bigorange

+1 on the washes...my only run-in with illegals was on a stalk cutting through an overgrown wash. Heard voices and quickly backed out and went around that area. Unfortunately blew the stalk since we never saw the buck again.

Common sense goes a long way...I've hunted 36a for a couple of years but never camped there.

Great story and an awesome buck! Can't wait for this kind of experience with my son!

Awesome story...even the "other guys" part! BIG CONGRATS to all. Dillon's smile says it all. This is the kind of experience I'm looking forward to with my kids!

Awesome story and congrats to all. Can't wait for these experiences with my kids!

Nice bear and a great write-up! Thanks for sharing...

Not exactly fun. I had a stalk on a nice buck interrupted near there when we heard voices in one of the washes...not interested in what we'd find so we backed out and went around and lost the deer. Heading out in that area next weekend...how was the deer action?

Nice buck! Great job getting it done.

It actually is simpler than it seems once you get into it. I applied for the first time to year with a friend who had applied before. They also allow you to apply separately but still mark your application as part of a group...so all of the group doesn't have to apply together. That seems to help with the group logistics.

Awesome story...CONGRATS on your first coues and first archery kill!

Awesome story and way to get it done!

Well Steve, did you give him a Swhacker wake-up call?

Sounds like you found a good Plan B!

Saw 1 doe this morning...that was it. Back at work now. I know one hunter who put a buck to bed last night and hopefully gave him a nice wake up this morning...

Was in 27 this weekend. Lots of rain, but a lot of the tanks seemed low. Saw 5 or 6 bucks and at least 10 turkeys.

Was in 27 this weekend. Lots of rain, but a lot of the tanks seemed low. Saw 5 or 6 bucks and at least 10 turkeys.

Was in 27 this weekend. Lots of rain, but a lot of the tanks seemed low. Saw 5 or 6 bucks and at least 10 turkeys.

Awesome...congrats!

Whats left? Sending PM...

Sitting by the fire in 27...bulls bugling, cows talking. Awesome day scouting. Lots of elk, lots of fresh sign including a fresh rub with velvet still hanging. Pleasantly surprised at the road situation and a lot of barley on the slopes south of Alpine keeping the elk happy.

We heard some bugling one afternoon, but other than that it was all at night and right before first light. We saw mostly cows but also a couple of bulls...seemed like young ones that were already trying to herd cows. Here's hoping it will be an awesome rut hunt...

Forgot about that. Saw a news segment recently with several all over Tucson in swimming pools and other places.

Watched one diving for fish this weekend while swimming with the kids...very cool.

Yep...the fire is part of the experience. Also makes my hunting buddies smell better. Get the wind in your favor and don't worry about the smoke smell. Especially in the burns...smoke is a good cover scent!

I've seen those...nice bucks but I think they might be "hybrids" and probably not what Bobbyo is after. I still say west of the fence, but now thinking south of that other fence too.