CouesWhitetail Report post Posted August 26, 2010 Thanks to Matt Liljenquist for sharing his new monster buck with us!! He was guided by Chad Smith of Vaquero Outfitters. Congratulations to all involved. What a GIANT! Many thanks to Karl Owens (aka azsugarbear) for talking to Matt and asking permission to post these pics here. here is the story: Matt Liljenquist with his 2010 Arizona Strip Archery Buck With his dad, Randy Liljenquist and good friend Blake Chapman in position to help with hand signals, Matt and I stalked to 52 yards of this bedded buck. After a short wait in the 95 degree sun the buck got up and walked to 32 yards broadside. I gave him a grunt and Matt sent Rusty Ulmer’s new broadhead on its way. Matt’s buck gross scores 240 and has a gross typical frame of 228 7/8 by an official measurer - net score is pending 60 days drying time. I can honestly say Matt and Randy are some of the nicest people you will ever know and it could not be more deserving. I am grateful that they let Blake and I be part of their fair chase hunt. Thanks, Chad Smith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rag Horn Report post Posted August 26, 2010 words just dont even come close to describing how big that thing is.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DUG Report post Posted August 26, 2010 Holy cheeze its!!! I've never shot an elk that big yet..... Congrats to you guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted August 26, 2010 Holy cheeze its!!! I've never shot an elk that big yet..... Congrats to you guys! LOL!!! good one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted August 26, 2010 JAW DROPPING GAGGER! Much congrats to the crew! All smiles! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted August 26, 2010 Huge congratulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
30-378shtr Report post Posted August 26, 2010 that frame is absolutely unbelievable!!! My jaw dropped when I saw a cell pic of him...these pics are even MORE amazing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted August 26, 2010 Just a gorgeous buck. Congrats to all involved. Chad Smith is the real deal. He put my old man on a goat a couple years ago that was flat out amazing. If Pops could have put an arrow in him, he would have been the new world record. He was killed on the rifle hunt and still went like 91+" - busted. One horn was over 20" if I remember right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cw4192 Report post Posted August 26, 2010 Lark would have passed him up, looking for something a little bigger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYAZHunter Report post Posted August 26, 2010 I am in 'Stun' looking at that monster. What a deer. Congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted August 26, 2010 Thats one monster buck, congrats to all involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitesheep Report post Posted August 26, 2010 OMG, WOW, Well done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyle44k Report post Posted August 26, 2010 Awsome Deer Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azdesertgriz Report post Posted August 27, 2010 Coolaid smile ! And a lifetime of memories . Thats what I remember those strip bucks used to look like . I hope to hunt em again before I die of old age? If anyone is going to the strip I may be able to help with a bit of info. Always remember to take a lion tag to the strip too . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
izquik72 Report post Posted August 27, 2010 Huge buck, huge frame, Huge smiles for a lifetime. Congrats to the hunter and good job by the whole crew. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
