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Author Topic: It Begins!!! A Mule Deer Vacation 2015  (Read 3757 times)

Offline Matty

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Re: It Begins!!! A Mule Deer Vacation 2015
« Reply #100 on: September 09, 2015, 11:29:00 PM »
Incredible! Nice man!!
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Re: It Begins!!! A Mule Deer Vacation 2015
« Reply #101 on: September 09, 2015, 11:31:00 PM »
This is your country Matty!  So much to explore!  What an incredible state you live in.     :shaka:

Had a beer and a pizza in Telluride this afternoon.  That place just blows me away!  Absolutely gorgeous!
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Re: It Begins!!! A Mule Deer Vacation 2015
« Reply #102 on: September 10, 2015, 07:36:00 AM »
Holy socks, Batman!

They look like toy models on a model train layout looking down like that...

I'd say you're making the most of a great excursion, Tim... what a treasure of a trip!

What a glorious trip!!!
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Offline Dick Langer

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Re: It Begins!!! A Mule Deer Vacation 2015
« Reply #103 on: September 10, 2015, 07:49:00 AM »
Tim awesome the pictures and story telling makes me feel like I'm there keep it coming !!!!
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Re: It Begins!!! A Mule Deer Vacation 2015
« Reply #104 on: September 10, 2015, 10:55:00 AM »
This is such a cool thread.  I love a good hunting story as much as the next guy but seeing all the non hunting stuff mixed in is what makes the this one so great.  Really enjoying it!
 
I've driven right by Mesa Verde pretty much every year for the last 15 years on my way elk hunting and never taken the time to stop by.   I'll be going by it again in about a week and your pictures are making me think it's about time I stop by and see it in person.
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Re: It Begins!!! A Mule Deer Vacation 2015
« Reply #105 on: September 10, 2015, 11:56:00 AM »
FRUSTRATION SETS IN......    :banghead:  

Mule deer hunting from a tree stand is very similar to playing the stock market.  It never works out like you want it to and just when you think your going to pick the right one.....WRONG!

I've seen 2 nice bucks come through the funnel I'm hunting over the past week.  One time real close with no shot and once just too damn far.  The past 3 times I sat the funnel all I've had come through are the ladies.  So I moved the stand with one last plea for a stroke of luck.

With that said, this morning was terrible.  Super windy, kinda cold and very little movement.  Just a few doe.

Mark on the other hand was into them thick, real thick!   He saw several awesome bucks, one being the best he's ever seen.  He had a real nice one at 40 yards but that's just a hair too far.  He had does under him and bucks out in front, so he just waited and waited......and you get the point.  FRUSTRATION!

No pictures and no tags punched, sorry folks!      :jumper:      :jumper:      :jumper:      :jumper:

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Re: It Begins!!! A Mule Deer Vacation 2015
« Reply #106 on: September 10, 2015, 12:14:00 PM »
You make it sound like a swan song... I'd take that type frustration anyday over sitting in a woods watching it fill with leaves and see NUTTIN!

Alas, it does stir the blood pressure to be so close yet so far away!  

You've had an awesome journey and done more then most...excellent.  If it's over or near so, journey home safely!
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Offline The Night Stalker

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Re: It Begins!!! A Mule Deer Vacation 2015
« Reply #107 on: September 10, 2015, 12:56:00 PM »
Tim, once again, we must of past each other on the road around Gunnison and Montrose. Elk season was a bust this year but we seen some nice mule deer.. Jeff and I walked up on three monsters bedded while trying to stalk elk. None of us had a deer tag in camp, though. We were plagued by bears, we seen 15 different bears of all color phases and another Ashe County fellow had a mountain lion walk under his tree. Once again, we hated to leave the area.
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Re: It Begins!!! A Mule Deer Vacation 2015
« Reply #108 on: September 10, 2015, 05:45:00 PM »
What a great thread and read with fabulous pics!!!

THANKS FOR SHARING!!!
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Re: It Begins!!! A Mule Deer Vacation 2015
« Reply #109 on: September 10, 2015, 05:51:00 PM »
Is there an award for TG thread of the year??!!  :clapper:  

Awesome trip Tim, thanks for sharing!!
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Re: It Begins!!! A Mule Deer Vacation 2015
« Reply #110 on: September 10, 2015, 06:50:00 PM »
My pleasure guys!  

I'm wearing your shirt today Allen....if nothing pans out it stays in Colorado!     :mad:

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Re: It Begins!!! A Mule Deer Vacation 2015
« Reply #111 on: September 10, 2015, 07:22:00 PM »
Great Thread Tim.  Are you done or is there more hunting time?

If more time, keep your chin up, It could happen at any moment!
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Re: It Begins!!! A Mule Deer Vacation 2015
« Reply #112 on: September 10, 2015, 08:58:00 PM »
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My pleasure guys!  

I'm wearing your shirt today Allen....if nothing pans out it stays in Colorado!       :mad:  

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That will just mean more advertising for me out there Tim!      :biglaugh:  

Just don't feed it to the mule deer.    :rolleyes:  

Awesome trip, whether you kill something or not.
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Re: It Begins!!! A Mule Deer Vacation 2015
« Reply #113 on: September 10, 2015, 09:31:00 PM »
It can't be said enough... this is some of the best free reading around!

Thanks for sharing!
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Re: It Begins!!! A Mule Deer Vacation 2015
« Reply #114 on: September 10, 2015, 09:31:00 PM »
Good stuff Tim    :thumbsup:  

Hwy 550 from Ouray to Durango is one of the prettiest stretches of road in the country!. Been on some white knuckle rides on that one in the winter, some of those hairpin turns you swear you can reach out your window and touch your tail light!

The wife and I took the train from Durango to Silverton & back the first week of October a few years back, great way to spend the day.

Enjoy
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Offline Lowrider

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Re: It Begins!!! A Mule Deer Vacation 2015
« Reply #115 on: September 10, 2015, 09:53:00 PM »
Tim I know it is frustrating not connecting on a deer but I know you are having a great time anyway and we sure are enjoying the stories and the pictures.
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Re: It Begins!!! A Mule Deer Vacation 2015
« Reply #116 on: September 10, 2015, 10:07:00 PM »
Yep, thread of the year.  This makes me miss CO even more.
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Re: It Begins!!! A Mule Deer Vacation 2015
« Reply #117 on: September 10, 2015, 10:27:00 PM »
Yep folks we are nearing the end of the hunt.  Tomorrow will be our final few hours on stand.  Last year Mark killed a buck on the final morning with me sitting on stand 100 yards north of him.  Tomorrow we are going to attempt another "field edge tag team"!   We will see how it plays out.

Heading to bed early tonight with high hopes!  It's been a fantastic trip and the ability to spend it with my best friend aka Cathy, makes it that much better.  I can't encourage you enough to plan a vacation / hunt with your family.  This is the second year we've done this and has been even more enjoyable than last year.

We will catch up with you with the final overview tomorrow night.  It will be a long day traveling back to Mark's home.  

Keep your fingers crossed for us!  "It ain't over till the fat lady sings"!    :thumbsup:
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Re: It Begins!!! A Mule Deer Vacation 2015
« Reply #118 on: September 10, 2015, 10:31:00 PM »
Good luck Tim.  You know it can happen at any moment including the last moment!!!
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Re: It Begins!!! A Mule Deer Vacation 2015
« Reply #119 on: September 11, 2015, 12:31:00 AM »
Good luck tomorrow guys!    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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