GRAYLIGHT Report post Posted January 12, 2009 Well, I have been trying to get everything back in order since I got back into town. However, I had a great hunt in Arizona! We were lucky enough to stay at a ranch house, which made my wife incredibly happy and I can't complain either. I noticed this year that the does were not in the large groups that I usually see. There were however single bucks running around searching for does and from what I saw none of the does had gone into estrus yet. I didn't see any breeding or bucks hanging around unless I just missed it or maybe it was all nocturnal... Just guessing! anyway, I shot this guy on the fourth day at 30 yards. He was on the move and stopped right in front of me staring at me. I picked my spot and released however, he was already moving and I hit him further back than I would have liked, quartering forward on his left side coming out the right ham. I was fortunate to hit his liver and femoral artery "lucky shot" and he went down 50 yards away! I can't believe it happened as quick as it did and I am very appreciative of this great buck. I always love going down to the desert, it really is a gorgeous place in January and I wished I could have spent some more time down there. We stuck around a couple more days just because and then cut the trip short. I am looking forward to the next time I am able to go down there. My buddy got a buck too but he has the pic's. I had told my Dad that I would take him again this year as I did last year if I didn't tag out. As it went, he was excited for me but bummed not to be going again! I told him that it's just him and I in 2010, that cheered him up! So I am looking forward to getting him back out and away from the city! He is really a 6x6 with his cheaters and 26" wide. Not sure on the score maybe 160 ish. I hope you guys enjoy the pics... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted January 12, 2009 Very nice buck again this year! Congrats on another desert toad! You are starting to make it look easy. Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birddog Report post Posted January 12, 2009 I LOVE that spread! What a great Buck I bet he will look good on a wall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZcoues_addict Report post Posted January 12, 2009 Great looking buck! Congratulations on another big buck, and thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luvdemcoues Report post Posted January 12, 2009 Wow! What a stud of a buck. Wish I could get my wife to go even just to stay at a ranch house. I am sure I could go on a lot more trips if she would just go with me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertbowhunter Report post Posted January 12, 2009 Heck of a buck! Huge congrats to you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azryan Report post Posted January 13, 2009 sweet buck...congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcoueshuntr Report post Posted January 13, 2009 congrats on a great desert muley love those extra kickers and eye guards..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowyder993s Report post Posted January 13, 2009 I always love going down to the desert, it really is a gorgeous place in January +1000...it really is pretty and lotsa cool animals to chase. Great lookin desert buck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Archer Report post Posted January 13, 2009 Congrats on a huge buck great job. I think that buck is more than 160 just look at the size of you and the bucks body/antlers he's big! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted January 13, 2009 That is a toad of a muley congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZantlerhead Report post Posted January 13, 2009 Awesome buck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted January 13, 2009 You Da Man!!! You are hard on those big Desert Muleys!! Congrats!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longshooter Report post Posted January 13, 2009 Thats a great desert buck... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swede Report post Posted January 13, 2009 WOW! Thanks for the pics and the post. Its always nice to see a great desert buck. I would have guessed wider than 26" cause he looks just huge. Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
