The HEAVY Buck was 90 inches

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He was at or near 86 inches in 2014.

While scouting hard in 2014, we were able to find a big pronghorn antelope we called “The Heavy Buck”. He had great bottom in mass & was obviously one of 2 bucks were were looking at. Ultimately, decided to shoot another great buck that went 86 inches gross.

Shane Wright called us in 2015 after drawing an Arizona Rifle Pronghorn Antelope tag.  We discussed the complex unit structure & the obstacles of finding a solid mid-80’s pronghorn.  We mentioned “The Heavy Buck” was on top of our list to re-find & look at.  Shane decided he was ready to hunt with us & we went searching for our buck.

After multiple scouting days & looking over several nice bucks, we were able to finally locate “The Heavy Buck”.  He looked bigger than ever, but knowing he was the best buck we had seen in 2 years of scouting this unit, we did not press the issue.  Being frank, it didn’t matter if he was 86 inches or 90 inches, he was the best buck we knew of in this unit, thus we didn’t want to attract any attention or bump him just days prior to the hunt.

Here is video of “The Heavy Buck” just days before we killed him:

Heavy Buck

We were able to relocate this buck in 2015 after several days of searching. He was big, real big.Any guesses on what his ground score was?

Posted by Exclusive Pursuit Outfitters on Monday, March 7, 2016

 

Opening morning found Shane, Chris (Shane’s brother) & myself glassing the last spot I saw The Heavy Buck.  After a few minutes we picked out a doe & then he appeared.  Shane & I raced around the pronghorn in the trees.  Eventually we spotted him & he was well with in range.   Click here to watch  Shane shoot The Heavy Buck. 

Shane with his giant AZ Pronghorn.
Shane with his giant AZ Pronghorn aka The Heavy Buck.

 

Shane & Craig with Shane's 90 incher.
Shane & Craig with Shane’s 90 incher.

 

The Heavy Buck had amazing 7.5 inch bases!
The Heavy Buck had amazing 7.5 inch bases green measurement!

 

The Official B&C Pronghorn Score sheet after the 60 day drying period.
The Official B&C Pronghorn Score sheet after the 60 day drying period.

 

Chris & Shane Wright holding The Heavy Buck.
Chris & Shane Wright holding The Heavy Buck.

 

Top view of Shane's giant Arizona Pronghorn Antelope.
Top view of Shane’s giant Arizona Pronghorn Antelope.

 

The tool Shane used to get his giant Arizona Pronghorn.
The tool Shane used to get his giant Arizona Pronghorn.