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NIce job. I was wondering how you did up there... You answered my question! Glad you got to experience the hunt with friends (non hunters) and get their support, it can make a hugh difference during the course of A LONG BULL HUNT. Great Job and I'll wait to see the score in Pope and YOung AzP&Y Doug

Nice Job Scottyboy! I just got off the the Weatherford trail after my cow elk hunt in 6a north. Hiking in the hi-country on the peaks is beautiful these days .. Been doing any hiking? Looks like hunting ! Great job! Your house must be getting full with mounts ? Doug AzP&Y

Rock on brother.. I 'm off to walmart to get a lion tag! Ted Nugent would be proud! Doug AzP&Y

Nice job on an excellent bull. I think the guys will be jealous at the Archery pro shops. You are no longer an archery 'virgin'. Some of them are so bitter they haven't drawn a tag in so many years it reflects their attitude. . Way to hang in there after some misses and drop that guy. Thanks for posting some pics! Doug AzP&Y

Now that's what I call fillin' the freezer! Outstanding job with the bow! Thanks for sharing the pics! AzP&Y Doug

Good Luck FFDOC! Keep the faith and drop a big one! You will be one tired hunter, cutting and guttin' if you are hunting alone for the first couple of days!! May an ATV rider find you if you need the assistance ! Doug AzP&Y

Bass, PM sent! Last years results! - Good luck and stay with them... They will get 'pushed' around over there, but will always come to the water (lake). Doug AzP&Y

Welcome back Jim! It's always a treat to come back from the last frontier and step foot on AZ soil *warm and familiar! The pictures are nice, steel grey skies and that emerald green background. Glad to see that you made it home safely and can't wait to see the other pictures of AK. Alaska is somewhat about adaptation and the human condition. You can prepare for anything, but never know if it will happen or when . Glad that you got a chance to get a Moose and Bou. I know that in your mind, you'll have to return at somepoint and maybe find another highly 'recommended outfitter'. Good luck with your upcoming guiding/bull elk hunts -! Doug AzP&Y

Younghunter, Nice set-up. Your now in the land of no return! You'll always have a tag to hunt, archery deer, over the counter turkey tags in the Fall- Archery elk and the opportunity to hunt elk (at least cows) if you choose much more frequently than a rifle hunter could ever dream (well in most cases) Make sure you try Usery Mountain out in East Mesa- They have a 28 targets that are strategically placed in the desert and you have choices from which distance to shoot ranging from a 10yrd shot to 70 yard shot. Somewhat realistic hunting yardages and desert terrain to match. Shooting at hay bayles is nice, but you'll really like the Archery course @ Usery. They also have your basic yardage targets from 10 - 90 yards as well to site in your pins. Good Luck ! AzP&Y Doug

Becker, Nice bird with stick and string! - Their eyesite is incredible at times and they supposidly see 10 times greater that the human eye (not sure how they know that)? Thanks for sharing the pics! It's always nice to get an over the counter Archery Non-permit tag & get your bird with bow! AzP&Y Doug

I use the OR spring ringhead net. It keeps the mesh away from your face and still allows you to look through binos or the spotting scope (it just takes a bit of getting used too). After my 11 trips to Alaska, mine still has mashed skeeters that were ready to cart me away. You have to know your tolerance of insects and swarming skeeters in Alaska (the state bird) have NO MERCY! Good Luck I posted a pic so you know what it looks like. For $13.95 it's a great piece of gear when you need it. Gnats can be even worse because of the cluster and when you start in haling them and choking, it's not fun anymore .. You can opt for Ben's 100 DEET, (puchased at campmor.com) but that's like some serious toxic stuff (although they say it's safe).. but I guarantee they'll move from you if you wear that stuff. AzP&Y

Shortpants, You must have found the pair I was looking for (just kidding) I walked 30 miles of the Arizona Trail this spring that runs through the heart of 5Bsouth and didn't find a shed! Great job, can't wait to see the pictures. I've been up there some this summer and there are a couple of bruiser Mule deer running around. If you like that country, the trail is a great way to see the unit of foot.. http://www.aztrail.org/passages/pass_29.html Congrats on the matching pair! Doug AzP&Y

Dang it , I didn't mean to post that picture.. What's really strange is that the season normally starts tomorrow 9/15 and this year it's a week later. Not sure if you guys have seen the weather ?? Cold front moving through and LOW temps in the 30's above 6500 feet starting next week. BRING ON THE RUT! Good Luck Desertsheep- Hope you drop a Monarch! azP&Y Doug

I keep hearing Ted Nugents' " Spirit of the Wild" and " Fred Bear" ... Playing... Nice Job - Randy - I think I'll read tonight from THe Ultimate guide to elk hunting, - Randy Ulmer's chapter " Sneak Em' Don't Call 'Em".. AzP&Y

Nice Pope & Young BUCK! Looks like you're a believer in Scent Lok? AzP&Y

Az4Life, Man i've read your post and it mirrors some of my exact thoughts. I've spent my entire life here in Az and know it will never be the same. Have had thoughts of Iowa ,where last year they harvested 210,000 whitetail deer. I've been very lucky with my draws , but the quality of life has gone way down the crapper. Take care and really enjoyed your posts and your support of other fellow hunters. REgards, Doug AzP&Y

By the way AZP&Y the 12x56 nikon monarchs worked great, but I got to get that tripod needed it! I hear ya... It will help a great deal and make "glassing" much more enjoyable. That Guy I Pm'd you will set you up ... Let me know how the 2nd round of scouting goes. I'll send you a PM on another canyon that may hold some nice bucks. Did you see a lot of UDA (undocumented Alien) traffic? AzP&Y Doug

Superb buck! Welcome to the world of Pope and YOung! Awesome job! AzP&Y Doug

Mike, We've used nickname "bessie" - aka - Montana Cow elk decoy. It can be a great tool and has done well for satellite bulls and spike bulls. We (our hunt group) has yet to have a monarch walk into one, but it seems to make them feel at ease. They show up and say " ahhh another member of the family". It breaks down in seconds and is worth carrying and utilizing during your hunt. It can be extremely effective when hunting cows (which we have another tag in 2006). Good luck and notice the set-up next to a mature ponderosa and a nice shooting lane and the opportunity to draw without being noticed. And Double what Jamaro said, because I've stalked my hunt buddy's "bessie" - it's easy enough to do (don't stand behind it).. Doug AzP&Y

Standman- Super nice buck- that will look outstanding as a mount! Great dedication to stay with the speed goats! AzP&Y Doug

Real nice bull. Looks like you were up in the aspens? Nothing like some colorado ALTITUDE to get your heart going- Lot's of hoofin it ! Doug AzP&Y

Whopper Toad! Incredible - The velvet is fantastic! Thanx for sharing the pictures and congrats! AzP&Y doug

Outstanding buck- love to see them in velvet! Are those aluminum arrows? Wow! Story is coming (right) ? AzP&Y Doug

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