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Ripp
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2009 MT Mule deer hunt
      #146944 - 30/11/09 03:08 AM

Have been hunting mule deer off and on for the past couple of weeks as time allows. Hunted a half day on Thanksgiving..saw little movement..was invited to go along with some friends the following day in a new area. Was dropped off on a ridge as it was agreed we would all meet at a set location on the map in about 4 hours. I started into the draw watching for any sign or movement. It as a crisp clear fall morning with a slight breeze in my face and the birds were singing.

I came into an open park and sat down against my pack to glass the meadows ... as I glassed I noticed movement below me..there was a doe coming down the trail along the creek with a buck in tow...the doe stopped and looked directly up at me..not really sure if she caught my movement or scent as she was 350 yards down slope .. the buck stayed hidden in the timber ...as fast as they appeared, the doe decided all was not right and started to bound down into another draw. I assumed they would head up to the saddle and attempt to go to the other drainage. I hurried down the hill and back into the timber attempting to circle to keep the wind in my favor..as I was moving through the timber I noticed two other mule deer bucks trotting up the opposite hill and heading for the saddle on the skyline..figuring they had been spoked by the doe and buck..I ranged the distance at 287 yards and waited ..less than 45 seconds and here come the doe with the buck only a few yards behind her...I picked a spot on his shoulder and sqeezed...he dropped to the shot of a 100 gr Barnes Triple Shock out of a .257 Weathery Caliber rifle...complete penetration..the bullet shattered both shoulders..

Fortunately it was only about an hour to pack back out..and a very good day indeed.

While not being the biggest deer I have ever taken..it was a very exciting hunt..and made me realize at times one looses perspective of what is and is not all that important..Can make one really appreciative of the blessings around us..


Ripp







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9.3x57
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Re: 2009 MT Mule deer hunt [Re: Ripp]
      #146946 - 30/11/09 03:16 AM

Nice job, RIPP!

I see the .257 didn't bounce off! And a Barnes bullet to-boot!



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DoubleD
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Re: 2009 MT Mule deer hunt [Re: 9.3x57]
      #146948 - 30/11/09 03:34 AM

Deer down, freezer full...sounds like a sucessfull hunt to me. Congratulations!!!

Sorry you had to hunt under those dreary overcast skies...it's the crutch we bear.

I'm thinking we maybe need to stop telling these guys how great hunting is up here or they'll all want to move here.

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armbar
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Re: 2009 MT Mule deer hunt [Re: DoubleD]
      #146974 - 30/11/09 02:20 PM

Ripp,

Looks like a nice one to me!

Nice going. Thanks for sharing.

Armbar.

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Der_Jaeger
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Re: 2009 MT Mule deer hunt [Re: armbar]
      #146981 - 30/11/09 10:58 PM


Congratulations, Ripp!!!

That is a great looking mature Mule Deer buck. Struck down by a red-hot Quarter Bore and in such beautiful country to compliment the experience. That buck should feel very lucky, indeed!

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Mike_Bailey
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Re: 2009 MT Mule deer hunt [Re: Der_Jaeger]
      #146998 - 01/12/09 07:29 AM

Nice deer, what a sunset, congrats, best, Mike

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Ripp
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Re: 2009 MT Mule deer hunt [Re: Der_Jaeger]
      #147026 - 02/12/09 01:26 AM

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Congratulations, Ripp!!!

That is a great looking mature Mule Deer buck. Struck down by a red-hot Quarter Bore and in such beautiful country to compliment the experience. That buck should feel very lucky, indeed!




Think he felt pretty lucky with the escape until he felt a slight sting in the shoulder from the .257 coming around the ridge...

I really like hunting mule deer..they live in such awesome country..the scenery and other game you come across makes it always an amazing hunt...

Ripp

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JabaliHunter
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Re: 2009 MT Mule deer hunt [Re: Ripp]
      #147046 - 02/12/09 07:00 AM

Great pics - congratulations! Certainly beautiful country!

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Ripp
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Re: 2009 MT Mule deer hunt [Re: JabaliHunter]
      #147113 - 03/12/09 01:56 PM

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Great pics - congratulations! Certainly beautiful country!



Thank you

Appreciate the comments

Ripp

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crkennedy1
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Re: 2009 MT Mule deer hunt [Re: Ripp]
      #147119 - 03/12/09 05:02 PM

Thanks for sharing!

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peter
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Re: 2009 MT Mule deer hunt [Re: crkennedy1]
      #147124 - 03/12/09 08:22 PM

ripp

beautyful pictures, seems like the weekend hike payed off in a big way.

congratulations

peter

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mikeh416Rigby
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Re: 2009 MT Mule deer hunt [Re: Ripp]
      #147256 - 05/12/09 01:28 PM

Beautiful buck, and beautiful country.

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