CouesWhitetail

Ok, here is the scoop on the tree.....info is from Kim Stone, an arboretum employee. The tree is a pistachio in the pistachio festival area, which is across from the Clevenger house at the arboretum. The tree is not marked, but it's at the edge of a berm before it descends into the creek. There are two trees about the same height (20 feet) and it's the one that is furthest to the west. for a map of the arboretum click this link and search for Clevenger house. the pistachio area is across from that. http://azstateparks.com/Parks/BOTH/downloads/BOTH_Park_Map.pdf You can also just ask staff where the tree is when you get there.

sorry, I am not familiar with the book or the people you mentioned....so I am not sure what tree it would be....I will ask my husband if he knows anything about it.

Excellent article Craig, thank you!

Tons of backpacking opportunities....Arizona is predominantly public land, so the possibilities are limitless. If you do a search for backpack hunts in the forum you should find several threads with pics.

I know lots of spots in 36B TJ! I can't believe you didn't ask me!! That's where I have been taking ladies since the first javie camp! and yes, some of those spots are azslim's best places. Thanks Bill!

Congratulations on his first!!

Wow, lots of great places to try now! Thanks for all the info! Makes me hungry!

Wow, what a life-changing miracle! Congratulations! Can't wait to see some pics!

Excellent! way to get your little guy out there!

Congrats and nice avatar! I love that movie!!

Way to go Lance!! And congratulations to this young man on his first javelina! Hey Lance, you should come mentor at our novice women's javelina camp....we are taking ladies out to learn how to hunt and many of them want to learn so they can teach their kids! http://www.coueswhitetail.com/2013/08/2014-womens-javelina-hunting-camp/

Nice mount! congratulations on your bird!

Congrats on a fine hunt! Shot at 20 feet!! Wow!

Great mounts and generous donation, thank you!

Outstanding!! Thanks for sharing all your success with us!

Looks like some BIG country! Congratulations on your fine buck under tough conditions! Love the green on the antlers from rubbing and the extra nubs at the bases.

I applaud you for knowing and sticking with your limitations. There are way to many non ethical hunters who would have let that arrow go and hoping it found it's mark. I'm not one who could have made that shot either. I'm certain you will be sharing a buck with us one of these days. Good luck! TJ +1!

That is great news!! and that's some great service from the breeder to come up and help you!

I love my montbell 0 degree bag. It always keeps me warm! But you might want a square bag rather than mummy bag.

Excellent!!

Ouch is right!! Yikes...hope everyone is OK!

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good opportunity to learn about hunting in Africa!

LOL! sorry you didn't get one, but that was a pretty amusing tale!

Thanks for the report! Hope your buddy is feeling better. I loved the pics!