azcountryboy Report post Posted September 8, 2020 I recently was able to take my best archery mule deer to date and quite possibly the best buck that I'll ever take. The target buck was a 4x5 with an inline on his left main beam. My brother in law and nephew were scouting for elk when they found this deer. They placed some cameras at a nearby water source and to their surprise he showed up. Not once, not twice but three consecutive days the week of opening archery deer. He hit water in the middle of the night before opening morning and didn't show up til 3 days later on Sunday evening. I got in the blind around 4:30pm Sunday evening. It was windy and sprinkling rain and I remember thinking to myself that there wasn't a chance the deer would show up in these conditions. Around 6pm the wind died down and it got real calm. A large group of doves flew in and fed/watered at the tank. Out of the corner of my eye I caught some movement. I immediately knew they were deer and upon pulling up my binos confirmed that they were deer and that they were bucks. Then buck fever set in like I've never had it before. The lead buck was a two point followed by a decent 4x4 which I confirmed didn't have the extra on the left. Then I saw him, the very last buck in the bunch. The bucks filed in to the tank and I ranged the buck at 65 yards quartered to me as he began to drink. I drew my bow and sent one his way. The deer scattered and I quickly nocked another arrow. The buck ran to 90 and stopped. All I could see was his head. He didn't seem like he was hit, had I missed him completely? Should I send one at 90? Had I blown my chance at the buck? After what seemed like forever the bucks started back into water. I couldn't believe it but the 4x5 with them. He came back to the same spot, this time he was facing me head on. I ranged him again at 65 and when he bent down to drink I drew my bow and sent a second arrow. It hit its mark and the buck blew out and ran and I watched him crash after 80 or so yards. A special thanks to Blake, Tyler, and Matt for the chance at this deer and for letting me sit their blind. This buck belongs to us all, an experience that I won't soon forget... 13 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted September 8, 2020 We are familiar with that buck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Archer Report post Posted September 8, 2020 Good job on an amazing Buck! Definitely once in a lifetime. Please let us know what he tapes out when you have a chance. I say he goes 198”🤙🏽🤘🏽 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted September 8, 2020 Sweet buck, Congrats on a true giant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FirstBlood Report post Posted September 8, 2020 Beauty .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted September 8, 2020 Thats a big buck man congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eom Report post Posted September 9, 2020 Nice buck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted September 9, 2020 Please keep on keeping it civil boys. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coueser Report post Posted September 9, 2020 Wow, gorgeous buck. . . Way to get it done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturebob Report post Posted September 9, 2020 Beauty, Congrats......................BOB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted September 9, 2020 Brute. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted September 9, 2020 Great deer man congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted September 9, 2020 Beautiful buck - what a beast! Congrats and thanks for sharing the story and pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHT_MTNMAN Report post Posted September 9, 2020 Absolute stud Jonny!!! You sure got blessed on that deal! I am 100% jealous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigbuckclub Report post Posted September 9, 2020 That's a great buck! Congrats! Crazy that he gave you a second shot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
