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chris gadsden

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Hunting in The Snow
« on: October 02, 2013, 03:35:26 PM »

Was in snow most of the day and came upon a covey of willows with 4 falling to the 16 gauge.

Then 4 mule deer crossed in front of me a short time later with one being a 2 point. The disappeared into the timber so I followed and after a bit there they were, standing looking at me. I pick out the buck and the cross hairs find the target, in a range of about 30 yards. Just as I take off the safety and prepare to squeeze the trigger a doe walks right behing my target, ouch not taking a hence of hitting her.

As I wait for her to move the 4 decide they have seen enough of this strange creature and move into thicker brush. I follow but no more sight of them.

Oh well I did not want to go home on the second day of my hunt and want to meet up with the Master who is lake fishing not too far away.

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Re: Hunting in The Snow
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2013, 08:35:47 AM »

We were in region 8 Oct 1 & 2 and snow hunted also.

I took a fat 3 point while hiking some bluffs, he stood up from his bed at 80 yards. Last move he ever made.

The next day Oct 2 my hunting partner took his first deer, a two point. We ranged the shot at 296 yards, he was sure glad we spent a lot of time target shooting out to 400 yards over the summer.

Saw one big blue grouse that escaped us and also a small black bear. It was a great trip in to BC's interior, what an incredible place we live in.
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Re: Hunting in The Snow
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2013, 07:05:34 PM »

Snowed real hard while hunting today, in about 4 to 5 inches, glad I had good snow tires on. Only saw a doe and her 2 young ones. A few tracks. Forgot to mention I bagged a coyoye a few days ago that was chasing some cattle around.

Got some good pictures and video of a black bear on the Nicola yesterday that was feeding on the dying pinks. Has been a good 9 days away and tomorrow is the last chance for a deer on this trip, time to get a few coho I guess.