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My 12-year old son has been fortunate enough to get two javelina in the last two years on opening weekend. His first year, he used his 7mm-08 and that hunt was filmed by The Mountain Project. Last year, he used my AR. After two successful pig hunts using modern rifles and quality optics, he decided he wanted a challenge. He asked me if he could use my 1956 H&R M1 Garand. I couldn't tell him no, but I told him he had to carry that 11-pound beast and he needed to be prepared to not fill a tag due to iron sights and needing to get in close, which I know isn't really a big issue with javelina. We took it out a while back to sight it in for the Barnes VOR-TX 150gr TTSX ammo he'd be hunting with and he was center-punching a 12-inch black splatter target at 100 yards. This was after he took one shot at my 12-inch gong and hit one of the bolts that holds it together, rendering it useless for the rest of the session. Opening weekend took forever to find pigs and ended up with a 6-mile round trip hike in the heat with no food, but plenty of water. Long story short, he didn't get a javelina and we both ended up being thankful. I gave him the choice to switch back to his 7-08 to increase his chances, but he said "I'm using the Garand or nothing!" and was willing to eat tag soup all for the challenge of iron sights! Yesterday was beyond epic. It was Garand! After last weekend, Jacob showed amazing perseverance and dedication to his commitment. We took off with our friends again to fill two youth javelina tags. Another friend came along to glass. We found a big herd of javelina by 0750 yesterday morning in a STEEP canyon. A little over two hours later, we were above them and had two boys set up at 74 yards on two broadside pigs. Jacob shot first with a solid hit on the rear javelina and our friend's son shot the front pig seconds later for a great double at 1020, including the other boy's first javelina! The pack put was hot and brutal, but we did it. Of course, Jacob had to affix the bayonet I carried for pics! I asked and its not legal to use a bayonet as a method of take in Arizona. I carried it strictly for pictures and he couldn't wait to put it on the rifle. I can tell you that carrying a quartered javelina and 11-lb (loaded) rifle is not for the meek. The rifle was actually unloaded for the hike out, but a loaded clip doesn't add that much more weight. I'm so stinking proud of Jacob for his perseverance, determination, and commitment to the challenge! A little Beastie Boys made the drive home even more epic! Later last night, after showers and dinner, I walked upstairs to watch a movie with him and found him with his feet in the foot massager!

Just got my bear back from Southwest Taxidermy, great job as always. the blond streaking still shows up pretty good and he is more brown than the pics look.

You ever caught a 27lb sack from your boat? Doubt it. Plenty of crappie limits too. Oh I forgot Arizona walleye limit too. Had a boat for 12 years, sold it. When you’re good youre just good. You wouldn’t understand

I've had my fair share of kills with my compound but figured I would try something new this year and now I'm hooked. 45#pse tigershark Goldtip340 traditional arrows 125 grain montec fixed 3 blade

Took my daughter out this morning for her 2nd pig hunt. Glassed up a herd right off the bat, put the sneak on them and after pursuing them for a little ways this bore stood up out of his bed and she shot him at about 75 yards. I'm super proud of her, she's the cheerleader type of girl but a couple years ago I talked her into giving hunting a try, I think I got her hooked😀

I got my 2020 javelina on January 20th during Fort Huachucas archery javelina hunt. I had hunted every weekend and free day all month without seeing any javelina. I had been hunting areas that had produced javelina for me before, usually glassing from dawn to dusk. All the areas I was hunting had javelina sign in them, but I just couldn’t find them. I was beginning to think I wouldn’t fill my tag this year. After glassing all morning in a spot where I had taken a javelina every year for the past three years, and still seeing nothing, I decide to try something different. Two years ago I had been predator calling in a place a few miles away and called in some javelina. I decided to quit what I was doing and go check out that spot. The spot was near a pond in an area that seemed like a good bedding area. I set up on the north side of the pond and started blowing on a predator call. After a few minutes I saw a lone javelina in the brush on the other side of the pond. He kept coming closer and stopped on the far edge of the pond. He stopped just outside of my comfortable range so I decide not to take a shot. He milled around for a little bit and then left. I tried to follow after him but had to give up because the brush was too thick to stalk trough. I headed back to my spot on the north side of the pond. I waited around for a while contemplating my next move feeling disappointed. Just then I spotted something moving in the brush on the other side of the pond. It was a lone javelina coming around the east side of the pond and heading north. When he disappeared from view I nocked an arrow and headed in his direction hoping to intercept him. I hadn’t moved very far when he popped up less than 10 yards in front of me. He froze looking in my direction as I fumbled with my release trying to hook it to my bow string. After what seemed like a long time I hooked my string and drew my bow. Just as he started to leave I put an arrow in him and he dropped a few feet away. I’m pretty sure this was the same javelina I had called in earlier. He weighed 38 lbs dressed and is the first boar javelina I’ve ever taken. I thank God that I was able to take this animal after a long hunt that I didn’t think would work out. When what you usually do isn’t working don’t be afraid to try something new.

Looks like a mature lion from the other day (time stamp is correct). Guess I better get a tag and be prepared. Other pictures are older but from the same camera location, I wonder if it is the same lion. Jeff

good luck all!

Well today Thomas took me for the worst hike of my life, but luckily it was all worth it. Thomas made a great 225 yard shot on a bedded Javelina. Very proud of him, he definitely earned this one. Big thanks to Uncle Adam (BigBrowns) for helping out too.

I don’t think they are related.

I’m in the west side and it’s far from me. It’s a nice lake that’s easy to read. It’s also slab city.

This one time, at deer camp...

Sooooo..... when humans feed animals, it prevents human interaction? Ever heard the whole “a fed bear is a dead bear” slogan? Why would it not apply to a wolf?

You know what should happen? They should treat them like actual wild animals and stop feeding them all together.

Thanks for dinner tonight Thomas. BBQ Pulled Javelina!!! VID_20200127_083439.mp4

Hey, shooting 101 Eurasian dove's in a morning is Exhausting:)

Heck yeah!!! Great job buddy Congrats. Don't listen to your uncle Adam he is only used to standing around all day shooting doves on dairy's He's just out of shape😜

I hate her.

Congrats and nicely done. Also FIFY. Eddie

I just recently moved to Scottsdale, AZ and I am new to predator hunting here. A buddy told me that the folks on this forum have always been very helpful so I though I would give it a shot. I would really appreciate it if anyone could share some good areas nearby to try out tomorrow for coyotes and bobcats. Also if you want to add what calls and setups have worked well for you recently, that would be great. I am really trying to learn all I can so any advice is welcome. Good luck to everyone this season!

Fun hunts this year, we did about 10 days in the field. My arrow found it’s mark yesterday at sunset after spotting a herd 2.2 miles out earlier in the day. Pops was able to harvest his 18th consecutive archery pig this morning. 43rd and 44th pigs killed in this father/son duo team.

Ya, I drew that hunt 4 years ago with only 3 points. From my point of view, after the "bonus pass", it seems the point pool is so diluted that it is really just a crap-shoot. There is always hope for us 2-3 bonus-pointers!.

Don't get me wrong, I have an EXTREME dislike of how they are handling the "reintroduction" of wolves in the lower states. I have seen first hand how it has decimated the elk population in Idaho and are beginning to in Oregon and I am honestly terrified at the prospect of that happening to Arizona. I am hoping that enough people become educated to the antics being used to "repopulate" that arizona doesn't become another Idaho. I completely agree with you, there is NO need for any reintroductions of ANY kind!

Thanks for posting this Ghostbird. This is the email I sent and hope it expresses what you are trying to get across: Good morning Sir, I am writing this email to support the Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge adopting hunting laws concerning predators consistent with the Arizona Game and Fish Department hunting rules and regulations. Having been a resident of the Tucson area for 45 years, I have personally witnessed a larger than normal population of predators on the refuge. Adopting the rules and regulations set forth by the Arizona Game and Fish Department biologists, would provide a fiscally beneficial means to control the predator population benefitting all users of the Refuge. Thank you for considering this matter and please feel free to contact me for any questions or concerns. Sincerely,

another year..another re-cycled post. did i mention i found all those sets? found one set in unit 1 and all the rest in alan ellsworths barn.... luck, lee