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Creed check the post about Cochise County, I responded there and posted a picture of a lion killed buck that I found. I didn't get one but had a great hunt.

I will be back in 30A where I spent the Nov. rifle hunt and Aug/Sept. bow hunt. I have been chasing a big buck also now for the last couple of years and as of the last day of the rifle hunt he was still alive and well.

Happy Birthday Rembrant! May you have a great one! Good Luck in all you do!

Creed, I spent 9 days down there kicking every rock in the southern part of 30A and even though I didn't tag one I had a great time. I was holding out for one of two bucks that I kept seeing in Aug./Sept. with no luck. I spoted them twice but at great distances and couldn't put a stock together. There was a lot of hunters in there but I didn't see a whole lot of success, one decent 3x3, a 2x3, and a spike. I did find a lion killed buck that would have made a decent trophy, it wasn't very old and all that was left was the skull and front shoulders, the GW said that alot of lion killed deer were being reported. I will be back down there with my bow in Late Dec. early Jan. I looked for you to stop by but I wasn't in camp to much. Phil

I have camp set up at the second gate past where you enter the forest right before you climb out into half moon valley. I will be going down tomorrow and my dad will be there off and on as well.

I went down into the Pedregrosa's this weekend to set up camp for my WT Nov hunt and there was a lot of mulie hunters in there but still managed to see a few does. I did not have a chance to get over into skeleton canyon area though. Creed where were you at? I drive an 04 f-250 with a coueswhitetail.com sticker on the back window and I will be there starting thurs for the whole season or until tagged out, if you are still hunting stop by and say hi.

Great pictures Scott and good luck to your son and Doug! I will be looking for you to post the pictures of em on the ground.

They will still let you through on the east side of the main road up into the canyon if you stop at the house and ask but the whole west side is locked up without exception all though they said I could walk in. In the Dos you can still drive up the road that goes to the towers but it does not get you very far before the gate is locked. Still provides you with a lot of hiking opportunities. AZDave do you own land around the Silver Strike area? The only Peloncillo Mountains that I knew about are North of San Simon. For first timers I would recommend lions park (happy camp on the map) and hike in towards Goverment Peak or off the Rucker road. The last time I was on the Geronimo Trail you could still get through and the Outlaw mountain does hold some great deer.

AZ Dave and 5.8, They (the snure ranch) locked up last year right before the Nov. hunt you can still drive through their land and right by the house on the East side of the main road but that is all you have for access any more. You can still park by the old cemetary and walk into the west side but it makes for a long day. I have been down there twice this year and have seen a few decent bucks. The Peloncillo's aren't in 30A are they? I have a tag for the Nov hunt and will be in the Pedegrossas. There is only one road for access that is not locked off and it takes over an hour to get there from the highway but it is worth the drive. In the Dos Cabeza's isn't the road up to the towers still locked by the Klumps? I know that you can go in by the mine and up to the catchment, over to lion's park, or up sheep's canyon but that is the only roads that I know of that will get you somewhat close to the mountains. I have hunted them all frequently and had good success but with the areas so locked off there is just a ton of people even when you hike in. As far as hunting the rucker canyon area you can with out too much trouble but make sure you are on the south side of the road or you will be in unit 29 instead of 30A. This area probably holds the most chance for some one new to the unit. I hunt 30A or 29 just about every year and think that there is amble opportunity but you have to work hard for it.

Ordered mine yesterday and I hope to have it on my truck before the Nov hunt!

Great buck....thanks for the story!

That is great, thanks for posting the pics. Can't wait to hear the story.

Well I have to wait for Nov. for my coues hunt but the wife has a muley tag for the 28th so I will be scouting this weekend for that and she is tuning up her 22-250.

I would have to agree with Treestand man on his guess. It is hard to tell at the angle of the picture but he has good width and good beam length, a little thin on mass but a good buck none the less.

Beautiful picture of a beautiful buck that I would guess to be 100-105". Great job on the placement of the camera.

Great pictures and thanks for sharing them with us.

Beautiful Bull! Congratulations! You should be very proud and he will make a great mount. I think you will like the results of putting a tape on him for a gross score. I am going to say 378 5/8. Let us know and thanks again for the pics. Phil

Well the black magic was not getting used at all. I had put out a block as well and it was already half gone with a lot of sign all around. The bucks would never come in while it was light but I did stay in my stand and got to hear them and just see their outlines in the dark. I don't know if I will have a chance to get back out before the end of season or not but I still have a Nov. rifle tag for the area. I found this buck while walking out one night.

Congrats! Well Where are the Pics?

I can't stand it anymore....I've got my gear loaded and leaving work at noon today to go set the stand I will post when I return....Hopefully with one less tag!

A buddy of mine that I work with is wanting to buy a new left-hand bow here in the valley. We work in Peoria and I would like to know where to send him to get him set up. I shoot a bow-tech liberty vft and he really likes my set up and would like to get something similar. Any suggestions? Does Sportsmens Warehouse still set up bows or are did they downsize their archery section?

Well I checked the areas that I had put out the black magic and the block with some interesting results. The black magic area hadn't been touched except by a bear that appears to just be curious but the deer co block had been hammered. I spotted a group of seven bucks leaving the block when I was walking in...can't wait until I can get to sit that stand, to bad I have to wait for the Labor Day weekend to get out there. I am wondering if I should put out some of the water softener pellets where I had put the black magic or would that be too much minerals in the same area?

He ended up buying a new hoyt from corner archery, he went way over his budget but is really happy with the bow and the service from the store. Thanks for your help guys.

Great photos and great bucks! Good luck on the bow hunt.

I went down to 30A this last weekend to put out some of the Deer Co. Black Magic and found this decent shed on my way to the stand. Saw a group of five bucks in the general area so I hope this Black Magic stuff works.