lionhunter Report post Posted October 14, 2013 Hunter's hunt started on wed afternoon with some scouting. In 40 mph winds we did not see a deer..... Thursday morning we were out in the rain before sun light. We did not see a deer one... The rain stopped around 11 and the deer were everywhere... Hunter said he wanted a coues deer and would not shoot a mule deer even though his tag was for any antlered deer. We found this buck Thursday night we glassed up a monster bear, so I went after it... Along the way, my 300 wsm got banged up pretty baddly. I got 622 from the bear but no shot; it got dark. After a pretty scetchy climb out of a bad spot I finally returned to the ranger around 9:00 Friday morning we hiked into our glassing spot in the dark. After glassing several small bucks and a ton of does my buddy Jay said the magic words, I have two good bucks". The deer were over two miles away. After a good hike we were sitting 540 yards from a 110 and a 90 inch buck. My son hunter laid down behind the 300 wsm And I dialed it up for 550. Jay kept saying what a huge buck it was, and I gave him the shut up look! First shot... Hits high! I was sure itwas hunt and not the gun. Second shot hits just over the deers back! The big buck walks up the hill slowly and beds. The second buck beds next to him. We regroup and reload. The bucks are now at 578 yards bedded. We have a quick chat about the first shots... Hunter says, " dad i was rock solid! Your gun is off. I said, " impossible"! We take one more shot and yep you guessed it, just high. The 110 5x4 buck walks off into a thick. To my surprise the 90 inch just stayed bedded. After more discussion about trying to find the big buck later hunter decided to shoot the smaller buck. At 578 I dialed my gun for 500 due to all the high shots. Wack.. Done deal. We did not get the 110, but what a great memory! We hiked the dear out and checked the gps. 4.9 miles. I would say he earned it. I want to thank Jay wyatt for all his help. I would never tell him, but he is a glassing machine! I shot the gun at a target today and it was 5 inches high at 200 yards! Mad is an understatement.... O well. Good times had by all. Good times, good memories! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will K Report post Posted October 14, 2013 That's good stuff. Congrat's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
out2hunt Report post Posted October 14, 2013 Congrats on sealing the deal and what a great looking Buck Hunter! Many Blessings, Ken 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted October 14, 2013 Great buck, congratulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted October 14, 2013 Wow great effort and way to adjust the shot to make the kill. Congrats to you all and especially for Hunter to a STUD buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElkyG Report post Posted October 14, 2013 Congrats on your buck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted October 14, 2013 Congratulations to Hunter and thanks for sharing your hunt with us. That certainly is a dandy of a buck. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted October 14, 2013 Great job Dad!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antlerfreak Report post Posted October 14, 2013 great looking buck congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willyhunts2 Report post Posted October 14, 2013 Nice buck congrats to you guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JTO Report post Posted October 14, 2013 Great results from some hard work and dedication. Great team! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
izquik72 Report post Posted October 14, 2013 great shooting. That is a long poke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucky2hunt Report post Posted October 15, 2013 That's a beautiful buck Hunter, congratulations! Great shot too!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted October 16, 2013 What a gorgeous buck! Congrats to Hunter way to stick with it and put that buck down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted October 17, 2013 Congratulations to Hunter on a beautiful buck with some nice shooting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
