Hunterjohnny

So any one heading up to Unit 22 next week for turkey season? All the chatter has been about those lucky ones who are elk hunting. I'm heading up on my very first turkey hunt and am more excited than I thought I would be. I guess it all feels the same as a hunt gets closer. Havent put a plan together yet, just starting where I have seen them before. Plenty of water and thick stuff so they will have a fighting chance. I might try the trick where you fall asleep under a tree and when you wake up there they are, works on deer too. Good luck to all you fellow turkey stalkers and if you see a silver Dakota with a CW sticker, dont honk, I'm sleeping!

I thought it was the Health Reform Bill the way it was worded, sorry. (You caught the tater)

From the Game & Fish website: Mule Deer Areas: Mule deer numbers in Unit 23 are at currently at low levels compared to long term averages. The past several years’ drought is primarily responsible for this condition, but recent normal range precipitation seem to be helping the mule deer in 23 bounce back. Mule deer inhabit virtually all habitat types in the unit. The southern and lower elevation areas provide mule deer hunting along the A-Cross road (Forest Road 60) and the Cherry Creek road (Forest Road 203). The northern and higher elevation areas north of Young to scout are the Naegelin Rim/Canyon area and the Valentine Ridge/Canyon area. Portions of Unit 23 in the Canyon Creek area were burned in the Rodeo-Chediski Fire and will have an impact on mule deer populations there. Access: Access is widely available via State Routes 260 and 288 and the complex of Forest Service roads. Some Forest service road closures in the northern part of the Unit exist during December through March to protect roads from damage during snow and rain. Check with the Tonto National Forest during these times. Be aware that if accessing Unit 23 by crossing Tonto Creek in Tonto Basin, that Tonto Creek is subject to temporary flooding and isolating travelers. The same warning holds true for crossing Cherry, Coon, and Salome Creeks. Smaller side drainages can also block travel for extended periods. The early archery hunt will generally have hot, summer-like temperatures with moderate to cool nights. Late archery hunters can see rain, snow, or clear/cold weather. Tips: As with most big game hunting, peak mule deer activity periods are early morning and late evening. Be in your hunting area during these times. Hunters who get out and work the areas on foot are usually more successful than those hunters who stay close to roads. Utilize your binoculars and cover hillsides carefully before moving on. Nice way to web hunt....blah blah blah...honeyholes....dont steal my cameras...get out there and hike...

Dang it, I agree with all of it! You are my new spokesman.

Very cool. I never thought of using the wheelbarrow to attract them, I was using it for corn!

a weapon on a military base.....who'd a thunk it? My first thought! I didnt know that carrying weapons was limited there.

Some interesting stuff. I WILL own a Jackalope one day!

Well it was a great opening morning for dove season. We saw lots of birds and had a blast. We tried something totaly new to us. Skipped all the agricultural areas and hit the desert. Not the same volume but man it was still good shooting. The planets lined up and was able to get my son and daughter to come out which was worth it alone. Anyone thinking about this shoud try it. Water is they key and they realy didnt start flying until about an hour after sunrise. You could sleep in. They were still coming in at 9 when we left but dang it was getting hot and I had my fill. I amazed everyone with my shootins skills this year. Dang birds were so close they were hitting my gun and thowing my aim off.. Just couldnt adjust to this today (old dog new tricks). (no pictures, thats how I roll) Hope eveyone had as much luck and fun!

I'm with you on this one. This is the apart time that makes me love her more!

Congrats, a deer is a deer is a deer. Now the bar is set!

It will be fixed tomorrow. Looks like I will get out if town late to go help my buddies on there elk hunts. I feel bad I just got that sticker a few days ago.? Broke the $500 window but dang it that sticker was brand spankin new!

maybe....if I was a freakin' commie. But funny because it would sure slow the problem down!

Cameras are an addiction of their own. It starts with one picked up and strapped down for curiosity sake. Then you get the pictures, all down hill from there. Better angles, different trails, water, salt, high angles and low, now more pixles and maybe video. All building to the full fever because there is no season, it's forever. Then the inevitable liberated cam, astonishment, anger, revenge, new camera, lock box, chain, hiking in further, hanging higher, a second camera to cover that camera. I love it and wouldnt trade it for anything. It is fun and exiciting. Might even get bigfoot one day!

Val Vista and Broadway

That is some beutiful work. Amazing what engraving adds to a firearm.

There are huge amounts of people that buy these for 50 cents on the dollar. The seller gets cash to get what they want, and the buyer gets a lot of food. Seen it happen many times.

This I will have to remember. Christmas is the best time of year. TJ +1

That sounds good, how was it that way?

Almost forgot this picture. This scorpian was huge, and yes that is a tarantula he killed and was hauling around!

Sticker on the front hood should add another $100 to the value (and 5 hp).

We have had to take a few LR shots with kids... but it is far more fun to teach them to hunt. Good luck and hope you all have lots of success! Thats funny right there!

You bet! We need more laws and our Government needs to spend more $$$ it doesn't have inforcing these useless laws... Who Cares how many cameras are in the woods?? Sounds like capitalism at work to me. Amen brother!

Lark hasnt caught up with the times... He is still trying to draw the 'trophy picture' in the rock walls of his house... How hes gonna get that on the computer, I have no idea!

Very nice buck, and early too. Good job.

I have a friend that is good, but I assumed the question is at me. I have never seen him go halfway through a box for his limit. I am always yelling I'm out and running for the truck. But here is where our lines of thinking split and the results wind up like they are. He is having the best time when he's focused and sure he will get it, many birds pass by. I dont get out often and I love the blast of a shotgun. I have no intention of having left over shells. What do you mean that's too far....bang..bang..bang... yep too far. I enjoy shooting and shooting. When else can you hunt and blow through 50 shells standing in one spot. I have not been out with friends though in a long time. They still like the same haunts, and the many birds in them. I no longer have tollerance for people. I cannot get peppered and not get mad. I cannot watch someone swing their gun following a bird and shoot when I'm in the background. Used to be more patient with it, but there are just too many stupid folks out there. It is a funny sport because it will bring out the best and absolute worst people. Ever seen the lawn chair and beer style? The ones that show up after its light and park next to where youve walked too?