standman Report post Posted January 5, 2013 After four days of hunting, freezing, and fighting bitter cold winds, I was able to take my 2013 buck yesterday at straight up noon. He came through pushing and chasing two does and a fawn. After a few minutes of wondering if I was going to get my chance at him since he wouldn't slow down chasing he finally got into a shooting position at 13 yards. I drew my bow but he spooked a little on the draw and made a 30 yard circle and couldn't help resisting the chance to chase a doe. He pushed her right in front of me in the same spot, I was still at full draw, picked a spot, and center punched him right behind the shoulder. I gave him an hour, as I was pinned down by two other bucks moving in and chasing his does all around me. I didn't want to spook them so I just sat waiting for the bucks to chase them out of the area. After finding my buck and upon further inspection on him, he had two big bald spots on his left side, a three in gash on one of his hind legs, a big gore hole in each hip, one ear that was split all to heck, and bruises all over his body. I don't think he found a fight he didn't like. It was a great hunt even though it was so cold. I'm very happy with archery coues #10. Still working on getting a good buck for one of my friends that is hunting with me. He has been close on some great bucks but just has not quite got the right opportunity yet. Plus I still have a pig to chase if I can quit chasing deer long enough to go . Thanks for reading and good luck to everyone else out there. Stay warm. Brian 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZwest16 Report post Posted January 5, 2013 Congrats Standman on a great buck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted January 5, 2013 Awesome, congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted January 5, 2013 Great buck, congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted January 5, 2013 Way to go Brian!!! Beautiful buck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted January 5, 2013 Awesome buck and great story...congrats! Rumor has it you've got ice in your veins... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted January 5, 2013 Nice job on your UFC buck Brian! I know how frustrating it can be waiting for rutting bucks to settle down for a shot. We always pray for rutting action during these hunts but when they are hot, they are HOT! With does in heat in the area, it's like a zoo! Congratulations again and best of luck to your friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loco4coues Report post Posted January 5, 2013 awesome job! great buck and thanks for sharing it with us. Whenever I see a new topic posted by standman I can't wait to open it up and see something awesome. Congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbengraver Report post Posted January 5, 2013 Nice buck and a great story i love hunting the rut congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
standman Report post Posted January 6, 2013 Thanks everyone. I'm pretty wore out today. Being in all that cold sure takes its toll on you. We are going to get back at it the first part of this week. Thanks again. Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
'Ike' Report post Posted January 6, 2013 Outstanding...Nine (9) days and counting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotcoues Report post Posted January 6, 2013 10 coues with a bow is an amazing accomplishment! I'll guess very few people have had that kind of success. Congrats on another successful hunt Brian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted January 6, 2013 Congratulations on yet another great archery buck Brian! I think they are right on when they say you have ice water running thru your veins, I don't know how you put in the hours in the cold, way to go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cb375hh Report post Posted January 6, 2013 Very nice buck, congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
