hallagan Report post Posted September 11, 2011 I know you guys don't want to hear this, but I pulled this tag with only 6 bonus points. Was guided by Michael Vicente of Big Chino Outfitters, they had this buck spotted from muzzleloader the week before. The evening before opening day we went back out and glassed him in his draw with two does. Back early opening morning and he was within 1/2 mile of where we left him the night before. Started the first stalk, creeping and crawling. They fed towards us and we were planted and ready to go. The does and buck crested a small swale just 50 yds away, but there was a cactus between him and me: I couldn't move, the cactus wouldn't move, and the buck backed away. So, take a pause and get ready for the second stalk. Took a long loop around and watched from around 400 yds as a small busk tried to take his does and then he stole five from another herd which had crested a hill 600 yds to our west. Now he's happy, got seven girlfriends, and was content to stay put. We're low crawling again and close to 200 yards, but then we're stuck. Michael pulled out a decoy and that was just enough to get everyone's interest. They ran and circled to be downwind of us, crossing about 150 yards to our left. When he caught our scent, he stopped to figure things out - a one shot from a 243 put an end to things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oak Report post Posted September 11, 2011 Nice heavy buck with long, high prongs. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted September 11, 2011 Excellent buck, congrats! How about a few more pics, and a score Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hallagan Report post Posted September 11, 2011 Excellent buck, congrats! How about a few more pics, and a score He'll go about a little less than 84 inches. He's 16 inches on each side, the paddles are both 6 and 5/8 inches. There was only a 3/8 deduction for asymmetry. I liked him because he's really the textbook picture of a pronghorn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted September 11, 2011 Beautiful antelope for sure. And only 3/8's of deduct is amazing. Congrats again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arizona Griz Report post Posted September 11, 2011 Very nice antelope. Congratulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
presnative Report post Posted September 11, 2011 Excellent buck. Mass looks great all the way. Prongs are impressive. Score...? Oh I see the score now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Younghunter Report post Posted September 13, 2011 Great buck! I drew a tag after only 2 bonus points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Condor Report post Posted September 16, 2011 nice buck! congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted September 16, 2011 Very nice buck. Thanks for the story and the pics. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted September 16, 2011 Congrats on a great buck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted September 19, 2011 Good looking buck. Glad he survived the archery and muzzleloader seasons for you. Those prongs really stick out aways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted October 14, 2011 Great buck! I'm pretty sure I've got pics of your buck from scouting prior to the muzzy season, I'll check to see. Thanks for the writeup and congrats! JIM> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will K Report post Posted October 14, 2011 Congrat's on a very nice buck. The meat is awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Santana Outdoors Report post Posted October 14, 2011 Awesome buck, thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
