Well, I was drawn for the primitive weapons season this year, and I have to admit that I was looking forward to it, but I knew that deer numbers would be down due to the bad winters in 2010/2011 and 2012/2013. As expected deer sighting were significantly lower than they had been the last time I was drawn in 2007.
On day 1 I saw a total of 7 elk (5 bulls and 2 cows), 7 mule deer (1 small buck and 6 does), and 1 bull moose. Needless to say I was discouraged but still had hope for Day 2. Sightings on Day 2 were even worse at 2 mule deer does in the morning which prompted me to change locations for the afternoon hunt. I moved to another spot around 1:00pm, got suited up and headed out. About 15 minutes later I saw the buck that I would eventually take at 25 yards.
I want to thank Gary and Dave Swift for helping me and my hunting buddy drag this deer about 800 yards back to the truck. Your help was very much appreciated!!!!
