ready2hunt Report post Posted May 9, 2012 Went out with my father last Oct. and downed this buck at 8am opening morning. I walked up on this buck sparing with a smaller 2 point and shot him at 20 yards (he never heard or smelled me...he was too preoccupied). I shot another 3x4 buck in that same spot in 2010 at 10 yards (pure DUMB luck on both hunts). This buck gave a death leap and tumbled over. This is the largest coues I have ever shot and while he is no monster I am pretty proud of him (great eatin' too). The only thing that top's this buck would be that fact that I got to share this hunt with my father. He doesn't have too many more seasons of hunting left in him so it was a great memory! He tells me that seeing his kids take an animal brings him more joy than pulling the trigger himself ever could. I look forward to that joy in the future. Thought I would share! (Oh and I think he measures in at 50-55" ??? I could be completely off) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mocha1545 Report post Posted May 9, 2012 Nice Buck Enjoy the time with Dad while you can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loco4coues Report post Posted May 9, 2012 great buck, thanks for sharing. Hard to tell but he looks better than 50". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonehuntin Report post Posted May 9, 2012 nice buck, def bigger than 50's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couespatrol Report post Posted May 10, 2012 Great buck. Even more great that you were able to share the experiance with your Father!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted May 10, 2012 Theres nothing like sharing a hunt with the old man! Unfortunately, my dad hasn't been with me in a few years but it is awesome when it all comes together with the old man there to see! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
echo co. Report post Posted May 10, 2012 congrats ... "He tells me that seeing his kids take an animal brings him more joy then pulling the trigger himself ever could" "quote" +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready2hunt Report post Posted May 10, 2012 Here is a poor photo of the buck I shot in 2010"....its hard to see becuase of his white shirt but my father is holding a 2x3 that would fit inthe plam of your hand! Great hunt haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites