broadhead Report post Posted December 13, 2020 Well my first rifle Coues hunt was a success. Took this guy this afternoon trying to sneak along the edge of some thick cover and that was that. Barely 100 yard shot. This was definitely a change of pace from my normal long range glassing and expecting a longer shot. I found a really nice area with a ton of fresh sign and plenty of deer so I ditched the conventional thinking and hunkered down on a small ridge that overlooked the edge of thick oaks a couple hundred yards long. I had seen deer coming in and out, one huge buck, a few small ones, and a few decent ones. But none of the bucks were out in the open, not surprisingly. I either glassed them up in their beds behind cover or sneaking through it. But this afternoon I forced myself to stop glassing across the field and focus on that tucked away little corner. I knew that the bucks were either crossing that area or skirting it, or they would be by next weekend as the rut kicks in. Sure enough, I watched about nine does trickle through a break in the cattle fence at the end of the corner. I glanced back to my right and saw antlers shining in the sun only 100 yards away. He was either facing straight at me or straight away so I glassed him real quick to confirm he was a whitetail and to see if I would be happy with him. My gut said to send it so I swung the rifle and shooting sticks towards him. He was mostly quartered away with his head straight away with his attention on something in the brush. I set the scope behind his front shoulder and pulled the trigger. Unfortunately he started to turn away the instant the trigger broke so the bullet went in where I wanted but came out the base of his throat. He bucked straight up and fell over dead but the cape was a lost cause. No big deal. Time to relax and be grateful. Good luck everyone. I hope you have or had success this season! 18 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deerslayer23 Report post Posted December 13, 2020 Great buck congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkhunter1 Report post Posted December 13, 2020 Congrats, great read of the sign and terrain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outdoor Writer Report post Posted December 13, 2020 Nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John O Report post Posted December 13, 2020 Very nice!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted December 13, 2020 Way to stick with it and congrats on your first Coues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigbuckfever Report post Posted December 13, 2020 Very nice!! Sounds like a great spot to crawl around in with the bow in Jan. Bet it wont be your last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted December 13, 2020 Beautiful buck...congrats. I agree with others I’d be back in that same area in January... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted December 13, 2020 Heck yeah! Nice one, congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elmacho Report post Posted December 13, 2020 Congratulations! Nice Buck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewlyMinted Report post Posted December 13, 2020 Great buck! Congratulations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
broadhead Report post Posted December 13, 2020 Thanks guys. It was a very enjoyable hunt after I decided not to put the pressure on myself of holding out for a giant and giant only. I watched a lot of deer doing their thing undisturbed and took a buck I was content with. Just enjoyable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCS Report post Posted December 13, 2020 Nice buck for your first coues,he will eat real good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will K Report post Posted December 13, 2020 Awesome job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
