josh Report post Posted November 5, 2006 I was fortunate enough to find this guy at sunrise on friday, and start my stalk. He was almost a mile away and by the time I got a better view of him he had worked his way down hill with the help of a doe which helped him get closer to me as I worked my way down my side of the canyon. When I was able to range him the first time he was 680 yards. I kept working closer as they were going down the canyon and closed the distance to 444 yards. This was the longest shot I had ever taken. It eneded up being a very long day and night. After packing him back to the quad and running out of water I started to get dehydrated. It had to have been close to 85 degrees. So by the time I got to my truck I found out I had lost my truck keys and did not have a spare set hidden on the truck. Boy I sure feel like an idiot for not having been better prepared, but I will learn form my mistakes. Luckily were I was huntin was about40 miles from home so I reloaded the polaris that is street legal and drove home I had to go right through the town of cave creek I got alot of stares and thumbs up as the deer's rack was sticking up from my pack. I finally got home at 9:30pm. It made for a hunt I will never forget. Any guesses on score would be appreciated. Josh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
105Coues Report post Posted November 5, 2006 Congrats on a great buck. I'll say 87". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZP&Y Report post Posted November 5, 2006 superb buck! Great job! I'll say 90". I hope I don't lose my keys , I'll be hunting down on the border 200 miles from home The hunts with the most adventure are the ones that stick in your mind forever! AzP&Y Doug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZRDHD Report post Posted November 5, 2006 Thats a nice looking buck and some kind of tail that you will be telling folks for a long time to come and that is what makes a trip. Some times its good and sometimes its bad but in a few years it will just be a great story. Congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brandon Report post Posted November 5, 2006 Very nice looking buck! I would say high 80's. Congrats!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hightracker Report post Posted November 5, 2006 First of all, praise God that you made it out alright! That is a great buck! I would score him around 95. Congradulations Josh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueshunter Report post Posted November 5, 2006 great buck and great story..........glad it all went well..........I guesstimate him around 90" as well........congrats.............Allen........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted November 5, 2006 Awesome buck and story! I'd say 87"..........give or take 3" Congrats on a great buck! JIM> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortpants Report post Posted November 5, 2006 A day like that is well worth it for a buck like that. Congratulations! I'll guess 85. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl_s Report post Posted November 5, 2006 What a great story and buck to go with it. I'd say 95", pretty good main beams and good size eye guards. Congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobbyo Report post Posted November 5, 2006 Josh congratulations, I lost my wallet after getting my deer last year. It is hard keeping it all together out there.I guess 93. Length over mass. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arizona Griz Report post Posted November 5, 2006 Congratulations on a nice buck and hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpugsie Report post Posted November 5, 2006 Great looking buck! I say everyone is in the ball park with score. Right around 90". Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRYCE CANYON Report post Posted November 5, 2006 Nice buck. 95" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted November 5, 2006 i think every one is low, i bet hes over 100" that is a story to remember! congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
