pwrguy Report post Posted January 2, 2010 Well...after 21 days of hunting and searching for just the right deer, my friends and luck came through for me in the last hour of this 21-day marathon. This deer worked us over pretty good for about 5 hours as we attempted to get into shooting positions. We ended up at 4:00 PM on the opposite side of the canyon 500 yards from this buck bedded with 2 does that he had been actively pursuing. I had a self-imposed limit of 400 yards on my rifle due to the accuracy being diminished greatly from its former glory days because of high mileage. Fortunately Mike (308nut) was there with his very accurate rifle and ballistic program. We had plenty of time to set up the rifle and optics and wait out the deer. About 30 minutes later one of the does stepped out nervously, and we were able to see the buck behind the cedar, as she moved off, we knew he would be following, and he did about 5 minutes later. I waited for him to stop and was just about to touch it off when he started walking again. He took about 5 steps and stopped for an almost perfect broadside. I touched it off and was able to get back on him with the scope and actually watch the hit. He folded perfectly. I'm not going to name everyone, but a lot of people helped with this hunt, some but not all are in the pictures. A lot of work goes into a quality hunt, and this was probably my best. What a fantastic time we had in some awesome country. Mike had the same tag as me and you can read his post also on this forum. Fortunately for him we were able to secure his within 3 day's of his arrival from Alaska. His post can be found at http://forums.coueswhitetail.com/forums/in...showtopic=16660 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DUG Report post Posted January 2, 2010 Congrats on a great buck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues&Bass Report post Posted January 2, 2010 Great buck! our hunt was similar. We had seen the buck I killed on three other occasions and even shot at him ounce from a very long distance. The fourth time was the charm. Good hunting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakehaffey Report post Posted January 2, 2010 Awesome buck! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted January 2, 2010 Way to stick it out and get r done Congratulations to both of you. Um you may want to pick some better company though That goof ball in the sweat shirt can be problems Hope you were not staying in his trailer as it has no heat Goodie, don't wait till the day before you leave again for the third year in a row This is my slow time so get it in. Again, congrates to you and Mike. Great Bucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted January 2, 2010 Look at you 30something 8 nut short sleeve T shirt while others have on gloves as would I Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Archer Report post Posted January 3, 2010 Wow that is one nice coues great job. Fantatic deer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bojangles Report post Posted January 3, 2010 good to hear from ya. Looks like ya done good! -bryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az4life Report post Posted January 3, 2010 A long haul for sweet success in the last moments. Nice Buck Congratulations on your perseverance too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coues4u Report post Posted January 3, 2010 Very nice buck Rex!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwrguy Report post Posted January 3, 2010 good to hear from ya. Looks like ya done good! -bryan Bout time ya got on here Bryan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
308Nut Report post Posted January 3, 2010 Rex, I really had a blast this trip! I think I wanted to see you get a good buck more than you did! It really made our hunting trip complete seeing that buck of yours drop. I wasnt there for full 21 days but the 15 that I was there had me whooped though. I am glad I was able to help get a good buck as you helped me get a good buck. Congrats again on a beutiful buck and thank you for your help an hospitality. Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernesto C Report post Posted January 3, 2010 Excellent buck guys good job! Ernesto C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted January 3, 2010 Congrats on the buck, Rex! I'd say you put in the time! Sounds to me like the hunt was as successful as it could be! Congrats again! BTW....did you lose your razer for the whole hunt or what? HaHa! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Browning'sCustomMeat Report post Posted January 4, 2010 Great buck Rex and congratulations. Way to use the WHOLE hunt! How's about tomorrow on the meat? -Jeremy- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
