BurlyBear

Craigslist has a whole section about scams you can check out here: "http://www.craigslist.org/about/scams" If it sounds fishy it probably is.

Could be part of the Watchmen of Arizona militia group, but I doubt it. They seem a little bit under prepared.

Last year I shot at a buck from around 350 yards. My buddy and I swore I hit him, but he ran over the next ridge like it was nothing and disappeared. This was no easy hunt. We were in a very steep area and it was hands and knees most of the way up. Well, I could have just forgotten about that deer and moved on to another, but that would have been unethical. Instead we hiked down a steep canyon and back up to were he was when I shot at him. Sure enough we found blood. Now it could have been a flesh wound or a critical shot, but I felt is was my responsibility to find out which one, so we spent the next two hours systematical searching the canyon and the next one over for this buck. My legs were spasming and my feet were aching. Out of nowhere I came upon him about 20 feet away. I quickly brought up my rifle and put him down. What had happend was when I took my shot from a higher elevation the first time, my shot landed low and pretty much took out his left front leg (which was barely attached) and hit a good part of his right front leg as well. I was amazed how far this animal traveled before he stopped. I knew if I didn't look for him he would have eventually starved, been eaten, or have been found by another person. Anyway you look at it, it would have been a slow painful death. I believe if you know you hit the buck/animal you are hunting it is your responsibility to make every attempt possible of recovery. However I do understand once you have honestly made the best attempt possible at recovering the animal it shouldn't be the end of your hunt. Meat still needs to be put in the freezer. Atleast that is my opinion. Oh yeah, this wasn't some 100+ buck it was a small fork, but he was worth it.

Great story Tyler and nice buck! Seems for a unit you don't like hunting you come out with a buck every time.

Congrats to you and your girlfriend. Bet you guys had a blast and I'm sure she has coues fever now.

I was able to get my first coues last year in unit 35a, but MAN it was a hike. On hands and knees the whole way up but it was worth it. This a great area and I'm sure you will find your buck.

That truly is a monster of a buck and a great story to go with it. Congrats.

Very nice.

Once you see that buck hit the dirt for the first time all that hiking, glassing, and patience finally pays off and you're ready to do it all over again. Nice job.

Great Job! Very nice buck.

I remember my first one. He looked at me and fell dead. Congrats!

One day I'll be taking all three of my girls out hunting to get their first coues deer. Great Job! I bet it was awesome.

Great Buck! I hope I'm as lucky for my Nov-Dec hunt coming up in 35a. I have goose bumps just thinking about it. This will be my second coues hunt ever. Last year I got a little fork, but it was a blast. I'll have to share the story on here sometime. In fact, I think it was in that same location. Fun hike huh?