CouesWhitetail Report post Posted November 4, 2008 I am posting this for Curmudgen.......wow, his 41st Coues!!! I was hunting opening day in 32 and had just settled down for my afternoon siesta when I spotted a nice buck. He was crossing a high ridge through a saddle about 800 yards from where I was kicked back waiting for the day to cool down a bit. After considering the options, I decided a deer in sight was better than taking my chances where I was. So I bailed and went over to near where I'd last seen him and set up. After about 45 minutes of glassing for him or, hopefully, his dad or big brother, he steppet out about 200 yards away and I nailed him. About sundown, while boning him out, I heard some rustling in the grass about 20 feet away. I looked down and saw a cat looking back at me. She was crouched in tall grass and at first all I saw was her head. I thought she was a bobcat and got excited about the prospect of having a bobcat pelt. Then I noticed her tail waving and realized it was a lion. I went for my gun which was about 10 feet in the other direction. When I turned back with my .270 in hand she was still crouched glaring at me. I had expected to see her running across the hillside, but was happy she was still there and let her have it once I figured out where her vitals were. She fell on the spot and I had my second lion and 41st Coues deer within 30 feet of each other. What a rush for a 68 year old who just can't give it up. I think I'll be back next year. Jack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted November 4, 2008 That is just awesome. Nice buck and cat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted November 4, 2008 DANG, I never have that kind of luck AWESOME story and nice buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Browning'sCustomMeat Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Thats is just too neat. Thanks for sharing. Best of luck with your 42nd!!! -Jeremy- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newazhunter Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Very nice buck and a great cat as a bonus. You have shot 41 more deer than I have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr8 White Jr Report post Posted November 4, 2008 That is just too cool! Nice cat and great looking buck! Don't ever give it up! -Tracy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBERT RIVERA Report post Posted November 4, 2008 buy a looto ticket Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAM Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Thats a cool story. Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Wow, thats freakin awesome!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Unreal Congrats on an unbelievable hunt. Hope I can say I killed 41 Coues one day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesandelk Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Wow that is amazing! 41st coues buck! What an incredible hunt and story! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kcw Report post Posted November 4, 2008 nice buck and thanks for getting rid of that deer eater. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yotebuster Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Thats an amazing story!!!! I always think of that in the back of my head, kinda half hoping a lion trys to take my deer away!! I'm always prepared if not over prepared!! Congrats!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOFX Report post Posted November 4, 2008 Very nice Jack, congrats. Im headin up to 32 tommorrow. I dont think ill be able to top that but I do have a lion tag. John G. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertsheep Report post Posted November 5, 2008 Congratulations on both. That one hunt you wont soon forget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
