junior71

You got the boy a shot man, that's awesome! Hit or miss you made him a better hunter if he gets one or not! Not saying give up but, take care of you.

👍 Good bull! Congrats!

Awesome! Any bull with a bow is a trophy imo. Congrats

Read as much as you can on archery hunting. Research draw length(you can do this your self or an archery shop), bow forgiveness( research the bow you like vs other models), let off measurement( some guys shoot better with less and some with more), axle to axle measurement( the longer the more forgiving on older bows), brace height measurement( again the longer the more forgiving on older bows). KI and arrow weight (You need enough arrow weight for penetration on the animal hunted) Elk need a heavier arrow set up vs Coues) Arrow spine vs draw weight( Effects arrow flight). Its a ton to learn, and unfortunately some of these bow shop will sell you anything so be aware.

Just read an article about the Apache-Sitgreaves NF round up. They have caught a few and auctioned some. Just doesn't sound like they are making much progress. They doubt they are keeping up with the annual birth rate.

I thought I read a contractor was hired to catch horses in the Apache NF?

The kids are the ones who suffer, you will be fine. Make sure to leave a google review for your contractor! I would ruin his a$$!

Way to stick with it...awesome bull!

Man that's a good tag but I think you need horses or mules. A buddy and I packed an elk out of 16a with roads everywhere. It just about killed us and we were only a few miles inn. I can't imagine packing one out of b on foot.

Anyone have any info? I haven't been in this unit for years, and we just found out my son drew it, using the wrong hunt code. He has point guard if needed, I just hate to see him burn 12 points.

22 years old

Dates are 9/10 to 9/16

He thought he applied for 23. Anyway I think he researched 22 late, and saw guys post about to many tags and going down hill. Early rifle is a totally different hunt. Yes, 20+, I think he hit the lottery! Keep on posting guys, he needs to see this! Thanks