Gut Pile Report post Posted September 6, 2012 After so many years of trying stick a Coues Buck with a bow it finally happened!! Did a turn and burn trip down south with my buddy Dave. Only had 2 days off work so drove all nite, slept 3 hours, got up & went after'em. 20 mins in I spot two giants, get close enough for a 50yd shot & he jumps the string! They are so fast! It was Dave's 1st time in Coues Country, so he got a real lesson on how difficult with terrain, and wind, and how spooky these deer are to get close to. We saw several does through out the day and I decide to take Dave down a little trail to move quieter. I jump a small buck and I signal Dave to go after him and I'll scoot around and either block or get a shot my self. Well I hear an arrow twang of a rock and a little buck jump behind some cover. This deer had Dave pegged and was actually almost crouching behind a big century plant hiding! I drew back & put my 30yd pin on him, but wasn't comfy with the angle. I slowly took 1 long step left and have him 1/4ing away at 32yds. He focused on Dave & as soon he looks back towards Dave, I drew back. As excited as I was I took a deep breath, settled in, & squeezed my release ( A lesson learned the hard way a couple times, take ur time). The arrow flecthing disappeared in the spot I was aiming & he took off. I creeped up to where he was to find good blood!!!! As I'm looking at the blood I here a little thrashing, 30yrds away there is my buck with one last kick, takes his last breathe! No track job needed! I can't thank my buddy Dave enough for sharing the experience, as I usually hunt alone. I think we got a new one bit by the Coues Bug! He had such a blast, I'll be taking him out 2nd archeryseason I also got to donate my rifle tag to www.oe4a.org too, which is awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted September 6, 2012 Nice job on your first coues with bow, congrats. Good luck getting Dave a coues later on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmyc Report post Posted September 6, 2012 FANTASTIC!!!!!! Good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loco4coues Report post Posted September 6, 2012 nice job! thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huntlines Report post Posted September 6, 2012 Fantastic! A coues with stick and string is the toughest thing to do in my opinion. Great job, now help your buddy get his! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reganranch Report post Posted September 6, 2012 Great Job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
200"mulie Report post Posted September 6, 2012 It's always nice to get the first one out of the way. It should be easier from here on out! Oh and congrats on the trophy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mitchel Report post Posted September 6, 2012 Congrats on your first. Thanks for the story fills in the time till Oct hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sidwynder505 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 Nice job!! any Bow kill is worth giving up rifle tag!! congrats!!!....heck of a good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted September 6, 2012 Congrats! Like the smile in the first pic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted September 6, 2012 Congrats and great story! Also congrats on donating your rifle tag... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
270wsm Report post Posted September 6, 2012 Congrats on your first archery coues. That buck looks identical to my first archary coues Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bojangles Report post Posted September 7, 2012 sweetness!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted September 7, 2012 The irst one is always special. Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamaro Report post Posted September 7, 2012 great job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites