rut Report post Posted January 16, 2008 Maybe Cramerhunts can tell us the story about this buck..... Jim Parker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elpepe25 Report post Posted January 17, 2008 that is awesome, is that buck still alive? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonscaife Report post Posted January 17, 2008 why doesnt this buck have an arrow in him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle Eye Report post Posted January 17, 2008 Thats awesome! You take those photos? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikep35 Report post Posted January 17, 2008 Well? Lets hear a story, I don't care if someone makes something up. Its driving me nuts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longshooter Report post Posted January 17, 2008 Thats a cool pic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntn coues Report post Posted January 17, 2008 STORY PLEASE!! We are all on pins and needles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilentButDeadly Report post Posted January 17, 2008 he was sssweeeepppppyyyy, soooo swwwweeeepppyyy you try chasing does 24/7 for a whole 2 months! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IHunt2live Report post Posted January 17, 2008 he was sssweeeepppppyyyy, soooo swwwweeeepppyyy you try chasing does 24/7 for a whole 2 months! No kidding. I've seen those bucks chase does and run off bucks for all but 1.5 hours in one day without even stopping to eat. Pure guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted January 17, 2008 Well I would like to have a very long winded story about how rut and I chased this buck all over the mountains for three days and I ended up arrowing him.....but that isn't how it happened. What did happen is Jim (rut) and I crawled around in the snow for three days seeing some awesome bucks and having a few chances at harvesting them. Jim did a great job taking photos of everything that we experienced and got even remotely close to. Jim decided to pack his camera gear and let me pack my bow which was good for me but he was a lot better at taking pictures then I was at hitting what I shot at. Jim is an awesome photographer and his patience for getting great shots was unbelievable for how cold it was. The first day we snuck up on a three point to the close quarters of 28 yards and I decided to pass not yet wanting to end my 08 deer hunt. After we had some fun with this buck and his girl we worked back to the truck and had a quick bite to eat. That afternoon we spotted a nice buck working some does and spent the evening trying to close the gap but we ran out of light. The next day we were easing up the draw headed to where we left the group the night before when we spotted this group working their way to the top. Anyway we let them feed over the top and we made a mad dash up the other side to try and keep tabs on them when Jim spots this buck and his doe milling around and they finally bed. We plan a stock and everything works out great. We close the distance to a little over 100 yards and I sneak on in while Jim snaps photos. I knew that I would be looking at about a 60-80 yard shot but I am confident out to 80 so I wasn't too worried about it. I unfortunately miss calculated where I needed to come out of the trees and onto the rim so I ended up with a 79 yard shot instead of the 59 yard shot that I should of have. The whole time that I was stalking him I kept telling myself that I would have to hold down on him to compensate for the downhill angle but as I snuck out onto the rim the buck heard me crunch in the snow and he stood up. In the heat of the moment and with buck fever setting in I forgot all about the angle and settled my 80 yard pin right behind his shoulder. I watched as the arrow sailed helplessly over the buck's back. We hunted the rest of the day and finally got back into the deer but no shots were to happen. The next day we relocated the does but the buck couldn't be found so we started the long muddy drive off the mountain. I can't say enough about Jim's ability with the optics and camera equipment and I always love getting into the woods with him. It was a great hunt and I can't wait to get back in the hills. Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted January 17, 2008 he was sssweeeepppppyyyy, soooo swwwweeeepppyyy you try chasing does 24/7 for a whole 2 months! No kidding. I've seen those bucks chase does and run off bucks for all but 1.5 hours in one day without even stopping to eat. Pure guys Guess some traits are universal, regardless of what species you are. Great pics. Matt S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Report post Posted January 18, 2008 Those are AWESOME pictures!!!!!!! Sounds like a great time! Lance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted January 18, 2008 I can't say enough about Jim's ability with the optics and camera equipment and I always love getting into the woods with him. It was a great hunt and I can't wait to get back in the hills. Phil I want to be where Jim is right now with his talent but I know I will never get there. I blow every video I try to take and know it takes alot of hours to get as good as he is. I have fun trying though. Great pictures! You guys rock! TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rut Report post Posted January 19, 2008 Thank you guys for all the kind words and Cramerhunts for the great story..... Jim Parker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
