slopoke36

WOW!

was that 35 A or B?

I can't stop laughing at this.

Where to begin… Opening morning we did a lot of glassing the hillsides and saw nothing, ended up walking several miles and didn’t see much sign at all on top of the hours of glassing. We ended up going back to camp around 1130 to eat lunch and regroup. While at lunch I noticed about 12 trucks driving up and down the road with dogs in the back! I looked at my buddy and yelled QUAIL SEASON! I totally spaced that it was Mearns’ season, ugh. I felt sick to my stomach. We got these left over tags because it is an ok area and we know it pretty well but it never occurred to me that other seasons would be going on. So, from camp we walked to a water hole and saw at least 15 ducks on it and we decided if nothing else tomorrow we would bring the shotguns and have some fun. So, while walking to a hilltop we were going to sit until dark we stop to take a break and scared up some Mearns’. Right away my buddy noticed some quail hunters to left of us and we decided to wave them down and show them where those little guys went. The deer hunt to the hilltop was ruined because they just came down the canyon with their dogs, sigh. Needless to say they got on the quail and got a couple, they thanked us and went on their way. It was funny trying to get their attention because they never saw us standing there and I didn’t want to scare them or make it seem like I was pissed that they just walked through the area I was trying to hunt. That evening we sat on the hilltop watched a doe walk 150 yards in front of us and that was it, kind of a bummer opening day. Day two sat the same hilltop this time we drove in a little bit, parked and went to the hilltop. This hilltop I keep talking about is a good area because you can see into two draws that lead to a water hole. You get about 300-350 yards of clear visibility. Well about 10 minutes before shooting hours a mule drives up and parks 20 yards from us. Two guys get ready and walk into the draw to our left and fire three times as soon as they get into the draw. We are guessing they got one in there because we could see one guy getting a trap and stuff ready at the mule. I can’t say for sure but I would like to believe that deer was walking the draw to water hole and right through the kill zone. We went down to that area later in the day and I guess they were about 450 yards away from us. I have patterned those deer and they use the draw to get to the water. Day two ended with nothing else to report other than in the morning we were driving FS road 799 near Canelo and saw a quarter of a deer lying in the middle of the road, almost like it fell out of a truck or ATV. Day three and last day for us was the pits. The same guys that shot near us ended up beating us out of camp and made it to the same area where they shot earlier. We turned around and left them alone. Saw nothing all morning. Around lunch time we went to see if the ducks were on the pond. So, we grabbed the shotguns and put up the rifles. I didn’t grab my shotgun because I was going to film my buddy shooting at the ducks. We made our way around to the ducks being very sneaky when all of a sudden they jumped. For the life of me I couldn’t understand why. So, I continued to walk around the pond and when I got the other side I kicked an 8 point trying to come into the pond and no rifle in hand! I learned a valuable lesson about deer hunting. When you go don’t be distracted by the side shows just deer hunt. Oh, and we also kicked a javalina at the same pond walking to the water. Well, this hunt ended with no deer for us. But, we have bow season and a better understanding of this area. We also find places to hunt other game so all and all it was a fun time.

I just might

Got this off one of my trailcams in 35B.

Good luck and let me know how you do. That unit is tough in my opinion.

I got a buddy that has a (.300 win mag/ Rem 700 SPS) that has an issue ejecting an expended round. It will not grip the casing and leaves the shell in the gun. I would say this happens 1 out of every 6 shots. Any ideas on what is causing this to happen? We tap the shell out using a cleaning rod it comes right out with little force if any at all! So, I don't think it is a pressure issue. Also, we are using store bought Federal ammo 180gr NP.

That mulie kind of has a coues look to it.

I was deer hunting in the Canelo Hills off of FS Road 799 and turned one covey. If, you are out there still try the foothills to the right 1/4 mile after the AZ trail head as you are driving towards the pass. In that same area two quail hunters said they turned two conveys in there earlier that day as well.

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Thanks for posting. Very good information.

I have tried with my Rino 120 with some Midland's and it doesn't work very well.

Great story, thank you for sharing.

I shoot a Browning Citori with IC on the bottom and LM on the top. I am with Red Rabbit I like the idea of shooting the bottom barrel first. I also have Briley tubes for my O/U and have changed barrels to 20ga from time to time when the 12ga gets to much.

Very nice!

Looking for .300 win mag dies.

Nada in 35B!

That is kinda big, I guess.

+1

Nothing against the huge bucks taken but I would guess scoring is more liberal. I must know 15 people that can "score" deer. Let's see the offical results. Also access and eqiupment help us get those smart old bucks nowadays.

He is unique that's for sure. Congrats!

Nice buck and welcome!

the good news is we like the way it is now and it will stay the same.

That is a very good point. I am worried about the game commission going away with the yes vote.