coueshunter Report post Posted November 25, 2011 PLEASE NOTE: I am not trying to look tough and not smile, I am afflicted with Bell's Palsy so the right side of my face doesnt work and my eye wont close. I had to manually close my eye to keep it watered. (tough glassing with Bell's) Anyway, I wanted to smile but it just wouldnt happen so please ignore the ugly mug shots of me........LOL...... Had a good hunt on the Kaibab this year. Weather didnt cooperate first few days, very very windy friday/saturday. Sunday it slowed down a bit and monday it was relativeyly calm. I was in Duwane Adams camp. www.arizonabiggamehunting.com I shot this buck first thing monday morning. I glassed him up coming down off a ridge by himself. He had a slightly swollen neck, but wasnt really rutty. He didnt have any does with him, but alot of other bucks we saw were kicking in and chasing does. Chef (Hector) wasnt up there this year, he was missed but I kept in touch with him and let him know what was going on. The bucks in some areas were really chasing and some areas I believe just didnt have does in estrus yet, so the bucks werent as crazy. I assume after monday that it all changed and the rut was in full swing. Duwane Adams camp had 2 bucks down when I left. My buck has a broken right back fork, but if I make allowance equal to the left side, my buck grosses 185 2/8ths. He has an inside spread of 22 5/8, alot of mass all the way out and great eye guards. The other buck in camp was a beautiful non-typical that with the cheaters had an outside spread of 30 inches. This is where I shot him from. 630 yards.......I used Duwanes gun with the Huskemaw scope/turret system.....man I cant believe how great that works. It did take 2 shots but at that distance and with Bell's Palsy affecting my eye, I couldnt be happier......Hope everyone else gets a good buck........Allen Taylor..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesandelk Report post Posted November 25, 2011 Way to go Allen on yet another great buck!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.270 Report post Posted November 25, 2011 good job allen. bell's palsy is the $h!ts. never had it myself but have known several folks over the years who have. they all eventually made a full recovery. again, nice buck. Lark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkster9 Report post Posted November 25, 2011 Great Story and a Very Nice Buck! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZBAR Report post Posted November 26, 2011 Nice job Allen. I was waiting to see some pictures of your hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted November 26, 2011 Awesome buck! Agree with Lark...bells palsy is rough. I've known a couple of folks with it. Can't imagine trying to glass with it. Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willyhunts2 Report post Posted November 26, 2011 Sweet buck congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted November 26, 2011 Way to go Allen!! Congratulations on your buck and sorry to hear about the palsy...that's a bummer, but from what I hear, that type clears up fairly quick...I hope you are back to your old smiling self in no time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted November 27, 2011 Congrats again Allen. Talk about making the best about a tough hunt and situation. Hope you start to feel better soon and I wouldn't be surprised if you draw that tag again next year! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ402 Report post Posted November 27, 2011 Nice buck Allen, congrats!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.270 Report post Posted November 27, 2011 i forgot to ax. which side o' your face is the normal side. the happy side or the pissed off side ? still a good buck too. Lark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZMThunter Report post Posted November 27, 2011 I think the tough guy pose works! Nice buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZbowhntr Report post Posted November 27, 2011 Allen, congrats on another great buck. Hector told me the whole story the other day. I hope you make a fast and full recovery. Orlin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted November 27, 2011 Here is another pic of Allen and his buck together with another of Duwanes' clients. She killed on the first day and outside spread with the kickers is 30"! Congrats again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbryant11 Report post Posted November 27, 2011 great buck allen,i cant wait to hear the story Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
