Huntin'AZ

Late November Jr Hunt in 33 with my son. 37B for me.

July 20, 2012 1:59pm

7/15/11 @ 8:15am

Not to hijack this thread, but can anyone tell me if elk are in the lower half of the unit in early October. My son has a junior cow tag starting October 8th and I am familiar with the southern part of the unit but just don't know how low the elk are at that point. Also, if someone could tell me if I might still hear some bugling around that time, that would be great. Thank you.

I have the Burris Fullfield II 4x12 on my 7mm. It's a good scope for the price. Would definitely recommend it.

Anyone know where a game processing center will be located in the Payson, AZ?

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Has anyone heard of any Hunter Ed courses that will be taking place in Tucson soon. Or Even in the Oro Valley, Catalina, or Oracle areas. I need to put my 10 year old son through so that he can go deer hunting. I have been watching the AZGFD website but Tucson areas courses are not listed often and I would prefer my son go through a sit down course. Thank for any help.

I bought a shortened stock for my Winchester model 70 off of ebay so my son can shoot my .270. But the stock that was delivered had a closed magazine that does not match my rifle, which has the floorplate cover on the bottom of the magazine. Anyone know if this stock can be altered to fit the rifle or am I out of luck? Any help would be appreciated.

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If I find I can't use it, you guys are welcome to it. Audsley, do you know the length of pull on your synthetic stock? I am wondering if my 10 yr old son might be able to use it?

Thanks, audsley. So, you think they sold me the wrong stock? I am in Tucson, so maybe I will try to check out the two gunsmiths you suggested. BTW, I may take you up on your offer to buy your synthetic stock. The wood stock i currently have has some warpage.

Here is a picture of a Coues buck with a white rump that I took a couple of years ago in unit 32

I've been looking at different gun rests for my son. Has anyone tried these Level Lok products? http://www.levellok.com/system_accessories.html

I was watching Gore Tex Outdoor Adventures on the Outdoor Channel this morning and the host had a similar rest on his tripod. They were hunting Auodad in Texas. Anybody catch the show and know what that product was?

I heard the exact same story from a family member but don't have anything to substantiate.

Anyone use a sling swivel attached bipod for your rifle. I was thinking of buying one and want to know what people think is the best option considering price/quality/functionality. Thanks in advance.

For those of you with The Sportsmans Channel, you can watch the guys from Cola Blanca Outfitters at 11:30 am (Tucson Time) on a Mexican coues hunt. http://www.thesportsmanchannel.com/program...tion.php?ID=230

I can't tell you anything about the Dish network, but it is part of my "sports" package with Comcast, along with the Outdoor Channel. Sorry, you guys missed the show. You missed seeing them take a 120 inch coues buck.

If you had around $300 to be spend on a scope for a 7mm mag, what would you get?

This spot worked well for me. Also, got this guy nearby:

Just found out that my dad, brother and I got drawn for the early bull hunt in 23 North. Needless to say we are all really excited about this opportunity. But we've never hunted in this area before. Any tips or information that you wouldn't mind sharing about this unit/hunt would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I noticed some questions posted here about certain elk hunts. I posted my own question over in the "Other Big Game" forum. If anyone would like to add to it, please follow the link below. I am looking to find out information about the area aroung Young, and would also be interested in any tips about where to start our scouting. Thanks! Unit 23 Elk

Wow! 13 points! That is amazing. We were very fortunate this year, I believe my dad and brother each had 5 points, while I had 4.

Considering that I have never bagged a bull elk before, that will be awfully tough. I just hope that if I get that opportunity to shoot one that I'll be able to hold the rifle steady!