coues hunter Report post Posted January 3, 2011 My New Years started this year at 3:17 am with a 4 hour hike to my glass point. From previous scouting trips, I knew there was a few good bucks in the area and was happy to finally be toting my bow and a fresh tag along. The first hour of light turned up my buck and five others. I enjoyed some hot chocolate as i waited for the wind to cooperate. It steadied around 10:00 am so I moved into position above the group of bucks. The day old snow was no longer fresh and quite crunchy but I was able to get about 120 yards without trouble. I decided to give the snow awhile to thaw and just watch the bucks. My buck had been hoarding a doe bedded below him and was busy all morning running the smaller bucks off. With every wind gust, I took a step. Everytime a buck ran, I took a step. At 1:00 I reached a group of rocks that I thought if I climbed, I could get a shot from. It looked like a great spot untill three of the bucks decided to move directly below me. This is when my nerves kicked in full throttle. My buck would step into a lane just long enough for me to range him, set up and draw. Then he would drop back down to his doe out of sight. All the while I'm trying to not be detected by the smaller bucks. Finally I got a break when one buck moved in and was ran off drawing my buck right into a lane 70 yards below me. I was ready and sent the arrow down the lane over the backs of three other bucks and had a clean pass through. I climbed back up the hill, ate lunch and thought about the fact that my season was now over. I knew there was still alot of work ahead of me and plenty of other hunts to help out on. So decided to just except that this one was short and sweet. My 2011 Coues Whitetail Lunch break My Shooting Platform. The lane was between my top limb and quiver hood. A beautifull sight to an Archery Hunter A beautifull sight to any Hunter Ready for a long night The pack out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn Report post Posted January 3, 2011 Great buck! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted January 3, 2011 I would gladly end my hunt on day one for that buck. Very nicely done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted January 3, 2011 Way to start the new year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LAR DOG Report post Posted January 3, 2011 Happy new year, VERY NICE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken Wheels Report post Posted January 3, 2011 Wonderful story and thank you for starting my year off on a great story with wonderful pictures! Great job!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertmafia21 Report post Posted January 3, 2011 Nice one sam! Ill have to come check that guy out today! Congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Browning'sCustomMeat Report post Posted January 3, 2011 Spectacular buck! Congrats and Happy New Year to you. -Jeremy- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted January 3, 2011 70 yards!!?? Isn't that like a 700 yard rifle shot??? Congrats on a Great Buck and a Great Hunt! Short or not that is great way to end your 2011 deer hunt. Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted January 3, 2011 Congrats on an awesome Buck, looks like he has some mass on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcoues Report post Posted January 3, 2011 flippin awesome,huge congrats now you have362 days to brag ,cuz thats 1 fine buck,love the eye guards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted January 3, 2011 Great story and pics. Now that's a buck to be proud of. How cold did it get that night? You certainly worked for that one. Congratulations! TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted January 3, 2011 Awesome buck and great story! Congrats! That's one heck of a way to start out the year for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted January 3, 2011 Congratulations on a beautiful buck! Really enjoyed the read and your pictures, very unique and very cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siwash Report post Posted January 3, 2011 I think your signature says it all...congrats on taking a great buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
