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I don't post much but can't resist bragging on my son and daughter's first birds. My son shot his on the juniors hunt and I turned my first season tag over to my daughter. Having them be successful on a hunt was truly one of my greatest accomplishments. .410 with TSS loads at 15 yards does the trick.

A NM gobbler... we went over and filled 7 of 8 tags.

Hey Everyone, They put out the new 2026-2027 hunt regs https://azgfd-portal-wordpress-pantheon.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/04081122/2026-27-Arizona-Hunting-Regulations.pdf

Just talked to someone that was on my hunt as well. Said he killed on his first stand first time turkey hunting. So I’ll be quitting turkey hunting now.

Was an absolutely amazing year for birds - gobblers everywhere this year - I’m not quite sure of why so much success- if the really warm dry year set them off a little earlier or the mild winter wasn’t as hard on them I don’t know - but an abundance of turkeys this year - I’ve had about 2 dozen birds come into my shop this year - way more then in years past and a huge chunk of those were from the youth hunt . lots and lots of sightings and successes .

Last year was the worst coues year I've ever experienced, meaning buck to doe ratio I observed. Pretty much evey buddy said the same.

Ruger Super Wrangler 22 LR/22 Mag: I won this at a Predator management event a couple of years ago. Comes with everything pictured. The pistol has only had about 20 rounds of 22lr through it. It's got custom buffalo nickle grips. There's two handmade knives and leather sheaths/cases for everything. $400 Ruger Carbon Fiber 10/22: I have about 150 rounds through this one. It's pretty much new. It's got 30mm leupold rings and a Vortex Viper 2.5-10x44 with a throw lever. It's really fun to shoot and extremely light weight. Does not come with suppressor. $450 bare rifle. $750 for rifle with scope and rings. Im located in Pima Arizona, but I am willing to meet within reason. I am headed to the valley this weekend and show low/snowflake next weekend. Can bring them along.

They were out May 8th last year and draw opened May 13th. So maybe end of this week.

Buy with confidence guys. Bought a few from him, and all were shipped.

I have a few very nice varmint rifles I’m looking to sell, all have very low round counts and were never shot in strings (back to back). Pictures aren’t loading if you’re interested send me a text. (480)848-8six9seven, Jonathan. Kimber Pro Varmint 204 Ruger $1500 OBO: stainless barrel with black fluting, Leupold VX3I 3.5-10x50 with rings and bases. Remington 700 VS 220 Swift $1300 OBO: HS Precision stock, reworked trigger very nice, threaded 5/8x24, Viper HST 4-16x50 with Talley lightweight rings. CZ 527 Varmint Kevlar 204 Ruger $1650 OBO: Kevlar reinforced stock, 5 round detachable magazine, adjustable single set trigger, threaded 5/8x24, Leupold VX3I 4.5-14x50 with Leupold rings and bases.

Excellent condition No rips in canvas clean inside has been seasoned and sprayed with water repellent comes in black carry bag asking $600 located in north Tucson

Injectors have not been done. I have been very diligent with diesel Kleen every 3rd tank. And seafoam every oil/fuel filter change since 42,000 miles when I bought it in 2010.

I was overthinking everything. I was trying to do it legit this year. I could have smashed a turkey with like a 3” beard from the passenger seat of the sedan I was driving….But I missed

This late in the season, challenge those Toms with a gobble if you can do a good one. Cut them off mid gobble like you would a bull elk.

I was in unit 1 the last 3 days and it didn’t seem that hot. I could have shot a couple out the window or stalked them but I really want to call one in. I made some nice setups did what everyone has been telling me to do, but they didn’t come in. yesterday I set up in front of one, he was gobbling on the ground. I setup, call once he immediately cuts me off close. I don’t call again, I see him out on the tree line, he just keeps walking. That’s was brutal tbh.

No bird died, but I had a freaking awesome weekend with a first-time turkey hunter buddy of mine. Good vocal gobbling action and plenty of birds. Didn't close the deal, mainly because I'm mostly a wanna be turkey calling hack but it was a blast.

Can’t go wrong with a tikka

I would like this. Where are you located?

Thought I'd share this year's bird, as I enjoy reading others posts on here and figured I should contribute. Had to endure some brutal wind on this hunt but was able to find this guy early on his roost. Got set up where I thought he'd go and of course his fly down path was not what I had planned for when I got set up in my spot. Despite that I was able to keep him interested after he flew down with the softest purrs and light yelps I could make on a slate call. He tried his best to convince me that I should go to him, but after about 30 minutes of that game (and thankfully no real hens around), he finally made his way to me. He hung up at about 70 yards, but I changed it up with some yelps from one of Little Creeks mouth calls. That flipped his switch and he came into range. One shot and he was done. Prior to the shot, this bird had some of the most radiant red and blue color in his head that I've ever seen on a turkey. I suspect he had been perched on that tree all night by himself with only one thing on his mind. A big thanks goes to Little Creek as he makes some very good calls and is a member here. Good luck to all those with tags left to fill.

Swarovski 65 STS big eyes for sale. 25-50x wide angle eye pieces. Comes with soft case and digiscoping adapter for iPhone 16 pro. $5k. If interested feel free to message me here or shoot me a text @ 520-705-7195

Dang.... 2 STCs from Outdoorsmans are over $6k now. Free bump for an outstanding price.

Going full Tikka. BUMP.

Gone.

Yes, see below. Above are two gobblers dancing -- we only found 1 very large group that was reliably found. In 29 you will have much more opportunity. Take time to enjoy the hunt -- they do not come around often. Also, decide on a taxidermist and get instruction on what to do with the carcass. Mine was not too happy with me freezing it for a year or two or three (Glendale is a long way for me!).

I found the REM 700 DM Magazine. Tell me the hunt unit you lost your magazine in 1991 ? i will return it at no charge!!!