Time is up and I left him on the mountain.

[LostWapiti]

Guys, this story may not be over just yet… I’m hopeful I can get Friday off work. IF I can make that happen I’m giving this buck 1 more run for his money. Would leave Thursday afternoon & drive through the night to hunt Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning.

Get after it!

 

[IdahoElk]

Wow, what a hunt!

 

[Okie-hunter]

Wow, what a hunt!

Let’s all cross our fingers and hope I can finish the story this weekend… Won’t know 100% if I can hit the road and get another chance until Thursday

 

[IdahoElk]

Let’s all cross our fingers and hope I can finish the story this weekend… Won’t know 100% if I can hit the road and get another chance until Thursday

good luck sleeping, ha!

 

[HairyScandinavian]

good luck sleeping, ha!

...and good luck sleeping for the next year if he doesn't get off of work.

 

[NeSurfcaster]

The deer is incredible for 2024 in most states/areas. I liked the bear pic, just a really good pic. I agree that was a cool experience even tho u didn't punch a tag. You'll always remember that trip forever and you learned more than u know or think you learned.
That snake looked pretty good size and not fun. I don't kill them but I don't like them one bit. The elk was a amazing pic as well. Unguided hunts are great for so many reasons. Even if I was rich and money was nothing I would still be taking unguided trips to unfamiliar places.

 

[Okie-hunter]

The deer is incredible for 2024 in most states/areas. I liked the bear pic, just a really good pic. I agree that was a cool experience even tho u didn't punch a tag. You'll always remember that trip forever and you learned more than u know or think you learned.
That snake looked pretty good size and not fun. I don't kill them but I don't like them one bit. The elk was a amazing pic as well. Unguided hunts are great for so many reasons. Even if I was rich and money was nothing I would still be taking unguided trips to unfamiliar places.

Im glad you enjoyed the read. I agree 100%. It’s looking like I’m going to get a bonus 3 days to hunt that deer and be in some beautiful country this weekend. A long drive but I’ll sleep better at night knowing I gave it everything I could to get the job done.
I don’t kill snakes either… they don’t bother anything and I bet that rattler will never see another human in its lifetime. I’ve never hunted with a guide but my personal preference is to earn things the hard way (not that there’s anything easy about hunting with a guide). Even if I came out with nothing I learned a hell of a lot and have had a great time during the process. Hunting solo means one thing… all the failures and successes are on you and nobody else.

 

[rclouse79]

Did you have a bear tag? That looks like a nice one!

 

[Okie-hunter]

Did you have a bear tag? That looks like a nice one!

I did not… Looks like a big sow to me but if we are being honest that’s the first wild bear I’ve ever seen so still have plenty to learn about them.

 

[Okie-hunter]

For anyone still keeping up…. I’m headed west!
3 days to seal the deal. Let’s get it done.

 

[OKHunter84]

Hope you get him and hopefully it's cooler there then here in Oklahoma

 

[awcopeland]

It is! Still hanging on in the velvet. Thought that was pretty cool.
I believe he was the only ram with an ear tag out of 7. There’s no sheep hunts in this unit & Im sure the DNR keeps a close eye on these rams.

I’d be careful throwing this kind of information around if you want to hunt this buck again. There’s a lot of folks out there between the pictures and these clues that will start to put together where this buck is hanging out. Just my two cents.

 

[MuleyFever]

I’m getting confused, is it a Hammer or a Slammer? Either way, nice buck & looks like you had a memorable trip.

Slhammer.

 

[Grundy53]

For anyone still keeping up…. I’m headed west!
3 days to seal the deal. Let’s get it done.

Good luck!

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[Okie-hunter]

Thanks for following along guys!
Looks like tag soup for me this year but it wasn’t due to a lack of trying! I’m excited for future seasons chasing these awesome bucks in some beautiful country. Saw the big buck Friday morning but was unable to make a move on him. That “Hunting not killing” saying has proven true once more.

Now it’s time to get my whitetail season kicked off as I have some studs located that I’m excited to hunt!
Forever blessed and thankful for these opportunities to do what I love.

 

[Gg23501]

Hammer indeed. They don’t get that way being dumb. Nice work

 

[Snowb1rd]

Love the pics and the story. Shame you didn't get the buck, but definitely sounds like a great experience. Hoping to get myself out there next year

 

[The_Yetti]

I'd count that as a great hunt! Wish you could of closed the deal, but it sounds like a great time!

 

[MuleyFever]

Be proud. I have yet to see a bear or sheep out on the mountain, and I live out here. As far as the buck, I've spend 5 days this month on a premium UT limited entry unit and not seen a buck that big. You did well.

 

[Okie-hunter]

Be proud. I have yet to see a bear or sheep out on the mountain, and I live out here. As far as the buck, I've spend 5 days this month on a premium UT limited entry unit and not seen a buck that big. You did well.

Thank you sir, I found that one on day 6. Wish you the same luck!