Huntington Report post Posted January 28, 2010 This January I had the opportunity to go on my first archery hunt for Coues deer, well for that matter my first archery hunt for anything. I have recently started hunting and i have been very fortunate to have a good friend guiding me and teaching how to hunt. We started preparing for this hunt late November and have put in many hours of driving and scouting. The hunt started with three days of sitting my stand and for the first two not seeing a thing accept for a lot of javelina. finally on the third day a doe and fawn show up at about 2pm. shortly after another doe. the first two left but not 15 minutes later 3 more does showed up. just as soon as they got to my stand i see another deer come running into my stand, a spike. The spike sat 20 yards in front of me for 30 minutes as i debated about shooting. one more spike came to join the group before the wind changed and i was busted. I had to go back to work work for a few days before i could go back down and they were the longest three days of work in my life. I beat myself up all week for not shooting the spike. Thursday night setting up camp in 60mph winds for my last few days of hunting i especially regretted not taking the spike. I sat my stand Friday in the rain and sleet, nothing. We woke up Saturday with 4-5 inches of snow, i was optimistic that the snow would do something good. Saturday morning started off with 3 different groups of javelina. I got out of my stand for lunch and was back in it at 2pm. I spooked 3 does out getting in to my stand, 20 minutes later 3 javelina. about 30 minutes later the javelina closest to me was looking to my left and his hair was on end. first a doe walks out into my view 10 yards below me then a buck in tow. I grab my bow and i begin to draw, i did not want to wait to see who would win a stand off the pigs or deer. At 3/4 draw i realize i forgot to take off my glommet and i do not have a finger to pull the release with so i retract, take my glove of and re draw. he was at about 15 yards and quartering away. I let it fly and he was down in less than 30 yards, i could barely see him through the branches. after the shot the buck fever set in and i could not breath. it was one of the most wonderful experiences i have had. I will never forget this hunt and i am hooked for life. I could not have done it without the help of my friend Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEAM JESUS Report post Posted January 28, 2010 Congrats, looks like a good deer. Please post more pitures. A little hard to see real character while it is on the ground. Now your addicted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted January 28, 2010 You definitely shot a very nice buck. Congratulations on your hunt and thanks for sharing. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAIL CHASER Report post Posted January 28, 2010 And now your hooked for life!!!!!! Welcome to the site. Great first post. Congrats on a great buck with many more to come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headhunter Report post Posted January 28, 2010 Congrats!! I give major props to all bowhunters.. Especially bowhunting a Coues buck!! UNREAL!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted January 28, 2010 Welcome to the site and CONGRATS on a GREAT buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
257wby Report post Posted January 28, 2010 First buck or tenth buck, its a great one. Congrats!! Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted January 28, 2010 hello - way too go !- nice buck- Gary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingW Report post Posted January 28, 2010 Nice job !!! Congrats and welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtkemp Report post Posted January 28, 2010 Wonderful story and thanks for sharing. I can relate to how you feel accept for connecting on a buck. I am still trying to tag for the first time after begining a few years ago. Its been a tough hunt with work (thankfully), bad weather and a family member getting extremely sick. Very happy for you and congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted January 28, 2010 First of all welcome to the site. Congrats on a nice buck especially with a bow on your first bow hunt ever. I bet you are now happy you didn't shoot that spike before. Congrats againn on a nice Coues buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDHunter11 Report post Posted January 28, 2010 Nice buck, especially for your first one. Good character. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted January 28, 2010 Awesome!! That's a great story. I remember Thurs night being in my house with all the rain and 60 mph and being VERY glad I wasn't out setting up a tent somewhere! Guess you stuck it out in the weather and got a nice reward! Congratulations on a great looking buck...he has a lot of character. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntington Report post Posted January 28, 2010 thanks for all the nice comments, it was a great hunt filled with highs and lows. i can't wait to get the mount back. also it is going to be a long year of waiting for the next hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Browning'sCustomMeat Report post Posted January 28, 2010 Awesome buck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
