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That cat came from old Mexico - He's being "deported" - better tag him in case he comes back! AzP&Y

It's also on Page 2,14 & 64 of the 2004-2005 hunt regulations. The 2004-2005 Regs has the picture of the Coues bedded (picture on the cover). ** I won't post a picture , but take my word for it. The 2006-2007 regs will be the 3rd year in a row regarding the change, I'm sure it's going to be a better return % in the coming year (I hope). AzP&Y Doug

Hmmm. Page 14 of the 2005-2006 AZ Hunt Regs in bright Green Color Band jumps out at me pretty quick. The 3 bullet points being: Defintion Antlered- erupted through the skin Deer Bag Limit: 1 per calendar year ARCHERY SPECIAL DEER REGULATION- All Archers must contact AZG&F within 10 days of harvest Sure AZG&F can DEFINETELY DO a better JOB of informing archers. The average coues hunter is pretty darn savy. (in my opinion)... But it's up to US (BOWHUNTERS) to adhere to what is a requirement = Regulation! The 2006-2007 regs will be out in a few days.. They'll be a quiz at the end AzP&Y Doug

Superb mount, very nice character and extremely life-like. Nice Job - thanx for sharing the pics! AzP&Y

Coues 7, There is good access from the Parker Canyon Lake trail, which utilizes the Arizona Trail. You can also access this from Coronado National Monument, which is the southern end of the Huachucas. Over near parker Canyon trail head you can take the foot trail up to Scotia or Sunnyside Canyon. I have attached a link regarding the trail head GPS coordinates. The trail keeps you off the Military base and is entirely on PUBLIC LAND- Coronado National Forest. When you are within the Coronado National Monument boundaries this applies: "hunting is not permitted within the Memorial, nor are firearms unless securely stored to prevent their use. " If you are up in the mountains chances are you will see traffic and also tons of discarded clothing and plastic bottles etc. Oh and yes there are some sweet bucks in them hills. Also enough Gould's turkey to make your head spin. (southern Access point below) The Crest Trail is the beginning of the AZ trail and provides foot access. CREST TRAIL: 5.3 miles one way to Miller Peak; Elevations: 6575 feet to 9456 feet at Miller Peak. The trailhead is across the road at the northeast end of the Montezuma Pass parking area. The trail climbs for 2 miles to the northwestern boundary of the Memorial. There it enters Coronado National Forest and continues along the crest of the Huachuca Mountains to the turnoff for Miller Peak, the highest peak in the Huachucas. The trail passes through an area that once saw much turn-of-the-century mining activity. Arizona Trail - Huachuca Mountains http://www.aztrail.org/passages/pass_01.html Enjoy be careful and it's worth the walk up there. AzP&Y ** Here's a pic shot from Miller Peak at 9,400 - lookin' south into old Mexico! ** Second picture is of an old fire on the north side of the mountain range..

Young Hunter, Nice hardware, but may I suggest a book that I consider?required reading? for ANYONE planning a journey into Bear Country. After my 11 trips to some of the most remote and incredible GRIZZ country around, I?ve learned ?avoidance? is the key. Sure bring the cannon for extra protection, but the fundamentals of working, camping, hiking in bear country require a special sense of awareness, which you will feel immediately upon your arrival to the last frontier. The book is Stephen Herreros? (author) ? Bear Attacks their Cause and Avoidance. The 16.95 is worth more than any hardware or monster bullets. Good luck with your summer job and I envy your fly rod being bent over at the cork by champion Rainbows, Sockeyes, Silvers and probably a Pike or 2. Be safe and Nose to the wind? It?s all about thinking like a bear! . http://www.outdoorsdirectory.com/products/bear_attacks.html AzP&Y

Total BUmmer- i haven't bought one yet, but am contemplating it, but when I read this I wonder how long it will last? First time? Or has it happened before? Just curious. AzP&Y

Truely Incredible. Thanks for the story- background and picture. Truely a once in a lifetime find! AzP&Y Did that hunter from back east hit the bull with a bullet or arrow? Just curious>>>

If that happened Arizona would have to roll up the carpet on hunting? ?NO THAT?S CALIFORNIA!!!!!!! Elk Elk hunting is restricted to residents only. There are 3 Roosevelt Elk hunts, 1 Rocky Mountain Elk hunt, and 5 Tule Elk hunts. There is a quota of 100 tags statewide divided between those different hunts. Auction Tags - There are also Auction Elk Tags available, that may be purchased by anyone. There are 3 Tule Elk tags available, in the Grizzly Island and Owens Valley Units this year. Antelope The regular Antelope drawing is restricted to residents only. 99% of the population is in the northeastern part of the state. The outlook for this year is pretty good. It has been improving slowly but steadily since the 1992-93 winter die-off. Some real trophy bucks are taken every year. There are also some special Auction Antelope Tags (vary in number) that are sold through non-profit organizations like the Mule Deer Foundation, FNAWS, etc. at convention banquets, dinners, etc. Anyone can buy these tags, and they allow you to hunt anywhere in the state, plus, the season starts the week before the regular residents-only season. Pick up a bow and come over and hunt the most incredible place on the planet. AzP&Y

Bummer if the Archery changes go through... Late August is a fun time to be in the woods and pushin it towards SEPT 1 & the Labor day weekend warriors is a not welcomed idea.... So much for the late August deer hunt, I believe Az G&F will have their way and win this for sure... ---------------------------------> AzP&Y

Start em' young... by the time he's an adult he'll have the F-E-V-E-R! Good job... Enjoyed the pics and the brownies! AzP&Y

WHO NEEDS A TRUCK ANYWAY?

Appears to be a sub-adult ( pissed off teenage bear).. Yowza! Man- don't think pepper spray would have slowed that sob down.. Azp&Y

i pictured this

VIVA LA MIGRA! AZP&y

Boy, I've been on the Arizona Trail the past 5 days pushing 32 miles and coming out of Mormon Lake in a Snowstorm on wednesday afternoon.... Guess the BLIZZARD arrived early??.. I hunted with Broken Arrow this January 2006 *(getting back to the thread). HE DOESN"T NEED FEEDERS OR CORN OR ANYTHING ELSE TO LOCATE JAVELINA. We were into them within an hour of daylight, on a tight ridge. He spotted them with the precision of a sniper. Way impressive!!! I know that Azhuntnut (dave) has also hunted with BrKArw, his comments are stated earlier in the post. Scottyboy, if it wasn't for you & "yer fellers" I wouldn't hunt the border zone. But just your presence down there is and always will be needed. AzP&Y Doug

Rippin some arrows at the little guys, makes that deer or elk seem HUGH! Just curious, were your arrows ok after hitting those guys, (bent or broken). They look like carbons, so I'm sure they're durable just curious at $9.00 a pop if you faired ok? azp&Y

Super Sweet pics! Nice job and HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! Enjoy your day and may you find the WOOLY MAMMOTH OF ALL SHEDS! Doug AzP&Y

Hey Scotty Boy the Chiricuas are the bomb.I also hiked there about 8 years ago in Feb. Cold, but very nice country and no people up there in the winter time (at least when I was there). My latest endeavors are hiking the Arizona Trail. Well sections of it , as you probably know it starts at the Mexico border and runs all the way to Utah. This weekend we're going to hit a 31.5 mile section in northern Arizona. I was going to do a southern section, but just not sure of the water situation?? Nothing better than gettin the dogs out on the trail, We have 2 that always come, Milo & Otis - A golden retreiver and an Irish setter. The white mountain lakes will also be open soon and nothing like having a fly-rod connected to a monster Rainbow or Brownie. I guess we all better go now before the US FOREST shut's er down... http://www.aztrail.org/ Doug AzP&Y

ultramag, Here's the conditions for Coconino National forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/conditions/index.shtml PS- There's another powerful storm coming late Tuesday into Wednesday. Good Luck - and show us some pics if you can! Doug Azp&Y

Archery Lion Pic from ERIC HUNTER: JERRY THORSON- AZ Predator Callers

whoa .. it almost looks prehistoric in nature. cool. thanx for sharin' doug AzP&Y

SHIP IT TO ALASKA FOR THE MOOSE & CARIBOU TRIP 2006 NICE JOB! I MEAN IF YOU'RE GONNA GO ALL THE WAY YOU MIZE WELL GO ALLLLLLL THE WAY! I'VE HEARD FROM ALASKANS THE ARCTIC CATS DO REAL WELL IN SNOW WITH CHAINS. THE ACCESSORIES ARE LIMITLESS, TREE STAND/BOWHOLDER ... Nice piece of "gear" . Doug AzP&Y (hope it's ok I altered your picture)...

THE ALTAR VALLEY JANUARY 2006 ERNESTO - THIS ONES FOR YOU BUDDY. azP&y dOUG

MULIE HUNTERS NEW BOW (nice) ! All outfitted and ready to shoot! Congrats! {posting these pics on his behalf} - Azp&Y