No shot on this guy

[Fatcamp]

Due to work I won't be able to get back in to this spot for at least a week which is ok,the closer you get to the rut the better the chance to find the big guys in daylight.

Have you been spending time at the range? Or at least with snap caps and deploying a bipod?

These are the types of situations that haunt our dreams. "If only I had......."

 

[IdahoElk]

Have you been spending time at the range? Or at least with snap caps and deploying a bipod?

These are the types of situations that haunt our dreams. "If only I had......."

I've been at the range a lot lately after work shooting great with a new scope out to 200yrds. I'm not going to be haunted as I feel blessed to see my pre season scouting pay off. Thanks for the snap cap idea.

 

[Muley Buck]

I've been at the range a lot lately after work shooting great with a new scope out to 200yrds. I'm not going to be haunted as I feel blessed to see my pre season scouting pay off. Thanks for the snap cap idea.

Man, I REALLY hope you get him! I've been enamored by that buck ever since you started this thread. So cool!

 

[Fatcamp]

I've been at the range a lot lately after work shooting great with a new scope out to 200yrds. I'm not going to be haunted as I feel blessed to see my pre season scouting pay off. Thanks for the snap cap idea.

You bet. Practicing deploying bipod legs or getting a pack off, round in the chamber, sight picture, squeeze. All that stuff can be practiced at home and really pays dividends when under pressure.

Good luck, hope you find him. Just seeing a buck that nice is a win for sure.

 

[kabarNC]

I would highly suggest getting into some type of precision rifle competitions. Your confidence will skyrocket, and your ethical kill shots will go from 100yds to 500yds in one year.

 

[jsb]

Using Google Earth I was able to locate that basin and I'm headed there right now. Sorry bud.

Seriously though cool video. You will always be able to look at that magnificent deer and recall the experience.

 

[dreamingbig]

Just bought a range finder and going to the range now to shoot longer than the 100yrds I practice at. I estimated him to be 150yrds.

Yep. 150 yards is a long shot for your recurve. Next time!


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[hobbes]

Dangit man! That's a sweet buck. Heck if a beautiful cape too. Hope you get another chance at him.

Nothing wrong with not shooting. I've second guessed the decision not to shoot several times with bow and gun. It's always easy to play the armchair quarterback position.

 

[HookUp]

Love the video! I now feel awful for not buying an Idaho deer tag, everyone has been saying all the Idaho bucks are dead!

 

[flemdogg]

That may very well be the perfect buck. Hope you get him!

 

[askibness]

That must have taken a lot of self control! Great deer.

 

[CuzinEddie]

That is a GIANT buck!!!! This type of buck haunts my dreams!! Too bad you didn’t close the deal, but good job knowing your limits

 

[Hornseeker]

welllll…. did you get out to look for him again?

 

[IdahoElk]

welllll…. did you get out to look for him again?

Yes I did,due to work and bad weather I had to wait 10 days to go back.
Hiked in not seeing a single human track in week old snow to say I was excited is an understatement!
Anyway once closer to the basin where this guy and others hung out I started to see mature buck tracks wandering all over the place most likely looking for Does, the basin only contained a few does and a small 4pt this time,I have a feeling this particular area holds deer until the first good snow and then they start to move out,next year I'll hunt it hard the first two weeks instead of waiting later like this year.
Did see this though at first light.

 

[Muley Buck]

next year I'll hunt it hard the first two weeks instead of waiting later like this year.

I'll be on your doorstep on the 9th next year, we can even take my truck!

 

[IdahoElk]

I'll be on your doorstep on the 9th next year, we can even take my truck!

Sure,how about I just tell you where it is,I'm tired of walking far.

 

[Muley Buck]

Sure,how about I just tell you where it is,I'm tired of walking far.

Hahaha!! Oh come on now, that would take all the fun out of it! I'll be by your side for moral support, every step of the way.

 

[Easton2203]

Wow, stud

 

[HunterDan03]

My god!! Awesome buck. Need a hunting partner for next season? I’ll be free