Mathews Report post Posted October 28, 2012 Because of school and work for the 3rd year in a row I only had 3 days to hunt. I would have liked to hold out for a bigger buck, but 3 days isn't long enough to get picky. Opening morning we took my 6 year old brother along for his first deer hunt and is it would go after seeing about 8 does he was ready to head home. After a long trip back we only had a couple hours to hunt opening evening and we didnt see much. The second morning we headed out to where I tagged out last year. After a long, uneventful morning and a couple good naps it was time to get behind the glass again. Around 4 pm my Dad found his way back to me and we started glassing a shadowy basin. Around 4:30 I thought I heard something walking below us, but shrugged it off since I had been hearing things all day. As luck would have it, the next time I glanced down below us this buck was standing there broadside at 30 yds starring at me. Of course my gun was just far enough away that I couldnt move to grab it without him bolting. Finally, my Dad who was completely unaware of what was going on, let out a cough and the buck bolted. He showed up again 400 yards away across the draw, 2 hits and a miss later he was on the ground. I've sinced learned my lesson, keep your gun within arms reach. It makes for a much easier pack out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted October 28, 2012 Good lesson learned!! Congratulations on your buck! don't forget to enter the contest: http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/34667-2012-coues-buck-contest/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted October 28, 2012 Congratulations! I learned a similar lesson last year during my late bull hunts. If you are in season and in your unit, your firearms should never be out of arms reach. I was lucky as well and was able to put the bull in my profile picture on the ground. It was the middle of the afternoon and I was on my cell phone checking in with my wife when this guy charged into the meadow right behind me. You never know... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mathews Report post Posted October 28, 2012 Congratulations! I learned a similar lesson last year during my late bull hunts. If you are in season and in your unit, your firearms should never be out of arms reach. I was lucky as well and was able to put the bull in my profile picture on the ground. It was the middle of the afternoon and I was on my cell phone checking in with my wife when this guy charged into the meadow right behind me. You never know... Cant imagine something like that happening and not getting to your gun in time.. Would be a horrible feeling. Better to be lucky than.. err prepared I guess lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted October 28, 2012 I've never had it happen to me, but i follow the same rule because of stories like yours! One if these days out will pay dividends I'm sure. Good job on the buck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted October 28, 2012 Nice buck. I also learned the hard way about having my rifle too far away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted October 28, 2012 congrats on getting in done in such a short time. another important lesson was learned about your little brother. great job taking him out though. next time make sure to take a DS and/or an IPod. I take my 7 year old javelina hunting and fishing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZbowhntr Report post Posted October 28, 2012 I have been there done that. Except my rifle was in the truck about 25 yds away. If you want a funny read look up my story from a few years ago. Congrats on the buck by the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mathews Report post Posted October 28, 2012 congrats on getting in done in such a short time. another important lesson was learned about your little brother. great job taking him out though. next time make sure to take a DS and/or an IPod. I take my 7 year old javelina hunting and fishing. Thanks everybody, and we actually had his ipod and a few toys in his backpack... it got left in the truck... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D-Math Report post Posted October 29, 2012 Taylor accually the backpack was in the ranger.Sundevil the funny thing about taking my son was while your trying to glass he was wanting to ask questions so you had to take your head out of the glass and answer him.No better time spent in the field than with your kids.Can't wait for your sisters hunt in dec.p.s. the couple of naps he talked was an understatment. ha love you son. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted October 29, 2012 Just doesn't get any better than hunting with family! Way to make it happen on a limited amount of time, congratulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
200"mulie Report post Posted October 29, 2012 Congrats on connecting and a good buck too! I learned that lesson too. Also pay attention to every noise...you never know when i buck will be walking by you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwoGuns Report post Posted October 30, 2012 Good work Taylor. Way to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
