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It was special panel measured as a non-typical.

What an incredible Coues buck that's even more impressive in person.......Wes and his girlfriend are two very nice young folks. Couldn't be happier for him! Congrats again.

Drew 3BS archery (NR) with 8 points.

I drew a NR archery tag as well.......in the unit I'm retiring to this year (3BS). No decoy/costumes for me........but I'll definitely have some fun chasing them anyways.

Good looking desert buck......congrats!

Holly main beams, batman! What a deer. Congratulations, Cody! That's a stud buck right there.

Good looking Coues buck! Congratulations.

Very cool.....congratulations!

I saw a legit 2 and half footer right off the side on the interstate just east of Quartzsite earlier this week......all by himself with his nose to the ground walking. Wish I had my bow!

Hey, Coach. I tried to PM you but your box is full. Let me know when you're clear for a PM.

Congratulations, my friend! Nice deer and another good yote.

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Marvin: Enter that bad boy in the P&Y program (velvet class)........I'll pay (reimburse) your entry when I see you at the next P&Y convention, my friend! That buck deserves to be recorded. Roy

Congratulations on a NICE coues buck! I'm jealous

Congratulations again, Marvin! Buck of a lifetime for sure.

Go to this site and click on the blue dots on the Kaibab Plateau.......once there you can look at past years temps and rainfall for the last 10 years. That should give you a good idea as well. https://raws.dri.edu/wraws/azF.html

5'11" tall.....about 165 lbs.

I have three Kuiu packs right now. For my body-frame, I backpack with my older Icon Pro 6000. It's very lightweight and extremely durable. Also, once I pack everything in and make camp, the pack cinches down flat and I use it as a day pack due to it's lightweight design. When I arrow something, there's no need to hike back to camp to retrieve my day pack.......I simply de-bone the deer on the spot and pack it out. I've finessed (trimmed) my pack-in weight (trail) down to about 57 pounds for a 7-10 day backpack hunt. It's a dream at that weight. I've also packed packed a few deer(s), with their cape and antlers, (about 90 pounds total) with no issues. It was heavy for me, but nothing the pack couldn't handle. It also distributed the weight very well. Again, this is for my body-frame......it could be different for you. But my Kifaru, Stone Glacier, and Eberlestock, Gregory, and Kelty packs seem to gather dust any more.

I do a lot of backpacking for mule deer........and own A LOT of different packs (internal and external). I've finally settled on the Kuiu pack due to it's lightweight and ability to comfortably carry an entire boned out deer and antlers/cape.

Contact Larry Bundy of At First Light Guide Service.....he has a ranch on 13A and knows the Strip very well. Tell him your dilemma and see if he can work out a plan where you provide your own meals, lodging, transportations, etc........might be more in your price range.

Archery Kaibab for me.......

Icon would be a great choice, creed........smooth shooting bow as well.

Some great advice so far.......but I would also encourage you to join your local archery club. It's a great way to support our sport, and also gain additional insight from those who've been pulling bowstrings a while who may be willing to share their knowledge. Who knows, you may even get an invite somewhere. Either way, it's a win-win.

I know, love it up there......retirement will be nice! I'll have a new job......full time bowhunter. I'll be up there over the Memorial Day Weekend looking at critters, fishing, and just enjoying the mountains. Maybe one of these times we can meet and talk bowhunting over a beverage!

Yes, sir......