was trailing some does.

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Posted By: Texasteach

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/10/20 08:12 PM

That is a good looking buck.
Posted By: freerange

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/10/20 08:13 PM

Nice looking buck. Congrats.
Posted By: Big8

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/10/20 08:14 PM

Very nice buck!
Posted By: ZK-315

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/10/20 08:15 PM

Well done. He's a dandy.
Posted By: stxranchman

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/10/20 08:21 PM

Dang fine buck for leftovers grin ....congrats!
Posted By: Hudbone

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/10/20 08:43 PM

A Dandy is right.
Posted By: Gringo Bling

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/10/20 09:32 PM

Congrats! What state?
Posted By: BarneyWho

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/10/20 09:38 PM

Great deer. I fly out Monday for Montana on my 1st Mule deer hunt. Would be tickled with something similar to yours. up
Posted By: snake oil

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/10/20 10:15 PM

Hell yea! clap
Posted By: Pitchfork Predator

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/10/20 11:57 PM

Great buck and pic, congrats! cheers
Posted By: 5Redman8

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/11/20 01:09 AM

Good buck for anywhere and even more impressive on public land on your own!!!
Posted By: Ridn9high

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/11/20 04:14 PM

Thanks guys! The highlight of the hunt was getting my 12 year old nephew his first mule deer. He’s been looking forward to being able to hunt with us out of state. The last few years he’s been lucky and has taken a handful of whitetails.

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Posted By: Judd

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/11/20 05:08 PM

Nice deer...and an even bigger congrats on the nephew getting to go and scoring!
Posted By: Mr. T.

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/11/20 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by Judd
Nice deer...and an even bigger congrats on the nephew getting to go and scoring!

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Posted By: Whack n stack

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/11/20 09:56 PM

Great buck and great job! Good work by your nephew on a good one too!
Posted By: Biscuit

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/11/20 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by Whack n stack
Great buck and great job! Good work by your nephew on a good one too!
Posted By: cowie14

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/12/20 01:17 AM

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Posted By: Ridn9high

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/13/20 03:06 PM

After the tags were filled early into the season, we still had 5 days to vacation and hang out in the area with the family. My wife, 2 little ones and I got in the truck to go find more deer to shoot with the camera. None of this happened early in the AM during prime time, but more of an afternoon adventure. Here’s a few bucks we found

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Posted By: Ridn9high

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/16/20 04:03 PM

Got the euro mount done over the weekend.

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Posted By: cowie14

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/16/20 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by Ridn9high
Got the euro mount done over the weekend.

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That looks awesome, I'm looking forward to getting mine back! up
Posted By: Texasteach

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/16/20 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by cowie14
Originally Posted by Ridn9high
Got the euro mount done over the weekend.

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That looks awesome, I'm looking forward to getting mine back! up


Very nice!!!
Posted By: dkershen

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/16/20 05:47 PM

Well done all around!
Posted By: Ridn9high

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/20/20 02:03 AM

Thank you up
Posted By: Erathkid

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/21/20 02:28 PM

Great pics, ridn9high....I just got a text and pic from Scott Dewitt, (Sappertitan) he shot a monster Mule deer on the Pitchfork this morning.
Posted By: Biscuit

Re: 2020 mule deer - 11/21/20 02:47 PM

Nice
Posted By: Ridn9high

Re: 2020 mule deer - 12/09/20 02:51 AM

Originally Posted by Erathkid
Great pics, ridn9high....I just got a text and pic from Scott Dewitt, (Sappertitan) he shot a monster Mule deer on the Pitchfork this morning.


Any pics?
Posted By: jeffbird

Re: 2020 mule deer - 12/09/20 03:05 AM

Originally Posted by Ridn9high
Went on our annual out of state mule deer hunt on a leftover tag. Wasn’t sure what to expect as it had been very warm and dry leading up to the hunt. Had our fingers crossed that they weren’t going to close down this particular forest due to all the fires breaking out throughout the state. About a week before season, the extended weather forecast was looking promising with 20+ inches of snow expected in the high country. A couple days into the hunt we had plenty of snow and great hunting conditions. With the deer moving to lower elevation in a hurry, we found an area they were using pretty heavily. Thanks to the cold conditions, I was able to tag this buck as he was trailing some does.

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Beautiful deer and looks like a beautiful area to hunt.

Congratulations. cheers
Posted By: freerange

Re: 2020 mule deer - 12/09/20 03:15 AM

Originally Posted by Ridn9high
Originally Posted by Erathkid
Great pics, ridn9high....I just got a text and pic from Scott Dewitt, (Sappertitan) he shot a monster Mule deer on the Pitchfork this morning.


Any pics?

^^^yes. Great pics of a super great buck. Couple different threads in photos or maybe one in deer hunting. Lots of good threads getting buried cause theres so much activity with hunting this time of year. His bucks threads are worthy of getting bumped back up so look them up,
Posted By: Ridn9high

Re: 2020 mule deer - 12/09/20 03:43 AM

Originally Posted by freerange
Originally Posted by Ridn9high
Originally Posted by Erathkid
Great pics, ridn9high....I just got a text and pic from Scott Dewitt, (Sappertitan) he shot a monster Mule deer on the Pitchfork this morning.


Any pics?

^^^yes. Great pics of a super great buck. Couple different threads in photos or maybe one in deer hunting. Lots of good threads getting buried cause theres so much activity with hunting this time of year. His bucks threads are worthy of getting bumped back up so look them up,



I’ll go take a look. Thanks!
Posted By: LG

Re: 2020 mule deer - 12/09/20 05:05 PM

cheers
Posted By: TXhogkilr

Re: 2020 mule deer - 12/09/20 05:39 PM

Sweet!
Posted By: twdjr

Re: 2020 mule deer - 12/11/20 02:11 PM

Congrats! Nice deer and euro!
Posted By: dkershen

Re: 2020 mule deer - 12/11/20 03:42 PM

Great job all around!! up
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