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I have to start this post with a huge thank you and shout out to @CatfishKev. The man is such a gent and frikken amazing at glassing. It’s a privilege to be learning from you bud! I truly have learnt so much from our outings- here’s to many more! I managed to get some time off work to assist Kev for a weekend on his son, Caliche’s hunt and do some scouting for this hunt. This one was actually my friend’s first big game hunt in Arizona and he’d asked me for some help, of course I reached out to Kev as well 🙂 We arrived on Thursday evening, filled with hope which was actually well placed, as we found about 16 bucks during this trip. On Friday morning we glassed up 4 buck in a meadow. They weren’t big, but they were also a bit beyond a comfortable shooting range. Friday afternoon we visited a different spot where we glassed up some more smaller bucks and quite a few herds of does and fawns. We were also caught in a rainstorm that resulted in one of the most vivid double rainbows I can remember seeing. Saturday morning had us in the same spot, this time with Kev’s hunting pal Bucky the Boston Terrier in tow, where we found 2 beautiful big buck, who were feeding towards us. We made some plans to put our hunter in position but they picked up on something and turned back to where they came from. Feeling our cover blown we visited another area- no deer this time, but we found quite a few javelina and coyotes. Saturday afternoon had us in another spot- loads and loads of does and fawns but no bucks this time. Sunday morning was our last chance. We went to our most promising spot where Kev glassed up a beautiful buck before it was even light. A big Roman nose, big bodied and a good rack. We put a plan in place, but devastatingly bumped some does who ran straight to the buck who hightailed it with them. Feeling rather dejected, we returned to the glassing point to resume the search. We glassed up some sparring spikes very far away, and with the thinking of something is better than nothing again, hatched a plan to put our hunter in position. This time I stayed with Kevin and we guided him in. He managed to get extremely close (from where we were it seemed almost archery range) while they continued. While this excitement was going on- we spotted 4 additional buck, 2 of them certainly big bucks making their way straight to where our hunter was currently hidden. We excitedly told him to wait for them and our anxious wait started. They kept coming closer and closer and it seemed like they were about to step on him while we continued waiting to hear a shot. The hunter then excitedly told us he could see one. It was one of the smaller buck, and the bigger two were still approaching… The smaller one however knew something was up, he backtracked around a bush to get a look from the other side and fortunately one of the big bucks stepped forward and into our hunters target and we finally heard a shot! We waited a few minutes, watching for any movement before we packed our scopes to make our way down to find our happy hunter- with a beautiful, hugely bodied, mature buck. I’m almost convinced it was the buck Kevin had spotted first thing. What a beauty for a first time AZ hunter!

Things worked out pretty good!!😁

Here’s mine from that hunt. Been looking to see what else came out and haven’t seen anything yet either.

My guy, I'm surprised you're defending him. Its one thing to post a nice buck. It's another to try and take credit for it, which he obviously was.

He apologized cuz he got caught, not cuz he was actually sorry?

Bobcat I took this weekend.Didn't call it. Spotted it in the open while out looking for a place to make a stand. Shot it at 187 yards. Would have preferred to call it in but couldn't pass up the opportunity. Spotted it from the location in the second picture. Second one I've taken this year. The first one was called in.

This is his response: Hey Don I apologize, I get a lot of pics during hunting season and I just post them, I don’t know where that came from, maybe xxxxxxx, he’s my uncle in law…again I apologize and I removed it. Apology accepted.

My wife is making these home decor pieces from natural items we pick up in the Arizona desert/mountains. They are an awesome conversation piece and unique to AZ. They are made with cholla or saguaro cactus skeleton, Ponderosa or Pinion pinecones (cut and painted to resemble flowers), Juniper berries, Locust seeds, acorns, bird feathers, local unique stones, etc... Wreaths are decorated with same materials. Also, bearded Gnomes made from pinecone, seated on a base made from Devil's Claw. They would make a great gift for out of state family, or anyone that loves AZ natural beauty. Some have hooks on the back for hanging, which will be noted above the picture along with the length. Prices are in image description. Located near Val Vista & Southern in Mesa. Willing to ship if necessary. Accepting cash or Venmo. Can do special orders. Please reply here or IM with inquiries and feedback. Thank you. Note: I did get prior approval from the site admins to make this post. ** PRICE REDUCTIONS ON CHOLLA PIECES and WREATH. NEW PRICE LISTED IN IMAGE DESCRIPTION. #2 - 24" saguaro, with hanger hook $30 #4 - 17" Saguaro with hanger hook $35 #5 - 25" Saguaro with hanger hook $40 #10 - 19" small cholla $30 #11 - 19" small cholla $30 #13 - 16" small cholla $30 #18 - 29" Saguaro w/ hanger $30 #19 - 21" Saguaro w/ hanger and hand painting $30 #20 - 21" Saguaro w/ hanger $30 #21 - 21" Saguaro w/ hanger and hand painting $35 #23 Wreath - 11" $25 #24 Wreath - 10" $25 #25 Wreath (made with White Mtn. Aspen twigs) 14" $40 Gnomes: pinecones set on a Devil's Claw base. $20 each or 2 for $35

I just found out that a photo of my son's Coues deer he shot was posted on AZ Trophy Outfitters FB page. I did not give them my photo nor did they guide him. We hunted together DIY. It was posted May 9, 2022. Irks me. Rant over.

Headed out for my first sheep experience on Thursday after I drop my son at school. Pumped.

Honest mistake, when he says how hard they hunted him on the last day?

Thx for everyone who has responded or sent a PM. He did pick up a few paver jobs from u guys and when hes done will make some calls to the other's that have sent messages. Thx guys. U guys stepped up as always.

This is an old 22 that’s just been sitting in the safe. It a Stevens model 87t semi auto tube fed 22 rifle. It can shoot longs, shorts and long rifle. Looking to get $120. I’m located in snowflake Az but heading to the valley this weekend.

It’s a guild service… what would you expect?

Pretty deceptive marketing

So he gets random pics and adds his logo and posts them? Clients or not? I could have a heck of a trophy wall on a webpage if I posted every random pic someone sent me... Solid response that he apologized and removed it though.

Labradar with hard case, battery pack, tripod, jkl trigger, and sd card. Still has screen protector on it. Has Bluetooth. $450 located in north Peoria

Nice job all around. Congrats and thanks for sharing.

Nothin like it all coming together at the last minute! Bucky was tuckered out when we got home. 5 miles is a lot for a pup with little legs. Did the buck get to the taxi yet?

the OG slayer @standman did good I heard…

AZ archery club has them

Man that's some good shooting right there.

Sig 320 X-5 Legion: I have about 300rds thru this gun and its in excellent condition. I am willing remove light or optic from gun to adjust the price if need be. Details: Sig 320 X-5 Legion 9mm Grey Guns Flat Trigger Holosun 507c Surefire 300 1x 17 rd mag Sig Sauer mag well Pricing; Just Gun with no optic or light, will install factory iron sights. $900 Gun with 507c and Surefire Light $1400 If you are interested about other configuration pricing please let me know and we can discuss options. Please let me know if you have any questions. Feel free to text 602-571-5962 (Ryan)

Seems like most of the guides in the state are either poachers or frauds or both

After sitting 7 days without a deer coming in on my 8th day 15 minutes into it i had this buck come in. I drew back and shot him at 20 yards! This is my first coues deer!!!