STEVENFJR Report post Posted January 2 Coues tag started Dec 15 on Ft. Huachuca and I hadn’t had much time to hunt, so I broke away on 30th for a quick day trip. Hit the road at 3:30 AM, buck down by 8:30, and back home by noon. Glassed all morning, only picking up does and no sign of bucks. I was just about ready to pack up and move when I gave it one last look. Caught a flick of movement that gave him away. He was tucked in perfectly—never saw his head or antlers—but his body size told me he was a buck. He was about 400 yards out with no shot, so I ditched my gear and closed the distance to 225. At first I couldn’t find him and thought he might’ve slipped out, but after slowing down I picked up his legs in the same spot—standing now, still no shot. If he dipped, I was done. Instead, he turned in place and bedded back down, opening up a small 12-inch window through the brush. That was all I needed. He never made it out of his bed. Shout out to all the guys on here that gave me some knowledge and pointers! Thanks a ton! Tried adding more pics, but wouldn’t let me got some reason. 19 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucafu1 Report post Posted January 2 heck yeah congrats! Thats a nice one. I wanted to hunt there but just havent looked into what I need to do. Thanks for the update. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted January 2 beautiful buck, congratulations 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schmitty Report post Posted January 2 Great shot on a dandy buck! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZCoueser Report post Posted January 2 Nice shot and good looking buck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bowman1964 Report post Posted January 2 Well done Amigo! bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted January 2 Stud buck! Nicely done 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted January 2 Wow! Really great buck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigbuckfever Report post Posted Monday at 01:41 PM Nice!!! Congrats and thanks for sharing, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyNoon Report post Posted Monday at 08:59 PM On 1/1/2026 at 9:42 PM, STEVENFJR said: Coues tag started Dec 15 on Ft. Huachuca and I hadn’t had much time to hunt, so I broke away on 30th for a quick day trip. Hit the road at 3:30 AM, buck down by 8:30, and back home by noon. Glassed all morning, only picking up does and no sign of bucks. I was just about ready to pack up and move when I gave it one last look. Caught a flick of movement that gave him away. He was tucked in perfectly—never saw his head or antlers—but his body size told me he was a buck. He was about 400 yards out with no shot, so I ditched my gear and closed the distance to 225. At first I couldn’t find him and thought he might’ve slipped out, but after slowing down I picked up his legs in the same spot—standing now, still no shot. If he dipped, I was done. Instead, he turned in place and bedded back down, opening up a small 12-inch window through the brush. That was all I needed. He never made it out of his bed. Shout out to all the guys on here that gave me some knowledge and pointers! Thanks a ton! Tried adding more pics, but wouldn’t let me got some reason. Screen shot the pictures then post the screen shots should work. Nice buck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
