Hunterdan

We went down Last week for our Coues Hunt. There is nothing that gets me more excited than chasing the Gray Ghost! The first three days we had beatiful sunshine and perfect weather. Then the storm set in bringing lots of rain and snow on the higher peaks. It was good to see the desert get some much needed Rain. Scouting prior to the hunt and opening morning had produced just smaller to average Bucks in the area we were in. Most of the Deer seen this year seem to be lower in some tough drainages and canyons. I believe water conditions had change there patterns in this area from previous years. Later during opening day this Buck was glassed up and after looking him over we decided to try for him. He was in a steep canyon. We where able to get out on a rock cropping across from him at 323 Yards. After watching him in his bed for 4 hours I was able to make the shot and drop him after he stepped out that late afternoon. It then took 2 hours to cross the canyon and get to him. After Pictures and boning him out we got back to camp with headlamps at 9:00 at night. Later in the hunt we continue to look for a Buck for Hunting Partner Mike (aka N777A). After looking over several Bucks we found this Buck in the late afternoon one day. He also was in a tough steep canyon below feeding below some huge cliff walls. Mike decided this was the one for him. He had better width, mass and 4"+ eyeguards. This was one of the most decieving Bucks I have tryed to field score. We were very pleasantly suprised with the final tape as we underscored him by quite a bit. Mike was able to set up across from the Buck on a small rock cropping and make the 215 Yard shot. Once again this buck made it out with headlamps at 9:00 at night. We could not have asked for a better hunt. Good Company, Good food and Good hunting in Arizona Coues Country!!

Thanks Guys! We are turning Mike into a Coues Nut like the rest of us.

Congrats to your Wife on a Very Nice Muley!

TJ, Ours Prayers are with you. Get well soon and back in the woods!!

Congrats to you on a Nice Buck!

Very Nice looking Bobcat. Congrats Josh. Those Bobcats are in trouble when you hit the desert!!

Wow, you have had a great year both in the draw and on your success. Big Congrats!!

Wow. nice work on a nice buck. congrats to her.

Good job Devon! You are hard on those Big Bucks.

Good Job Brian and hunters on a very successful trip!!

Bowsniper, Thanks for posting. That is so good and true. Abe Lincoln thought the people had forgot God then, Wonder what he would think now???

I like that statement. Nice Buck Congrats to you! That early hunt is not a easy hunt. You did well.

Great Post! Thankful that everyone is OK.

PM Sent.

Congrats Jim on 3 Great Bucks. You sure are hard on those Big Coues Deer!!

Phil, Congrats on another successful Hunt. Nice Bucks!! Go get them in Mexico.

Gino, Very Nice Bucks! Congrats to the ladys.

Wow. Great Buck and your First Coues. You will have a tough time beating that. Good Job!

My experiances have been the same. Bed earlier in the morning but get up ealier in the afternoon.

TJ, Congrats to your Dad on a great Buck!

I just seen this post since it was brought back up to the top. I am not getting involved in a debate are taking sides with anyone. I dont get involved in Internet Debates as they accomplish nothing IMO. But just wanted to comment I enjoyed the things Casey had to say. Sometimes it takes a couple of knocks in life to humble us. I have always tried to live by the Rules that Casey pointed out. As the "Good Book" teaches us. The way up is down and the way down is up! Good luck to all on your hunts this fall.

117 7/8. Great Buck. Love the looks of that Buck. Good job Scott.

Very Nice Buck. Congrats to the hunter. I agree with the others. I would have guess that Buck to be another 5 or 6 inches.

Very Nice Buck and great story. Congrats.

Nice Buck Josh! Congrats to you.