Until 2010... I'm done!

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STIKSLINGR

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Well, I have been trying to get everything back in order since I got back into town. However, I had a great hunt in Arizona! We were lucky enough to stay at a ranch house, which made my wife incredibly happy and I can't complain either. I noticed this year that the does were not in the large groups that I usually see. There were however single bucks running around searching for does and from what I saw none of the does had gone into estrus yet. I didn't see any breeding or bucks hanging around unless I just missed it or maybe it was all nocturnal... Just guessing! anyway, I shot this guy on the fourth day at 30 yards. He was on the move and stopped right in front of me staring at me. I picked my spot and released however, he was already moving and I hit him further back than I would have liked, quartering forward on his left side coming out the right ham. I was fortunate to hit his liver and femoral artery "lucky shot" and he went down 50 yards away! I can't believe it happened as quick as it did and I am very appreciative of this great buck.

I always love going down to the desert, it really is a gorgeous place in January and I wished I could have spent some more time down there. We stuck around a couple more days just because and then cut the trip short. I am looking forward to the next time I am able to go down there. My buddy got a buck too but he has the pic's. I had told my Dad that I would take him again this year as I did last year if I didn't tag out. As it went, he was excited for me but bummed not to be going again! I told him that it's just him and I in 2010, that cheered him up! So I am looking forward to getting him back out and away from the city! He is really a 6x6 with his cheaters and 26" wide. Not sure on the score maybe 160 ish. I hope you guys enjoy the pics...

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Great looking buck! Congratulations, now for the long wait unitl you get to do it again.
 
Awesome buck! Those are some crazy backside stickers. Very cool! He looks bigger than 160 to me.
 
Way to go Marlon......awesome G1's and extras. Can't beat those 30 yard shots.....congrats.

BOHNTR )))---------->
 
LAST EDITED ON Jan-13-09 AT 10:17PM (MST)[p]Sweet buck!! Gotta love that extra junk at the bases!!! Congrats and thanks for sharing the pics.
 

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