Blacktailaddiction
Lil-Rokslider
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Hey Rokslide! My little sister has a tag that runs from now until January 5th. We can just hunt the applegate and I get home from college Wednesday. Not looking for spots, I’m pretty familiar with the unit as I grew up bear hunting it pretty heavily. I grew up and in Grants Pass, and that’s where we will hunt out of. I’m really more curious as to where the bucks migrate during winter post rut and tactics to find them during the end of December and start of January.
I’m a college student and have been out of the state for 2 so haven’t had a lot of time as of late. I’m helping my 17 year old sister. She shot a spike when she was 13 and we hope to get a chance at a mature buck!! I’m pretty familiar with some of the high elevation spots that will be inaccessible with snow and the Buncom to Applegate lake area. I know a large portion of the deer will migrate out of the high country. I imagine the bucks will be recovering from the rut and hanging out alone but would love to hear input.
My question for you everyone is how you would target the bucks at this time of year. Ideas I currently have:
1 Is go to the spots I’m familiar with in the lower elevation oak habitat areas. I’m curious if more bucks move in during the winter down there.
2I know we could explore some new country around snowline. I’m guessing these bucks will be hanging around in the lighter snow areas, but really am not sure! We have a lot of time to hunt and I’m excited to get away from class for a bit!
Feel free to send a direct message and I’d be happy to hand out my number to talk through plans. I plan to update as we hunt and appreciate any ideas!
I’m a college student and have been out of the state for 2 so haven’t had a lot of time as of late. I’m helping my 17 year old sister. She shot a spike when she was 13 and we hope to get a chance at a mature buck!! I’m pretty familiar with some of the high elevation spots that will be inaccessible with snow and the Buncom to Applegate lake area. I know a large portion of the deer will migrate out of the high country. I imagine the bucks will be recovering from the rut and hanging out alone but would love to hear input.
My question for you everyone is how you would target the bucks at this time of year. Ideas I currently have:
1 Is go to the spots I’m familiar with in the lower elevation oak habitat areas. I’m curious if more bucks move in during the winter down there.
2I know we could explore some new country around snowline. I’m guessing these bucks will be hanging around in the lighter snow areas, but really am not sure! We have a lot of time to hunt and I’m excited to get away from class for a bit!
Feel free to send a direct message and I’d be happy to hand out my number to talk through plans. I plan to update as we hunt and appreciate any ideas!
