azcouesfanatic Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Hey Everyone, Well just when I thought my year could not get any better it did. Most of you know I am an absolute coues deer fanatic. I have been hunting these little guys like most of you for the better part of my life. Up until August 29, 2009 my best buck with a gun was right at 102". On Saturday, I got permission from my fiance to go hunting so I jumped at the chance (she really did not have a choice!!!!). I went to a water hole which I had seen some decent bucks on in the past and figured I might have a chance to get a nice buck with my bow because it has been so hot. I got in my double bull at approximately 7am and figured I would sit all day. At 930 I had a doe come in and then at 1030 I was visited by a nice black bear. At 130 I had two small bucks show up but they were nothing I was going to shoot. At 3pm another doe came and drank. As the doe left my view from the blind window this giant showed up. I was ready and he walked to the same spot where all the other deer had watered which was 30 yards. I flipped on the video camera and prepared myself for the shot (YES I GOT IT ALL ON VIDEO). It was everything I could do not to shake the arrow off the rest. Once the buck committed to drinking I drew. At the shot the buck ducked a little and I caught him in the spine dropping him instantly. This is the first animal I have harvested using my new ELITE GT500. If you have not had a chance to shoot an ELITE bow I suggest you check them out. They are lightening fast and have a great feel to them. I was using GOLD TIP arrows with 100 grain Wac Em broadheads. Spot Hogg sight with a limb driver rest along with fuse accessories. I also want to thank the staff at Archery Headquarters for getting me set up especially George and Randy. This buck is everything I could ever imagine. He has 7 points on his right and 4 on his left. Depending on how things are scored his SCI (no detuct/adding everything) score is 128 4/8. His gross pope and young score is 124 2/8 and he should net around 118/38. The buck has 18" of mass per side with over 18 inch beams. OK here is what the preliminary measurements are: Inside SPREAD 15 7/8 Right Side MAIN Beam 18 6/8 G1 5 1/8 G2 7 2/8 G3 6 H1 4 7/8 H2 4 1/8 H3 4 1/8 H4 3 2/8 TOTAL RIGHT = 53 4/8 LEFT SIDE MAIN BEAM 18 5/8 G1 5 1/8 G2 8 2/8 G3 6 3/8 H1 5 H2 4 1/8 H3 4 1/8 H4 3 2/8 TOTAL LEFT = 54 7/83 ABNORMAL POINTS RIGHT SIDE 1, 1 1/8, 2 1/8 TOTAL 4 2/8 SYMMETRY DEDUCTION BETWEEN BOTH SIDES 1 5/8 DEDUCTION PLUS ABNORMAL POINTS = 5 7/8 MAINFRAME TYPICAL GROSS 124 2/8 NET TYPICAL SCORE 118 3/8 THE BUCK IS A 128 4/8 GROSS I hope you enjoy. Youtube link: Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted August 30, 2009 WoW, what a beast!! Congratulations on your awesome buck!! Thanks so much for posting and sharing your story. Wow, must have been amazing walking up on that buck! Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couesridge Report post Posted August 30, 2009 W0W nice buck congrats and nice story Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyaboutcoues Report post Posted August 30, 2009 That's an absolute giant You early achery hunters are kicking some major Arse Congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwrguy Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Fantastic. congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Brian, What's his inside spread? Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted August 30, 2009 WOW!!! Amazing deer!! S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted August 30, 2009 What a beautiful Buck. Congratulations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted August 30, 2009 WOW !!!!! What a stud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great looking buck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesfanatic Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Inside spread 15 7/8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ402 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Very Impressive! Congrats on one great deer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coues7 Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Congrats Brian......hard work always pays off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle Eye Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Wow! he is HUGE! I went out yesterday and oh my god was it hot! Congrats on a huge buck! Now lets see that video! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Scott Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Brian-Congrats again! That buck is a hog! Thanks for coming by last night and letting me see it, that is truly a buck of a lifetime! Your hard work has paid off big time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernesto C Report post Posted August 30, 2009 Wow what a brute!! that is BIG! congratulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
