Idahocoueshunter

Were the leftover tags for deer open for out of state hunters, despite the non resident cap meeting the quota in the first draw? We called AZGFD after the leftover tag list came out. The lady I spoke with said the tags would be available, via written applications, by US mail, no sooner than 0800 hours on July 20, regardless of residency, on a first come basis. I guess it’s possible we just didn’t draw for a second time, but at 1530 hours on July 20th, one tag was still available. Does anyone have any insight on the drawing process for leftover permits? Thanks. Craig.

Well, thanks for the information. I’ve heard applications are up 17-20%. Most western states are up from years past. Coronavirus is supposed to be a factor, but I don’t know. Idaho said it was about 17% over last year. I couldn’t draw last year, so sure as heck didn’t draw this year. I’ll be hunting a lot of birds, I guess.

I look for three points, with a large front fork and eye guards. Heavy is a bonus. Helps with good optics and enough time to evaluate, but if I have to react quickly, that's what I look for.

Has anyone been able to apply online yet? The regs say early to mid May. Is there any information that there is another glitch in the app process? I've sent emails to AZG&F with zero responses back. Wonder if I should go the paper application again. Thanks. Craig

Very nice!! I'm no expert but he looks to me about 110 or so. Anyone would be proud to tag that one.

Just wondering if 30A has been getting any rain? The weather channel always seems to cut off the south eastern part of Arizona. The last time I was down, the country was dry as a bone and most of the mohogany had hardly leafed out. Hopefully by November, the area will have gotten some moisture, even though it may be too late to help with antler growth. Craig.

First buck was a 4 point Mule Deer shot in the Dos Cabazes Mountains way back in 1972. My dad was with me, headed back to camp after a long day. My first exposure to gutting a deer and getting back in the pitch black. That was the first of many hunts getting back to camp in the dark. One can't even see a mule deer in the high country of the Dos Cabazes now. I'm not sure what changed. Moving to Idaho opened up diffenent hunting experiences including goats and moose. I still look forward to fall and my Coues hunts in southern Arizona. Craig.

Not looking good, with all your cards being hit. I've checked mine twice today and nothing. Do they draw in a certain sequence that my zone may not be drawn yet, does anyone know? Craig

I was wondering about getting a lion tag while hunting this fall. I have yet to see a lion, but I have seen the scratches and deer kills, but I think it is just a matter of time before I glass one up. Are lion tags sold over the counter to non residents? I'd hate to have an opportunity and no tag. Craig.

I drew a 30A early November tag and was wondering if the area has gotten any rain this past week. I saw on the Weather Channel that it had a chance, but haven't spoken with anyone in the area. We're thinking about the Dos Cabazes area, does anyone know? Craig

FINALLY! Got mine yesterday. Now its the agonizing count down to November. Craig

Looks like a fantastic family outting, and finding sheds to boot. The smile on the boys faces says it all. Thanks for the pictures. Craig.

Sure looks like the same genetics to me. I found mule deer sheds from successive years, and even the non typical points were the same. Nice find. Craig

Always nice to find a bonus like that. Hope I see him in November. Craig.

Handsome buck, congratulations. I like the mass and split eyeguard, lots of character. Craig.

Thanks. I don't ever remember it being as dry as it was last year. Consequently, I didn't find any good bucks either, so I'm sure the drought had an effect on antler growth. With the early rains and now entering the monsoon season, I might find a worthy buck. Craig.

Post #3 Advanced Member *** Group: Members Posts: 352 Joined: 18-July 06 From: lost between mountains and desert next to a huge hole in the ground Member No.: 1224 hope so my 10 yr old is asking me every 5 min....Hope he gets drawn IPB It's 5 'o clock somewhere! I hope so too. My 73 year old father is asking me every 5 minutes too. Craig.

The great experience is in the eye of the beholder. I like quality, but I can't find fault in anyone who wouldn't. A 105 buck is still a dandy in anyone's eyes.

I sure hope the envelope color has nothing to do with the application process. I down loaded the application and mailed it off in just a plain white legal sized envelope. I mailed it in early May, so I hope if there was a problem with the fashion color of my envelope, they would have notified me. This is the first year I've heard of color coded envelopes. Craig.

That looks old and knarlly, but I like the odd ones. Craig.

Being in law enforcement, nothing suprises me anymore. Even jury decisions, although seemingly obvious, are outrageously wrong. Look at OJ.

I called today and found out we drew 30A tags. I screwed up the origional application so we had to come in the back door, but I called today and she said we made it. The number I called was 623-236-7550. Craig.

Heck, we are starting to get them up her in Idaho. Thought I was seeing things at first, but the Fish and Game has a page on them in the regulations now. They are much bigger and lighter colored than the regular mourning dove. I've only seen them around town, and not were we hunt. They are legal year round without limits, but you have to keep them feathered to make sure you don't go over limit with the mourning doves.

Since it is first come first served, what is the time delay in finding out if we drew a leftover permit. Seems like it should be automated fairly quickly. Does any one know when the left over permits results would be out, after they receive them? Craig.

You might me entitled to some money for turning in the marijuana farm. It's federal money used by local agencies called the MEP program (Marijuana Eratication Program). My dad and I were turkey hunting in Idaho, when we saw several persons of hispanic decent, run into a brush patch in the bottom of the canyon. I turned in the location, and the detectives ended up flying the area and located a significant growing operation. We pulled a total of 880 plants. My dad received a reward for turning in the site. It paid for our trip to Arizona to hunt Coues.