Congrats man! thats a great deer!

great deer!!!

I see so many does in DCNF. Are you planning on taking advantage of Thanksgiving Weekend to reduce the doe population and put meat in the freezer?

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Man, that's a nice buck. Did you use and sent lures to bring him in? I hunted SHNF and used code blue doe estrus and I think it spooked 'em. I thought they got my sent but I was up high in a tree and the wind was in my favor. They worked around were I was set up and never came to an opening were I could get a clear shot. I don't know if they're rutting yet out there or if it may had been to early to use those sents. After sunset and I got back to my truck and as I was leaving a huge buck ran right across in front of me... I guess they were playin games with me that day....

We can't shoot does in the NF without permits. That is for the pirvate landowners I believe or at least that is how I read the regulations. If I'm wrong let me know because I know where there are plenty of does.

As for the buck, that was my buddies first deer/buck from the NF. He can't wait to go back after his spike. Yes, he used golden estrus that had originally been purchased and opened in 2001. So dont toss that old scent anymore because there are still pharamones in the bottle that work. Take care guys and I will be back after them in the NF this weekend.

congrats nice deer