WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted January 26, 2012 Very tough hunt for Giant bucks. We passed up tons of bucks (probably over 120) and ended up taking 3 good bucks, (not the biggest we saw) and not necessarily what we went down for. Very dry on the ranch we were hunting and between last year and this year they started mining the ranch and made roads all over. It would have been nice to have known that prior, but anyway no complaints. Absolutely no problems crossing to or from and an awesome week. I shot mine (middle) on the last day of the hunt after passing him all morning. I figured he is the same buck I missed 2 years prior when he was a ton bigger (still a 2 point, I figured was over 100). He is a heavy ol buck I estimated at over 8 years old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted January 26, 2012 AWESOME!!! Thanks for sharing with the site! S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palivs2hnt Report post Posted January 26, 2012 Nice Houston! Congrats...maybe one of these years you'll invite me!!! Nice heavy buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkaddict Report post Posted January 26, 2012 Hunting in Mexico is still "hunting", love the drop tine. Didn't go this year and do miss it. Neat to see 120 bucks! Congrats to all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted January 26, 2012 Congrats on the success buddy! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Webber Report post Posted January 26, 2012 How far south were you the ranch i hunted had water all over everywhere in every canyon, Nice bucks congrats!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted January 26, 2012 How far south were you the ranch i hunted had water all over everywhere in every canyon, Nice bucks congrats!!! about 50 miles south of cananea, the area got rain in the last few weeks because there was water in all of the canyons.....but ive been down the last 3years and there is little to no browse that has grown this year...very dry this past year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kade B Report post Posted January 26, 2012 Awesome Bucks! I'm heading down Saturday! How was the rut? Did you see many broke bucks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted January 26, 2012 Looks like it was a good trip, Congrats to all on some nice bucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Scott Report post Posted January 26, 2012 Very tough hunt for Giant bucks. We passed up tons of bucks (probably over 120) and ended up taking 3 good bucks, (not the biggest we saw) and not necessarily what we went down for. Very dry on the ranch we were hunting and between last year and this year they started mining the ranch and made roads all over. It would have been nice to have known that prior, but anyway no complaints. Absolutely no problems crossing to or from and an awesome week. I shot mine (middle) on the last day of the hunt after passing him all morning. I figured he is the same buck I missed 2 years prior when he was a ton bigger (still a 2 point, I figured was over 100). He is a heavy ol buck I estimated at over 8 years old. Love the dropper on the one buck! What kind of buck was he two years ago? Bigger or smaller? Congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted January 26, 2012 Congrats on some nice bucks. I experienced much of the same down there this year. Passed a lot of good bucks hoping for a great one and ended up with some nice ones. I noticed how dry it was on the ranch we were hunting with most tanks being almost dry. That being said they must of got some moisture recently as there were many areas with new grass beginning to shoot up. Still it just can't be beat to hunt down there and as I said before congrats on some nice bucks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted January 26, 2012 Very tough hunt for Giant bucks. We passed up tons of bucks (probably over 120) and ended up taking 3 good bucks, (not the biggest we saw) and not necessarily what we went down for. Very dry on the ranch we were hunting and between last year and this year they started mining the ranch and made roads all over. It would have been nice to have known that prior, but anyway no complaints. Absolutely no problems crossing to or from and an awesome week. I shot mine (middle) on the last day of the hunt after passing him all morning. I figured he is the same buck I missed 2 years prior when he was a ton bigger (still a 2 point, I figured was over 100). He is a heavy ol buck I estimated at over 8 years old. Love the dropper on the one buck! What kind of buck was he two years ago? Bigger or smaller? Congrats. Jay two years ago he was heavier and taller and I believe wider. He was on that North side of the ranch, up the canyon from the windmill with the buck that has mainbeams that almost touch. I believe Clay went in there with you years back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted January 26, 2012 Awesome Bucks! I'm heading down Saturday! How was the rut? Did you see many broke bucks? Rut was doing well when we left, the second biggest buck on the trip was broken bad and a few busted up already. Good luck to you guys, there will be plenty of non broken ones for you I hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Archer Report post Posted January 27, 2012 Congrats on some great bucks!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deserthntr Report post Posted January 27, 2012 Awesome job houston! one of these years im gunna go down with you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
