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Posting on behalf of my buddy Sir Royal. Congrats to everyone involved. Absolute stud of a bull.

He's big, but I am not seeing 430+ unless A3 tapes him.

Well out of the best units...and 22 used to have some 400" killed

I have hiked in the dark plenty of miles with no problems thank goodness. It took me 10+ years to see my first lion and now my family and I have glassed 7 in the last 4 years. Awesome animal to see from a distance not in the dark.

i get 366 gross w a 40 inch spread credit. if his mains go 60 i'll give him 380, maybe a couple more. this crap never ends. hang 'em. lee

430 plus

That’s why I wear my hat backwards. No way a lion can bite through a flat brim.

These Savage Axis 6.5CMs shoot very well. I bought my older daughter one and did load development for it....shoots sub-half MOA @ 200 yards with 130 OTMs. And it is all factory with a 3-18×44 Vortex Strike Eagle.

Owner has been found! Thanks.

GAME AND FISH NEWS Oct. 2, 2019 Squirrel, waterfowl seasons open Friday, Oct. 4 2019-2020 waterfowl, snipe hunting regulations available online PHOENIX — This is the time of year that Arizona’s small game and waterfowl hunters have been waiting for. In addition to the start of tree squirrel and band-tailed pigeon seasons Friday, hunters can pursue dusky (blue) grouse through Nov. 10 and chukar until Feb. 9, 2020. The season for cottontail rabbit runs through June 30, 2020, and the start of the season for Gambel’s and scaled quail is just around the corner (Oct. 18). Johnathan O’Dell, small game biologist for the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), predicts tree squirrels — Abert’s, Kaibab, red squirrels — will be fewer in numbers coming off last summer’s drought conditions. The good news: Whatever snow fell in the White Mountains over the winter was rarely deep or persistent, which means there should be more acorns and pine cones this fall to provide excellent resources for squirrels that survived to rear young. “Where drought conditions were milder last year, you may find pockets where hunting is good, and squirrels are a fun species to introduce to new and novice hunters,” O’Dell said. “Because this last winter was so wet, Arizona gray and Mexican fox squirrel populations should be improving. Their numbers were down the last few years with poor winter rains, so a good wet winter should have boosted their numbers statewide.” For more information about hunting Arizona's small game, check out AZGFD's small game forecast at www.azgfd.com/hunting/species/smallgame/forecast/. Meanwhile, the general waterfowl and snipe seasons in the “Mountain Zone” (Game Management Units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A, and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County) begin Oct. 4, 2019, and run through Jan. 12, 2020. AZGFD recently completed a fall waterfowl survey in Units 5B, 6A and 8. Because of good precipitation levels last winter and spring, most wetlands still have water in them. A few smaller wetlands are dry. The majority of waterfowl were found in Units 5B and 6A. Unit 8 appeared drier and had fewer birds than Units 5B and 6A. Teal were the most common species observed, followed by mallards. Overall, wetlands ranged from fair to excellent in terms of their quality for waterfowl hunting. The general waterfowl and snipe seasons in the “Desert Zone” (Game Management Units 10 and 12B through 46B, and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Yavapai County) begin Oct. 18, 2019, and run through Jan. 26, 2020. The following (excluding scaup) are legal wildlife in both Mountain and Desert zones: ducks, including mergansers, coots and common moorhens (gallinules); white geese (snow, blue and Ross’); and dark geese (Canada and white-fronted). Scaup can be harvested in the Mountain Zone from Oct. 19, 2019 through Jan. 12, 2020, and in the Desert Zone from Nov. 2, 2019 through Jan. 26, 2020. All waterfowl hunters 18 and older must possess a valid Arizona hunting license and state migratory bird stamp, as well as a federal migratory bird stamp. All waterfowl hunters 16 and older must also possess a federal migratory bird stamp. Need a license? Visit www.azgfd.gov/license/. Keep in mind that a combination hunt and fish license is only $20 more (for state residents) than the price of an individual hunting or fishing license. As a reminder, a youth combination hunt and fish license (ages 10 to 17) is only $5 and includes the privileges associated with the state migratory bird stamp. AZGFD has posted the 2019-2020 Arizona Waterfowl and Snipe Regulations at www.azgfd.com/Hunting/Regulations/. For more information about waterfowl hunting, visit www.azgfd.com/hunting/species/waterfowl/.

GAME AND FISH NEWS Oct. 3, 2019 2020 spring hunt applications due by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday AZGFD to provide after-hours assistance beginning Friday PHOENIX — The deadline to submit 2020 spring hunt applications is fast approaching. Applications for spring turkey, javelina, bison and bear must be received online by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) no later than 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, Oct. 8. To apply, visit www.azgfd.gov/hunting/draw. AZGFD is available to assist applicants with the online process. All department offices are equipped with customer computers that can be accessed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Friday, Monday and Tuesday. Customer service representatives also can be reached by calling (602) 942-3000. In addition, customer service representatives will be available to provide after-hours assistance — by telephone only — from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Monday, and 5 to 11:59 p.m. Tuesday (deadline day). All department offices will be closed at 5 p.m. To expedite the process, applicants are encouraged to be prepared with the following before calling AZGFD: An applicant’s hunting or combination hunt and fish license must be valid through Oct. 8. All applicants, including youth (ages 10-17), who are applying for a hunt permit-tag must possess a license that is valid on the last day of the application period. Licenses can be purchased online at www.azgfd.gov/license/. Know your Department ID. This is a must to submit an application. There are three ways to locate a Department ID: Log into your AZGFD portal account and click on “View Details” under “My AZGFD Dashboard,” check your hunting or combination hunt and fish license if it was purchased online, or call AZGFD at (602) 942-3000 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, see Page 9 of the “2020 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison and Bear Hunt Draw Information” booklet. Know where you want to hunt. It’s important to have your four-digit hunt number(s) pre-determined (not game management units). In the meantime, hopeful hunters might want to view a couple of short videos before applying for a hunt. Amber Munig, big game management supervisor, explains how the draw process works at www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpI0lLp5Adk. AZGFD provides step-by-step instructions on how to apply for a hunt permit-tag issued through the draw at www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UVVH7OGo0Y. For more information, call (602) 942-3000.

Trying to PM you but there is no contact icon for you.. Are you in "time out"?

I have to say, that your pictures are a stellar testament as to how well that machine works, not a weed in sight.

No bull 350!

Pretty sure there wasn’t a couple 400s out of 22 the last 10 years lol

Power lines?

Pm sent

I work a couple weeks a month about 2 miles back in Turkey Creek. There's several spots where a lion could easily ambush me in the deep narrow canyon, I'm always seeing lion tracks. Can't always have a friend or even my dog along. I'll work till dark then hike out stopping frequently to survey 360' with a good light.

Put a split shot 18 - 24 inches up to keep the bait out of the rocks and crawdads. Found that out the hard way. heck take a crawdad trap and the kids will enjoy a good time catching some mudbugs also!

An electrician near Glendale it sounds like...

I am not positive but i think the season is august 15th through august 14th.

A3 just posted another one so I’m betting it can be done for sure.

Glassed up a coues buck once. My mind almost exploded