Quintessential Western Whitetail?

[Southern Elk]

Growing up in the 90s I used to watch the Realtree guys hunt the Milk River area in Montana. That's the first thing that comes to mind with western whitetails.

Same here. It was the hotspot for big bucks for a while.

 

[BigHornRam]

For me, it is hunting a couple miles in on a rainy day in mid to late November. I love sneaking through the woods looking for a rutting buck.

And beyond 20 yards, is a long shot.

 

[mtmuley]

And beyond 20 yards, is a long shot.

After killing a few mountain whitetails with a rifle, I have utmost respect to guys that do it with a bow. mtmuley

 

[BAKPAKR]

After killing a few mountain whitetails with a rifle, I have utmost respect to guys that do it with a bow. mtmuley

I was still hunting during rifle season with my week old Jennings Arrowstar when this buck came walking up the hill right to me.

I love rutting bucks!

 

[geetar]

Western to me means West. Like almost to Idaho. Mountain bucks. mtmuley

Idaho would work for me too.