elkaholic

I had the opportunity to spend a long weekend at our property - north of the crockton exit. I could not believe how excited I got to see a herd of elk late sunday evening. Now in yrs past - 4-6 ago-- seeing herds of 30-- 50 or more - come pouring out of the distant timber line was normal - see them in the mornings still out before bedding. the trees on my land would be torn up from bull rubs - hear bugling for hrs - morning and evening in the surrounding land /area during the rut . I regret to say This is the first herd - I've seen in about 3 yrs. now from my porch I have a view of approx. 25-30 square miles of awesome elk habitat - the flats some ridges and hillsides and several tanks in the area let me say agin how excited I got seeing this "herd " I could actually count them on my 2 hands well if I counted all 4 fingers of each hand yes a grand total of 4 cows with 4 calves - exiting a tank about 5:30 those are the first and only elk I've seen glassing in the last 3 yrs - we heard one bugle last yr nice to know the 1600 rifle cow elk tags for the last 10 yrs is doing its job of controlling the elk population Kudo's to G&F - last yr the rangers reported elk to cow ratio out of wack and suggested recommended more bull tags the commission obliged and came up with those 50 muzzy bull tags lets see if they project aa 35% kill - that's 15 extra bulls would be taken . Please explain to me how that is gonna change the ratio in a unit the size of 10 There was no way anyone thought to reduce the cow tags - more cows means more elk guess $$$$ meant more than a rational suggestion or decision.

they have been recommending the elk on Morman lake for several yrs now nothing new - maybe there are other good areas too - shouldn't really effect hunters too much but hey hunters have been known to fling arrows and bullets towards vechiles on roads

says the guy ^^^^ who's first choice is unit 8 every yr.!

KInda one of the reasons I really do not like solo hunting anymore even the junk I have would be hard to replace due to some a-hole liking it while I was off hunting . even my folding chairs but especially my sleeping - food - camping stuff. most of these thieves will take anything and quite often everything but as they say -- " It's the world we live in " plan accordingly - no more " they haven't ever bothered me "-- " YET"

could even be mountains around alamo bill river area so much of that country looks the same

vulture mine ? south of the 60 west of aguailla harqualias or harquavaras

lol your favorite 9

someone try to get me the officers name for the area n of the 303 see what happens !?

UNIT 6B Down to low pocket - lucky to do 5 miles and hr lava rock city -- in my top 10 --

I guess we need a meeting with the commissioners where they are obligated to invite law enforcement for all the surrrounding cities--- so everything and everyone is on the same page WHERE AND HOW THE BOUNDARIES FOR DOVE SEASON ARE ENFORCED - ! - no more of this I dobn't know the law crap !!!!

new G&F twist - I called and asked for the game warden / officer in charge of the area n of 303 loop was advised to contact mesa office for that information was told at mesa office -- they no longer give out the officers information - new policy I asked - what if i'm in the field and local police are hazzling me and I need to contact a G&F officer Sorry you'll have to contact the main office about that problem and any questions you may have because of new policy what next !

probably on the BO

u get to phx at all ?

i was gona say by lake unpleasant also - think i was back in there many many yrs ago piggy hunting . never went back lol

yep - had ordered 1 but me thinks 2 would be better Had some from Honey farmer in Marana - great stuff

Thanks Hoss but that puts me in that 100 mile found trip zone - i may try between lake pleasnt and the prison or out patton rd. but not tomorrow - save my gas money for something better! good luck all all this newly annexed land by Phx.- Peoria - Surprise pretty much makes hunting anywhere within 30- 40 miles north or West of PHx out of question - for an area that will be worth trying - me thinks

huntntat2 you can believe anything you want about those sheds but looks muley to me!

as far as phx - pick the side otf town you'll be exiting the most - do not buy west side if you want to go hunting / fishing in eastern az etc - can / will add 1-2 hrs commute just to get thru PHX. not kidding

wickenburg is a nice area - almost as hot as phx - hunting in your back yard for javelina - deer - predators etc. close to lakes and fishing - its the back way to elk country thru prescott - not to far from Phx to get all the city life needed but out just far enough to enjoy country life style

goodwill - is hit and miss and not your size usually post up what size your are as I've seen more deals here in classified than anywhere else everyone here most likely has way to much camo as it is and they usually are still buying do a wtb size large - here in classified and get what you need in great used condition

happens every yr - kinda like you need some non- hunter to just stay in camp

i have a Zebu cow decoy you can use - one of the original idea for all these new cow decoys gary 602-993-2657 n phx

deadshots at wally world online 99 with free shipping

Anyone got a little spot for a handicaped hunter-- he doesnt really concider hisself handicapped but is basically imobil due to several back surgeries - I'll most likely have to play go fetch just want to get him out at least once and shoot a few birds. live north phx - not many places up here anymore even a spot you 'd concider your 2nd 3rd choice just askin - wanted to do the in s - phx farm shoot - last yr but fees and they were booked - it didnt work out thanks to all possible replies I didn't even get out last yr . -- cities have annexed all the close hunting - not really wanting to drive 100 + miles to shoot a few mouthfuls anymore

380+ rough guess