verdehunter

It took me two months to find a Tikka T3 compact in 7mm-08, and it was random dumb luck of being in the right place at the right time. That caliber is hard to find right now across all makes in a compact/youth model. The ones I did see available frequently were the Savage Axis and some Remingtons. Ammo is even harder to find.

I drew my second choice unit 9 goat tag. I've hunted elk up there many times, deer a few times, and antelope years ago when my buddy shot what became the world record in the early 2000's. My question isn't about where to go, rather, what others have seen for quality of goats up there the past several years? I'll be up there after turkey season, all summer to see what I can find, just wondering what others have seen.

It was Dylans buck from the early 2000’s, scored 95. It was killed on the west side, before the railroad tracks.

I was going to make a similar post regarding the unit I drew, but you beat me to it for your unit!! I'll do it anyways, but don't think I'm just a copy cat!!

Turns out it's my tag, second choice unit 9, 26 points.

I recieved a call back in September that I was next in line for a rifle tag in 9. I turned it down since it was only 2 weeks before the hunt. Got hit with an antelope charge today, 26 points. Slim to none chance it could be for my daughter though, she has 0 points.

I got the call for that tag yesterday from whoever surrendered it. I declined it today. I have 26 points and can’t do the tag the justice I want. I’ve heard nothing but negative for antelope this year and the lack of water, including in 9. Hopefully you find what you’re after!!

Nice bucks. You got those in 8 right? I'm assuming by the pic of the two on the ground you got them up top? My wife got a real nice 3x3 on opening morning down low in the cedars. Not sure how to post pics here or I'd put one up.

I'm not sure what the hospitals charge to give the anti-venom shots, but I can get a dose for $500 from my wife at work. She's a vet and that is their cost on it. I'm sure hospitals charge 10x that much. I've thought about getting some to carry, but I don't run into snakes very often. Of course, now that I say that, I'll probably see one next weekend!!!

My wife and father in law has that muley tag. Went out yesterday evening in the cedars near Drake. Glassed up 5 real good bucks a long ways off. They will be hard to get to but hopefully they'll be there. It is our first time hunting that unit as well. From what I've heard there will be a lot of people in the lower areas, but mostly driving around. I guess we'll see what happens.

I don't think a honey hole exists in 6B. My wife has had that tag 3 out of 5 years. You may want to consider the lower country between Sedona and Cottonwood. It is easy to glass.

Ammo is hard to find and very expensive. A local gun shop where I live can order it but it takes a little time to get it.

Wish I had the cash. I'd buy it.

Pretty sure G&F cannot and will not enforce these road rules.

If I were to guess, I'd say that even having the bow on the ground next to you would be considered illegal. You still have the bow in possession and are now hunting with a firearm. I would think the bow would need to be in a case in the vehicle or left at camp. Thats just my take on it.

I have 4 Bridgestone Deuler H/T's for sale. 265/70/17. 2,000 miles on them. Basically brand new. $425 for all 4. I'm in Cottonwood.

Got a pic texted to me from a guy in 10. Killed a real good 360+ bull this morning.

I know you say the price is firm on them, but if you don't get any takers and decide to lower it let me know.

It can be a very tough hunt unless you get lucky or have local knowledge of the area. There are a few locals who kill every year, but not many.

How old are those EL's?

There is a pair for sale over on the monstermuleys classifieds.

Game and Fish will not issue tickets for the new camping/closed roads restrictions.

Heard on the radio this morning that the Coconino FS has issued tickets to some hunters who broke the rules and traveled off road to retrieve game....

Sold

I have a new pair of 10x42 Viper HD for sale. They were taken out of the box and looked through one time at the house, have never been in the field. Asking $550 for them.