desert ranger

I have the late November thru December 3 hunt

Well here is my two cents worth. I've used the .270 Winchester pre-64 featherweight with a 2.5/8 power Leupold scope in a synthetic stock to complete a grand slam of North American Sheep and Deer. Additionally it is responsible for the harvesting of more than 20 Coues Deer, about that many Javelina, 4 Pronghorn Antelope, 2 Elk, a Black Bear, a Mountain Caribou and a host of Coyotes. I'm not bragging, many of you have taken a greater number of game. The point is simply this. Game is taken by putting the right bullet in the right place by more calibers than have been listed in this discussion. Many calibers from the .243 Winchester to the wonderful .375 H&H will accomplish the mission. We as hunters need only select one and get to know it as least as well as our spouse!

New Winchester 284 brass $50/ 100 pieces. Can meet in North Phoenix or Scottsdale for delivery. Thanks

New in box Winchester AA 410 #8 shot ammo. $9.50/box, $9.00 case. Can meet in North Phoenix or Scottsdale for delivery. Thanks

Sold! Thanks for the interest

I have 5 boxes (50 rounds per box) of new Black Hills 52 grain ammo left. I'll sell for $125 (25/box) I can meet in North Phoenix or Scottsdale for delivery. Thanks!

I have 5 boxes (50 rounds each) left of Black Hills 52 grain Match Hollow Point .223 ammo, blue box. Can meet in north Phoenix area for delivery at $150. Thanks!

O.K. here's an alternative that works for me. Pronghorn 60" three piece 54# takedown longbow 29" 2016 Easton Legacy arrows, 3ea. 5.5" shield cut feathers Magnus 125 grain 2 bladed broadhead Elk, Javelina, Rabbits etc. think the above should be outlawed!

I work there (park ranger); we see Mule deer, Javelina, Mountain Lions, Bobcats, numerous Birds and reptiles all the time. Nature on parade!

SOLD!

I have a supply of 28 gauge (once fired) Winchester AA hauls for sale. $9.95 per 100.

remington 700ml SOLD!

I have Remington 700 ML, stainless, synthetic camo stock, 50 caliber with 209 primer conversion. I never got into black powder (can't leave my .257 Roberts at home). So it's for sale including leupold bases/rings and assorted stuff. For sale to good home- make me an offer. Thanks!

For years I have labored under the empression that in my native state of Arizona only the .257 Roberts is legal for the taking of "BigGame". Guess those on the wall of my hunting room may have taken in error!

With my Ruger #1 .257 Roberts and handloaded 115 g. Nosler partitions: 1 6pt. bull elk (about 200yrds) 1 cow elk (about 80 yrds) 1 83 pt. pronghorn (312 yrds) many javelina (close to far) 2 4pt. mule deer (about 220-290yrds) 7 whitetail deer (real close/you would not believe how far) coyotes-yes 1 turkey (when rifles were legal) other things! Think about it!

I'm rather new to this website and just wonder if there are other traditional archers here. Bowhunting starting with a 25# longbow has been an interest my mine since I was about 12. About 9 years ago I returned to recurve and longbows and am having the time of my life! Anyone else?

I'm a park ranger in central Arizona. I'm "out" meaning in the desert mountains most days and have been since I was a boy growing up in Tucson in the 50's. I've seen rattlesnakes EVERY month of the year. This includes February in the Rincons with patches of snow on the ground! Having said that; most rattlesnake enounters occur when temperatures are in the high 70's and above. In other words, rattlesnakes are most active in warmer weather. As I tell our winter vistors; rattlesnake activity is temperature not seasonally driven. Keep in mind that most bites are to males between the ages of 16-30 who are on a substance (usually alcohol) and think that playing with snakes is a macho pastime. So as mature, rationale beings, just exercise good judgment and enjoy your hunt!

Your grandfather actually appears to have had a lot going for himself. First, he appears to be in excellent physical condition,secondly the brimmed hat (a la cowboy style) helped keep the sun out of his eyes and off his neck,ears, etc. Third a .300 Savage makes an excellent mountain rifle, in my book, even in these days of magnum thunder. Lastly the nice buck he is carrying says that he did something (s) right. As you can tell. my hat (brimmed) is off to the gentleman!

Hi Skyhawkbowhunter! I drew a late December tag in 36B! If your around I would enjoy breaking bread, sharing a beer, or talking about how Ruby etc. were when I began hunting/ fished the area in the 60's! Oh, I got my best to date Whitetail about a mile out of Arivaca eight years ago (107+). Thanks for your invitation!