azhuntnut

I started keeping a log book back in 2005 right before my archery elk hunt. Just this past weekend while hunting lion on the rez I took some time to write in it about the hunt I was currently on. I happened to look back to my 2005 hunt and found where I wrote that I had gotten a photo of a bull that would probably score between 350-360, and where I had found him. I also wrote how I met a new friend that morning (el fuego) while scouting and hoped to hunt with him another day. I ended up shooting that same bull within a couple miles of where we saw him, and he scored in the 370's. I now always write down people or ranchers I meet and where they see animals throughout the year. I also like to put down the areas I scouted and where I saw animals. David

You guys won't be able to miss me. I will be the guy going up front to pick up my raffle prizes . There will be no RMEF PHX chapter banquet this year, so I hope this helps my banquet craving. David

Just bought my tickets and a bunch of raffle tickets. David

Can you give me a little more info on this banquet? Are there some good prizes in the raffles? What about games for prizes? I have been a chapter member with the RMEF Phx Chapter for some years now and know how theres are run. Do you know if it is kind of like the RMEF banquet. How many people usually attend? Thanks in advance. David

I have been looking at this bow also. I figured if I get drawn this year, it would give me a good reason for another PSE. My current PSE has shot three animals including a huge elk. I wonder how many mathews have shot record animals. <_<Here are a few videos to check out. David http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2n59CA0tlA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8MlzJDcOv8 DISCLAIMER-I also like to stir the pot. I have never owned a mathews, but they look like a great bow. Its the person behind the bow that makes it count.

Man I would hate to see a grown man crying when he falls down and scratches that sweet lookin stock. That should be a heck of a shooter. David

I have had the spring rifle hunt in 31 twice. Both times the bears did not start to come out until the very end of the season. I think with all of the snow they have had up there, you might want to start with the cameras and then start glassing when it warms up. They will be in the nice green grassy areas. David

This picture was sent to me. They said it was taken somewhere outside of Flagstaff. I am guessing these are the ones just before you get into Flag. David

Looks like you guys had another great trip, even with the bad weather. Thats terrible that Manny wasn't able to make it, he has been talking about going down there since our hunt last year on the rez. Your dad looks pretty happy in the pics. Starting to get the santa beard goin good. Oh, I almost forgot, great looking deer. Don't take them racks over to Bret yet, I don't want you slowing him down on my elk. David

Game and fish called me this morning to let me know I drew an any elk tag in 4b from Feb 2nd-28th. I can use any weapon, but will probably use a rifle since I have never hunted elk with a rifle before. Where do you think I should start? I have never hunted elk in Febuary, only in September during the rut. Do you think they will be down in the canyons, or up top trying to find some food? I need some advice, any would be good. David

When I shot my bull a couple years ago I had to leave it to go get my ice chests and other equipment. Before I left, I took several pictures of my bull with my tag on the horns. I also held my watch up in the picture next to the tag to show the time and date. I just thought I would cover myself in case somebody came along and tried to put there tag on it. Sorry about the deer, I would be out for some blood for sure. David

I have been using 72 grains of 4350 with 165 Sierra boattails out of my Browning a bolt. Its a little hot, but very accurate. I tried quite a few loads before this one showed the best accuracy. I was getting 3250 fps out of the barrel. I wouldn't use this load if you are closer than 150 yards. The bullet with disinigrate on contact, but will drop a deer faster than you can dam that hurt my shoulder. Make sure you have a muzzle break and good recoil pad when you are working up some loads. David

I think there should also be a hunters who care roundup. David

You caught me Josh, good eye . I was just trying to show that not all pictures posted on the net are photoshop. Even mine looks like it might have been. I think the picture will all of the bulls is just amazing. Real or not. David

I wish it was. David

Is this one photoshop also? David

I will add something to this. I am heading over to the rez next month to try and find a lion, but I will be also hunting for coyote, bobcat, and fox. I have a .223 and .243, which one would you carry to take care of anything I see? Both are super accurate. David

I was out this weekend walking around in the rain and snow searching for piggies, but they didn't seem to be moving around much. I went and checked some new areas this morning and when me and my buddy pulled into camp around 11am, there was a coyote standing at about 120 yards. He was eating dog food that the prior camper had left from this weekend. I was able to get out of my vehicle, sneak into my trailer and grab my trusty .243. The first shot was about 1/2 in. low(due to overzealous excitment) and took out both of his front legs, but the next one did him in. He is by far the biggest coyote I have shot. He must have been about 45 pounds and his coat was really nice. He had one patch on his back where it looks like he has been going under some barbed wire alot, but the rest was thick and had lots of color. At least I was able to find something this weekend, even if it was pure luck. David

I have the double bull matrix and love it. I have had several turkey, deer, and elk walk right past me sitting right out in the open. It can be a little heavy if you pack it in a long ways, but worth it. David

Its amazing how much better they look now. I actually got turned down by a magazine to do an article for them about my hunt because of the picture quality. Maybe I can resend them now and see what will happen. Thanks for the help guys. David

Don't have permission to discuss it yet?!?! WTCrap does that mean? Unless the darn thing was killed illegally what is the problem? Seems as if now-a-days any time a big buck gets killed it's all on the hush hush. If I killed a monster buck I'd be parading it thru town showin that sumbitch off my brutha! What gives? I've seen pics of this deer and I'm almost tempted to post them w/o the guys head in the pic just to show the rack. J/K, I won't do that. But serious, what's the big deal? I did not get permission to post it from the hunter. I actually received it last week in an email from a friend of mine. Probably has a deal set up with a magazine or something. PM me if you want to see it. David

When I was camped at Point of Pines last year in March, we had turkeys every morning and evening walking around the trailer. We even found sign of some way down in the southern part of unit C where you wouldn't expect to find them. My buddy bought an August bear tag, so I think I will be tagging along with him unless I buy one of the October tags. David

Wow, I need to send you some of the elk pictures and see if you can clean them up. I sun was really bright and right above me when the pics were taken, so they are really washed out. Let me know if you think you could fix these at all. David

You could try getting one of those plates that slide into you hitch with the winch mounted to the plate. You might even be able to fab a hitch that will mount to the front between the frame rails. David

Let the baying begin.