Mshields09 Report post Posted July 16, 2015 Hello everyone!!! I figured I'd try my odds at getting drawn for Coues in AZ. The CC got hit and I'm pretty sure its in unit 34B. I am new to the species. My question is what is the size of deer would hold out for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couesfreak23 Report post Posted July 16, 2015 One that has 3 point on both sides not counting eye guards with decent tine length and inside spread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted July 16, 2015 go to the photo gallery and see what a lot of deer already taken look like if your after a certain score like 100 + - it might turn out to be a tougher than normal hunt Good luck and welcome to the CWT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost85 Report post Posted July 16, 2015 First coues hunt? Something with antlers. Worry about score once you learn to hunt them 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shanehamblin Report post Posted July 16, 2015 Don't even bother looking at anything under 150" 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
218buck Report post Posted July 16, 2015 Most important thing is have fun any deer killed will be a success good luck 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mshields09 Report post Posted July 16, 2015 This will be the first Coues hunt, although I am a little familiar with them. From southwest NM you run into them every so often. I have caught a few on trail cams which led to the interest. Thanks for the reply's. Agreed any deer is success especially the grey ghost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
218buck Report post Posted July 16, 2015 Be careful its contagious once its in your system you wont be able to get it out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mshields09 Report post Posted July 16, 2015 Here is one that I got A few weeks ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eagle#eyes Report post Posted July 16, 2015 That's a shooter in my book. I've caught coues fever and after my elk hunt I plan on trying to figure out unit 33 to find my first coues. Anything with a bone coming our of his head will be fair game for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antmo23 Report post Posted July 16, 2015 Id hammer the first buck you see down there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havasuhunter Report post Posted July 16, 2015 If you've never been there and going in blind, take the first legal deer you can. My buddy from out of state drew the Nov 33 hunt, we will not be holding out for a monster. They are extremely small species. The average semi mature to mature buck you see when hunting non Coues in other states would be a giant Coues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bgshooter Report post Posted July 16, 2015 It'll be my first time this year as well...first antler I see will be shot at... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted July 17, 2015 I'm not a "trophy" hunter - My thinking and mind set on which deer to take a shot at - is - I'll know - " this is the deer I want " passing on deer has never been a problem for me and it really shouldn't be a problem for anyone you'll know when you see him -- it doesn't have to be a 100+ buck Putting you tag on him is a whole different challenge Like stated above - Have fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mshields09 Report post Posted July 17, 2015 Agreed. no matter the outcome the hunt will be fun. I'm a fan of letting the game grow. just want to make sure it is a mature buck. If I come home without a deer I still have the memories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
