cramerhunts Report post Posted December 31, 2007 Well I was finally able to close the deal the day after Christmas with my trusty bowtech. I actually got a little bit of a late start due to some issues with a land owner so I had to take the long way into where I wanted to hunt but it turned out for the best. I left the truck and made a mad dash to the top of the mountain and before I could even get set up to start glassing I started spotting does and my hopes soared. I was thinking that the rut might be kicking in and any minute I would spot a buck with the two different groups of does but I was wrong for two reasons....1. the bucks didn't show up with the does and 2. there was no sign of a rut going on. I put my binos down for a quick moment and happened to catch some movement off to my left and only a little over a hundred yards away, I thru my binos up and instantly knew that I was looking at a really good buck. I made a quick check of the wind, grabbed my range finder out of my pack and started crawling towards the buck using what cover I had available. It was slow going but the buck didn't seem to be in any hurry as he was just feeding up the slope towards me and I didn't want to rush anything so I took my time in stalking the bruiser buck. Everything was going great when out of a small draw between the big buck and I another buck showed up. He caught me right as I had came out from behind a small yucca and I was nailed down. We stared at each other for a while and then he started feeding quartering towards me, I quickly ranged him at 52 yards and made the decision that he was good enough for me. I let the arrow fly and it hit its mark and I got to watch the buck go about 40 yards and pile up. The big buck just stood where he was and watched all of this happen, he was joined by yet another buck and they just worked their way down the mountain. It was a great day for me and I couldn't be happier with the buck that I took especially knowing that the big buck is still out there waiting for another day. Here is a picture of the big buck after I had made the shot on mine. Sorry its not the best picture but at this point I was pretty excited. Thanks, Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buckhorn Report post Posted December 31, 2007 Phil, Sweet job man; Great looking buck. Buckhorn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesandelk Report post Posted December 31, 2007 Big congrats Phil!!! Now go get the big guy in 2 days!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longshooter Report post Posted December 31, 2007 Nice buck and thats a good shot at 50 yards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted December 31, 2007 Nice Buck Congrats. Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msgbarney Report post Posted December 31, 2007 Outstanding patience stalking, sorry you didnt get the big one, but still very nice buck taken. Good Job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted December 31, 2007 Awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted December 31, 2007 Ida done the same thing! Like Christian said, go get the big buck tomorrow! congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coues7 Report post Posted December 31, 2007 AWESOME BUCK. CONGRATS!!!! Anyone who gets a coues deer with a bow is a stud of a hunter in my book! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobbyo Report post Posted December 31, 2007 Congratulations, Too me you did get the big buck. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted December 31, 2007 Great job - that's a dandy buck! Spot-n-stalk archery coues is an amazing feat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KidBowHunter Report post Posted December 31, 2007 SWEET! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZP&Y Report post Posted December 31, 2007 Nice shot Phil - Sweet archery coues deer! Congrats on your patience with the deer and the landowner! AzP&Y Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted December 31, 2007 Nice buck!!!! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted January 1, 2008 Awesome Phil!! Way to go! Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
