Talk about a two-fer! TWO BUCKS DOWN!! Both Christian and my daughter Lana kicked off their 2023 hunting season with their first Coues deer. First Coues for Lana, and first big game animal ever, for Christian! They both got er done during their public land hunt here in the great state of Arizona.
Lana found out really fast how hard it truly is to find these small white tails and why they're nicknamed the ghosts of the desert. This small deer species live in some of the roughest, most rugged terrain. We spent a few days trying to locate a buck by glassing and sitting water, but we weren't having much luck. Christian found success on day two, and on day three everything fell into place for Lana, too, as we glassed a couple Coues bucks working their way to their bedding area. Watch as we get into position and Lana makes her furthest shot to date (402 yards) and drops her first Coues deer buck. Proud dad moment for sure! She's learning and growing up too fast.
Congratulations to both Christian and Lana. Nothing better than seeing new hunters and the youth enjoying God's country and learning how to harvest meat for the family.