So. Utah Buck

brushbuck15 · Oct 25, 2009

This year I didn't have time to do the dedicated hunter. It was a little tough watching my brothers shoot nice deer with a bow and a muzzleloader. When it was my turn, I knew there was some good bucks down there, we have them on a trail cam. I spent the first day in other areas I had previously had success in. I found lots of deer and passed up a few 4's, I only had two days down there to hunt thanks to work, family and school obligations. The next morning I went to a place I knew held some good bucks during the archery hunt, with the mild meather I thought they would still be there. After a few miles of hiking and glassing we still had yet to see a deer, I was starting to worry they had moved out of there. A little discouraged we headed back down the long way to see some new country. We had been walking through some thick trees where I knew if we jumped something a shot would have to be quick. After about twenty times of telling my little brother to walk behind me so I didnt have to shoot through him at a deer he finally calmed down enough to slow down. About 5 minutes later I heard the unmistakable foot steps of deer. I saw two good bucks moving through the trees about 125 yds in front of me. Instantly I turned my scope down and found the lead one in my cross hairs, I knew he was a respectable buck. I had only a split second to decide if I was going to wait and get a look at the second or take the first buck. His ears went back as he stopped and I knew I only had about 2 seconds before they blew out of there. That was it. The 7mm ultra spoke and it was over.

I never saw anything but the tips of the second buck. Im sure he was a good one too but I will save him for next year. He measures a little over 27. Not a giant, but good for only two days to hunt. Now only 11 months till I can do it again.

Maybe my son will be big enough to go with me next year...maybe not.

ADDICT · Oct 25, 2009

I love those boxy frames! Nice job man!

one_dryboot · Oct 25, 2009

That thing still has milk on his lips! HA HA And im not talking about your son! j/k

Nice buck! He looks bigger in these pics then in the text message. I would of shot him in a second. Congrats on a nice buck.

You know the sad thing, this is the first time I have seen your son. Man, im a bad friend! If you can even call me one.

brushbuck15 · Oct 25, 2009

Ya well maybe we can talk our wifes into watching the boys together so we are not leaving them "alone". That way we can get out and do some hunting- Thanks buddy