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Heat: No tag for me this year up there.....just put in for a bonus point. I scouted it last year and this year just to see if it's gotten better to where I would go back next year. Still haven't decided that yet. If you're happy with these size bucks, you should have a fun hunt, as I saw quite a few of this caliber: Notice the purple flowers (Lupine): The low growing shrub (olive colored) the buck is feeding on is buck brush:

You're right Allen. What so contradictory is the fact that Mr. Buck recently said at a meeting that the body fat taken from wintering Kaibab deer was the highest it's ever been on record. Yet, they say the winter range is in bad shape??? He was asked how that was possible......he had no real answer. I'm beginning to think that if they ever made the common mosquito a big game animal, its numbers would be at an all-time low in ten years.

I just got back from the Bab' after scouting it for five days with the family. I was fairly disappointed with the quality of bucks there. I saw plenty of 130-140" type bucks, but after five days of scouting and covering a lot of good areas, I only saw three bucks over 180". One was a giant non-typical that I found in a low country area (6000' elevation) I used to bowhunt years ago. Lots of feed everywhere on the plateau including the low country. The burn held quite a few deer.....just not the quality that should be in there, IMO. Talked to the biologist up there......the herd is estimated to be about 8000 deer.....that's pretty sad, IMO. They'll be a few nice deer taken (as usual), but to those of us who remember what it was like in the 80's and 90's, it was sad to see it in it's current state.

Nice.....

When I arrowed my AZ Strip buck in 2008 it was rubbed out on opening day......August 22nd.

Well, I've arrowed most of my alpine mule deer in the late afternoon.......they'll usually get up about 3:00 pm to start feeding. If you've watched them bed from afar, you should be able to get into position, with the wind right, by the time they get up to feed. Keep after it and have a good time up there.

Here's some "North of the River Muley's" I've arrowed over the years:

That unit (and 55) lost about 70% of their deer herd in the 07/08 winter. According to a buddy of mine who backpacks both units all summer long, it has been VERY slow to recover. Bowls he used to see 15-20 bucks in have been almost vacant the last few seasons. He's seen a few decent bucks, but nothing like it was prior to the winter kill. Be prepared to be extremely mobile (backpack) in order to locate deer. Beautiful country for sure.

That's an awesome buck......congratulations!

Beautiful velvet buck.....congratulations!

Congratulations young man!

Awesome buck.......kudos to you arrowing one of those deer.

170"?? Wow.....what's the individual measurements of the buck? The photo obviously does NOT do the buck justice. Congratulations man on a fine trophy.......you did good!

PM me for info........I know a VERY reputable guide who is on the Strip year round that will work out an arrangement for you that will allow you to hunt in the manner you'd like......you can provide your own camp, food, etc., and make it VERY reasonable (less than $2500). High success rate....no chute planes, posse of guides, etc.......

Awesome velvet muley.......congratulations!

Mule Canyon area.......explore the walk-in areas and you'll find solitude and bucks.

Actually, it's just a good photograph. He was a little over 31" wide and grossed 197" and some change and officially netted 191 2/8" B&C. Just a beautiful typical 5x5 (including G1's-eyeguards).

Man, I'd love to......but I'm not the most computer/techincal guy......wouldn't even know where to begin. I beleive there's a small portion (shot) of it on their website under one of the videos in their gallery?

It's an archery buck I arrowed on the Strip (13B) in 2008.

Was up there last week poking around for a few days........wish I had put in for it this year, as I saw a few giants including a typical that will be pushing the 200" mark.

Back then (08) I believe it was either $2000 or $2500 (can't remember exactly).....that was for five full days if needed. They also video taped my quick hunt (stalk, shot, recovery). Made for some great memories I can still pop into the DVD and relive/share with others.

Contact Kory & Larry Bundy from At First Light Guide Service (link above). They'll work with you on price and tailor a hunt for you. When I drew that archery tag in 2008, I used Kory.......I provided my own camp, food, transportation, and was able to spot-n-stalk.......I simply wanted some help on where to hunt. They did that for me......A LOT cheaper than $4000.00. I was done opening morning within 15 minutes of stalking. Give them call asap, as they fill up quickly.

My hunting partner's daughter's first big game animal with a bow......she was pretty excited!

80% let-off bows have been allowed in Pope & Young for a few years now.......however, those entries using bows with greater than 65% are denoted with an asterisk (*). Electronic rangefinders are acceptable.......however, NO electronic devices can be attached to the bow OR arrow (lighted arrow knocks are ineligible for entry). Electronic devices that are not attached to the bow or arrow may or may not be allowed.....depending on the situation. Example: Two-way radios used to guide a hunter to an animal violate rules of Fair Chase for B&C and P&Y.....therefore, making them ineligible. Some electronic calls may make an entry ineligible, especially if they are not legal within the respective state. For ANY specific question that is not listed on the P&Y website, feel free to call Glenn Hisey @ (507) 867-4144 and he can answer all of your questions regarding entry requirements. Hope it helps.

VERY nice.....awesome adventure.....congratulations on a fine buck.