wapitiwhistler
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Well after five days of hard hunting, countless hours behind the glass and miles of wear and tear on the boots(my knees as well) I was able to make it happen. It was pretty frustrating to say the least. But like in anything in life you only fail when you decide to give up. I was so discouraged and down on my luck and my inabilities to find a big mature buck that this "famed" unit is known for I was ready to fold my hand. After a much needed pep talk from my wife and two kids I decided I better give it one last go on the last day. I had what I thought glassed every deer in the area and covered every canyon I could find. The last morning as I woke up I read a text that my good buddy NMELKTROUT had sent me "keep the faith brother" I decided to hunt a canyon that I hunted opening morning and hadn't been back to since. I hiked to my lookout and began glassing the bottom of the canyon. I imediately picked out some deer milling around in the tall grass just below me. There was 5 or 6 does and a small 3x3 that were feeding through the canyon floor pretty content. I was watching the little buck(wishing he was 2 years older) when I noticed his carefree demeanor turned to that of a nervous 5th grader being approached by the 7th grade bully. His head swung back and his eyes were now fixated on something more important then the tall lush grass. I swung my binos in the same direction and caught glimpse of the Bully that was looking for some lunch money. I could tell instantly he was a shooter and hurried and got set for the shot. As he walked out into the clearing I could see the Big Buck lip curling like he had more then lunch money on his mind...well I never gave him the opportunity to take the lunch money or steal his girlfriend. One shot at 230 yds and it was over.....We only fail when we give up and always remember "keep the faith brother"
He's not a giant by any means but I couldn't be prouder. He is 28 wide 21 tall and if his back forks didn't putter out he would be my biggest muley...now i need to convince my wife I need to get him mounted.
