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Dam low ballers, swoop in and swoop out, hope you didn't get it either, because I didn't.

Just returned from the Kaibab. It's been a long time since I've hunted there. Here are some notes and questions- Road 22 closed due to washout gave me hope that the monsoon really came to the area. While there was certainly heavy rain, enough to wash out numerous roads the tanks are very low to empty. Grass and forbes look good now but are showing signs of stress, they need more moisture. Question- what is the chance that this road will be open by November? Fire devastated the piñon/juniper north of Jacobs lake. Some new oak saplings coming back and a few cactus but a lot of the area is barren. There is quite a few weeds in some places. Roads with gravel washed pretty bad. A lot of ponds empty and most full of ash from the flood. Question- does the monsoon usually fill the water tanks or the winter snows? Deer mostly on top and look fantastic. They are still brown and ugly but are carrying a lot of weight. Didn't see any fawns yet, maybe still coming or really small. Coyotes from top to bottom of unit. They look really healthy and seem quite comfortable with humans. Should have brought a kill stick! Question- do coyotes prey heavily on the deer population in unit 12? Prepare for high gas prices, $4/gallon in Kanab and $4.40 at Jacobs Lake. Ouch, diesel even higher. I wonder if trying to pack extra fuel is worth the effort or just support the local business? While tons of people were up at 8,000' and above I didn't see anyone on the winter range. I did see one group of 8 turkey hens and 2 blue grouse. No elk of buffalo spotted. Quite a few moo cows on top and middle levels and they look good. I did see some areas with acorns which was surprised me. Elderberries and gooseberrys in a few places also. The cliff rose was growing well and seed pods were coming off, come on rain. The weather was hot this weekend and the smoke from California fires darkened the sky most of the time. This was tough on allergies and glassing a long way. Cameras were well represented on the water. Didn't cause me any distress. Everyone I ran into seemed happy to be out and enjoying the forest. Coming from Kanab, the grass seemed dormant until half way through the flats and then weeds added some green. Dropping off to Marble Canyon was dry from Vermillion Cliffs to Gap. I really had a great time and hope this might help those who won't get an opportunity to get up there before their hunt. I have a late hunt and can't wait for the action to begin. Hopefully the questions are not too intrusive.

I definitely priced them to sell especially in this market.

Thanks! Great…. Now I guess I gotta own one. Glad it’s chambered in 30-06.

M1 Garand

Pfft! Ok Columbo.

Not today, Mr. ATF.

I don’t usually post stuff like this but I had to laugh.

Anybody been out to any of the burn areas lately? Curious to see how they are recovering. Here are some pics in 22n around fossil creek area

Waiting for the next list 🤞

Agreeing with above but for the sake of conversation….

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO PUPPIES!

Glad this is hopefully spoken for. Save me some money

Washington post headline, Deers last words after taking a 180gr 30-06 “I should have got the vaccine”

Dang guys, I need to get out more! I bought some from True Shot, I asked the guy how long they have been around he says 5 years.....I have never heard of them. Thx Tmango and Rugermack, i was too late to read yours but thx.

Lock and loaded has it for $339 for 100 Sellier and Bellot, $.34 a round

I hope they all lose their sense of smell

No such thing as sick without covid.

Well, I know you're not in Flagstaff for two reasons. 1) we don't have J-trees in Flagstaff; and 2) if you were in Flagstaff and didn't tell me, I'd whip ya! 😜 Those are western Joshua trees, so that tells me you're in CA or far southwest NV. Barstow area?

Lost

is it me or does this seem smaller than usual from past years

You must have voted for Biden

Went out Sunday and for a few hours Monday. Managed to get 15 fox and a coyote.

Talking to my youngest yesterday about varmint calling! I informed him that in almost 50 years of coyote calling I had never called or shot a fox! Today that changed!!!! Shooting the .17 Remington built by my oldest son!