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They got me! I had given up when it didn't hit on Friday. one of these... 3042 Oct 20 - Oct 26, 2017 (9) 7 West Antlerless elk 550 3043 Dec 8 - Dec 14, 2017 (9) 7 West Antlerless elk 350 3032 Oct 20 - Oct 26, 2017 3A and 3C Antlerless elk 350 3053 Oct 20 - Oct 26, 2017 (11,32) 22 South Antlerless elk 35

So a fella has tags for two overlapping hunts in the same unit, Turkey and Bear in the spring. He is lucky enough to get a turkey in the morning which he promptly field dresses leaving a gut pile. He continues to hunt his spot, now focusing on predator calls to pull in a bear. Is he hunting over bait? Would be a interesting problem to have...

LMAO.... So its really subjective on the part of the officer...

So to the next logical thought. You tuck your turkey in your blind and start calling away for your bear or whatever.... Same issue?

Interesting thoughts! Insert animal of appropriate species here....

Nice work! What unit?

Nice work! What unit?

That is a sweet story! Headed to 21 this weekend! I keep my eyes open for kitty.

Rain and snow looks pretty great today. Anyone watching up in 22?

Doe pee is illegal in AZ they have to got to sonora if they want to piss. Doe pee is illegal in AZ Only if natural urine, syn scents are legal... scent companies will state their ingredients on their websites... what if you pick up dirt with pee on it and rub it on yourself, still illegal? Probably depends on whose pee....

North or South part of the unit?

Studies show that these free-ranging wolves eat elk upward of 80 percent of the time, but cows are also occasionally on the menu. Dead wolves are good wolves.

If you want a good breeder, Red Rock Kennels out on Crismon. I've had a chocolate and my yellow from there. Barb makes amazing dogs. Pricey tho. If I wind up with an extra (all claimed as of now) it will just be the cost of shots and bringing them up. I'm more interested in making sure I get them well homed.

I haven't been here long enough to post pics. I put one pup in my avatar on the left though. They a still wee babies yet....

You helped him achieve his best self. He is now a 'good snake'.

I have 10 day old puppies that are 3/4 English lab and 1/4 boxer. I think they are all spoken for but lets stay in touch and see in about 6 weeks. Thx. W

In case anyone missed this from AZGFD Mexican Wolf Update December 1-31, 2015 Mexican Wolf Reintroduction Project Monthly Update The following is a summary of Mexican Wolf Reintroduction Project (Project) activities in the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population Area (MWEPA) in Arizona, including the Fort Apache Indian Reservation (FAIR), and New Mexico. Additional Project information can be obtained by calling (928) 339-4329 or toll free at (888) 459-9653, or by visiting the Arizona Game and Fish Department website atwww.azgfd.gov/wolf or by visiting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website at www.fws.gov/southwest/es/mexicanwolf. Past updates may be viewed on either website, or interested parties may sign up to receive this update electronically by visitingwww.azgfd.gov/signup. This update is a public document and information in it can be used for any purpose. The Project is a multi-agency cooperative effort among the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD), USDA Forest Service (USFS), USDA-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services (USDA-APHIS WS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the White Mountain Apache Tribe (WMAT). To view semi-monthly wolf telemetry flight location information please visit www.fws.gov/southwest/es/mexicanwolf/RWL.cfm Please report any wolf sightings or suspected livestock depredations to: (928) 339-4329 or toll free at (888) 459-9653. To report incidents of take or harassment of wolves, please call the AGFD 24-hour dispatch (Operation Game Thief) at (800) 352-0700. Overall Mexican Wolf Recovery Program Monthly Update In December, the USFWS met with the states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah; scientists from both the U.S. and Mexico to review the “Vortex” model, which is a population viability analysis model being used to explore demographic and genetic threats to the Mexican wolf. Participants discussed the structure of the model, input values, scenarios to explore, scientific assumptions and uncertainties, and how to interpret the output. The USFWS will use the Vortex simulations to inform the development of recovery criteria. Additional meetings will be convened in March and April 2016 to continue review of the Vortex model and to review information on habitat and prey availability in Mexico. The revised recovery plan will provide measurable and objective criteria which, when met, will enable us to remove the Mexican wolf from the list of endangered species and turn its management over to the appropriate states. The revised recovery plan will also provide estimates of the time required and the cost to carry out those measures needed to achieve the plan’s goal. Numbering System: Mexican wolves are given an identification number recorded in an official studbook that tracks their history. Capital letters (M = Male, F = Female) preceding the number indicate adult animals 24 months or older. Lower case letters (m = male, f = female) indicate wolves younger than 24 months or pups. The capital letter “A” preceding the letter and number indicate breeding wolves. Definitions: A “wolf pack” is defined as two or more wolves that maintain an established territory. In the event that one of the two alpha (dominant) wolves dies, the remaining alpha wolf, regardless of pack size, retains the pack status. The packs referenced in this update contain at least one wolf with a radio telemetry collar attached to it. The Interagency Field Team (IFT) recognizes that wolves without radio telemetry collars may also form packs. If the IFT confirms that wolves are associating with each other and are resident within the same home range, they will be referenced as a pack. CURRENT POPULATION STATUS At the end of December 2015 the wild Mexican wolf population consisted of 45 wolves with functional radio collars dispersed among 18 packs and two single wolves. IN ARIZONA: Bear Wallow Pack (collared m1338 and f1335) In December the Bear Wallow Pack was located within their traditional territory in the east-central portion of the ASNF. Bluestem Pack (collared AF1042, m1331, f1333, m1382, m1404, and f1443) In December, the Bluestem Pack continued to use their traditional territory in the central portion of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest (ASNF). Bluestem wolves’ m1382, m1404, and f1443 have been located in their traditional territory during the month with at least two other uncollared wolves, while m1331, f1333, and f1405 have been located separate from the pack. Wolf m1331 has been located in the north-east portion of the GNF in New Mexico in December. Wolf f1333 has been traveling with the Hoodoo Pack, and wolf f1405 has been located traveling with M1161 for more than three consecutive months and are now referred to as the Buckalou Pack. Buckalou Pack (collared M1161 and f1405) M1161 and f1405 have been documented traveling together in the east-central portion of the ASNF for more than three months and are now referred to as the Buckalou Pack. Elk Horn Pack (collared AF1294 and M1342) In December, the Elk Horn Pack continued to make broad movements within their traditional territory in the northeast portion of the ASNF. The IFT continued to document only the collared pair traveling together. Hawks Nest Pack (collared AM1038, AF1280, m1383, and f1439) In December, the Hawks Nest Pack was located within their traditional territory in the north central portion of the ASNF. A minimum of four sets of tracks associated with the Hawks Nest Pack was documented. Wolf f1439 dispersed from the Hawks Nest Pack and has remained with M1296, of the Mangas Pack, in the northwestern portion of the Gila National Forest (GNF) in New Mexico. Hoodoo Pack (collared AM1290 and mp1441) In December, the Hoodoo Pack remained localized in the north-central portion of the ASNF. AM1290 has been located traveling with Bluestem f1333. Wolf mp1441 has been documented traveling alone. Marble Pack (collared AF1340, mp1440, and fp1442) In December, the Marble Pack was located in their traditional territory in the northwest-central portion of the ASNF. The IFT continued to document five animals (at least three pups) in the Marble Pack. Maverick Pack (collared AM1183 and AF1291) During December, the Maverick Pack was located within their traditional territory both on the FAIR and ASNF. The IFT has documented a minimum of four animals traveling together. Panther Creek Pack (F1339 and M1394) During December the Panther Creek Pack has been located in the east-central portion of the ASNF. The IFT documented three sets of tracks with this pack during the month indicating a third uncollared wolf with the pack. ON THE FAIR: Diamond Pack (collared F1437) During December, the Diamond Pack was located in the eastern portion of the FAIR. Tsay o Ah Pack (collared M1343, AF1283, fp1445) During December, Tsay o Ah Pack was located in the eastern portion of the FAIR. Single (mp1447) During December, mp1447 was located in the eastern portion of the FAIR. IN NEW MEXICO: Coronado Pack (collared AM1051) During December, AM1051 of the Coronado Pack was not located. Dark Canyon Pack (collared AM992, AF923, M1293, m1354, m1347, and fp1444) During December, the IFT located this pack within its traditional territory in the west-central portion of the Gila National Forest (GNF). Fox Mountain Pack (collared m1396) In December, the IFT documented the Fox Mountain Pack (m1396 and AM1158) outside of their traditional territory and traveling with f1397 of the Willow Springs Pack. Iron Creek Pack (collared AM1240 and AF1278) During December, the Iron Creek Pack continued to utilize their territory in the northern portion of the Gila Wilderness and the southern portion of the GNF. Lava Pack (collared M1285 and F1295) In December, the Lava Pack was located in its traditional territory between the Gila Wilderness and the Elk Mountains. Luna Pack (collared AM1155, AF1115, and m1398) During December, the Luna Pack remained in their traditional territory in the north-central portion of the GNF. The IFT documented dispersal behavior of m1398 traveling between the east-central portion of the ASNF in Arizona and the north-central portion of the GNF in New Mexico. Prieto Pack (collared AM1387, AF1251, m1386 and f1392) During December, the Prieto Pack was located within their traditional territory in the north-central portion of the GNF. The IFT documented dispersal behavior of f1392 which was located with single wolf M1284 in the north-central portion of the GNF. San Mateo Pack (collared M1345) During December, the San Mateo Pack was located within their traditional territory in the north eastern portions of the GNF. AF903 was located dead in December in New Mexico. Willow Springs Pack (collared f1397) In December, the IFT located Willow Springs Pack f1397 in its traditional territory in the north central portion of the GNF traveling with Fox Mountain m1396 and AM1158. AM1185 was located dead in New Mexico this month. M1284 (collared) During December, the IFT located M1284 traveling with dispersing wolf f1392 from the Prieto Pack within the GNF in New Mexico. Mangas Pack (collared M1296) During December, M1296 was located traveling with dispersing wolf f1439 from the Hawks Nest Pack in north western portions of the GNF in New Mexico. MORTALITIES Four wolf mortalities occurred in December: Rim AF1305 was located dead in Arizona. The incident is under investigation. An uncollared juvenile wolf was located dead in Arizona. The incident is under investigation. Willow Springs AM1185 was located dead in New Mexico. The incident is under investigation. San Mateo AF903 was located dead in New Mexico. The incident is under investigation. INCIDENTS During December, there were 5 livestock depredation reports involving wolves and no nuisance reports. On December 2, Wildlife Services investigated a dead cow near O bar O canyon in New Mexico. The investigation determined the cow was killed by wolves. On December 2, Wildlife Services investigated an injured calf near O bar O canyon in New Mexico. The investigation determined the calf sustained injuries from a wolf. On December 11, WMAT investigated a dead cow in the eastern portion of the FAIR. The investigation determined the cow was killed by wolves. On December 16, WMAT investigated a dead cow in the eastern portion of the FAIR. The investigation determined the cow was killed by wolves. On December 29, Wildlife Services investigated a dead calf near Rainey Mesa in New Mexico. The investigation determined the calf was killed by wolves.

Pretty dang close. And you know how well wolves stay in one place anyway. http://dcourier.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=140685&SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1087&S=1 Exactly what I keep trying to explain to the tree huggers. THIS. "Yavapai County doesn't need wolves," Supervisor Chip Davis said last year. "We've got a fix for the imbalance in the ecosystem. It's called hunting."

Glad I am not the only one pissed off. Ecos think that sound is pretty on TV. Not so great at 4 am when you are trying to get to stand solo. Hunting AZ is already challenging with the number of tags and limits to times. Wolves are nuisance that is so un-needed it just boggles the mind.

My hunt got scratched last weekend for a family emergency. Anyone get out last weekend? How was it? I saw some posts about good rut action. I am hoping it is still on since I'm headed out for my last weekend this Friday.

Congrats guys....

Very cool. Thanks for the response. It's interesting to hear the difference between what it was a week or two ago. There have been a lot of good pics popping up with people getting it done. Pretty excited to be headed back out.

So I am not too interested in brand wars or stuff like that. Binoc hunting appears to be very subjective in what each person wants in terms of brand. Some of it is purely science (coatings, prism types, etc)... Needless to say with infinite money (powerball anyone?) anyone could just throw $3000 down and be happy... I am working out what I want... Roof prism with dielectric coating and multicoating lenses etc etc... What I would like to know if you have a second is what magnification and aperture size you prefer hunting here in AZ. I can see the extra mag of 10x being useful in some places here. 8x seems likely to be better for general use (IMO). What do you think? I know it is heavy into preference but the WHY of it is what is useful. Thanks!

Indeed. I spent some time trying out 10x and 12x a friend has. The 8s are for me. I have some hand shake from an old injury that becomes much more manageable at 8x off hand. Very happy with my purchase, great sweet spot, and very bright.

Last weekend was a 4x4 only slimefest on Dugas and it the roads around it