sly fox Report post Posted January 13, 2015 I've never hunted Coues deer before and I will be going into an area in 2015 where I could be able to take one. Can anyone give me tips on judging them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted January 13, 2015 Here is my take on Coues. I rarely hunt them, but here is what I have found in my limited experience. Coues deer are small compared to mulies. Both in body size and antlers when comparing mature animals. If a Coues looks big, SHOOT IT! 100" is a great mature Coues, while for a muley, that is maybe a 1.5-2.5 year old buck. Touching your thumbs together and making a basket with your fingers, would be a normal Coues, maybe 70+"? Body size, Coues tend to be anywhere from the size of a large German Shepard to 150# for a toad. Mulies start at 150# to 250# for a brute, sometimes even bigger. Look at the home page, on the right hand column under the tabs titled "90-100" "100-110", "110-120", etc. for some great Coues. A range finder is a must for Coues in my opinion. They look so small to me, I almost always over estimate the yardage on them. And good glass is imperative. Without those, it is very hard to judge a Coues. Good luck in 2015. Post up results and scouting reports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duarte64 Report post Posted September 22, 2015 Patience and glassing is key, they are small. glassed for about an hour before I found these guys bedded about 600 yds. when I was out scouting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crowbait Report post Posted September 29, 2015 Durate64 is correct. saying the deer are small is an understatement when they are bedded. These deer in the picture have good antlers. I too am not a great field judge but I would estimate the one looking at us is 90+ and would have to see the other from another angle but it too looks high 80's and above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
win71 Report post Posted July 12, 2018 Best thing I can tell you is to look at lots of pictures. My rule is Big bucks look big. You will know when you see a really big one. You won't have any Questions. The bucks in the picture of this post are what I call good ones and would tell you to shot them if you see any that size. They however are not what I mean by Big bucks look big. Coues rarely field dress over 90 pounds and most won't go more than 75 to 80 pounds. Good luck to you and have a good hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brademan76 Report post Posted July 12, 2018 This thread is 3 yrs old... and in the cw.com store forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
