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***2023 Contest Smack-talk and General Banter Thread***

Discussion in '2023 Deer Contest' started by LittleChief, Jul 4, 2023.

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  1. Agi Ambre

    Agi Ambre Weekend Warrior

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    Any new contestants in the Southern California Area, or California in general? Last year I think I was the only one hunting Muley or Burro Deer.
    I'm limited to deer in one zone this year but I have an additional 4 hunt weeks over last year's Archery Only Tag. I also have antlerless (either sex) incase the opportunity presents itself, like last year.
    I know this is a Smack talk thread but any help on Muleys or Burro is very helpful. Most of these forums are full of whitetail tips yet their behavior and patterns don't quite sync with the SoCal deer.
     
    Agi Ambre, Sep 1, 2023
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  3. Ridgerunner3

    Ridgerunner3 Grizzled Veteran

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    Wish I could help. I'm not sure if there are more than a handful of Californians on here.
     
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  4. Oldcarp

    Oldcarp Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I hunt mule deer but I’m about 600 to 700 miles north and a little west of you
     
    Oldcarp, Sep 2, 2023
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  5. bucksnbears

    bucksnbears Grizzled Veteran

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    Boots on the ground Agi.
    Find the sign. Just like every animal.
     
    bucksnbears, Sep 2, 2023
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  6. Oldcarp

    Oldcarp Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Well, all you guys were wishing you were hunting. I’ve already got a deer and an elk. Honestly, I have had a blessed year so far.
     

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  7. Oldcarp

    Oldcarp Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I’m solo when I get help up here I’ll get a picture with me and the elk
     
    Oldcarp, Sep 7, 2023
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  8. wl704

    wl704 Legendary Woodsman

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    She looks tender. Now the real work begins...
     
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  9. Holt

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    When are you going Bill?

    I got 2 buddies out there now chasing mule deer. They haven't heard any bugles.

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    Holt, Sep 7, 2023
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  10. wl704

    wl704 Legendary Woodsman

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    I hit the road Sat morning, early. Try to meet Brett late afternoon...looking to finish day 1 drive around Topeka and catch some Zzzz. The goal is arrive Sun late afternoon. My buddy arrives Thurs night.

    We have my Intell from a few years ago, with some additional info from the biologist (a herd of 40 & 'a big group', a local (believed to be the same big group, with 'a nice bull' and Dan from Iowa's recon of a known herd of '50-60' that hang out in a tricky area on the edge of the unit..

    Pic below, my buddy got a few years back, based on intel from the same local as above.

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    wl704, Sep 7, 2023
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  11. Holt

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    Awesome! Good luck on your trip and looking forward to your updates. Those years of Intel really make the difference. Does take years to gather that info.

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  12. Oldcarp

    Oldcarp Die Hard Bowhunter

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    we got back to camp around 10:30. Packing out elk make me feel my age.
    here the elk were sounding off pretty good
     
    Oldcarp, Sep 8, 2023
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  13. Fix

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    That's awesome, congrats sir

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    Fix, Sep 8, 2023
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    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    Everyone...you are on notice. With this type of name and logo we are guaranteed to not win, but definitely entertain LOL

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    tynimiller, Sep 12, 2023
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  15. LittleChief

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    Did you mean to say "guaranteed not to win" or was it supposed to be "guaranteed not only to win"? :lol:
     
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    Swamp Stalker Legendary Woodsman

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    With my face on your logo....it guarantees at least one ham shot deer this season for your team and an enhanced ability to post memes. You're welcome! LOL
     
    Swamp Stalker, Sep 13, 2023
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  17. Fix

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    Fred Bear for 50 ( sans his skill and bow choice and... well I guess it's only the hat)

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    Fix, Sep 14, 2023
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  18. Ridgerunner3

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    It's a sweet hat. And who tf still knows what ante-merridian even is?
     
    Ridgerunner3, Sep 14, 2023
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  19. tynimiller

    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    LMAO....vets on the board, what famous picture here does @Fix 's scorecard entry photos make you think of??!!!

    I cannot stop laughing!
     
    tynimiller, Sep 14, 2023
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  20. Fix

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    /looks for the turkey

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  21. camo75

    camo75 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    WOODY?


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    camo75, Sep 14, 2023
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