crazyaboutcoues Report post Posted December 14, 2008 The news forcasted 50 mile an hour winds for the next two days. This was the sixth day of a seven day hunt. We were holding out for a mature buck but our plans changed after the front hit. As the sun peaked we found ourselves on top of a high peak glassing some rolling hills with no luck. We figured the deer were going to be in the bottom of the canyons to get out of the wind, so we decided to see if we could push something out and get a cross canyon shot. After about 2 miles of walking up and down ridges we still hadn't seen a single deer, but we started seeing fresh sign in the creek bottoms and I knew it was just a matter of time. Finally we scared out a fawn from the bottom of a creek, Gabe got set up on the shooting sticks just in case more deer decided to bolt out, and they did. A doe came out and just behind her was a buck. I ranged him at 234 yards and told Gabe to set the scope. I whispered to him aim small miss small,then squeeze, squeeze, squeeze, he softly replied K. About five seconds later he touched it off. The sound of the gun made me finch so I didn't see the hit. But the tell tale sound was a solid "thud". The buck was hurt and trying to make it over the ridge when Gabe touched off the second round which dropped him for good. This buck is only two and a half years old and his neck was swollen like he was in full rut. He wieght about 180 pounds on the hoof. Here's a picture of Gabe skinning his first deer all by himself. Good job Gabe you make a father proud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFGinNM Report post Posted December 14, 2008 Way to go Gabe, Congratulations. Hunting in the wind is pretty miserable. Good job, --Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpackhorse Report post Posted December 14, 2008 Excellent Gabe! Congrats! There is no better feeling than that of being a proud father. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted December 14, 2008 Good job Gabe and Pops Better be careful that big bodied buck does not pull the back of the Superduty over into the car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntn coues Report post Posted December 15, 2008 Good job Gabe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAM Report post Posted December 15, 2008 Way to stick it out and get it done Gabriel!!!! You've got plenty of years ahead of you to go back and find the big one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted December 15, 2008 Congrats Gabe on a fine looking buck. Looks like you are doing a good job on the skinning as well. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatfootdoc Report post Posted December 15, 2008 Great Job Guys!! Beautiful buck! AG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunterdan Report post Posted December 15, 2008 Very Nice, Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinihunt Report post Posted December 15, 2008 big congrats gabe!! made ur dad proud!!! nice buck!!!! THUMB UP vinihunt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyaboutcoues Report post Posted December 16, 2008 Gabriel read all of the replies and wanted to say Thank You to everyone who responded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schmalts Report post Posted December 16, 2008 sweet hunt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted December 16, 2008 Great job. That is a fine buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamaro Report post Posted December 17, 2008 Great Job Son.. I am proud of you... J Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiker Report post Posted December 22, 2008 Great job on your buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
