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Anyone ever see something like this? There’s a mule deer that is inside of a somewhat rural facility in Peoria / Sun City. It’s been in there for at least a month, I’m thinking more like 2. It’’s still looking healthy and I called game and fish and they said they’ve had 3 calls like this over the years and told me that the deer that get into there can get out. Kind of a strange situation and just curious if anyone has seen something like this before. He usually always comes out in the same area when my truck rolls by, checks it out and then runs off. IMG_1027.MOV

I'd be lying if I hadn't thought of ways to try and get in there and get it out without leaving evidence.

In some spots its a double chain fence with barbed wire on it then in other spots its a brick wall.

Super strange. Good to know they're doing alright then lol

From what I've seen there is for sure water in there but i'm not sure what they're eating. I'm assuming they just are hoping the fences and getting in. Not sure what brought them (him) in the first place.

Hmm that’s weird.. here’s a screen shot of the video

That snow storm was no joke last year. Crazy to see the difference in the two years. Well done on getting on them back to back years.

Good to hear. My 6.5 loves this round but I've never used it on elk before and was wondering if I should have any hesitation. It's a fast moving round and I'm sure with good shot placement it would do the job.

Has anyone used this round in 6.5 for bigger game, like elk?

Its tough to say how far away they actually are because "our" far is nothing compared to their far. They can cover ground like it's nothing. I'd imagine though they're probably not far from where you're scouting if you've seen them in the past in those locations. Are you scouting near water sources?

With how dry its been, water is pretty important for them and typically they don't travel / bed far from their water source. Ideally catch them at first light and dusk traveling to / from water and bedded down in shade in the afternoons. What unit is your hunt in?

It's hard to tell if his leg was broken before or after he made it to the river. Wonder if he was trying to use the river as a escape out if it was broken before. Either way, not the ideal way to go out.

Gotcha, I'm trying to find where I read it but I'm not having any luck. I think it was a Swarovski warranty issue since the NL Pure's were new. but.. I too heard that they are legit and the field of view on them is awesome.

Are those studs under swarovski warranty? I thought I read something that they could potentially void the warranty SWAROVSKIS

I know this is a long shot but if you’re on the ranch in unit 10 and want to help yank me out, my truck is currently stuck. It would be greatly appreciated My phone number is 602-291-2422 Coordinates of my location are.. 35.46520, -112.81427

Bring chains or some recovery gear just in case. It can dump snow up there and better to be over prepared, I know from first hand experience. Good luck to ya, I'd say a .270 is plenty for a well placed shot @ 300 ish yards.

Congrats on the tag. That late archery can be a tough hunt especially if its dry and you can't sit water if you're hunting on the bo. I'd recommend paying the fee's and hunting there so you have the entire unit to hunt. I remember last year I was scouting for my hunt while the late archery was going on and it was as dry as a bone out there so it made it hard to walk the county without being heard. Talked to hunters out there on that hunt and they weren't having luck either. On top of it being dry it was a full moon so they could bed during the day and move at night. Not trying to discourage you just letting you know how tough it can be but it's not impossible. I'd scout on both public and private. However you cant start scouting the ranch until August I believe? Make sure you have Onx maps before you go and use it while scouting to mark where you have been and make notes. If it were my tag I wouldn't pass over a 270- 300" bull but that's just me. Best of luck of to ya, hope you get it done!

I know, I did it on purpose. If anyone is interested they can just shoot me a message or reply to the forum and I'll send them a message

Wasn't real sure where to post but I have a fantasy baseball league and we have 3 open slots. If anyone is interested let me know, prefer people who tend to keep up with it and play most of the season.

What bank do you have? This gives me a sliver of hope lol

Did you end up getting a tag?

If your dad or youngest son don't get drawn they would just get a point still, yeah?

Ahh gotcha makes sense.

Is there a reason why in 30 years you've never put in for 7E? Do you have a preferred unit?

Yeah it just takes some time. My elk app didn't show up until about 1-2 days later