varnco Report post Posted September 21, 2015 From back east, so wondering what you think of these guys that I got on my trail camera. I think they're pretty decent for coues? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesPursuit Report post Posted September 21, 2015 Beauty, or size, is in the eye of the beholder. Those are nice bucks for sure, especially for a first AZ whitetail on a 33 October hunt. When the antlers are wider than the ears you are getting into the big category, not quite there. I'd shoot either without a second thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnie blaze Report post Posted September 21, 2015 Pass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murfys69law Report post Posted September 21, 2015 Honestly, If you don't take one of them. someone else will. Depends on what you are looking for. They are young but respectable bucks. Not big ones by any means. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varnco Report post Posted September 21, 2015 So, a bit on the small size, apparently. They "looked" a bit young to me Thanks for the feedback..I've heard that coues are small, but wasn't sure what "small" was. Thanks PS - dang Coues Pursuit... you a stalker? :-) unit 33 it is.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost85 Report post Posted September 21, 2015 most likely 2.5-3.5 year old bucks. probably score around 70". just about an average coues i would guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesPursuit Report post Posted September 21, 2015 PS - dang Coues Pursuit... you a stalker? :-) unit 33 it is.... We talked last year when you posted some questions as my brother had the same hunt. Perhaps I was confident (and think I read somewhere) you were going to build on what you learned. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varnco Report post Posted September 21, 2015 Oh ya..thanks. I appreciate the help. Building on what I learned last year... I like trail cameras terrain and slope which does not appear to be so bad online is awful in the real world. Don't forget to pack bug spray and suntan lotion (ouch, ouch) Grassy covered hillsides from afar are deceiving, as they are always steeper and full of crap that will try and break your ankles. Tie everything down good on your ATV, or its gone (radio, seat cushion). Lost my seat cushion twice, actually. Being old and driving an ATV all day long makes your muscles ache for 3+ days Spotting where to put your ATV tires is very important. Work will allow me to spend more days in the field actually hunting than last year. We have a few decent spots picked out. One is remote, and should be good to go, another is near a trail, so may have friends come October sitting next to us, or across the creek. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted September 21, 2015 I'd drop either one first change I got, but that's just me. They're definitely off to a good start and will be good bucks if they can make it another year or two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duarte64 Report post Posted September 22, 2015 We have awesome Coues in Az. if you are willing to scout, glass, and hike. These guys don't hang out close to roads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnie blaze Report post Posted September 22, 2015 Pass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varnco Report post Posted September 22, 2015 Oh, hiking occurred for spotting the bucks in my pic. Looks liked 50/50 on my pictured bucks. Duarte... thanks for the comparison pic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted September 22, 2015 Oh, hiking occurred for spotting the bucks in my pic. Looks liked 50/50 on my pictured bucks. Duarte... thanks for the comparison pic For what its worth, a lot of rifle guys would let your deer walk if they were archery hunting, but had a rifle tag for later on, in hopes of a bigger one. I dont know very many bowhunters that would let those walk though. I've shot several with my bow and I would take them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnie blaze Report post Posted September 22, 2015 Here's what you're looking for 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElkyG Report post Posted September 23, 2015 Nice bucks Good luck on your hunt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
