standman Report post Posted January 28, 2004 (edited) My brother and I had a wonderful last two days of coues hunting. Sunday morning we found a 3x3 plus thumbs (eyeguards) chasing a doe on a short ridge. We eased to within a 100 yards of the deer when they ducked down into a thick draw. We eased to the edge of the draw and decided to tickle horns together to see if he would come out. Just a few seconds later he came walking right to us. I don't know if the rattling brought him in or if he just happened to be coming our way. Anyway, he came walking by me at 25 yards when I took the shot. He only travelled about 60 yards when we saw him fall. Although he's not as big as the one I took last January, he is a trophy in my book. After we took care of my deer, that evening, my brother proceed to miss two bigger bucks (20 and 30 yards) due to those pesky treelimbs. Monday morning found ourselves looking over another 3x3 with one thumb, a two point and a doe. We watched the doe go over a short saddle while the two bucks lagged behind. We decide to see if we could intercept the bucks at the saddle. We hurried as fast as we could without making too much noise, finally reaching the saddle. We just made it there as the bucks came through. At 40 yards my brother missed under the 3X3. He just trotted a few steps sniffed the ground and lip curled. Now at 45 yards my brother drilled him. He only travelled 30 yards before going down. He is a real pretty buck with only one eyeguard. Here is a picture where you can see the antlers a little better. Total in two days hunting we saw 13 bucks, the largest would have scored well over 100. The bucks were chasing does all over the place. Not bad for a two day hunt. Oh yeah we were in unit 31. Thanks Brian Edited January 1, 1970 by standman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dodger Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Excellent job! Those are great bucks! I should be asking you for help. I'm still hoping to arrow one this Saturday (last day). The closest I have been able to get is 100yds this past Sunday on a 90" 3x3. He was running with about 4 does and 5 other smaller bucks. The does gave me away after making the 1/2 mile stalk. That was the first stalk like that that I have ever done. I sure did learn from it though! Congrats Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COUESAZ Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Great job on the bucks guys. My brother has been in Nebraska for the last two years and we have not been able to hunt together. I cant wait to hunt with him and my dad once again. Thanks for the pics and story. It sure has me excited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
More D Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Great Job!!! Two for two!!! Nobody could ask for anything else! Two brothers are truly blessed!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
300 wsm Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Hey great bucks guys that is awsome that both of you tagged out, Ill bet you are both very proud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottAdams Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Beautiful deer Brian!! I love it when a plan comes together. Oh yeah! Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Great bucks! Congratulations and thanks for posting the pics and story. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ernesto C Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Beatifull....beatifull.... great story great hunt great blessings. Congratulations,God bless you two a lot more. Ernesto C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueshunter Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Great job...........I am still looking for my first bow kill coues............congrats to you and your brother on the great trophies..........Allen....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
standman Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Thanks everyone for the kind replies. It sure was a lot of fun. That was my third coues with bow, and my brother's fifth archery coues in the last six years. Well time for me to get started butchering. Thanks again. Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TREESTANDMAN Report post Posted January 28, 2004 Congrats!!! Those are some pretty nice bucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arizona Griz Report post Posted January 29, 2004 Congratulations on your guys success. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted January 31, 2004 That is awesome Brian! You & your brother obviously put in the dedication necessary to succeed. Kudos to you both! S. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRONG Report post Posted February 1, 2004 You're killing me!!!!!! That is unreal, I'm so jealous and so happy for you guys at the same time. How 'bout some pics of those other bucks you guys have killed. Congratulations, Josh Epperson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
standman Report post Posted February 2, 2004 (edited) Josh, here are some pics of the other bucks we have taken. Some of them are not the biggest bucks in the world, however we're are extremely proud of them. Sorry about some of the picture quality, sometimes we get caught up in the excitement and forget to take good pics. Thanks, Brian Edited January 1, 1970 by standman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
