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    Arizona Outfitter Missing

    Concealed carry!
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    7 elk hit by car on HWY 260

    Thats a scary deal! I have almost hit Buffalo on the road at night up by West Yellowstone, because you can't see them until its almost too late!
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    2009 unit 1 archery elk

    Wow! Gotta love that unit 1. Heck of a great bull!
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    Arizona Outfitter Missing

    That's great news!
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    Arizona Outfitter Missing

    I don't know him, but I hope all is well and he is found o.k. Hopefully no foul play was involved like a carjacking or worse.
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    7X7 pictures and story

    Outstanding bull! Looks like you guys had a great elk camp and excellent time.! Lark, you are about a hundred years younger than I thought!
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    7x7

    Excellent. Congrats on that bull. 370" Wow, I can't wait to see them pics.
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    New unit(30B) need help!

    I have never hunted the Mule Mountains, but I have heard access is a big problem.
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    There was a Shooting on the North Rim

    O.K Doug, you got me again with your misleading topic title , I was expecting something along the lines of a gunfight up on the rim or some such Oh, and bye the way, very nice photos!
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    SO PROUD

    Excellent!
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    Blueberry Eater Down

    Save the Grizzly and shoot the Blueberries Thats a great bear and pics! I hope someday I am fortunate enough tho hunt Alaska.
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    New unit(30B) need help!

    Camping spots are good on the West side of the Dragoons, however, come hunting season that road is a zoo. Trust me on this, as I have camped there many times. Ifyou want the best opportunity in the Dragoons you have to get deep into the mountain range up on the ridges which requires some serious legwork. Good spots are very few and far beween. Without giving away my spots , your best bet is to get into Middlemarch pass, and climb the high ridges and glass. If you stay closer to the roads you might get lucky and find a 70lb dink with 3" nubs Don't overlook the heavily vegetated washes (riparian areas), as you might just find one, but they are like rabbits in that stuff and very hard to hunt. If you can, get there a day or two early to stake your claim to a spot, as good spots are hard to find the night before the opener.
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    Unit 10 archery bull

    From one Brent to another , congratulations! Nice bull, and way to get it done!
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    New unit(30B) need help!

    Overview: Unit 30B has a relatively small population of whitetail deer in relationship to nearby units. These populations are isolated to the Dragoon Mountains and the southern end of the Mule Mountains near Bisbee. Whitetail can also be found along the San Pedro River. The 2006/07 buck:doe:fawn ratio was 22:100:32, and the combined hunt success for the Oct. and Nov. firearms hunts was 23% percent, and the December hunt had 34% success. This year’s fawn:doe ratio was inconsistent with past surveys, the numbers of fawns dropped significantly from the five year average of 54. Overall, the unit has approximately 125.5 square miles of whitetail deer habitat of medium to low density, in the Dragoon and Mule Mountains. Sportsmen must be aware that a large portion of the habitat in the Mule Mountains is inaccessible. Also, accessible habitat within the Mule and Dragoon Mountains can be far from existing road and extremely rugged. To reduce the frustration, it is a good idea to scout the unit and secure access into a desired area before applying for a whitetail permit in the unit. The Dragoon Mountains are part of the Coronado National Forest so a forest service map will help you with the road system and the access points. Topo-graphical maps will help you get around the rest of the unit. Whitetail can also be found along the San Pedro River, but the thick vegetation can make it difficult to get a good clean shot at a buck. Also, parts of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area are closed to firearm hunting (Charleston Rd. to SR. 92) so getting the Bureau of Land Management's regulations is a must. (1763 Paso San Luis, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 (Phone No. 520-458-3995). Over the course of the past 4-5 years, it has been noticed the whitetail are occupying traditional mule deer habitat in lower elevations. Remember, when hunting units with whitetail and mule deer; both species can be found in the same habitat types within the unit. Before hunting either of the two species, consult the Hunting Regulations: Commission Order 2 for distinguishing physical characteristics. Areas: Access into the Mule Mountains is very limited compared to the Dragoon Mountains as most of the major canyons are inaccessible by vehicle. One of the easiest ways to get into the Mule Mountains is to take Highway 80 south of I-10 at Benson. Continue down Highway 80 past Tombstone. Approximately 2.5 miles south of Tombstone take Davis Road east to High Lonesome Road and south to access the east side of the mountain. There are two dirt roads off of the High Lonesome that will access the eastern side of the Mules, and you can access whitetail habitat in the upper parts of a few canyons. Access to the top of the mountain from Hwy. 80; the Juniper Flats Road travels northeast to the radio towers. One thing to remember when you are in the Mule Mountains is the private land, most will be posted and locked, so respect the ranchers' wishes. Hiking from open areas across state land will get you in most of the Mule Mountains. The area is very rugged and steep and requires a lot of effort on the hunter’s part. Access into the southwest corner of the Mule Mountains can be gained off of Highway 92 between Sierra Vista and Bisbee. When driving east on Highway 92 from Sierra Vista to Bisbee. Various dirt roads intersect the highway from the north (m.p. 345, m.p. 350, and Fowdy Ranch Rd.). This area is being developed so be aware of the residence in the area.
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    Any Worries?

    I think the people taking the biggest archery bucks are the ones putting in the time and hard work to be successful. Days of pre-season scouting, trail cams, etc. and they are the exception and not the rule. The average archery hunter, resident or non resident, probably will not have much of an impact on sucess ratios, regardless of how many may flock here because of pictures seen on the internet. If a non-resident thinks they can zip out here and bag a bruiser of a buck with little knowledge of the deer or area they are going to hunt, then they are probably in for a rude awakening to western Coues hunting, unless of course they hire a guide. G&F has already addressed the archery hunting in some units by turning them into draw hunts, and they may add more to that list if overhunting/overcrowding becomes an issue.
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    NM gov Tag Mulie

    I would have held out for a bigger one Just kidding! What a bruiser of a buck!
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    Stolen Gun Safe

    That stinks! Have you had any service or repair done to your house lately? Alot of times it is not random, but someone who knows what you have. Depending on the thickness of the bottom plate of the safe, you can use those expanding concrete bolts by redhead or the like. Go at least three inches into the concrete. Use 3/8" - 1/2" concrete anchors, and the only way they could get the safe is with a cutting torch. I have a concrete drill if you need to borrow one in the future
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    Remembering 9/11

    9/11 is a perfect example of what we,(our troops), are fighting for. Unfortunately, those that are stationed in hostile countries have to pay the price for the third worlds hatred of the United States. May they stay safe in their endeavors! I can still vividly remember sitting in shock and disbelief in front of the television on 9/11, realizing that the great and powerful nation we live in, is not invulnerable to the spineless and cowardly tactics of religous fanatics. God bless our freedom, our troops, and to all the innocent victims and families who suffered the most on that fateful day!
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    Blacktail and Mule Deer

    Cool photo's and nice bucks. Thanks for sharing a little family history.
  20. Sorry for your loss, and best wishes to you and your family. My mother inlaw died of the same illness, and it was hard to watch it happen.
  21. Now they are proposing "mandatory health insurance", and will fine you if you don't have it. What a joke!
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    No buck, but a lion instead

    A lion with a bow, excellent!
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    Good luck elk hunters

    You be safe also, and good luck on your hunt. Bring back some pics and backstrap I have a November archery elk hunt that I can't wait to go on, but I hope to see everyone taking some good bulls on the upcoming archery hunt, just leave one for me!
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