TexasHunter Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Well my friend from Yuma came down to hunt with me this year. We hunted the unit and area where we had seen some decent deer in before. Well it looked like it was going to be a good hunt when I pulled into camp there was a forkie on the hillside right behind camp. Well day one found us on a hillside and finding doe after doe. We must have seen 50 doe the first morning/afternoon but not buck one. Well after we saw all seeing all the doe we figure we are in a good spot there cant be that many doe with out a few bucks. Side note my friend doesnt care the size as long as it went in the freezer. Well day two we got back into the same area and again we are seeing a ton of doe but no bucks. At this point we are getting a little frustrated so we decide to change where we are at so we jump in the truck and I decide we should go lower and see if we can find them in the rolling hills. So much for that idea didnt see anything alive out there. Well the next morning we dicide to go higher up and see what we can find. I find this perfect canyon that looks really good so we decide to go in and glass. well after an hour or so we started to see deer ( all does again ). All of a sudden I notice a deer right next to My buddy. I tell him right next to you. Well turns out another doe. Well as we sit at this spot I keep hearing something behind us. I tell my friend go check it out. Two seconds later a shot rang out and then another and another. He unloaded a whole clip on the deer. So I go to the other side of the hil "did ya get him" "I dont know" he responds. Well where did ya shot I dont know. Did he fall ya so you hit him where did you hit him I dont know. I find blood and decide we should wait a while before going after him so we relaxed for a bit and then went after him. We eventually bust him out of his bed when my friend starts flinging bullets at him again( another clip) as we watch him go over another ridge. At this point hte deer looks like he his headed tword the road so I tell Sam go get the truck take it to the road and we will meet in the middle. So I go to the top of the ridge to see if I can glass the deer up in his bed and seal the deal. Before I sat down I had to pee so as I start to pee Ilook to my side and to my amazement the deer is bedded 5 yards next to me looking at me like does he see me? Well I peed all over my self trying to get back far enough to shot him without the deer taking off. Needles to say he was dead. it was a little forkie but my friend was excited. He had hit the deer in the hind quarter with his shot. Sorry for the long read I will post picks later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest borderboy Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Gee wizz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter72 Report post Posted November 13, 2009 sounds like your buddy needs a single shot rifle so he will make the first shot count. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasHunter Report post Posted November 13, 2009 sounds like your buddy needs a single shot rifle so he will make the first shot count. You have no idea 2 years ago we had two nice 3 bys opening morning 250 yards away and he missed 4 times and then when we got on them again he missed 3 times. It was his first whitetail hunt so I wasnt going to shoot until he got one. Needles to say I was mad at him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tines Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Gee wizz. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted November 14, 2009 Is he shooting off any type of rest/stix/bipod, or just his heels? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasHunter Report post Posted November 14, 2009 He was on a monopod for the second shots I didnt see him take the first. He just gets buck fever really bad and cant calm himself down. I have been taget shooting with him and he is a great shot without a deer in front of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernesto C Report post Posted November 14, 2009 PLEASE dont be saying he's from Yuma here we know how to shoot Aaahh I get it.....next time we get to look for a wounded buck, all we have to do is pee. You said the buck died right there? You impressed him and he died of the shock Congratulaions on the buck and lets see some pictures. Ernesto C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Str8Shot Report post Posted November 14, 2009 Must have been Pissing in the wind and that is why it got all over ... JK funny story though.... your friend sounds like a couple guys we ran into who fired off 15 shots in about 2 to 3 mins ..... we were not that close to them when they fired but on or hike out we crossed there path they had the young guys in some rough stuff trying to get it down of a steep wall saying all they could see was a leg hanging and it looked like it was almost blown off .... then the other guy says and half the rack may be gone to cause the boys seen horns left only on one side .... A kill is a Kill though Good Job!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BELLOTABUCKS Report post Posted November 14, 2009 Gee wizz. +1 + another! i heard if u picture them in thier underwear it helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tines Report post Posted November 14, 2009 Texashunter, Just to give you a heads up, in case you dont already know, it's'illegal to "finish off" someone elses animal. I'm a practical kind of guy myself. And, if like me,you HATE to see an animal suffer. I dont want to shed any negative light on your thread because im real glad the buck was pursued and put down...... Just be careful how much you share on a public forum... Happy hunting to ya! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnie blaze Report post Posted November 14, 2009 well, great story and well way to get that buck. Well thats all, just bustin your nutz well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted November 14, 2009 Well, I guess congrats are in order - but man - spaying the hillside with lead - I dunno. Maybe some time at the range for your buddy next time??? I guess he does ok on paper but I hate to hear of guys blindly unloading like that in hopes of a hit with no idea what to do after the dust settles. Sounds to me like you did your part, but if you hadn't been there it would be just another easy meal for the yotes, foxes and bears and a clueless guy wondering if he hit anything. I don't mean to sound harsh, but we do all have a responsibility to uphold when we take to the field. Good job to you personally for finding the blood trail and eventually, the deer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernesto C Report post Posted November 14, 2009 Aahhhhh I get it! Casey was training him! hehehehehehe no wonder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WadeNAZ Report post Posted November 14, 2009 Cant wait to see the pics...Glad to hear that he was recovered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
