AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted July 12, 2023 Ya, I'm going to be that guy again. So many of you were helpful pointing me in the right direction for my nieces cow hunt several years ago and it was much appreciated. Now with my sons deer hunt I am going to ask again.....lol I will be up in Strawberry about twice a month from here until his hunt. If anyone has some roads or general good areas I could look at I would be much appreciative. I know the area pretty good for elk, but in all our glassing I have never seen a deer. But I am also pretty bad at glassing. Will deer be found in the same areas as the elk or am I better off looking elsewhere? I am not looking for big deer or anything special, just general areas where glassing might be successful at seeing animals. My son is not really "into" hunting so this is more about having a good time and maybe shooting something. Success for us is not a filled tag although that will be the goal. I am hoping this hunt gets him more excited about hunting in general. Appreciate any info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jknister Report post Posted July 13, 2023 My first thought is if your son is not into it then you should not go. But that is your business and not mine. As far as being bad at glassing get a good tripod and the best binoculars you can afford. That will help a ton. Also a good spotter has saved me miles of walking just to find out they were does. Good luck to you. If it were 19A Id take you and him out myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted July 13, 2023 36 minutes ago, jknister said: My first thought is if your son is not into it then you should not go. But that is your business and not mine. As far as being bad at glassing get a good tripod and the best binoculars you can afford. That will help a ton. Also a good spotter has saved me miles of walking just to find out they were does. Good luck to you. If it were 19A Id take you and him out myself. 19a is very limited opportunity 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted July 13, 2023 39 minutes ago, jknister said: My first thought is if your son is not into it then you should not go. But that is your business and not mine. As far as being bad at glassing get a good tripod and the best binoculars you can afford. That will help a ton. Also a good spotter has saved me miles of walking just to find out they were does. Good luck to you. If it were 19A Id take you and him out myself. He didn't say his son doesn't wanna go. And I personally think kids should go and try it even if they aren't crazy about it. Who knows, after he pulls the trigger on one the first time he might like it. And if he still doesn't then maybe next time around give him a pass. Kids need more outdoors and less time gaming IMHO. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted July 13, 2023 Sorry @ op. I don't know 22 at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jknister Report post Posted July 13, 2023 8 minutes ago, 5guyshunting said: 19a is very limited opportunity 😉 I agree but I know the Cottonwood side pretty well and always seem to do well. Except my crew got zero tags this year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted July 13, 2023 2 hours ago, CatfishKev said: He didn't say his son doesn't wanna go. And I personally think kids should go and try it even if they aren't crazy about it. Who knows, after he pulls the trigger on one the first time he might like it. And if he still doesn't then maybe next time around give him a pass. Kids need more outdoors and less time gaming IMHO. Correct. My son is into computers and video games but wants to give hunting a try because of how much fun his cousin had on her cow hunt. I dont push them into anything but give them every opportunity available. I have very good equipment but very bad eyes and little patience. This is why I elk hunt. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grey curse Report post Posted July 13, 2023 Video games are the death in this next generation. They would rather spend all night playing their games these days then have a sleep over and actually play something really, experience life with friends. As a dad it’s tough and figuring it out is a challenge but they come around trust me. Wish I could help but know nothing about the unit. Good luck and keep after them kids, It will pay off! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZBIG10 Report post Posted July 13, 2023 Go on a scouting trip and drive tanks looking for tracks. Get him a map and compass teach him navigation. If he likes computers he should dig this aspect of hunting. Good luck out there 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duxngeez Report post Posted July 17, 2023 Call me. I can’t find your number on my phone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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cjl2010 Report post Posted July 18, 2023 I would go with Adam! He gets enough guys that you won’t have to worry about packing any meat!!! 😘 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted July 18, 2023 22 minutes ago, cjl2010 said: I would go with Adam! He gets enough guys that you won’t have to worry about packing any meat!!! 😘 LMAO 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted July 18, 2023 4 hours ago, cjl2010 said: I would go with Adam! He gets enough guys that you won’t have to worry about packing any meat!!! 😘 nah...when he helped on my nieces elk hunt he faked a flat tire while me and the girl packed her elk a mile in the dark. that's the story i tell at family events anyway.... adam is good people. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted July 22, 2023 On 7/17/2023 at 10:19 PM, AzDiamondHeat said: nah...when he helped on my nieces elk hunt he faked a flat tire while me and the girl packed her elk a mile in the dark. that's the story i tell at family events anyway.... adam is good people. LMAO!!!! That was a good time, but a long night! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
