Not a giant, but very sentimental...

[bucksandbullsbroderick]

Really had my hopes up for a large muley this year, but sometimes it's not the size of the animal, it is the hunt that counts.

I was able to harvest this deer in one of my Grandpa's (who passed 2 months ago) favorite areas and dedicated it to him. Not only that, I had my whole family with me and one of my great hunting buddies. It was a great memory and should be some good jerky!

Btw - 23 yard shot, 445 grain FMJ with a striker head. The buck went about 60 yards and had enough. If you look close you can see the double lung shot.

Good luck and good hunting to all.

-Cody

"Hunt hard or go home!"

 

[Rodzilla_v]

Looks like a dandy. Means alot more when you can dedicate the hunt to someone. Sorry about your grandpa, but congrats on the Buck. Great picture looks like some sweet deer country! Thanks for sharing!

 

[on_target]

congrats on a good buck, sorry about the loss. thanks for sharing good luck in the future

 

[hunter44]

Thanks for sharing, nice buck and nice photo!

 

[BOW_N_ARROW]

Nice archery buck and nice story to go with it. Congrats.
JB

 

[BUCKSPY]

Congratulations. Very nice field photo! Only 23 yards? Nice work

 

[mlycrzy]

Great job on a fine buck!

"You only live once,but if you work it right, once is enough" -Joe E. Lewis

 

[treedagain]

great buck with your bow, thanks for sharing.....

 

[bucksandbullsbroderick]

Some more pics...

Yep, only 23 yards. These show the shot placement a little better also.

Thanks for all of the kind words.


"Hunt hard or go home!"

 

[slcbohntr]

Might not be a record but still looks great congrats on the take
Good Luck and Great Memories

 

[nmelktrout]

LAST EDITED ON Sep-02-08 AT 10:00PM (MST)[p]Sounds like you had a great hunt and were fortunate enough to take home some meat AND antlers. That sounds like a trophy to me. Congrats and thanks for sharing your pictures and story, I would rather see pictures and read an appreciative story like this than anything else.

-Cody

 

[quest]

Nice lung shot...your Grandpa would be proud! Thanks for sharing the nice pics. The country is also beautiful...Congrats

 

[4000fps]

Any mulie with a bow is a trophy.

 

[Crazy4Elk]

Great looking deer and a tribute...congrats all around.

 

[Clyde Hollinger]

Great job! Nice buck! I thought I recognized that area from the first pic. Then your other pics comfirmed it! Central region? It sure looks like my stompin' grounds! Congrats on a good lookin buck!

Elk

 

[Scrillznac]

Nice Work!

 

[ForkWest]

Nice buck, nice bow Looks like you're on top of Monte?

 

[backinthegame]

Very nice field photo...nice story too, congrats!

 

[antlerquest]

NICE! you should be very proud. im sure your grandpa would be. congrats on an awesome archery kill.
wes.

 

[swbuckmaster]

nice work! Sometimes its the little things in life that matter.

Now go get your elk

Archery is a year round commitment!!

 

[wapitifever]

Cody,

Great hunt! I was very impressed with your photo. The set up and background were perfect. Even if you don't hang the buck the picture will be a wall hanger.

 

[bucksandbullsbroderick]

Correct, good call! I am in the Fairview/Manti.

Thanks for the kind words, it means a lot!

"Hunt hard or go home!"

 

[bucksandbullsbroderick]

Thanks, I appreciate the great feedback. Like most everyone that I can relate to on this site, I have the deepest respect for the game I hunt. Therefore, I take a lot of pride in my pictures and the meat.

"Hunt hard or go home!"

 

[GoatT]

Congrats on the trophy Cody!

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[Silentstalker]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing!

Chad

 

[Simo42]

NICE SHOT. LOVE THE LOOK OF THAT VELVET. HES A DANDY
SIMO42

 

[Kdub]

Nice buck! I'm suprised he went so far. He he he.

Put your dot on the spot and pull the trigger.