5yearcoueshunter
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LAST EDITED ON Nov-02-12 AT 12:10PM (MST)[p]Well, I was able to get my second Coues deer this past week. Not only was it my second Coues, but it was my 2nd with a muzzleloader and it was the 2nd Coues I've taken on my birthday! That definitely must be my lucky day! lol He's not the biggest buck but I was sure happy to get him. Hunting was tough with the heat, full moon, increased hunting pressure and it seemed like a lower population in the area we hunted.
I spotted a group of deer with 3 small bucks in the group around 550 yards across the canyon about 10 minutes before sundown. I was able to make a stalk on the deer and got within 162 yards. When I got over there I was only able to see a doe and one of the bucks, a small 3X4. He gave me a good broadside shot so I decided to take him. At the shot, the buck jumped and he immediately disappeared behind a small tree only about 10 yards from where he was standing. I quickly reloaded and headed up there. It turned out the shot was a little far back in the liver. The deer was definitely hurting but still had his head up. I decided to put another one in him to finish him off. All I could see was the top of his neck and head in the tall grass. I pulled for the neck and was able to finish him off. When I walked up to him, I was a little bummed because my finishing off shot was too high and I got him in the head, which completely busted off one antler. Oh well. At least is wasn't a big buck or else I would have been really mad at myself. haha I didn't get any field photos that night as I hurried to get him field dressed and back to camp in the dark, but I did take a few pics the next day. I couldn't have asked for a better birthday!
Went back the next day and was able to find the missing antler. It busted off probably about 2 inches and the bottom and took off the brow-tine.
Also saw about 3 covey's of Mearn's and Gambel quail. Took this picture at probably 5 yards. There is about 7 Mearn's hiding in those rocks. Amazing how they can hide!
Thanks guys!
Travis
I spotted a group of deer with 3 small bucks in the group around 550 yards across the canyon about 10 minutes before sundown. I was able to make a stalk on the deer and got within 162 yards. When I got over there I was only able to see a doe and one of the bucks, a small 3X4. He gave me a good broadside shot so I decided to take him. At the shot, the buck jumped and he immediately disappeared behind a small tree only about 10 yards from where he was standing. I quickly reloaded and headed up there. It turned out the shot was a little far back in the liver. The deer was definitely hurting but still had his head up. I decided to put another one in him to finish him off. All I could see was the top of his neck and head in the tall grass. I pulled for the neck and was able to finish him off. When I walked up to him, I was a little bummed because my finishing off shot was too high and I got him in the head, which completely busted off one antler. Oh well. At least is wasn't a big buck or else I would have been really mad at myself. haha I didn't get any field photos that night as I hurried to get him field dressed and back to camp in the dark, but I did take a few pics the next day. I couldn't have asked for a better birthday!
Went back the next day and was able to find the missing antler. It busted off probably about 2 inches and the bottom and took off the brow-tine.
Also saw about 3 covey's of Mearn's and Gambel quail. Took this picture at probably 5 yards. There is about 7 Mearn's hiding in those rocks. Amazing how they can hide!
Thanks guys!
Travis
