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    Unit 32 NOV Hunt

    I have gone both I-10 to Wilcox and the back way through Oracle to Sam Manuel to Three Links.
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    Hunting Buddy's

    "pesky little deer", That's pretty funny, I like it.
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    Bear Opener

    They're attracted to CO2.
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    Camera Theft

    That stinks. I would love to buy a few cameras to set in 33 for my WT hunt but just can't see spending the coin for them and the diesel to set them. Sure would like to see someone park and then also see them vandalize a camera.
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    What Caliber to get??? - Need Suggestions

    So can a 223 but I wouldn't bet a hunt on it.
  6. Definitely take them to Robbins Butte for the youth hunts that G&F puts on. http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/wildlife_area_robbins.shtml
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    My Trip to South Africa

    Great stories. Did you eat any of the Water Buck? I've heard they are tasty but there is a gland in the hide that can spoil the meat if not skinned with great care. How did they cook the Ostrich, man I love that stuff.
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    NorthWest Cousin...

    Got some beauties in there. Good Luck.
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    Tags

    WHAAAT!?!? Where is the report? HOOKSET, Start reeling SunDevil. LOL
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    Backpacking 23 south

    And Bears. Lots of them in 23 also.
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    What do do you think.

    Are you asking if we have Fantail in AZ in addition to Coues Deer and Mule Deer? I have read accounts of old timers that handed down stories of isolated pockets of fan tails but I can't remember any actual recognition of them being a sub-species by G&F, P&Y, B&C, etc. The only other sub-species of WT I know of is the Carmen Mountain WT.
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    guide or no guide

    Every guide had to start somewhere and without references it just makes it hard to get clientele. Antlerfreak you are in a unique position that many would like to be in. A. You already know the guy. B. By your own admission he has a record of success. C. He is licensed, so he is GTG. D. The price is beyond reasonable and you could easily drop that much driving back and forth into 33 (a big unit) scouting it over and over without success. My last Elk hunt with a guide (almost 10 years ago) was more than double that, per day.
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    Do really need 20 Stickys?

    Most are so old there have been no new posts since last year. Can we get them put into one folder? I don't know what browser everyone uses but I use Google and when I load the first page in the Campfire I get 20 Stickys and 10 posts.
  14. Buy Online. http://www.gunbot.net/ammo/243/
  15. And that Yuma Cotton is 6 feet tall.
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    what's the best bug repellent

    I just try to stay covered up as much as possible and use chemicals like DEET to a minimum since they stink and definitely can't be good for things like your liver when it gets absorbed in through your skin.
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    First Time Coues Hunter - Help

    Be patient sometimes they don't get a chance to return phone calls for a few days or a week but they usually will get back to you.
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    first deer hunt

    As said, go out early each day and be where you want to be glassing from 45 minutes before sunrise, stay out all day (find some mid-day shade) as deer will be active during mid-day as they get up to stretch and browse. The last two hours of sunlight will be productive as the shadows get longer. Everyone on here has been in your place so keep asking questions and we will try to answer them the best we can. You say you haven't hunted deer before, have you hunted small game? Have you seen a deer field dressed or helped someone do that before?
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    Unit 32 NOV Hunt

    If your lucky you may even get to see a few Antelope.
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    multi-purpose backpack/bivy hunting items

    It pays to have a pair of snow chains on hand.
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    multi-purpose backpack/bivy hunting items

    You can definitely expect freezing temps at night and a possibility snow if that's where you will be. I was hunting in mid October above Purgatory one year and awoke to 8 inches of wet snow.
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    multi-purpose backpack/bivy hunting items

    My thoughts, and take it for whats it's worth, is why take anything that needs to be cooked at all? Get some MRE's or Mountain Home meals. I find that 1500 calories a day get's me by so I don't starve. The biggest thing for me is staying hydrated so I'll pick a few areas for a stash and pre-pack in water 3-4 weeks ahead of time. When I go remote I don't even make a fire at night. I don't know what you use for socks but I highly recommend Smart Wool brand socks. Wear one pair and pack another that will easily get you through 4-5 days by alternating them and rinsing them out on off days. They don't get matted down like other socks and wear like iron. I would also wear Under Armor to soak up sweat and keep you warm at night. A lightweight down bag with a liner will keel you warm and they are very light. However they are pretty much worthless if they get wet. Take some para cord and hang the meat to keep it away from four legged predators but be advised that Yellow Jackets and Ravens may find it. I would also take a few lightweight plastic trash bags to put over the meat when hanging it in case it rains, just cut the bottoms out so they can breath.
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    Wood Heated Tents

    Personally. I wouldn't use a wood stove. Look at Mr Heater Buddy. It will run all week on 5 gallons of propane. A lot cheaper and easier.
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    New here... In Yuma

    Dude That Ain't Right. That's an ignorant thing to say, even for someone who lives in Payson. Even if you're "able" to say it.
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    camera senerio what would you do

    Seen the latest Reg's?
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