For me it's always been a 31 day horseback hunt in the Yukon for grizzly, stone sheep and caribou.
I got to do my other dream hunt, a Brown bear on Kodiak last May and killed a Booner on my first day of a DIY hunt.
Hey Elk hunters,
my names Charlie and I drew an awesome tag with 8 points. Didn't think I would draw my first choice but luck had other plans. This is my first Archery elk tag in AZ. I've been saving my points up because I have been in an Electrical apprenticeship and wasn't confident I would be able to take the time off for 2 weeks of hunting. I've been hunting Coues since I was a young teenager. Elk hunting is still fairly new to me. Have been on 4 elk hunts helping family members and friends.
I'm going to be running solo most of the time with some help from buddies here and there through out the hunt.
I can't justify hiring a guide.
any advice for this unit would be greatly appreciated.
I plan on making a few scouting trips before the hunt.
The projected precipitation and current drought situation has me a little worried about rut action but that could just be my inexperience. Any input on that would be helpful.
Thanks for reading my post. I'm super pumped about this Tag.
Joined a buddy on his bull elk hunt in late November. Cooked up some of the loin/backstrap that he shared, this weekend. (Got distracted and left it on the grill about 2 minutes longer than intended.... )
Congrats on a great hunt. I drew the late rifle tag in the same unit. I was up there last year during your hunt and heard bugles every night and morning and saw some incredible bulls. I met a guy with the tag and helped one evening when all of his help had to come back to the valley. I will be up there most of the weekends during the rut and up to my hunt scouting. Let me know where you are camping and I would be glad to give a hand or point you in a direction if I have seen anything. Obviously the hunts are a long ways away right now but it will sneak up on us. Good luck
Made elk sliders last night. Had all the fixins, grilled onions, pickled onions green chilis, jalapeños, American cheese, Swiss cheese, provolone cheese, bacon, bacon jam, mustard, whatever you wanted. brioche rolls.
Anything north of Metro Phoenix is bound to be ruined by exponential growth. Although I like the Verde valley area, SE Arizona would probably be a better choice for overall quality of life. As an educator, I can tell you the number one indicator of student success and performance is parental involvement and a loving home. I sure wish I could do this all over again. Good Luck.