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What a fun hunt for my Wyoming hunting buddy and I. Right now I have to thank him for sharing his points with me to put me in the game. I put in 21 days of scouting and looked over hundreds of bucks. I found these two along with another wide one in an area I know well, and the archery hunt was on.
We packed in the night before the opener with a couple crappy llamas that were more trouble than anything. But we made it.
Opening morning we saw the wide buck and he was number one on my hit list. I also got a look at the 5x5, and while I liked him, my hope was to get a chance at the wide buck. And, I knew the double (really triple) droptine buck was in there somewhere. Over the next few days I got to see the wide buck one more time, then he vanished, as he was fully aware we were in his home. Scott missed the 5x5 a couple times and made stalks on him and other bucks many times. Each day was packed with hunting fun. I found the droptine buck and made plays on him myself. On day 5, I spotted the 5x5 bedded in a real good spot. Had Scott been with me, I would?ve let him attempt the play, but he wasn?t and I had the urge to test my skills and prove to myself I could get it done. I had to make a play and did.
He was bedded above his buddies and only 75 yards off a ridge, so I spent more than an hour sneaking across a steep, gravel side hill and then crawled and scooted to 57 yards. At that point, I was as close as I dared go and prepared for a shot. For more than two hours I stood there with the sun frying me waiting for him to stand. I knew when the sun moved to the west it would eventually hit him and he'd stand to move beds, but I was so worried that swirling wind could carry my stink to him that I didn't dare sit down. I had to be ready when he stood. I didn't think I'd have much time.
After more than a couple hours, it worked as I had hoped and he stood. Perfect! I was ready and put an arrow in him. He was instantly sick and remained standing and staggering in his bed. He was ready to drop, but I quickly shot him again. The absolute worst part of hunting for me is watching them die, so I wanted it over as quickly as possible. And it was after that 2nd arrow.
I was so excited. So, so excited! What fun!!!! You?ll have to watch my video when I add it.
So my hunting was done and now it was time to get Scott a buck. There were several bucks in the area that he would shoot and over the next couple days he was ran ragged stalking bucks.
On day 7, our last day, I spotted the droptine buck and Scott headed to the ridge to setup for a shot. It took a while, but the buck ended up walking to within about 15 feet of Scott and after spooking the buck out to a crazy 20 yards, Scott put an arrow into the perfect spot. Another big buck score!! Again, I was so excited. Watch the video when I get it added.
So here are our trophies. I believe in my 21 days of scouting, I looked at around 500 different bucks. These two are in the top 6-7 best bucks I found. I had hoped to find a monster, but no. Just real good bucks.
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We packed in the night before the opener with a couple crappy llamas that were more trouble than anything. But we made it.
Opening morning we saw the wide buck and he was number one on my hit list. I also got a look at the 5x5, and while I liked him, my hope was to get a chance at the wide buck. And, I knew the double (really triple) droptine buck was in there somewhere. Over the next few days I got to see the wide buck one more time, then he vanished, as he was fully aware we were in his home. Scott missed the 5x5 a couple times and made stalks on him and other bucks many times. Each day was packed with hunting fun. I found the droptine buck and made plays on him myself. On day 5, I spotted the 5x5 bedded in a real good spot. Had Scott been with me, I would?ve let him attempt the play, but he wasn?t and I had the urge to test my skills and prove to myself I could get it done. I had to make a play and did.
He was bedded above his buddies and only 75 yards off a ridge, so I spent more than an hour sneaking across a steep, gravel side hill and then crawled and scooted to 57 yards. At that point, I was as close as I dared go and prepared for a shot. For more than two hours I stood there with the sun frying me waiting for him to stand. I knew when the sun moved to the west it would eventually hit him and he'd stand to move beds, but I was so worried that swirling wind could carry my stink to him that I didn't dare sit down. I had to be ready when he stood. I didn't think I'd have much time.
After more than a couple hours, it worked as I had hoped and he stood. Perfect! I was ready and put an arrow in him. He was instantly sick and remained standing and staggering in his bed. He was ready to drop, but I quickly shot him again. The absolute worst part of hunting for me is watching them die, so I wanted it over as quickly as possible. And it was after that 2nd arrow.
I was so excited. So, so excited! What fun!!!! You?ll have to watch my video when I add it.
So my hunting was done and now it was time to get Scott a buck. There were several bucks in the area that he would shoot and over the next couple days he was ran ragged stalking bucks.
On day 7, our last day, I spotted the droptine buck and Scott headed to the ridge to setup for a shot. It took a while, but the buck ended up walking to within about 15 feet of Scott and after spooking the buck out to a crazy 20 yards, Scott put an arrow into the perfect spot. Another big buck score!! Again, I was so excited. Watch the video when I get it added.
So here are our trophies. I believe in my 21 days of scouting, I looked at around 500 different bucks. These two are in the top 6-7 best bucks I found. I had hoped to find a monster, but no. Just real good bucks.
http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/4621267bcf53c2f624834ad6ee683e862545a.jpeg
http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/93687c8ad8a7a4c04c068c3cd29de66213a0.jpeg
http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/8645883454b0625b14d9885ce8867fff8e44c.jpeg
http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/29192b75bd21bd0be4422a406503a51452d87.jpeg
http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/56588a20aeffcd0f24e379501a5dddcc1fb5f.jpeg
http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/39539488c4282061c4de68f6ec5429c5e6fb4.jpeg
http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/9485024bcfa5c44874a00a5ad5a9b18f4b324.jpeg
http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2018/1652174664b92736d4108810c2cf2ddc395de.jpeg
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