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There is nothing more exciting than hunting these gigantic mule deer in southern Saskatchewan, I waited seven years to get drawn in our favourite area again. And let me tell you it was worth the wait! I had three days to hunt early season archery mule deer with my son, Troy, and good buddy, Eric, who filmed the hunt. After scouting the area I finally found a buck worth chasing. With two oppurtunites at him within 50 yards, with a risky shot. I decided I could come back in muzzleloader season rather than take a chance at wounding the magnificent buck. Gun season came around and my father joined me for eight days of hard hunting with no sign of the buck. Lots of oppurtunites at great deer but I had my heart set on a 200+. Late afternoon of our eigth day we jumped one of the biggest bucks I have ever set my eyes on. As he ran out of the coullee I put the binos up to make sure he was what I wanted as my father yelled in the background "SHOOT"! One quick glance and the gun came up with a missed shot as the buck was at a full run about 150 yards away. I didnt even care I missed at the time, just to see a buck like that is something incredible. Plus I knew where he was headed and with a light rain I knew I would get another crack. Sure enough I jumped him again at 175 yards with a quick shot. with no time to range I shot over his back and he headed over the hill. I quickly ran over the hill and jumped him out of the first little coulee he could find. I made that one count but he took off wide open. As I made my way to the valley he disappeared into I was able to watch him slowly bed down as low light set in. Between the rain and the low light I wasnt going to take a chance scaring him up out of his bed because I've been there, done that, and it never ends well! As luck would have it the coyotes found him over night and unfortunately the delicious deer meat my family was hoping for was ruined. Its amazing what a few coyotes can eat in a short period of time. The mule deer of my life (so far), and another adventure I will never forget! Big thanks to everyone who helped me along the way!