stanley

Yup. Just referring to the Flagstaff area, specifically. https://azdailysun.com/news/local/flagstaff-snow-surpasses-records-forces-closures-county-and-city-declare/article_a72bf186-8159-5bd1-b91e-9e25f0a82ce6.html Either way, it is a lot of snow and I'm sure the ADOT guys are working as hard as they can.

My thoughts exactly. Literally the biggest snow storm in that area in over 100 years, and the armchair critics pounce. 🙄

Not a weather thing, but I just think its pretty darn cool that Tucson still closes schools for Rodeo Days!! Seems kinda 'old school'...... 🤠 👍

A bungee chord and/or duct tape will work in a pinch (No joke! I've done it!!). Good luck!

Remember the good ol' days when Roosevelt was brimming with water??? I'm sure the bass fisherman would LOVE that!

Is he actually giving out unit numbers? That would be a little bit too much, IMO. Like a lot of us, I have seen shows where I recognize a landmark or something but I have never known a TV dude to actually release detailed info or unit numbers.

Wait, what??? Ummm..... As has been mentioned, it's been all over the local news. In fact the story in the link you posted actually quotes a local news station. 🙄

Sargent Schultz!!!! Now THAT is a serious old school reference!!! Love it!

Don't know where that is, but sure wish I would have had the opportunity to see it before it toppled....

Bingo!

Yup, pretty bad down there. The first time I ever met Amanda (site owner) and Heat was at a ranch trash pick-up volunteer event way back then (Remember that, Amanda and Nick? How did I get so old?? ). I think it was 2003 or 2004. Had just started hunting down that way, and figured the event would be a good way to get to know the units a little better. Plus it was a fun event for my kids. LOL That was a LONG time ago, and I'm pretty sure there are still lots of trashed areas. Been a while since I've done that, though. Seeing this post makes me want to reach back-out and get involved again.

I travel a lot for work. Mildly longer TSA lines at airports (mainly JFK.....). Also, I wanted to make sure my mobile number was on the national 'Do Not Call' list (remember that???). When I went to that site a week or so ago it was down with a message saying something like 'Due to the partial government shutdown....'. I see neither one of these things as more than slightly inconvenient.....

OUTSTANDING!!!!!

Where's the pic of the tail. Am I missing something on the Instagram pics??

Based on the brief write-up, it sounds to me like the "green light" was just typical hunter-hunter (brother to brother) courtesy.

Looks like you had a great adventure! Thanks for sharing with the site. S.

Outstanding, Keven!!!!!!

Yup! They stink either way! 🤢 🤣

Jeez...... Guess I better never jokingly refer to a mule deer as a "floppy eared carp" again, then. 🙄 For now on, I will refer to these rodents by their correct name, Tayassu Tajacu, (Thanks for that, Non-Typical.... ) so my standard level of ignorance is not so apparent. 🤣 S.

With this rain, a decent tactic could be to spend a little time in ANY wash or drainage and look for fresh tracks. I would recommend walking the wash/drainage and look broadly (middle & sides of wash......). If you spend much time doing that, you will probably come across some fairly fresh tracks. The rodents will likely be within 1/2 mile to a mile. Then focus on that area. Either glass if the country permits, or just put your nose into the wind and still-hunt/stalk. Any of the washes/drainage's in the Arivaca area would be a good place to start. Good luck!! S.

Outstanding buck, matched only by that terrific smile on the young man! Good stuff! S.

Howdy everyone! Two of my favorite hunting partners, my two youngest kids, are both in college now so squeezing in hunts can be difficult with their schedules (especially my son, who is going to school out of state...). The only two elk hunts that were running while they are home for Christmas break were late cow in 1/2B/2C and 3C - Fool Hollow. Our first choice was unit 1 since I know it pretty well, but their luck leaned towards 2nd choice and they ended-up with 3C - Fool Hollow tags. I know the area just a little, from Christmas tree cutting trips over the years. Have NEVER hunted it though. I of course plan on doing some scouting prior, and also understand that with the hunt being so late (12/14-12/31), that early early scouting will likely not be too fruitful other than to get the lay of the land. Likely I will spend the 2 or 3 weekends just prior to the hunt looking around. Daughter has never killed an elk, so I'm planning on working hard to get her a chance at one. So of course though, I wanted to check to see if there are any locals up there that might have some advice or hints for me? The G&F site mentions some areas like Telephone Lake and While Lake North of Show Low. It also references some ranch and farm land around Linden & Burten, but of course says that permission is a must on the private land. Anyway, anybody willing to share some insight? PM me or call/text 602-399-4769 if you are willing to help-out. Thanks in advance!!! Stan

Yup, you're right on the $5 bucks. https://www.abc15.com/news/state/arizona-vehicle-registrations-going-up-with-new-public-safety-fee

My two youngest who are both in college at this point, were lucky enough to get late deer tags this year (Dec 14 - Dec 31)! It's awesome, because it will coinicide with their Christmas breaks from school. VERY excited! (They also have both have 3C late cow tags, which is a nice bonus! ) Is it too early for any rutting to start up? This fall has seemed to be just a bit cooler than some past years, and I'm hoping that may result in a slightly earlier rut than average. Any opinions to share? Anyone been out seeing anything that even resembles rutting action down south yet? At this point, I think we will not be hunting until right after Christmas, but might try to sneak-out for a day or so prior. Can't wait! S.

Morning guys! Just back from two days up there (hunted Sat & Sun). Tough tough tough!!! Saw some sign, both slightly old AND fresh. Not tons of it, but enough to know there are elk. lol The majority of the places we were hunting was relatively flat & thick 'PJ' type of vegetation. Tough to see much in that stuff. We're going to head back up there for a couple of more days on Wednesday. It appears as though the density of animals is extraordinarily low in there at this time, but there are clearly some in there someplace..... I'm thinking just more time spent in there, and hopefully we'll cross paths with some. Nose into the wind and SLOW! Maybe we'll run into each other. Good luck!! S.