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goals right there for that father son moment. congrats
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how do these otc archery outfitters do it?
MrBojangles replied to MrBojangles's topic in The Campfire
Thanks everyone for the responses, makes a lot more sense now. good luck to everyone rest of the year. -
otc changes--> increase in trophy quality?
MrBojangles replied to MrBojangles's topic in Mule Deer Hunting
I heard that podcast it sounded like things have definitely been tough. Thank you for the insight you are right I probably wouldn't know what do to with myself if I even saw a 160 type buck, forget 180. I know it takes years and years of experience to start to put it together in areas and just increase your chances of seeing big animals, let alone kill them. Got my butt kicked a couple years ago in december on otc archery just was ecstatic to see a 4x3. Havent been able to go back since due to work and having a kid but I definitely don;t expect to pull up in a unit and shoot a giant buck no matter what unit I am in. I probably would save up and try to hire an outfitter to increase my chances as this would be a special hunt that I most likely would never be able to do again. Just hoping for increased chances for big deer eventually south of the ditch with the decrease in otc tags so I dont have to battle point creep forever. good luck to you the rest of your season Thank you mark that's a fantastic buck. That has to feel awesome when it all comes together after putting in all that work over the years. I live in a fantastic place but definitely dream what if at times, thinking what it would be like to be searching for needle in a haystack giant desert muleys if I lived in AZ. That has to be addicting. Appreciate the offer for future help, if you ever were interested in archery hunting axis deer in hawaii on lanai I can reciprocate the favorite. I helped a guy on archerytalk shoot a velvet buck but unfortunately with work and life and starting a family wasn;t ever able to go back to az and try and take advantage after helping him out. I'll be back someday though, perhaps we'll be in touch. -
otc changes--> increase in trophy quality?
MrBojangles replied to MrBojangles's topic in Mule Deer Hunting
eh i like supporting arizona wildlife -
I feel like this might be a dumb question but how do these otc archery outfitters like big chino go on podcasts and talk about consistently being on 180+ deer on otc public land deer hunts and not have issues with people encroaching on their spots and ruining their zones and their outfit? i would think people would book a hunt with them one year and then keep coming back to the same area without booking with them if that truly was the case. I'm assuming it's public land because they talk about other hunters ruining their stalks at times but maybe I am missing something to this equation?
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WIll any of the otc changes lead to changes in increase trophy quality in some units? I'm kinda stuck in no mans land. 7pts non res originally wanted to do a once in a lifetime kaibab early rifle when i started but fighting an uphill battle with declining herd health, point creep and a large increase in non res applying for kaibab/strip. Could be limited by geography, but wondering if the elimination of some of the otc hunts could lead to eventually to other units becoming consistent trophy units (180+) that could be worth exploring? would be nice to be ahead of the curve when that happens.
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completly agree about silencing the bow. curious what your broadhead and arrow weight of choice is for coues? are you of the school of thought heavier arrow= quieter bow? i went up to 495 from 420 but missed the flatter trajectory so i think I'm going to go back to around 420-450. found sevrs to be pretty quiet
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What is your go to archery vane that makes the least noise? trying to get my setup as quiet as possible and definitely think the hiss from blazers has effect on jumping the string. looking at q2i fusions and flex fletch sk 200s but open to other options. figured there'd be no better place to ask than archery coues hunters. thx
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help with Google Earth scouting december mule deer
MrBojangles replied to MrBojangles's topic in Mule Deer Hunting
obligatory 'bucks we saw but didnt kill' pics heh. 1st one hurts -
help with Google Earth scouting december mule deer
MrBojangles replied to MrBojangles's topic in Mule Deer Hunting
hey I just wanted to say thanks to everyone on here for going out of their way to help me out with this hunt! didnt tag out but had a blast and saw some nice deer and had some close encounters. Hopefully will get to do it again next year thanks everyone for being so welcoming and helpful -
sweet buck congrats!
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Any Sign of Rut Activity for Archery Hunt in Southern Az?
MrBojangles replied to azbullelkman's topic in Mule Deer Hunting
Just found afork a spike last night both were running does hard. Getting closer... -
Any Sign of Rut Activity for Archery Hunt in Southern Az?
MrBojangles replied to azbullelkman's topic in Mule Deer Hunting
I've been in 18 and 17 it's been slow only seen 2does way far out and a spike. Probably more on me than anything though. Not sure if I should be looking on the mtms or more flats and tops of mesas -
Wont anybody do anything about the lack of rain?
MrBojangles replied to MT_Sourdough's topic in The Campfire
i guess ill be sitting water for my mule deer hunt in 2 weeks -
wow crazy story glad you are ok