elkhunter Report post Posted October 31, 2023 My wife and I got tags together this year for the same hunt for the first time. We were real excited for this hunt, more than usual. Opening day I spotted her buck 2100 yards out and figured he was a mid 80’s buck. We kept an eye on him every 5 minutes to see where he beds down. While keeping tabs on him we saw 10 other bucks but nothing worth chasing after. Once her buck bedded down under a tree, we marked the spot and started the stalk. We snuck into 330 yards and the rest is history. The buck had a bigger body than we thought and scored right at 90. We had a long pack-out back to the ranger and feeling the aches and soreness today. Over the next few days we looked over 30 bucks or so. I was looking for a 4+ year old buck (secretly trying to beat my wifes buck!) I didn’t have any luck. Monday morning came and I spotted a big 2x2 buck that we have seen maybe 8 times and never gave chase to him. He bedded down during grey light and the wife and I took off. We snuck into 380 yards and waited about an hour for him to stand up and the hunt was done. My buddy Christian showed up to help out with the morning Monday hunt, he carried out some weight which was nice! Thanks amigo! Overall deer movement was phenomenal even with the full moon. The freezer is full with our bucks and my sons junior buck. We’ll definitely put in together again next year. 37 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted October 31, 2023 Always enjoy your success stories and posts. Congratulations all around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted October 31, 2023 Congrats buddy! Great weekend and some dang nice bucks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc68 Report post Posted October 31, 2023 Congratulations on what looks like a fun hunt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSR Report post Posted October 31, 2023 great pictures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted October 31, 2023 Congratulations, fun times for sure!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mocha1545 Report post Posted October 31, 2023 Congrats to both of you! Great time and full freezer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted October 31, 2023 Yup..... Like clockwork, another great family post from Elkhunter! 🙄😂 LOVE IT, Tyler!!! S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adicted Report post Posted October 31, 2023 Great stories and pics...Good job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigbuckfever Report post Posted November 1, 2023 Nice!! Congratulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quagmire Report post Posted November 1, 2023 Great work and thanks for sharing. Man, your family never seems to eat tag soup and eats well all year around! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZbowhntr Report post Posted November 1, 2023 Great write-up and pictures as always. Congrats on a couple real nice bucks too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyNoon Report post Posted November 1, 2023 Great bucks and even better family memories, congratulations to everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted November 2, 2023 Great job as usual Tyler! Alex killed his first deer Monday morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duxngeez Report post Posted November 7, 2023 Very cool! Thanks for the write up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites