Coues 'n' Sheep

Vern, I was told once that you should avoid getting oils, like from your hands on the horns? But I'd say in the freezer or on dry ice as fast as you can is a Very good idea. Best of luck to you guys on the opener! Tell the Family I said, "Hello!"

I saw the buck right off..... and then proceeded to talk myself out of it, figuring you would not make it that easy!!!! What a dummy..... So I kinda failled I guess.....

Don't let others affect your hunt or plans.... be the first one in and even if they do sit their blind, I'd not worry,too much..... you are not gunna shoot a deer at 100 yds anyhow. Opening weekend of archery deer is like an archery speedgoat hunt in 19A.... ... You just gotta deal with the BS and hope your set up is in the right place at the right time! Good luck to you and to all who are taking up the bow this w/e for some much needed R&R! May you all remember why you are out there.... what your basic reasons for being in the woods are and may you find success in the little things even if you are not fortunate enough to harvest a 'No Brainer'! In the mean time I'll be driving around putting out cameras, pissing off midday water sitters.... and counting the days till JANUARY 1st 2010!!!! Um... and in case you are wondering..... that is a pre-appology if I do drive up to the water you are sitting.... but I will have a cold one for you if I do! Good luck All!

Well first off, if you are using coolers they had better be newer and good ones....IMO.... to last out the heat, even on the 'Bab. I kinda like to use a little of all that is mentioned here..... for long trips far from Safeway, Walmart, Bashas, etc.... I'll pack a couple of days of fresh meat (steaks, burger, brats) in my regular ice cooler/drink cooler.... and a bag of taters/onions and a few cans of beans.... that will keep you through the first 2-3 days.... then on to the dry ice cooler for the next 3-4 days with hard frozen/ pre-made dishes that are easy to reheat.... spaggetti, stew, greenchilli (take the uncooked tort's and a skillet ), elk Chilli w/ lots o' beans, etc......keep in mind that if you use heat sealed bags like from a vacuum sealer, you can boil your meals in hot water! All that should get you through 6-7 days real easy and probably a left over night! Then jump into the canned foods or the Mountain House stuff if you don't have any meat in camp yet. I have lived on Mountain House for a week to ten days at a time and it will get you by just fine, if you are looking for Really simple (and don't mind the cost ).... I, however, only use it for quad or ranger, or backpack trips when space and weight are an issue. If you go the M H route I'd recomend a box (or 2) of candy bars, some pies, garlic salt, pepper, tobasco, and bread.... that all really makes a M H meal seem just like home! Best of luck to you on the Trip and the Hunt!!! Lots of pics and an epic story is all we ask when you return!!!

Here is one that I have posted before.... This shows what I preach about aiming low.....

I'd try an online search.... but I think the 500's and the Rangers take like 13-16 oz in the dif's.... Best of luck...

Just move North, Mike! I know a place! You will be much happier here....

Just wanted to say thanks to Ryan... he sold me a safe that he had and it is going to work just fine! Enjoyed talkin' to about coues, Ryan. I think you are on the right track... this could be the year you help ground check a Monster!

I am looking for a smaller and cheaper gunsafe just to put my ammo and such in.... Anyone got any ideas or no where I can find one???

Well I have a spot that I glass from and we have seen what appears to be an alluminum extention ladder in the middle of a wilderness area! Actually Buckhorn was with me when we noticed it....This thing is a long and brutal ways from the nearest trail or road.... However we do have a theory or two about how it got there. One of these days I'll make it over to where it is at, but I am not in any hurry to see it close up...

Congrats, Josh! That mount has got to take up like half of that room! Time for a Bigger house....higher on the mountain!

Sorry, Mike.... Not much help for you here, but I'll keep an open ear.

YEAH! What you guys think this is.... CD.com????

Well here is the scoop.... I just found some property that I can't live with out!! The building site is just awesome, IMO.... and it has EVERYTHING that I want.... and I don't have to leave town. But in order to buy it I'm gunna have to sell the house I am in now, first. I know it is tough times but this is not your average home either. It has it all... I designed it, and built it... and my next one will be almost exactly like it, cuz we love this house! There is something for everyone: For the ladies.... 2050 livable sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with in floor hydronic heat as well as a high efficiency wood stove, R23 insulation in the walls and R38 in the ceilings, Vaulted Cedar plank ceilings in the 20'x20' living room with open to below upstairs balcony/sitting area. All wood doors and saw curfed jams in the interior as well and custom colored concrete in the kitchen, dinning, entry areas. Custom materbath with travertine throughout the floors, shower, and soaker tub surround, as well as custom cherry cabinets and custom granite vanity top and hammered copper sinks. Aproximately 1000 sq. ft. of covered patios with fantastic mountain views and additional paver patio area. 5500 sq ft of manicured and sprinklered 3 year old sod and lots of well cared for trees. For the gents..... Over 2000 sq. ft. of garage, carport, and shop area! The shop it set up to pull in toys for working on or just storing. Tons of shelf storage, lots of cabinets and benches for reloading and bow equipement. A large beam was installed in the ceiling of the unheated shop for winter and fall meat hanging. Also aproximatley 6 cords of wood storage coverd at the back of the shop, a small tool shed out back, a 60 yard archery range and a concrete deep pit (BBQ) out back as well. Lots of room on the 2/3 acre lot for horse shoe pits, a grand fire pit, and even small horse corrals, and just a short two minute quad/ ranger/ truck ride for national forest! I know what this house is worth and that no corners were cut in the construction anywhere! This is a house I (we) planned to live in for a very long time, and still might (without regret) if I don't sell it in the next 90 days. I am planning to list this house with my realitor in the next few days most likely and will be asking about $480,000. However, on here right now (until it is listed) I will take $450,000. Oh, and if a CW.com member buys this house I will be giving a check to Amanda for letting me advertise it here. If anyone wants more info Please post here and I will/can post/pm/email you the info you are after. Thanks For Reading.

I wonder if they are bigger this year??

Sorry it took me a bit to answer the pms..... I am working on pictures....

Welcome! Does that dog have pants on??????

Congrats Jared!!! What a great day that was!

I shoot the Berger VLD 168 gr. with 82.5 gr IMR 7828 and seated just out past factory specs in my 300 WBY mag.

I'll.... never.... tell..... Hope you guys had a great time! I threw on back for you guys.... and then pased out before dark!

PM sent W.O.T. You can sit on the front porch and glass elk, coues deer, pigs, turkeys, and even an occational carp deer in the tall pines and oaks on the mountain 500 yds from the front door..... and you can almost triple your glassing area at the house by sitting on the roof! I have had bulls as large as 370+ watering at the pond next to my house in the past and we have a couple of coues that live year around between the house and the creek.

Even more country north of 260, Doug.... Don't try to steer the poor guy as far from your end as possible... Seriously, there is a TON of country in that unit that holds coues..... just pic a piece and learn it! Be SUPER patient... they are there. Don't get discouraged if you see carp deer too.... there are lots of places in 6a where a guy can see both. If it gets down to the wire and you still have not found any deer I'll toss you a bone if you pm me. Good luck to you and your Dad. And tell him Thanks for us.... I (we) are so very gratefull for his sacrifices and service to our country.

I didn't know there was Mules in 24A???? And when did the AZGF give out tag for them??? Did I miss something, Again?? Best of luck on your hunt.... I'm not any help to you on the area, but I try to have good humor in place of good advice!

As mentioned on your other post I am interested in the Black Widow Long Bow - "Autumn Gray" 68" Length 57#@28" w/leather soft case and hard travel case.

Sound like you may have you a good spot there Blake! I'd set a cam or two in there if you can doo it without spookin everything.... that will tell you how good thee bears are.... Good Luck, Man!