bowsniper Report post Posted August 22, 2012 Finally, with 15 bonus points, I drew the archery goat tag. bowhunter4life and I drew tags together and spent almost every weekend scouting 19a. Mike scored the first day, the closest I got was about 200 yards. But what a view I had. For several hours, I watched a heard of about 50 does and 10 smaller bucks party. A buck would chase a doe for a few minutes full speed, kicking up dust and grass. When that buck got tired, another buck would pick her up for a chase. Finally, the doe would drop, and they would start in on a new doe. The second day I hunted the same area, but the party was over and most of the lopes had moved on. I was sitting a small water hole and passed 4 or 5 smaller bucks. Late in the day, I saw this buck running into the water hole. I barley had time to close the blind windows and pick up my bow when he stopped at 30 yards. I said a prayer for a clean shot, and the Lord guided my arrow straight. He piled up in 75 yards. I can't wait for my next tag!!! Thanks for reading, Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted August 22, 2012 Congrats on a nice goat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corkin it Report post Posted August 22, 2012 SWEEEEEEET Congrats! Thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotcoues Report post Posted August 22, 2012 That's great, glad you were able to make good on long wait! Congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted August 22, 2012 Awesome...congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted August 22, 2012 congratulations mark!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
200"mulie Report post Posted August 22, 2012 very nice goat congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trophyhnter Report post Posted August 22, 2012 Huge congrats! 15 points, Ouch! Hopefully you will get your next tag sooner! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Kid Report post Posted August 22, 2012 Congrats nice looking goat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhunter4life Report post Posted August 23, 2012 Stud 1st archery buck! congrats!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arizona Griz Report post Posted August 23, 2012 Nice antelope, congratulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elpepe25 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coues7 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 Congrats Mark! Awesome buck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rugerman Report post Posted August 23, 2012 Nice antelope Mark! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NRS Report post Posted August 23, 2012 Congratulation on a great accomplishment!! You definitely earned that one with a 15 year wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites