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He already said he has hunted them before. It's a very big unit, I've hunted it since the mid 90's. My reference to a 105 was his comment about a 125. KIlled a few but none over 100. OP, buy a lion tag.

I'm sure they had a lot of them back then.

What a nasty assignment that must have been.

The SE part of the unit is a great place to start.

I like the lower elevations just because I can glass further but there are Coues mixed in with them too even in the lower places FYI.

I saw an UZI like that over the weekend at the gun show in Mesa. GLWS

Sam, I'll take them all and will message you my contact info.

Shoot the first thing you see over 105. There used to be a Campground in Peppersauce. Or you can continue on the road for a mile or two and find some flat ground. Chances of someone messing with your camp are extremely low. You can expect freezing temps at night. I don't have to tell you that you have a really good tag. There is probably a BNB or two in Oracle, Catalina isn't too far away either. 30 years ago even with lots of tags there were places that didn't get much pressure. Get in shape and GTF far off the road before sunrise, stay out all day. Lots of Coati's down there too.

What are the dates for that hunt?

6" for GRC or IMC. 18" for PVC. No Romex, wire in conduit needs to be XHHW or THWN.

If you have any connections in the north like Michigan, Wisconsin, NY Maine these are really popular there.

That's a dandy. Congrats.

Nice work. I've that pleasure twice. Once with my son and once with a friend.

Getting a few sprinkles in Mesa.

Usually about two weeks. Info is on the website.

Yuma.

I have seen them from the Marina with the naked eye. You shouldn't have any problem using 15's on a tripod.

My son and I flew into and out of Loreto and used a soft sided Cooler from AO. I think they were 48qt. We each had a little over 45 pounds in ours and they went in as checked bags. The fish was vacum packed but not frozen and it kept them cold for 10 hours. The people weighed and checked each bag at the airport and it was no big deal. https://aocoolers.com/products/canvas-cooler-48-pack

In funny hats and they are as big around as they are tall.

Happens in the Phoenix area and the east valley too almost every year when it is dry before the monsoons gear up. Usually starts with fire restrictions and as it get drier they implement no target shooting and it can eventually lead to them closing off roads around Sugar Loaf and to Four Peaks. We have already had seven fires with ones happening before Memorial Day.

Plan to fish from sundown to first light. You will sleep during the day and to and from. Many boats will want you to bring your own bedding/pillow. Meals are usually sparse so bring plenty of snacks, high protein stuff like jerky, trailmix. Go to your doctor and get a prescription for the patch. Put it on 12 hrs before you go aboard, it will last 72 hours. Nothing worse than getting SS and not being capable of standing at the rail.

I shot one on April 15th and they were very vocal.

https://www.yourvalley.net/stories/mesa-police-release-cause-of-scottsdale-detectives-death,516938

Sorry for your loss man. Sadly we seem to loose some of the really good people who make a difference way too often.

Well Westport was suggested by a few people on the So CAL Long Range Facebook page I am on. We don't need a lot of amenities and just go with the flow. I really appreciate you taking the time to reply. I'll look into Illwaco and LB.