BBD - 2024 hunt

[Jnj13]

We drew the early Nov tag in southern AZ and were very fortunate to get perfect weather. Opening morning was supposed to be 25*. We made a plan to hike up and in to an area we have wanted to explore before. Without knowing how ruff this hike would be we finally made it 2 miles into where we wanted to be. We found a few deer but we were still 700+ yards from how high deer were feeding. We decided to make that climb too and get to the elevation we needed. All that work and no shooters. After considering staying put for the evening hunt we finally agreed to back out and not risk a very hard hike out in the dark that night. Turned out to be 5+ miles round trip and a ton of elevation. Sucked. Our legs were cooked for the day so for the evening hunt we decided to “take it easy” and glass closer to the truck. Go figure….That worked. My son found a decent buck at 1200 yards and we made a move to go get a closer look. That hike turned out to be just as nasty as the morning.  We got to 525 yards and sat and watched him and decided I would try to take a shot. Getting settled in on the rifle my son said “wait!” There’s a better buck right there too. I located that buck and got another “wait!” Dad there’s a giant right there. I was not able to find that deer and wasted no time turning the rifle over to him. Ranged him at 535, dialed to that, Perfect shot! Unreal. So happy for him. He deserves it. He found that buck and found my buck on Sunday too. Mine went 91” and is my best buck, 715 yards.  Super fun hunt. We ended up hiking 10 miles opening day. So worth it. We’ve never had an opportunity on a buck like his before.

Any score guesses?

[dsotm]

That’s a toad, congrats

[Big or Bust]

Smoker buck...

That right antler is about as unique as it gets for a coues....

[RJ75]

Very cool! Congrats! 

[CatfishKev]

Stud! Congrats to you both

[CouesPursuit]

Excellent!

Added: I love seeing deer like this still exist and always hope their genetics were thoroughly planted. Congratulations to your son on a buck of many lifetimes.

[firstcoueswas80]

Killer buck

 But my FAVORITE part is "wasted no time....". Great job. 

[WHALE]

Great buck and story

 

Thanks for sharing

[Chef]

What a buck!

Congratulations and thanks for sharing. 

[Ernesto C]

I'm speechless ....wow!

[W250]

My first thought was Holy $Hit. Then well another one! That is a stud and I love the story!! Nothing better than hunting with the kids and seeing them connect on the animal of your dreams!! Great job and can’t wait to hear what he scores!

[wildwoody]

Crazy deer, congratulations to both. Never saw his score

[Sky Island junkie]

Congrats to you guys! A hunt you won’t soon forget! I’m gonna call that gnarly buck 128. Whatever he ends up measuring, he’ll be hard to top! Congrats again on an awesome hunt!

[Tbar]

Awesome hunt! Congrats to both of you. 

[trphyhntr]

I think it really depends on how they measure that main beam on the freakiest side. 135”