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AZ Backpack Coues #12399044 11/15/17
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,197 Phoenix MikeS OP Campfire Regular
OP MikeS Campfire Regular Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,197 Phoenix	Following a successful backpack elk hunt last month I headed out with my brother for perhaps my favorite hunt of all, Coues deer. The weather was unseasonably warm as we packed into our honeyhole... Were able to set up a comfortable camp in the oaks. The streams were not flowing like last year though. Opening morning was clear and mild as we started glassing. I spotted a herd of 6 bachelor bucks working our way about an hour after sunup. After watching them for a few minutes I decided not to hesitate on the largest one. My trusty 6.5-06 did fine even with with it's Leupold scope and blue tape! Back to town with that buck and back the next day to continue the hunt. My brother tagged a small buck to finish things up. Really enjoyed the view from the hammock! And the flock of Goulds turkeys wandering the area. can't wait for next year... Last edited by MikeS; 11/15/17. Too close for irons, switching to scope...

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Re: AZ Backpack Coues MikeS #12399098 11/15/17
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,647 Coues Country G GregW Campfire Ranger
GregW Campfire Ranger G Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 15,647 Coues Country	Great job Mike - nice buck! That sycamore looks familiar to last year's... - Greg Success is found at the intersection of planning, hard work, and stubbornness.

Re: AZ Backpack Coues MikeS #12399191 11/15/17
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,376 N.E. Mn./ Mt H handwerk Campfire Tracker
handwerk Campfire Tracker H Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,376 N.E. Mn./ Mt	Congrats on a great looking buck, looks like the updated Pre 64 M70 is getting it done!

Re: AZ Backpack Coues MikeS #12399374 11/15/17
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 23,406 C Calvin Campfire Ranger
Calvin Campfire Ranger C Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 23,406	Very nice

Re: AZ Backpack Coues Calvin #12399580 11/15/17
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,021 Colorado S smokepole Campfire 'Bwana
smokepole Campfire 'Bwana S Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 46,021 Colorado	Originally Posted by Calvin Very nice Yep, congrats. A wise man is frequently humbled.

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Re: AZ Backpack Coues MikeS #12399926 11/15/17
Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 6,969 Colorado Springs, Colorado USA KC Campfire Tracker
KC Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 6,969 Colorado Springs, Colorado USA	MikeS: I too love hunting the little coues deer. Just got back from this year's hunt. Someone please tell me why this appears sideways. It's not sideways in the image gallery. How can I correct it? Saturday Sunrise. KC Wind in my hair, Sun on my face, I gazed at the wide open spaces, And I was at home.

Re: AZ Backpack Coues MikeS #12400003 11/15/17
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,197 Phoenix MikeS OP Campfire Regular
OP MikeS Campfire Regular Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,197 Phoenix	Good looking buck, congrats! Warm this year, wasn't it? Too close for irons, switching to scope...

Re: AZ Backpack Coues MikeS #12400332 11/15/17
Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 6,969 Colorado Springs, Colorado USA KC Campfire Tracker
KC Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 6,969 Colorado Springs, Colorado USA	I hauled out the meat on Sunday morning and returned to get my camp that afternoon. It was 89°F. Fortunately I had some cerveza XX in the cooler. No turkeys where we hunted and no streams. Just some springs. I think your buck is a little bigger than mine. But both are good looking animals. KC Wind in my hair, Sun on my face, I gazed at the wide open spaces, And I was at home.

Re: AZ Backpack Coues MikeS #12400397 11/16/17
Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 7 A Azrumshooter New Member
Azrumshooter New Member A Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 7	Congrats to MikeS and KC on both your bucks , great pics . I love coues hunting myself , take care guys

Re: AZ Backpack Coues MikeS #12400560 11/16/17
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,263 Brad Campfire 'Bwana
Brad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 30,263	Nice! “Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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Re: AZ Backpack Coues MikeS #12400760 11/16/17
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,649 Indiana pointer Campfire Outfitter
pointer Campfire Outfitter Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,649 Indiana	Very nicely done!! I need to do that hunt some time.

Re: AZ Backpack Coues pointer #12400874 11/16/17
Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 6,969 Colorado Springs, Colorado USA KC Campfire Tracker
KC Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 6,969 Colorado Springs, Colorado USA	Our trip was a fairly easy backpack. We only went in about three miles, and although the terrain is tough (no trails), we don't have to carry any cold weather gear. It was hot this year. Last year it was cooler and it rained during two consecutive nights. Here's our camp. We do have to haul water up from the springs. KC Wind in my hair, Sun on my face, I gazed at the wide open spaces, And I was at home.

Re: AZ Backpack Coues MikeS #12404301 11/17/17
Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 129 Colorado H hendricks Campfire Member
hendricks Campfire Member H Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 129 Colorado	Great bucks to all. Just got back from my first Coues hunt. Amazing critters! No task is half-a$$ed more than the spelling of Creedmoor...

Re: AZ Backpack Coues MikeS #12404462 11/17/17
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,091 Kodiak & AZ D dennisinaz Campfire Outfitter
dennisinaz Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,091 Kodiak & AZ	Nicely done! NRA Benefactor Member Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.

Re: AZ Backpack Coues MikeS #12405928 11/18/17
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,069 Kansas skeen Campfire Outfitter
skeen Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,069 Kansas	Beautiful bucks and beautiful country- congrats!

Re: AZ Backpack Coues MikeS #12406249 11/18/17
Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,611 Nebraska Ghostwalker Campfire Regular
Ghostwalker Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,611 Nebraska	Great looking buck, sounds like a good hunt.

Re: AZ Backpack Coues MikeS #12411700 11/21/17
Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 6,969 Colorado Springs, Colorado USA KC Campfire Tracker
KC Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 6,969 Colorado Springs, Colorado USA	MikeS: I just looked back on this thread and I realise that I owe you an apology. I hijacked your thread. I apologise. I'll start my own next time. KC Wind in my hair, Sun on my face, I gazed at the wide open spaces, And I was at home.

Re: AZ Backpack Coues MikeS #12413008 11/21/17
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,197 Phoenix MikeS OP Campfire Regular
OP MikeS Campfire Regular Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,197 Phoenix	No worries my friend. I enjoyed the pictures. Mike Too close for irons, switching to scope...

Re: AZ Backpack Coues MikeS #12438392 12/03/17
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,523 S Sako76 Campfire Tracker
Sako76 Campfire Tracker S Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,523	Great scenery and bucks! Congrats all around!

Re: AZ Backpack Coues MikeS #12451151 12/07/17
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,004 Peoria, AZ P peeshooter Campfire Regular
peeshooter Campfire Regular P Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,004 Peoria, AZ	Looks like heaven. Congrats on nice bucks. How do you know a Trump hater? They'll tell you.

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