bigbuckfever

The best advice I got when I first started hunting Coues was "sore butts and tired eyes". Best of luck on the hunt.

There is a pretty friendly group that shoots bows at Usery Park . They have a few weeks left of night time shooting before hunting season starts. It starts at 7:00 pm and usually gets over around 9 pm. We shoot at 3-D targets they set up at the main practice range and they put spotlights on them once it gets dark. It's challenging and a heck of a lot of fun. Usually about 20 or so show up.

Nyuk nyuk!

I had a Dec tag in 23 in 1985 and got my first deer ever. It was the second biggest Coues taken that year and grossed 126. Ah, the good ole days!

Now that's how you do it! All four tag out with nice Coues AND a lion to boot (with an extra eyeball!) I'd still be smilimng

What a beauty!!! Good to know bucks of that quality are out there

Glad to hear his response that he still maintains control and wont let the big money backers steer the content. The initial reports had me concerned. I stand corrected.

If you saw nine bucks and three mountain lions , I 'd say you're not doing it wrong. Spot and stalk with a bow in AZ can be one of the toughest hunts and the most rewarding when it all comes together. Sounds like you had a fun adventure. Thanks for sharing

If he doesn't think his far left financial backer isn't going to influence the content of the Meateater show, he is woefully ignorant. Sianara ,Steve!!!

my brother and I drew unit 10 archery bull two out of three years. It happens, you just have to get lucky

My best find for Coues sheds. These two were less than 50 yards apart. Found them about 3 minutes apart. I was pretty excited and spent the next couple of hours looking for a match for either one. Hard to tell from the pics but the main beam on the left one is 18" and the G-3 is close to 7".

Whoever gets these for 500.00 wont regret it. Still use mine all the time

23 does it for me, but ^ is right too.

Congrats on an awesome buck and thanks for sharing the story.

Congrats on a beauty! He's worth waiting a year for another chance in AZ.

Congrats on your hunts! Thanks for sharing. It keeps the excitement up leading to my January archery attempt.

Beautiful buck

Congrats, looks like a pretty good year.

Congrats to her and great job passing on the hunting bug to the next generation. Keep us posted on January!

I would LOVE to hear the story on this buck. Congrats man, I'd be busting at the seams if I shot one that nice.

Sitting on a mountain is the best medicine. Hope you get there soon. Best of luck for the coming year.

I was up hunting for a cow elk for a few days and found a nice mulie kill on an open slope. It had crows picking at it, which was how I spotted it. Surprised to see it in such an open area and it hadn't been found before. If you want location NV, call me and I'll tell you where it was. 602-319-4096.

My brother and I drew cow elk tags (third choice) in 2A and 2B and are going scouting this weekend. If I spot any bucks I'll try to make note of where and let you know.

Make sure that you rub your hand over the surface prior to any paint going on. If your hand is chalky at all, then insist on an additive like "Emulsa Bond" be added to the first coat. It will allow it to stick to a slightly chalky surface, but will need a top coat as it isn't designed to be used as a top coat. Probably TMI, but I do this for a living. Now go take your bow out and find a deer while you still can. LOL

If the existing paint is still sound and not chalky then 2400 sounds about right. If it's chalky it will need power-washing and primer with an additive for sticking to chalky surfaces, then a top coat. That would add to cost.