First Muley For A Friend

[Big Sky]

I have a good friend that had never had the chance to hunt mule deer despite living out West all his life. He's had some unusually tough breaks and unfair events in his life, that have kept him from doing a lot things most of us take for granted. However, he's made the most of his life and I have a world of respect for him. About a year ago he mentioned that he would really like to get a mule deer buck someday. I told him I thought I could probably get him lined out on one. He lives in the heart of some great whitetail country(right on the Milk River), but he was good to hold out and not cut his tag on a whitey. You can shoot either a whitetail or a mule deer buck in Montana, but only one, not one of each. I told him that if wanted a decent chance at a mule deer it would be best to wait for the rut, which is about the third week of November. He was tempted a time or two by whitetail bucks around his own farm, but he held out and I'm glad he did. I will make a long story short. I found him a buck right off the bat first thing in the morning, and he made a spectacular 440 yard shot with his 30.06. We had it cut up (boned out) and packed out and back to the truck by 10:10am. Everything just fell into place. Love it when a plan comes together!

Loaded up and ready to head out.

 

[LCH]

Looks like you would be a good friend to have, BigSky.. Congrats to the hunter.

 

[JohnCushman]

Way to go, Big Sky!

 

[SagebrushSlayer]

That is a good first mule deer. Congrats to your friend. Way to help a friend out also.

 

[HighDesertSage]

Nice Buck! That is some cool looking country as well.

 

[J Elky]

Nicely done Troy. I really need to get out to MT and chase those muleys around.

 

[JLS]

Now THAT'S what friends are for. Nice job Troy.

 

[1_pointer]

Well done! Congrats to the both of you! That looks like some super neat country to hunt.

 

[Brittany Chukarman]

Good job. You put all those hard times a million miles away for awhile.

 

[noharleyyet]

Great field pic composition...commendable assist.

 

[Gr8bawana]

Congrats to your friend and kudos to you for helping out a buddy.

 

[fishing4sanity]

Friendship is a most valuable asset and I'm sure that during that hunt the world was right for both you and your friend. Congrats to both hunters!

 

[Mthuntinfool]

awesome buck, great job!

 

[TheShootist.41]

Big Sky=A true hero and friend! Congrats to your friend!

 

[MT_elk]

Congrats!

 

[Big Sky]

I appreciate the kind words. I can honestly say it was one of the best days I've had afield this year. I saw my friend a couple days after he killed this buck and he was still riding the natural high that comes from accomplishing a dream. It was good to see him still so excited and upbeat.

 

[The Hedgehog]

Looks like fun Troy! Nice job.

 

[Deleted member 16014]

Great field pictures, congratulations to both of you.

 

[elk_hunter]

Congrats - nice muley buck right there!