2019 WNC Whitetail

[Rokbar]

New to the site and thought I would show my public land buck from this past season. With bad weather the last week of our rifle season, the access road to where we normally hunt was closed. I had found a bike trailer so I was able to put it to good use. I found this buck chasing does while glassing about 1500 yards away. After about an hour I was able to close the distance to 450 yards . Still had to pack him about a 1/3 of a mile but well worth the haul.

 

[elkguide]

Very nice deer.

 

[Bezamaelee]

Welcome to Rokslide. We are from the same neck of the woods. I hunt Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests.

 

[ctmillwo]

I live on the east coast of North Carolina, any recommendations for coming out west to setup a camp and public land hunt over the weekend?


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[ncstatehunter]

Great WNC buck and awfully close to me. Welcome To Rokslide neighbor!

 

[Rokbar]

I live on the east coast of North Carolina, any recommendations for coming out west to setup a camp and public land hunt over the weekend?


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There are tons of public lands in the western part of the state. But, it's getting very crowded in lot of places with the hikers. The forest service is starting to get pretty strict on road side camping because of the crowds. But there still are designated sites. Backpacking is basically anywhere over 1000 ft. from roads unless posted otherwise. Unfortunately in my area there isn't as many newer cuts as there is on to the far western counties. Now, state land there is (Cold mt., Green river etc.). Lots of gated logging rds. to bike or walk. There aren't as many deer as there once was on Game lands, but I'm finding 120" +/- are very doable. Thanks for all the welcomes!

 

[ctmillwo]

There are tons of public lands in the western part of the state. But, it's getting very crowded in lot of places with the hikers. The forest service is starting to get pretty strict on road side camping because of the crowds. But there still are designated sites. Backpacking is basically anywhere over 1000 ft. from roads unless posted otherwise. Unfortunately in my area there isn't as many newer cuts as there is on to the far western counties. Now, state land there is (Cold mt., Green river etc.). Lots of gated logging rds. to bike or walk. There aren't as many deer as there once was on Game lands, but I'm finding 120" +/- are very doable. Thanks for all the welcomes!

I’m just looking for the Opportunity to step out with the bow and put reps in. Practice the whole process of camping, hiking, locating game etc. thank you!


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[NEWHunter]

Congrats- great deer.

 

[Aruggles]

WNC here too. Nice buck!

 

[Glendon Mullins]

congrats on a nice north carolina mountain buck and welcome to rokslide!

 

[Rokbar]

thanks for the comments!

 

[ChromeKype]

Awesome!


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[Lowg08]

Great job. I’m from wnc. Public land only myself too

 

[Lowg08]

I believe your real close to me. That looks near sams knob

 

[Rokbar]

very

 

[Lowg08]

I thought so. I hunt up the river myself. Lol. My dad has for years. I’m a river rat myself

 

[eddiewiggles]

Nice deer!


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[GeorgiaHunter]

Excellent. I didn't realize they grow that big in WNC. Great public land hunt.

 

[wncbowhunter]

Congrats on a great deer. Wnc myself but up north of there.