huntjunkie Report post Posted September 11, 2011 Sorry for the Novel, hope ya enjoy! Went deer hunting with my Dad this week(Sept. 5-7). Monday late morning we glassed up three bucks that were definitly worthy of putting a tag on. So after they bedded we made our stalk. While moving in on them I looked up to see three bucks walking right toward us. I looked at Dad and said, close the distance they have no idea we're here and the wind is in our favor. The bucks closed the distance fast! As the lead buck walked behind a bush Dad drew. Then the buck walked out and stopped broadside at 15yrds! It seemed like an hour as I watch the buck stare at Dad at full draw. Waiting to hear a wack, I'm thinking shoot.., shoot..., shoot....!!! Whats he waiting for?!!! He shoots and I hear, TWANG!!.. The buck snorts and bounds off. What??? I walk over and he explains(with an look of horror and about to cry)that there was a small twig he thought he would miss. What are the odds, 170 class 4 point buck (still in velvet)standing broadside has no idea your about to smoke'em and a twig the size of knitting needle completely deflects the shot. I wanted to cry!! A half hour later we glass up a heard of 21 bucks. The smallest was a giant 3 point, 24+" wide, deep forks, cool buck! The others were mostly 4 points and two bigger bucks a 5x6 and a 6x6 in the 200 in. range. We decided to leave them and try in the morning. Tuesday morning they were in the same spot. They began feeding off the ridge so we got the wind in our favor and positioned ourselves in front of them. Thirty minutes later I look down and see two small bucks. Just as I was about to draw for a 40yrd shot. I notice movement to my right and I see the bachelor heard feeding right to me. Within 5 min. I had 7 bucks feeding at 30 yrds. I noticed the 5x6 was in the lead! YES! Could this really be happening?! So I had a choice, do I take the giant 3x3 at 25yrds broadside, a nice 4x4, or the 5x6? It was like saying, would you like this camaro, mustang, or the corvette? Ahh... can I have all three? I settled my thirty yrd pin on the 5x6 feeding at 30yrds broadside. Shot went off and the bucks bounded off. I didnt here the WACK!! I was anticipating. Did I miss? The buck stopped at the top of the ridge and I saw red behind the shoulder and he bounded off. I stood up and another buck was staring at me 30 yrds to my left. I walked up to Dad and he said, I saw your buck go down. We walked over and there he was. My first Buck. I have always wanted a buck in velvet. The reason I didn't hear a WACK is the arrow passed beteen ribs on both sides. I found the arrow 15 yrds up the hill. What an amazing experience!! I'm hooked now. Sept 3 last year I took my first bear at 30 yrd which scored 20 1/16 P&Y. this year Sept 6 I took this guy. Can't wait till next year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZHUNTERRENT4 Report post Posted September 11, 2011 Congrats on a Awesome buck, the novel was cool,too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
270wsm Report post Posted September 11, 2011 Nice looking buck. And great write up. Congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loco4coues Report post Posted September 11, 2011 Great buck! Thanks for sharing the story and pic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr8 White Jr Report post Posted September 11, 2011 What a beast! Especially for your first buck. That one is going to be hard to top. Congrats on a magnificent mule deer and thanks for sharing your hunt with us! -Tracy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shanehamblin Report post Posted September 11, 2011 Awesome buck congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huntjunkie Report post Posted September 11, 2011 Thanks guys! I have 1 more deer hunt this year. I'm going to have to work hard to one up this buck. But that makes the challenge even better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted September 12, 2011 That's an awesome buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Younghunter Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Beautiful buck. What did he score? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huntjunkie Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Dont know, I was in such a rush to get it to the taxidermy to preserve the velevet I didnt put a tape on it. Wish I did now. I'll post better pics tommorrow. But everyone that has seen it thinks it will go around 180??? I hope it does!! If it makes P&Y I'll be thrilled! Either way I couldn't be happier! First buck.... no complaints. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oak Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Great buck. Love the main beams and G4's. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOHNTR Report post Posted September 12, 2011 VERY nice buck.....congratulations. He'll definitely make the P&Y minimum for typical.......even after deductions! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesfanatic Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Great Buck. Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palivs2hnt Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Sensational Buck Stan! Huge congrats! I know you worked very hard for that buck...well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamaro Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Sweet... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
