ruffcountry Report post Posted November 13, 2009 I started and ended my hunt on monday morning after having driven thru the night to get to my hunting area . I decided that I should get out and hunt and setting up camp could come later , after a short nap and with daylight fast approaching , I rummaged thru my gear for just the essentials for a 1 day hunt , loaded my day pack and took off . One of the first deer I seen was this little muley buck . Next I came across these hunters and gave them a big "atta boy" and told them the area I planned to be in . These are BP doing the hard work . They flushed a doe and young one . After the BP cleared out , I looked around and I could see does with young ones all around me . I moved slowly along the hill tops stopping often to glass . I heard two shots followed shortly by a third in the distance and wondered if any of them connected . About a mile away I could see a small herd of javelina moving across an ocotilla covered slope . I had made my way to a high bowl that I had seen some of the does and yearlings go into earlier . I eased up to the edge and could see that it was brushy and shady , a perfect hiding spot for ... I checked the time , it was 9:30 am , I imagined that I could hear Larry saying "GIT 'ER DONE". As I made my way over to him I wondered if there would be ground shrinkage , there wasnt . I admired my trophy and when I held his rack in my hands I was reassured that I had made the right decision even though it was first morning I got to hunt , I took some pictures and boned him out for the long hike out . I was huffing and puffing under the weight of my pack in the heat when along came motoxno53 (whom I had met at the parking area ) and he graciously helped me get him back to my vehicle (big thanks Chris ). So there you have it short and sweet , I never even unpacked the camping gear , but I still had very memorable hunt and I brought home more Arizona treasure . I measured him 95 5/8 . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpackhorse Report post Posted November 13, 2009 That's how you get-r-done! Great looking buck, congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortpants Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Congrats, Awesome buck!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Attaboy! Nice buck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Johnny, Your nap must have been a short one after the long drive, but it paid off for you. Congrats. Doug~RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest borderboy Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Sure is a nice deer. It's a shame that we have to share our hunting areas with smugglers and UDAs. When I was a kid my dad would drop me off in the am and pick me up in the evening. I wouldn't do that with a 13 year old these days. Where would we be without America's Finest - BP and US Customs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAM Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Congratulations on your success!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted November 13, 2009 An Arizona Treasure for sure!! Congratulations! Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apache7mm Report post Posted November 13, 2009 That is the way to get-r-done, good job, sweet looking buck too, congrats. DAN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernesto C Report post Posted November 13, 2009 You made my day and put a smile on my face my friend. My favoryte unit keeps producing good bucks. You the man. I hope to hunt with you soon. The las two years you have done an outstanding job, congratulations. Ernesto C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My Rights As An American Report post Posted November 13, 2009 What a great deer, and it sounds like that the action was continual for your short hunt. Something always happening around you, keeps the hunt much more fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
izquik72 Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Great story and great success Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Short and sweet is right. Congrats! This kind of hunt sure keeps your adrenaline flowing. I kind of remembering BP trucks being green. Did they change recently? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kcw Report post Posted November 13, 2009 GREAT BUCK CONGRATS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueshunter Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Great looking buck..........congratulations...............Allen........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
