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It was a fine time again down there in Mexico this year. Nothing like trying to forget about work and chasing these Coues! Like Phil stated, it was a tough but fun hunt. I can honestly say, we gave it our all, and then some. Not shown are the falls we took while hiking where we shouldn't have, the looks on our faces as we pack out and arrive two hours after night falls, after hiking up the wrong ridge that lead to a bluff several hundred feet high. Or the snake we encountered while putting the stalk on Phils first buck, I thought they weren't out this time of year! Or the day that was lost because Phil and Jimmy had to DRIVE back to Tucson to buy a tire since we got an unrepairable flat tire. Or the TWO days that were lost because of heavy winds...we were still out there glassing! We did give some blood, sweat, and tears but enjoyed the mud, the blood, and the beer! I can say that between us glassing every day while taking video, and the eight trail cams that we set up throughout the ranch, we got a very good look at what the options were. We just kept looking for the proverbial needle in a haystack. Great group of guys to hunt with. A lot is to be said when a big buck is glassed and we all want the others to take a shot at it. No one is hurrying to drop the biggest buck in the group for bragging rights. Great job on the write up Phil! We were greeted with the full moon for the first several days... TONS of these guys all over! A lot of wide open country, and the deer were everywhere, but were limited to water sources. In one instance, we saw a buck, then Kevin saw him on top of the mountain (long ways off), only to have him re appear on the trail cam on another area of the ranch!

Way to go Josh. I'm happy for you on the success. Looks like it was over as soon as it started! Great buck, congratulations!

Great great great posts! Nice job with the photos TJ and AZslim's recipes look very good! Definitely will be coming back to this thread when I need to try them.

Impressive! Thanks for sharing your target.

How did I miss this post!? Awesome job man and congratulations! You definitely ARE on a hot streak and hope it continues.

Gotta love that buck! Nice job!

Man oh man....where do I start?! First off congratulations again Kevin on a beautiful buck. I'm very happy it worked out for us that day and sitting there glassing in the early morning with that mountainside on fire with rutting bucks was just plain awesome. It just got better and better and then your buck steps out and I think it is fair to say you weren't gonna pass him,no matter what I said! What a fun hunt it was and a quick kill shot too. Always nice to break in a new rifle. I've watched and re-watched the after shot interview vid we made and it is awesome. I'm sure you'll watch it over and over too. Like Phil stated, we never saw that 3x5 again so he may be waiting for you next year. It's always good to be out in the hills hunting, but it's always better to be sharing camp with good people. You are welcome at my campfire anytime amigo.

Elkster, Are these still available?

I really enjoyed the footage and look forward to watching the entire episode.

Nice Ilene! Congratulations on a super sweet long main beamed buck! Looks like you had a grand time and from the looks of things, you will be back!

beauty of an archery buck. Congratulations on your buck and kudos to your bro fro getting you started.

Man! That is one GORGEOUS buck! Much congrats, must have been tough waiting for the shot. Glad you connected and shared him with us.

You are right, wall IS getting full! Gotta love it. The coues just look so much prettier.

You guys sure have a knack with the piggies Niel! Congrats on all the successes. I think this is the second time you guys have had to venture into tight places to retrieve a pig! Cam is the man with that bobcat too. I love the pic of his boy with the face looking like he is about to hurl!

Nice write up Jim. I always love reading about your successes. Your hunter is one happy guy I'm sure. Congrats to all involved.

I unfortunately will have to miss this banquet. First ADA banquet I've missed in many years. I have a good excuse as I will be hunting! Have fun, spend lots of money, and enjoy the evening festivities.

Congratulations on the success. Heck of a Barbary.

Good job and awesome job on the aggressive stalk. Congratulations, I enjoyed reading the story.

Tim! Nice buck man! I would drop him in a heartbeat! Love the dark antlers, the mass, just a great all around buck. (Oh, and I still want your rifle) Congrats again.

Very nice. Congratulations to you all. This was a drier year for sure and made it hard on antler growth. You guys did good.

Great great buck! Congratulations to the young man on a phenomenal trophy.

I can't believe how quickly this year flew by! We're "scrambling" already preparing things for our trip. I am excited and optimistic and can't wait! Who else is leaving for old Mexico soon?

Heading out in a few minutes! We'll see you all in a couple weeks!

Pretty cool! Amazing the trees they can climb.

Congrats to your son Garrett! Nice buck! Talk about the "hook up" with access to hunting property in Georgia, sweet!