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I have to go to Phoenix in the morning. I can probably make that happen. PM inbound.

I'll take it if we can meet somewhere tomorrow. I'm in the East Valley.

Too bad you didn't get a plate in the picture. I took my RZR up with me, but decided it was too loud so it stayed parked.

Mom, meatloaf!

Really good morning. The big bulls squared off again. Almost got in on the one I wanted. I hate cows. Hate em. I'm getting a cow tag next year so I can get revenge. Followed them all around the mountain as they were fighting and screaming. The bull i really wanted should be safe the rest of the year. He broke off two thirds of his right side, but he won the fight this time. During all of this I re aggravated my left hip. Had trouble just getting back to the truck. Hunts over for me. Good luck to everyone still trying to close the deal today.

I had to run into an ace in beulah sd. They had a better firearms selection then most big box places in the valley.

I know a lot of guys on here don't like vortex. Maybe bad luck? I have quite a few binos, range finders, and scopes that have taken a beating and I have never had any issues.

Maybe over closer to big lake. It's not terrible where i am. I see nice bulls everyday. Just not as active as the last time I had this hunt.

The rain and cooler temps didn't really do anything here. They are bugling now, bit I didn't bring my night vision with me. Hopefully things will be better in the morning. I'm shooting the first elk with antlers I see now.

Finally getting some rain in 1. Had multiple stalks a day blown by crunchy ground and minimal shade. Or maybe I just suck at hunting. Anyway, damp ground, cloud cover, and 15 degrees cooler should change things.

does the rule apply if you have permission? My inlaws live on the other side of the mountain from where I'm camping and they have a herd with a NICE bull every night in thier meadow

It is. But I've never seen a bull that dark. I was gonna go after him towards the the end of the hunt if I didn't have something better by then.

I think someone got him. I've been following that herd for a few days and have not seen him.

The elk got the jump on me this morning. I could never get in front of them. Cows still not giving it up. Bulls shut down around 8. I did get to see my #1 and 2 bulls fighting. That alone has made the trip worth it so far. I know where the are bedded again so hopefully they will follow the same route back out.

Been after this guy for a few days. Finally put him to bed this morning. I sat on him all day and rushed my stalk due to some road hunters hearing his bugles. Hopefully he comes back. Every time he would try to mount a cow they'd run off and he get pissed and charge the other cows and destroy every tree around him. There is still little to no action from 0900 to 1630. Don't know why its upside-down.

Why weren't record temperatures back then called global warming?

Bulls were very active all night and until 7 this morning. Then the road hunters calling every 15 seconds shut em down. Almost got it done last night behind my camp but he wouldn't let me closer then 100 yards.

I just went back to Starbucks from Costco pacific something or other. I need it strong. I bought a hand press, just add hot water and k cup. I wish black rifle was available id love to try it.

Good deal.

Shoot. I go hunting and miss a good deal.

Yeah I miss my dog too. This is just before I left.

Thanks for the replies. Waited for him yesterday and they showed up after dark. I know where they are coming down from now.

Been finally seeing some nice bulls. This morning was awesome. Cows chirping and bulls fighting. I had a decent 6x6 come over to me. I had to scare him off so I could get a shot at the bull that just whooped his but. Got busted by some mule bucks that were hanging out with the elk. 6x6 kept coming back to fight me so we had to pull back.