stalkincoues Report post Posted December 22, 2008 Got a wild hair and decided to head up to the Chiricahua's for three days or so for the Christmas vacation. Been probably at least 15 years if not longer since I have been there, if not longer. I never had any problems where we were at or really knew of the illegal traffic while growing up. I have heard it is bad in places. I am wondering just how safe it is, and how bad the illegal/drug traffic is. I don't want any problems and would hate to run into trouble just because I want to chase some whitetail around with my bow. Are there places I should avoid? I will definitely pack my sidearm just incase. It is a shame what the southern hunting units have become when a hunter has to fear this crap! Thanks all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted December 22, 2008 This time of year is not near as bad as the spring and summer. I just spent a few days down there myself and have had my camp set up since the first of the month and haven't had any problems. I talked to a B.P. agent and he said the traffic is way down compared to the last few years. Go hunt and enjoy yourself, just being aware is the key. Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Archer Report post Posted December 22, 2008 Hey Iam thinking of going to the chiricahua mountains my self this week too. Well great luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted December 23, 2008 The economy is in the dumps,... Jobs are scarce,... Arpario is cracking down... No one wants to come here...you're good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted December 23, 2008 hello - If your on the east side-portal area - gps any piggy herds - got a ham hunt there this spring !! as far as the deer herd - local rancher says a slight inprovement now that the illegal traffic has kinda moved somewhere else - but keep eye out for the drug ers' , they've gone to atv's and automatic weapons - Just a heads up! good luck on your trip! Gary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SO I HUNT Report post Posted December 24, 2008 My camps been there since the first of the month also and hunted there the opening with no problems. ( hey cramerhunts you been in my camp? Oh yea you're my hunting pard ) Just had to add to the post since he did Honstly the opening I saw no druggy or illeagals. Was there alone first night and last day and night alone and didn't feel worried. Go hunt and enjoy yourself... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stalkincoues Report post Posted December 24, 2008 Thanks for the info guys, I will be down there sometime Christmas afternoon (as ealry as I can sneak out) and probably stay till Sunday sometime. I feel better after the reassurance though. CouesArcher, or anybody else for that matter feel free to stop me if you see me and say hello and introduce yourself. Make sure to tell me where the big deer are hiding though I will probably be in my 98 grey Dodge with a terrible painted pinstripe on the sides. I have a camper shell with a big a$$ roof rack and hunting stickers on the windows with the liscence plate of "RDNKNIT", you'll know it if you see it! If not in my Dodge I'll be in my 2000 red/silver Chevy silverado extended cab with a 4" red Rancho lift and 33" tires. Probably be in the Rock canyon area for the 1st day or two. May spend a little time around the Pine Canyon church camp, I went to camp there when I was a young boy and always neat to go back and check out. I am heading up by myslef, may have a hunting b uddy or two show up after the 1st day but not sure... hopefully though. Where is everyone else going to be hunting? Hey Cramer and So I hunt, have you guys been seeing much rutting action up there? Plenty of bucks I hope. Christian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted December 24, 2008 So I hunt and I will be over on the east side most of the hunt. He'll be getting there Christmas day and I'll be getting there the day after, We'll be in my white f-250 with cw.com sticker or his white chevy 2500, both four doors. Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Archer Report post Posted December 24, 2008 I'll see if i can spot your truck stalkincoues and introduce myself. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted December 24, 2008 Last weekend the bucks were just starting to act a little rutty with them beating up trees every five or six steps. I saw one pretty good buck kind of following a couple of does but not really chasing yet. My pops also saw a good buck with a lone doe so I think its close! Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
