peloncillo Report post Posted February 12, 2015 I went down to Magdalena, Sonora to hunt on Rancho Aguaje del Taraicito. This is my fifth year hunting this ranch and ranch owner Justo and his family always make me feel welcome. I went for 9 days in the middle of January with a group of other hunters. All though I saw bucks every day I didn't see one that I had to pull the trigger on. I had a buck in mind that I wanted and I never saw him. Two of the other hunters tagged out and I think everyone had a great time. After I got home I was already planning my trip for next year and what I would have done differently. I received an e-mail from Justo that he had extended the hunting season until February 15. I have to thank my wife for being understanding of my coues addiction. I was able to get 2 more days off from work and the hunt was set. I got to the ranch on Friday afternoon and settled in. Saturday morning I went to my favorite glassing spot and found 3 does right away in front of me. It was still pretty dark and I kept watching the does feed hoping a buck would come by. As it got lighter I started glassing further away and I found The Buck bedded on an open hillside just over 800 yards away. I noticed there were 4 other bucks circling him. Then the doe stood up followed by The Buck. The other bucks immediately backed off a little further. I put my spotting scope on the tripod but I could tell through the 15s that he was The Buck. I took a picture through the scope and knew I had to get closer. I grabbed my rifle and rangefinder and took off through the cactus. I finally got to a spot where I would be able to see the hillside the deer were on. I found The Buck in my scope and pulled the trigger. I missed and decided I needed to get prone and try not to look at his antlers. With my last bullet in my rifle I squeezed the trigger and heard the sound of a solid hit. When I got the scope back to the area he was in I didn't see him but the other bucks came in and immediately started running the doe all over the hillside. I decided to go back to my pack at the glassing point and get more bullets and return to look for him. When I got back to the hillside I chased the deer off and started looking for the buck. I finally found him by almost stepping on him in the tall grass. I was beside myself with emotion and couldn't believe what I had just accomplished. I sat on that hillside for a long while admiring The Buck and running my hands over his antlers. I was very Lucky and feel blessed to have taken this deer. Keven 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted February 12, 2015 nice bucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernesto C Report post Posted February 12, 2015 WOW that's so sweet! Great buck you got there Kevin congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
218buck Report post Posted February 12, 2015 That's a great buck congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted February 12, 2015 The title to this thread brought back a lot of memories of my high school senior trip. Congrats on a stellar deer and thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted February 12, 2015 Keven, Congratulations again on a GREAT buck! I'm not sure luck had much to do with it though as I know how hard you work at it. Super happy for you for taking this stud. Justo and his family are great people and he has a beautiful ranch, your hunts make me miss it! I can almost taste the food just thinking about it, thanks for sharing and I can't wait to see that buck on the wall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Meyer Report post Posted February 12, 2015 Congrats on the great buck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRONG Report post Posted February 13, 2015 Keven I'm so happy for you!! Fantastic deer man, thanks for sharing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mocha1545 Report post Posted February 13, 2015 Congrats on a GREAT Buck! Great story and pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted February 17, 2015 Beautiful buck Keven! Walking up and running your hands over the antlers for the first time on a great buck you just hammered and worked hard for is a special moment for sure! Congrats! JIM> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted February 17, 2015 Way to go Keven! You did the right thing by heading back down again a week after you got back from the ranch! I'm so happy for you and your beautiful buck is well deserved. I know you guys ate well too! Justo looks good and you are right, he treats you like family. Congratulations again my friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted February 17, 2015 Congratulations on a beautiful buck. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted February 17, 2015 Congratulations Keven!! It's always a pleasure to see what you get down in Mexico! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominant Buck Report post Posted February 19, 2015 Nice looking buck congrats! Looks to be very symmetrical. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
