coues hunter Report post Posted November 9, 2010 Jan 2nd I spotted this buck running a doe across an open ridge. I was amazed by his wide spread. He was certainly a buck of intrest to me. That morning I stood 65 yards from him and was unable to get an accurate range before my opportunity passed. I was able to turn him up every weekend of January after that but after multiple failed stalks I still had all my arrows. Untill the last weekend that is. After a little shuffle with a coworker my Saturday shift was covered and I set off on the 6 mile hike to the canyon he called home. At this point in my mind he was the only buck in existence. I had trouble that morning but finally turned him up when he stood from his bed in the afternoon. He was with another buck and a few does which put my stalk on hold untill the next day. When I found him the next morning he was all alone and working to the back of the canyon where he had bedded the day before. I remember thinking about how everything just seemed to be falling together. Not a very common thought of mine when hunting Coues deer with a bow. About two hours later I crested his side of the canyon and was happy to see him bedded in a small shadded opening 150 yards below. The pack and shoes stayed there and I slowly decended toward the buck. When I peeked over a cliff to range him below me he rose to his feet and I lost whatever composure I had left. He stood there looking around long enough for me to calm down and release an arrow. I don't remember hearing the bow or even seeing the arrow fly. I only remember seeing the hide on his chest ripple where the arrow passed though. I was overwhelmed with excitement and emotions knowing the buck I wanted for so long was now fatally hit. After taking pictures and boning out the buck it was close to dark and I was just beginning the pack out. With 80 lbs of meat and gear I made the thee hour hike in just under seven. I stopped quite a few times to rest, eat and cross knee high freezing springs. It was long, cold and painfull. But nothing really matered at this point. With that buck on my back I could have crossed hot coals with a smile. It was a Hunt not soon forgotten. The buck gross scores 101 and measures 16.5" inside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2 Full Curls Report post Posted November 9, 2010 Beautiful deer. Thanks for sharing the experience Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBfever Report post Posted November 9, 2010 Can't wait to see what you pull out this next year, heck of hunter cuz! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted November 9, 2010 Great story and I'm happy you finally got to close the deal. Buck looks awesome too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted November 9, 2010 Awesome buck, congrats. Great story as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr8 White Jr Report post Posted November 9, 2010 Great story! Congrats on an awesome buck! What a great example of how persistence can pay off. Way to go! -Tracy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertmafia21 Report post Posted November 9, 2010 Good job sam! Cant wait to see what falls to your arrow again in january Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpugsie Report post Posted November 9, 2010 You have my respect! What an archery buck! Congratulations!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted November 9, 2010 Congrats on a great looking buck and what a story. Your hardwork and persistence paid off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted November 9, 2010 Great buck! Loved the story! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRAZYBUCK Report post Posted November 9, 2010 Great story and an awesome buck congrats thx for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bow.hunter8971 Report post Posted November 15, 2010 good job and way to stick with it congrats nice buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZantlerhead Report post Posted November 15, 2010 Just flippin awesome man!! thx for sharin, get's me pumped to pick up that bow this season, and the pack! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpredator@work Report post Posted November 15, 2010 Beautiful buck. Congratulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
talltines Report post Posted November 15, 2010 Sweet buck man!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
