Gary I Report post Posted February 1, 2007 Thought I'd share a picture of the buck I killed dec. 30th with my bow. I glassed this buck from about 600 yards first thing in the morning in a spot that I had put a stalk on a non typical buck the weekend before. I watched him for about an hour before starting a stalk. He was busy keeping 2 other bucks away from his 2 does. One of the other bucks was the non typical from last weekend. Once this buck bedded down I started a stalk that would be within his sight most of the way. I spent 4 and a half hours on my hands and knees crawling across a cactus flat to get within range of him. I had to get past the other two bucks and one of the does to get a shot. Finally at about 63 yards I could get no closer. When I sat up to draw the buck stood up to look at what was moving. I held on his chest ,( I still shoot bare bow, so no pins to look at) and released, The buck jumped at the shot and I hit him in the spine in front of his hip. He went down almost immediately but I knew he might not stay down so I ran up to him and let the air out of him for good. To say I was excited would be an understatement. The buck was bigger than I had thought, I had guessed him about 105 inches. After packing him out 3 miles and returning home I had him green scored by an official measurer here in Payson. He added up 117 3/8 gross and 114 7/8 net. Both bases are 5 1/8 inches and inside spread is 17 3/8. I'm excited to see what he officially scores after the drying period. I've been fortunate to have taken several other Whitetails with a rifle, including 3 that are over 100 inches, but this is my first with a bow, also my best ever. Wish I had better pictures but I left the camera home that day because of the long hike in, trying to cut some weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesandelk Report post Posted February 1, 2007 That is a brute. Love the tall eyeguards and the mass. also 4 and half hours crawling through a cactus flat makes that a well earned trophy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted February 1, 2007 that bucks awesome! swesome spread and AMAZING eye guards! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted February 1, 2007 Antlerfinder, Congrats on a great stalk! I'm sure you said a few prayers while you were crawling on your hands and knees. Looks like they were answered. And Welcome to CWT.com Doug~RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ultramag Report post Posted February 1, 2007 awesome buck congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowsniper Report post Posted February 1, 2007 Holy Coues! What a stalk, and with a bare bow! Congratulations on a monster, and welcome to CWT.com. Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davecinaz Report post Posted February 1, 2007 Holy Coues! What a stalk, and with a bare bow! Congratulations on a monster, and welcome to CWT.com. Mark Dandy buck! Congratulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted February 1, 2007 Congrats, Gary! Guess you can hang up your old bow and get a new one now that you have just about one of everything with that one!! That is a true buck of a lifetime!! You have joined the few at the top of the Coues hunting world!! My hat is off to you! Gino Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az4life Report post Posted February 1, 2007 What a Stud! Both the buck and the hunter! Great ending with a great buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave Report post Posted February 1, 2007 Totally awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikep35 Report post Posted February 1, 2007 Man that is just simply amazing. What a perfect animal. Congrats on a buck of a lifetime and welcome to the site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZcoues_addict Report post Posted February 1, 2007 Wow, that is an amazing buck with any equipment, let alone the hard way! I'm envious of you bare bow shooters, and your buck! That truly is a trophy of a lifetime, congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redman Report post Posted February 1, 2007 what a great buck. Redman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted February 1, 2007 congrates on a great buck the hard way, got all the cactus picked out of your knees and hands yet? Welcome to CWT Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAM Report post Posted February 1, 2007 Great buck! Congratulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
