Hard Horned Colorado Buck

I took a little bowhunt last week in Colorado and got this nice hard horned buck. He had just shed out and so had one of his buddies. It's very dry there and waterholes are the best place to hunt right now. They hate coming in to water so I sit the trails going to and from water because they aren't as cautious. Here's what a 100 grain Montec will do. He was uphill from me and went 30 yards before he tipped over. The arrow hit his last rib and stuck out through his off shoulder. Not bad for a 355 grain arrow from an older 58 pound bow (not even paralell limb! Mathews Classic). It was dry and hot and I felt blessed to do this well. God's gifts are good!
Mark

P.S. If you notice I'm not the poster child for Realtree Camo. Knowing how to hide and move are more important than any camo.
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killerbee
thats great M GARDNER!!! congrats on what sounds like a very fun hunt!
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BOHNTR
Congratulations on your CO buck!
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sneekeepete
Good looking archery buck! Congrats and wait to be sneekee! :thumb
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Thanks guys. I forgot to show the blood trail. Blood kinda shot out of him several feet when I hit him. I resharpen these little heads and they surely cut well.
Mark
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I got thinking and looking and I think this photo is of him and his 2 buddies last summer.
Mark
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NotEnufTags
Congratulations on your archery buck. :thumb Thats cool that he has already rubbed. Were there other bucks in the area that had rubbed the velvet off? I know they've started here.
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TheGreatwhitehunter
Congratulations on your archery buck.
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Loafer
Nice buck! :thumb Those broadheads did the job well.
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MuleyMadness
Great job Mark, I like your style. :thumb
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'Ike'
Atta baby... :thumb
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"NotEnufTags" wrote:Congratulations on your archery buck. :thumb Thats cool that he has already rubbed. Were there other bucks in the area that had rubbed the velvet off? I know they've started here.
 The only other shed out buck I saw was the 3 point with him. I saw a nice mature 150ish 4x4 with brows the night before and he was still in velvet and hadn't split yet, but he had shed his summer coat and was gray. I couldn't get a decent shot at him.
Mark
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Hiker
Brother Mark, I love it! Looks like you were blessed again with another fine Colorado muley. I think Fred Bear also used your taste in camo. :thumb Did the Mrs. go with you, did she hunt?
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Hiker; no the Mrs. went to Utah a few weeks ago and shot and missed one and blew a stalk on another. I never shot an arrow. Just helped her. Tough hunt but had a great time though. I really missed her on this hunt. I just sat there staring at the stove wondering why my dinner wasn't ready. (???) I finally figured out how to light it and feed myself though. :)) I could've starved!! lol Probably get slapped for that one!
God bless and good luck Hiker.
Mark
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6x6 bull
Great Job Mark!!! I'm glad you and several others had much better luck in CO than I did. Great shot placement also.
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GUTPYLZ
Nice Buck!! I like Camo, I'll take every advantage I can get. lol Camo also puts me in a "Predator Mode." Besides, if it wasn't for Camo we wouldn't have much to buy at the store.
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Yep. I got some camo too. If I like the way it fits and the material is good and it's on sale I'll buy it.
Mark
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Great looking buck and a heck of a shot! That is one awesome blood trail! Way to go.
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AGCHAWK
Great job Mark!!!! CONGRATS on a great lookin' buck!
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Thanks for sharing! I hope by reading these stories and experiences, maybe I'll have chance at a good buck some day to share!
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BIG R
Congrats on your buck Mark :thumb
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Thanks guys. He's a great eating deer too. Fat and lazy all summer.
Mark
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