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Sounds like it would be easier to just camp out in the Harbor Freight parking lot.

Old buck. Teeth were worn down almost to the gums. Patience paid off. Past on 5 other bucks before he came to the scrape I was sitting on. Not my best buck to dated but I thought you might enjoy seeing him.

4 days before the start of this hunt, Eddie Corona at OE4A contacted me about donating this hunt to me from a very generous person who was unable to hunt. I'm a double amputee combat vet and a diehard bowhunter. Immediately I got to planning. I knew nothing about bison and about bison hunting. Luckily I got connected with Russ and Laura Jacoby. They are bison whisperers. I can truly tell you that I would not have been successful on this hunt without them. Their logistical expertise is on par with extremely complex military deployments that I've been a part of. It's amazing to see what they do. The conditions this year were tough. There is still a ton of snow on the Kaibab. 4'-7' drifts are still present up there. Without a snowmobile or UTV with tracks, it was impossible to reach the blinds and salt. And the road leading in to the north rim is closed until June 2nd. I'm not convinced that the snow will be fully melted in time to get access with a truck. My hunt ended June 6th, so I definitely hired Russ/Laura or else I wouldn't have been able to access the hunt area. As most people know, this particular hunt means you have to sit in a blind, 14 hrs a day for an average of 14 days before you harvest a bison. You have to wait for them to come off the park. I mentally prepared myself for this. And I knew I was going to take the risk and try with my bow. It took us many hours just to reach the spike camp deep in the Kaibab using UTVs with snow tracks. It was slow going, like 9mph for 12 miles slow. After we finally arrived at the camp, Russ sent us 3 hunters out to hunt half a day while he set up the camp. Myself, Randy and Dave set out on the 90 minute ride to the hunt area. Randy and I dropped off Dave and then parked the UTV to begin our mile long walk into the blind. We hunted our way to the blind and as we approached the blind Randy spotted bison already at the water source. We quickly set down our gear. I grabbed my bow and Randy grabbed his rifle. Randy was able to take a quick couple shots and down went one of the bison. One bison ran away into the Grand Canyon park and the other waited by the bison that was laying on the ground. At that point I was able to slip in to 28yds and put an absolutely perfect arrow in the last bison. I shot another arrow and hit low in the sternum, but it wasn't necessary because the first arrow was a kill shot through both lungs. He fell and was dead in 30 seconds. We were ecstatic. We celebrated, hugged, cried and shared our viewpoints on what had happened. It was absolutely amazing! I couldn't believe I had snuck in with a bow, on the rim of the Grand Canyon and perfectly shot a bison!!! It took us long into the night to cut up the two bison and load them on to the snow machines. We used Russ's winches on the UTVs and portable winches to hoist the two bison into trees to make the work easier. Another 24 hrs later we were finally back at the main camp. After our goodbyes I drove home and got to contemplate what had just happened. I think I'm luckier than I should be. I never even stepped foot in that blind. I can't wait to try the bison meat from this harvest and sharing it with friends and family! Other than that...all I can say is that I am so blessed and thankful for OE4A for what they do.

Used Astro 320 with T5 collar bundle $450 obo. Located in Gilbert/Queen Creek

I would rather camp next to the Snap On truck !!!

This place has gotten as bad as FB with guys sharing wrong, bad, and even dangerous information. 😒

Congrats on a nice buck.

Do not have to be 10 by range day anymore if that was the case. You can take hunters safety at 9 and compete at 9 (range day). Only requirement is to turn 10 prior to start of hunt you’re applying for.

Yes he did . Just one time meeting him last summer to look at stocks and scopes and it changed the direction I was going . Then you add some time with Eric at axis works in the mix and It's a much nicer build and it's almost ready ! I've got another box of peterson brass and dies coming . I can't thank them enough .

they are right out the front door!

Didn’t see extra spare listed unless I missed it? Always carry 2 spares since I’ve needed 2 before. Battery impact is a must as well as a few pry bars and valve stems (been there too) other than your list I would add a few common parts that fail on whatever your driving. You may not have the tools to replace but at least you’ll have the parts when you gotta hitchhike back to town on a Sunday morning at 5am with all the parts stores closed. A buddy can drive you back out with the tools to replace the parts you already have. Saves a really expensive tow bill. I had to replace a ball joint once, distributor once, plug wire once, hubs a few times, fuses once when I knocked off my trailer plug and the Tacoma wouldn’t come outa park. Just keep some common parts with your tools. Could save a lot of money.

apparently you need tape to use the e tag. So no convenience gained there

That’s a loop hole fix. Stops people from gathering bp starting at birth

I drive a Toyota.. No reason for anything more. Lol, I'm actually screwed if anything ever happened!

30 yards from my rzr last weekend.

Went back out for an afternoon hunt and knocked down 10. Absolutely love hunting these birds.

I honestly thought for the guys that sign up that all you had to do was check the box on the app when you get into range. Apparently you have to still create your own tag in the field probably with no signal so not sure how you get the validation code in that case?

How do they taste in soup?

Don't worry Daniel in about 3 years some scammer is going to bump this post and have some great advice for you!

Just don't respond to them anymore after you tell them you are getting an attorney and you won't communicate with them now. Usually works ... then get an attorney if you still get calls.

Opening day took us a while to find some pigs. We spent most of the morning looking over deer, the muleys were rutting while the coues were not. The first two herds we spotted were no where to be found when we got to where we last saw them. We regrouped after the two failed stalks and hit the spotter for long range glassing. It didn't take long til we spotted a third herd. The third herd stayed around long enough for my 72 year old pops to get within range. His shot was 27 yards and the sow didn't go too far.

Challenge excepted! Hopefully I can formulate a good enough strategy going forward to secure a fairly constant source of elk meat for my family. Here's what a .308 Nosler Accubond 165 grain does to a set of elk lungs, at 290 yards.

I got a late start to hunting. I moved to AZ from Sarasota in 2003. I've fished AZ quite a bit but only started to hunt in 2019. The main reason I decided to start was I wanted my two son's to practice some of the numerous skills and traits that hunting teaches like patience, persistence and discipline. And to have them spend as much time outside enjoying nature as possible. I did draw an early antler-less tag in a good unit my first year applying and I was successful on that hunt. And even though I did my pre-scouting and camped in the unit before hand that season, I basically shot a fish in a barrel, on morning three. I've been applying for a late, antler-less hunt closer to home the past two years and drew tags. Both of those hunts ended with my tags still in hand but I learned tons about the unit and elk scouting and hunting in general. Now, it seems to me like maybe old dad's the one out there learning some of the lessons I wanted my son's to practice while hunting and scouting. Because after two years, a lot of patience, persistence, discipline and disappointment, I think I may have a good grasp of this unit and antler-less elk hunting. Because after scouting, camping and spending countless hours on OnX I came up with a good plan A, B and C and was finally able to fill the freezer with elk meat this season, on opening morning! I'm looking forward to many more years of spending time out in nature with my boys and coming home with tasty, healthy food.

Wow, down south is insane! Lots of birds!

Really? I didn't see another hunter the entire week I was out there. I did see some birders and bikers but 0 hunters. I scored on day 6, check it out.