Avion

Whoa! What a dandy buck! Congratulations on a fine trophey. Lets hear the story. When did you first see him? Anyone else been hunting him?

I got skunked for the spring hunts but my son drew 23 junior turkey and pig. He is so excited. Marking the calender already.

I was fortunate to meet Riley and his dad just hours before he shot this buck. Had a nice visit. Later that evening My son and I saw them driving out, heck Jeff didn't need headlights, Riley's smile was so big and bright. Congrats on a fine buck. Nice to meet the both you. Maybe we'll see each other up there again sometime. Derek.

My best friend shot a nice buck this morning. We mesured him to be 103 5/8. Yesterday he had 2 bucks come in 10 min. after getting in his stand. They were of another species and didn't have shot. He thought to himself I have Oct. whitetail tag and I'm not going to shoot a fork Mulie. Next morn. He gets in the stand and 50 mins. later while glassing across the canyon he hears rocks rolling and this deer comes up over the berm at 30 yrds. goes behind a tree allowing him to draw , the deer takes his last drink and dies in the water. I'm waiting for my son to download pictures to send to Amanda. I hope you all enjoy. We have been doing this for a long time and it finally paid off. I'm so proud of him. Next big bulls in the rut.

I'm a cabinetmaker, supervisor in a high end custom shop. Myself and several of my guys do side work. Mine pays for my hunting habit and my wife's Laughlin habit.

I'm going with my new Polaris 600 on my 14 year old son's first elk hunt, He's got new camo, boots, and pack. We'll be using our coleman sleeping bags I bought 21 years ago still in great shape. Have my first elk hide with hair on it for an extra blanket. Anyone use thiers for a blanket? It weighs about 20 lbs. and keeps you real warm. Also got a new dynatron tripod with pistol grip that I got on e-bay for $50. Good luck yall.

Tucson John, thanks for the offer. Went out and bought one last Friday. My son and I took it scouting this weekend. Saw some great sign. Can't wait. Keep in touch it was great talking to you.

Does anyone here rent or know where to rent quads for fall hunts? Sure would save my truck. Can't afford to buy one just yet. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Amanda, and congratulations on your tag!

Just talked to Tucson John. Thanks for calling. Love to talk hunting and sharing memories. Thank you Amanda, this is a wonderful site to talk and listen to others who share the dream of hunting. I've been doing it since the early 70's. There is alway's something new to learn and pass on to others. Thanks again. Avion.

Tucson John, just sent you a pm. E-mail me.

Yee Ha! My sons first hunt and it is an early rifle cow in 23. As for me early rifle 23 whitetail and 23 archery Bull elk!!!

I'm a custom cabinetmaker in Phx. and part time ranch hand.

We were in 23 this weekend and went three for three. Friday at 5:40 and 6:20 am. And saturday at 8:00. I will send pictures to Amanda. This was the 5th. turkey tag I had and my first tom. It was the most exciting hunt I've been on. They were going crazy. Love sick boy's. Who'd think. Then the rain came. Made a mess of the road coming out and I know it is going cost a lot at the car wash. It is going to be tasty. Good luck everyone else.

On mothers day 2001 while on our way to our turkey spot south of Williams we came upon a young man who split a friends car around a pine tree. On fire, just happened. car parts and child car seats all over the road. Horrible sight. I always say a little prayer for his mother on mothers day. It is an image in my mind I will never forget. I followed up a couple of days later with the williams paper to find out who he was so I would have a name to remember him by.

Bcoover, going back up to 23 this weekend also. Same spot I elk hunted in Nov. Heard they are moving all over up there. Good luck to you and your brothers!

Ernesto, years ago 1999, my buddy and I were hunting in 36c on the King Anvil ranch. We were set up over the top of a ridge when we heard the wiz of a bullit go right over the top of our heads and the report of a rifle. We looked at each other and both said what was that? Seconds later it happend again. I stood up and 100 yds. away was a guy standing there pointing his rifle in our direstion. I started waving my arms and yelled What are you shooting at? His reply, I think it was a cayote? What? You think? Scared us half to death. Thankfully I have half left. After that he continued to walk right through the canyon we were glassing and we switched to plan b and were successful that afternoon in a different canyon. Sorry to hear later that he fell and broke his ankle. the doctor said it was broke I think? I love that ranch. Where did you camp?

My buddy and I drew 23 turkey 1st. hunt. Didn't put in for pigs, we're going for archery coues deer in Jan!!!

bcoover, emailed you back, thanks. Whoa!! very nice!

bcoover, just emailed you. It is the whole unit.

bcoover, I have been up there 7 times since been drawn. Wow, lots of sign and seen some monsters. Have a couple treestands up on water, hope it doesn't rain. Are they vocal this time of year? Been looking down low and like what I've seen.

Hey bcoover, was that an archery elk hunt? I have one in 6 days.

Hey predator, one of the coldest deer hunts for me was an Oct. hunt in 21. Had my coffee pot freeze in nov. wore short sleeves in dec. late hunt and longjohns aweek later for pigs. Just come prepared. Sit awhile and enjoy your hunt.

I've hunted the Anvil and his name is John. Awesome unit! Lots of lions and coatis. There are lots of deer and your binos will be your best friend.

My buddy and I got our fourth choice wt in 36c. First choice archery 23 Bull. 13 points for antelope.

I hope next year I don't have to save for an attorney to read over the regs.