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Jalapeño Live Hunt Day 10- The End (for now)

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    I found him this morning right at first light (he looks soooo good). I was slightly above him at a distance of 800...
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Jalapeño Live Hunt Day 9 & a Confession

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    Got back to camp late last night, so no post. At 6:00 PM, I was in position for the ambush 100 yards below...
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Jalapeño Live Hunt Day 8- On him!

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6:47 just spotted him.  He's 800 yds below me.  10:30. Beded 200 yds below in thick!?!?!? Waiting... 2:30 pm, update I caught him in the 15X...
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Jalapeño Live Hunt Day 7- On him!

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     8:20 am On him. 250 yds. Dead calm. Waiting on thermals.  11:20. He's 80  yards away  just under a bluff 5:35 pm: http://vimeo.com/105189080
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Jalapeño Live Hunt Day 6

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    Last night,  just before dark, look who I found: http://vimeo.com/105043285  It was too late for a stalk so I was right back there...
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Jalapeño Live Hunt Day 5 On Him!

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  8:30  Been on him  since first lite  got video!  Waiting for him to bed  5:30, the day's events: http://vimeo.com/104969394   That's how 200" bucks...
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Jalapeño Live Hunt Day 4

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    Last night, I sat in the saddle I last saw Jalapeno in yesterday.  Long shot, but only game in town.  Saw a half...
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Jalapeño Live Hunt Day 3- He’s lookin’ hot!

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        Big bucks never cease to amaze me.  I’ve scouted this place 4 times this summer plus the last 3 days. ...
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Jalapeño Live Hunt Day 1-2

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                                                                                     Well, it’s here.  Months of planning, scouting, and praying has all come down to this.  I...

Like a Box of Chocolates

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Hunting big mule deer is unpredictable at best.  I don't just mean on the hill either.  If you're going to pursue outsized bucks, you have to be adaptable in...