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Taken near Tucson...not my pic. Looking at the tail, almost looks like a hybrid.

Couple from elk scouting last August...unfortunately not during archery deer season.

Done! Good luck!

Great comments so far...agree with the consensus of taking whichever one you shoot the most accurately. I shoot a .270 but that's my only choice. Any of your choices would do great, but MIT lean more toward the .270 or .300 as flatter shooting. But again, whatever you can shoot the best groups at 500. Good luck on your hunt...hopefully you can replace that ugly avatar with a nice picture of a buck! Just kidding...nice to see some more SEC blood out west. Hunting here is definitely different than in the south, but I enjoy it a whole lot more.

Ditto

Thanks and excellent advice from Jim. I glassed him up on a leftover hunt a couple years ago.

Leftover hunts are terrible...you should never try a leftover hunt. Especially down south. Worst. Hunts. Ever. In truth, all the hunts I've done have either been leftover hunts or I drew a hunt that ended up having leftovers. Have had great hunts and even a little bit of success. Of course I live pretty close to some decent southern leftover units. Shifted my approach this year and actually drew something that doesn't usually have leftovers...still waiting to find out where we'll be this year! Come on Kaibab!

That makes raugh out roud...RoR!

Wow...nice work and nice looking garage! It would be worth it to force myself to clean out the garage.

Great thread...I think the two strongest statements were that the trophy is in the eye of the beholder (more importantly the tagholder) and no matter what you're after, do what makes you happy. Mr Quimby and 2 Full Curls describe very well the stages of hunting that are taught in most hunter education programs and boils down to the same thing...it's what is most important to you at the time of your hunting life. I like to think I'm in a later stage and not only chasing the size of the antler, but I think I'm actually in the first stage since I took about 15 years off hunting during college and early working career. Now my goal is "any antlered deer" due to the long dry spell with a rifle and never having connected with a bow, but I do really enjoy the spirit of the hunt and just being out in the hills with my hunting buddies and it's not even about the kill for me anymore. When I first started hunting as a teenager all I wanted to do was kill anything and everything, so have definitely grown beyond that mindset. Thanks for posting this thread...it's an interesting read.

+1 for coyote. Its in the mud so it will look bigger than it really is. +1

These popped up today... http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/41400-ruger-blackhawk-vortex-viper-15s/

Bump for some good glass, even though not HD. I have these and really like them although would like to upgrade to some Kaibabs or Swaros. This guy is looking for them... http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/41367-wtb-vortex-viper-15s/

Got a HIT! 4 of us...either 12A west or 33...a betting man would say 33, but still have fingers crossed!

Nice! Tried shooting any pics through binos yet?

Haven't noticed this posted here already...this was sent out today by Desert Archers. I believe the address should be Harrison. Next to the rifle range behind the fairgrounds. Good news. The new range located at Southeast Regional Park Shooting Range (11296 S. Harris Road) is NOW OPEN. Admission is $3.00 per/day, we also honor the Archery Annual Pass which is available for $25.00 per calendar year. The Southeast Archery Range offers 30 shooting positions from 10 yards to 100 yards. The range is open from Thursdays through Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Archers visiting the range will pay their day fee at the main shooting range. Archery Range Rules are as follows: 1. All archers must pay prior to use. Archers who have already purchased an annual pass may proceed directly to the archery range. Failure to pay or present annual pass will result in prosecution. 2. This range is closed to all uses other than archery target shooting. 3. Hunting broadheads are prohibited. 4. All shooting must be perpendicular from shooting positions into archery targets. 5. All range users are personally responsible for range safety and safe shooting. No shooting or drawing a bow is permitted while archers are down range. 6. All shooting will be from the firing line into the target backstops only. Archers may only go down range when coordinated with other shooters and it is safe to do so. 7. All children under 16 must be supervised by parent or responsible adult. 8. Alcohol is prohibited. Anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol is prohibited from shooting. 9. All trash must be placed in containers provided. 10. Glass containers are prohibited at this facility. 11. Any Archers shooting arrows over the berm will be expelled immediately. This facility is closed to the taking of wildlife All laws and rules are enforced at this facility All laws and rules will be enforced per A.R.S. 13-1501.

That's the only time I've been hunting with someone that saw a cat and I still couldn't spot it! Good eyes Steve...

My thoughts exactly when I washed mine this morning...worked here in Tucson.

www.smartscouter.com I have no personal experience with these, but a friend uses them and likes them. He forwarded an email that shows they have a Fathers Day sale through 6/21 almost 50% off. You have to call to get the deal I guess.

we love the JW Marriott Star Pass if you can find a good deal...take the family there almost every summer for a staycation to play in the lazy river and water slide. I checked rates there in late Aug for a friend and didn't find anything good...hopefully you'll have better luck.

Excellent...I'll be in touch once I get an idea on size and color...thanks!

+1 that place catches my eye every time I drive by...have heard great things about them and their selection.

And of course if you can get that Power T in the right shade of Tennessee Big Orange I'll buy a few of those!

Looking good...I'll connect with you on the Buck Commander logo, although all I want is the deer head. Here's what I had on my old truck...need to decide what color decal for the new truck.

Very nice...thanks for sharing!