quest4coues

What a toad!! 147 3/8

I'm gueesin' 127 poinds

Calling Tommy is very good advise. He will save you time and miles with his scouting package. Silver City lodging is very convenient to hunt the Burros if you don't have gear to camp. I did not hunt the north end at all, so I do not know anything about the upper 1/2. I saw Coues eveyday in the areas I hunted west of Silver. There are mule deer hunters afield at the same time, so you will have some company. Getting away from roads and trails will help avoid other hunters. There is a rifle range to check your gun east of town (Grant County Public Shooting Range). I hope to draw again soon. I did not shoot the first good buck I saw which was probably not a good thing. My first Coues hunt, so I did not know good from better. Definately was not a 100 inch buk but after the fact I realize Coues are hard earned. I saw a forkie I could have killed as well and then jumped another which was decent but I could not get a shot off in the thick area. A quick confirmation that is was a 6 or 8 point, but he flashed away into cover. Good Luck!

Hope you guys are having a great hunt. Post some pix. Got two buds that want to elk hunt next year so I am researching that now. Looking for a fun hunt with action. Trophy size is always nice but trying to keep it reasonable$$. More interested in action. Looking at several areas. No decision on how to get back to Coues, either Old Mex or Archery in AZ. John

Hey All, Did not kill one but saw three bucks. Proabaly should have shot the first 90 seconds it was light but could nt get a great look at the size of the buck. Definetely saw three legal ones. Second deer was one hour into the hunt a forky at 537 yds, I passed. The third jumpoed and ran through the trees while still hunting. No real shot opportunity. Hunted all 5 days. Saw another 12 Coues Does. Tommy put me on the deer the first day. His service is excellent. I think the hunt would be GREAT if they had the Mule Deer and Coues Deer hunters in the field different weeks. It was a bit crowded out there. I came away even more charged to hunt Coues. Hope to draw again someday, or I will have to try arcehry in AZ or rifle in Old Mex. Thanks to all for the help and encouraging words. Hope y'all have a great season. John

117 7/8 what an awesome deer!!!

Hey Jared, I'm crazy about those 30 magnums- WSM, Wby, and RUM. I have a .338 WIN and .257 Wby but go for one of the 30s every time. I'm reaading everything I can on locating Coues. Excitment level is bulding. Third hunting trip to NM bur never unted Coues. I have wanted to hunt them forever. Can't wait for the trip. Thanks for the encouraging words!!! John

Hey thanks BULZEYE. I spoke with Tommy this evening and plan to use the map service he provides. I read about many folks who have used Tommy's maps with great staifaction. I will be there in October with hopes of locating a nice buck. Time to check out my favorite long shooter. Probably my 300 RUM. Kind of big but accuracy is awesome. thanks again.

Hey all- I drew an October Rifle tag for Coues (FAWTD) in the Burros this year. I actually thougt until this week that I was going to have to eat this tag. Luck has it, I am headed out and will make the hunt. Anyone have familiarity with this area and the Coues Deer within it? Also, how much ATV traffic is i nthis area? Can this hunt be done by parking a vehicle and hiking in 3- 6 miles daily on day hunts? I have good glass and like to use it. Anyone have any suggestions on methods? locations? etc? thanks in advance. I plan to call Tommy tomorrow to discuss his scouting packages. Quest4Coues