johngarrett Report post Posted February 11, 2008 Im very new to the forum but I wanted to share some pics of my 2007 archery coues. I was in a remote area, by myself, so I had no one to take a field photo with me in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikep35 Report post Posted February 11, 2008 Sweet buck man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Congrats, and Welcome. Is that buck missin' both eye guards?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntn coues Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Yep welcome aboard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Sweet buck! Way to go with the bow! It's a little tricky but you can get the field photos by yourself with out much trouble. Welcome to the site! Lance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noel Arnold Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Nice buck and pretty horse. Noel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunting6 Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Nice deer.... must be nice to be in a secluded place and have it all to yourself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOFX Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Congrats on a nice buck. Ive heard the details of the hunt and I think that it is worthy of posting. So, share some details. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle Eye Report post Posted February 13, 2008 Great Job! give us a story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johngarrett Report post Posted February 13, 2008 The last week in december was my last chance to try for a buck this year. I had passed up a little buck during the rifle hunt and I was starting to regret it. I am not a big trophy hunter in fact I consider my self lucky when I just tag out. I love to have vennison meat in my freezer and I enjoy having it when Im out on my trail rides. I do alot of pack trips with my horses Trigger and Cliff. In our area of the state it was pretty cold and wet. I talked to a freind and he told me the deer were in the rut and said the hunting should be good so I was exited to go. I had practiced with my Bow and I was deadly at 20 yards so I figured I would Just have to get close. After loading the gear and horses I was on my way. It was a two hour drive before I got to the trail where I began the ride. An hour into the ride I dropped down into this canyon and saw that the water in the bottom was running hard and deep. My horses are pretty bomb proof and strong and I am a decent rider so I wasnt to worried. By about the third crossing my horse was pushing through chest deep water with some ice floating down and on the edges of the bank. I was begining to think I was crazy but I pushed on. Four hours later I arrived at My camp. It was almost dark by now so I hurried and set up camp.It was one of the coldest nights I have had. In the middle of the night I was tucking pocket warmers inside my clothes and sleeping bag just to stay warm. The next morning everything inside and outside my tent was frozen solid. I got dressed in all the clothes I had and decided to go hunting. I figured Id wait till it warmed up a little bit to eat breakfast. As cold as it was there was no way I could sit a trail so I started walking up a trail that had good sign . I hadnt gone 100 yards before I saw a buck. I worked for about an hour trying to get close enough for a shot but the deer kept moving. The deer finally got tired of me and moved on.This kind of situation continued the rest of the day. I saw and tryed to put a stalk on probably eight bucks that day. the deer seemed crazy, sometimes it seemed that the deer were stalking me. Three times I saw a doe run by with a buck right on its heels. i was getting close but not close enough. I needed a shot 20 yards or closer and it just didnt happen. I went to bed that night feeling like a loser, how could I see that many deer so close and not get a shot. I replayed every encounter in my mind and tryed to come up with a new plan. Part of the problem was that I only practiced 20 yard shots and I didnt feel comfortable shooting farther , I didnt even know if those other pins were lined up right so I decided I would stick to the same plan and just keep trying to get close. I had never seen deer in the rut like this before and hoped for my shot. The next afternoon after blowing another five opportunities I was walking up a small game trail and saw some movement, I froze, a deer was coming down the same trail I was on. It was a buck! I was standing in the middle of the trail so I just Knocked an arrow and waited. A nice Three point buck was coming right to me! We were in heavy brush so by the time the deer came into the open he was about 5 yards away , we were face to face with nothing between us. The deer stopped and was looking right at me trying to figure out what was in the trail. I didnt move, He didnt move. For a long time we stayed that way, I had Knocked an arrow but couldnt draw with him facing me like that. Finally after a long stand off the deer relaxed , flicked an ear and turned his head alittle bit. I took a chance and drew with the deer still standing right there. He didnt turn and burn to my surprize he half spun and tryed to get around me by going around a small tree. He came in the open again at about 15 yards walking still looking in my direction. he stopped again! Trying to figure me out but this time I was ready , I pulled the release and saw the arrow hit . he deer ran a big circle and headed back up the trail we were on. I did not hear the deer pile up but I knew it was a good shot and didnt think he would go far. I waited an hour and went to find my deer. There was no blood trail and there was so many tracks I couldnt figure which way the deer went when he got out of sight. I started searching for the deer in patterns walking back and forth and up. I was starting to get a sick feeling that mabee I wasnt going to find the deer. I kept looking and after about 2 hours I found him in some brush. That was the most exiting hunt ive ever had. I had never seen the rut like that before. I Packed that deer out and will enjoy venison on the trail this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted February 13, 2008 Wow, great story!! Congratulations on your buck! Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunting6 Report post Posted February 13, 2008 That is a good story..... appreciate it for sure ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowcrazy Report post Posted February 13, 2008 great job good story cool that you stuck to you're comfort zone on shooting, welcome to the site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kcw Report post Posted February 13, 2008 GREAT STORY AND NICE BUCK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Traveler Report post Posted February 24, 2008 Great story! Thank you for sharing. Congrats on a nice buck and welcome to the site. Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
