Jazz Report post Posted August 16, 2022 Had a chance to hit the area yesterday. Brought the Ranger. The water is unbelievable. Put on about 5 miles. Should have brought my water wings. I imagine every water hole is filled. The 6 I hit were practically overflowing. Sign everywhere. Didn't see elk till 5:30. I'm hoping it dries out a little before this kicks off, all I see are umbrellas in the forecast app for the next week. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddielasvegas Report post Posted August 16, 2022 This is great news! Thanks for the update. Eddie 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briant_az Report post Posted August 16, 2022 That mud in 5bs can get bad when it rains. It sticks to everything! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missedagain Report post Posted August 16, 2022 The mosquitos are fierce this year, make sure you carry protection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigbuckfever Report post Posted August 16, 2022 What's the best scent free mosquito repellent you guys have found? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted August 16, 2022 Following Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed Report post Posted August 16, 2022 1 hour ago, bigbuckfever said: What's the best scent free mosquito repellent you guys have found? Sawyers Picaridin. It's as close to scent free as I have found. I have used snow chains in 5BS because of mud. Even with 4x4 I got stuck right in the middle of the 93 road. It can be bad I turned in an archery antelope tag yesterday. I could barely get through to my hunting area last Wednesday. It has poured since then with a surge of tropical moisture in Thursday. It's supposed to really start raining. If I could have hunted the last half of the season I would have held on but I can't. I will likely die before I get another one 4 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted August 16, 2022 27 minutes ago, creed said: Sawyers Picaridin. It's as close to scent free as I have found. I have used snow chains in 5BS because of mud. Even with 4x4 I got stuck right in the middle of the 93 road. It can be bad I turned in an archery antelope tag yesterday. I could barely get through to my hunting area last Wednesday. It has poured since then with a surge of tropical moisture in Thursday. It's supposed to really start raining. If I could have hunted the last half of the season I would have held on but I can't. I will likely die before I get another one Why not just go and have a shitty hunt if you’re never gonna get it again 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed Report post Posted August 16, 2022 31 minutes ago, trphyhntr said: Why not just go and have a shitty hunt if you’re never gonna get it again I know. I regret it. I have never been known for my good decisions. Anyone that knows my ex can attest to that. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wish2hunt Report post Posted August 16, 2022 1 hour ago, creed said: Sawyers Picaridin. It's as close to scent free as I have found. I have used snow chains in 5BS because of mud. Even with 4x4 I got stuck right in the middle of the 93 road. It can be bad I turned in an archery antelope tag yesterday. I could barely get through to my hunting area last Wednesday. It has poured since then with a surge of tropical moisture in Thursday. It's supposed to really start raining. If I could have hunted the last half of the season I would have held on but I can't. I will likely die before I get another one The Arizona monsoon can leave at anytime and the roads will dry quick. Can’t complain if you don’t get another one 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted August 16, 2022 Man.... giving up a tag that you'll likely never draw again? That's a worse decision than picking a bad woman. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wish2hunt Report post Posted August 16, 2022 10 minutes ago, firstcoueswas80 said: Man.... giving up a tag that you'll likely never draw again? That's a worse decision than picking a bad woman. At least you can get another one with a bad woman 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted August 16, 2022 Still holding out that I get called for a turned in elk tag. I gotta be close to next in line Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briant_az Report post Posted August 16, 2022 I'm hoping they call me about that 5bs antelope tag! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted August 16, 2022 2 hours ago, creed said: Sawyers Picaridin. It's as close to scent free as I have found. I have used snow chains in 5BS because of mud. Even with 4x4 I got stuck right in the middle of the 93 road. It can be bad I turned in an archery antelope tag yesterday. I could barely get through to my hunting area last Wednesday. It has poured since then with a surge of tropical moisture in Thursday. It's supposed to really start raining. If I could have hunted the last half of the season I would have held on but I can't. I will likely die before I get another one No way , I had that tag last year and it was bad butt 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites