huntingfool Report post Posted June 10, 2009 I found these two coues sheds last time out a couple weeks ago, after I layed down some salt. I hiked a lot for them but that is how it goes. The white one, which is bigger (you can't tell in the picture) I found right in the same area that my brother found that set. I must have walked by that antler several times in the last year. I really didn't expect to find an old antler in that area. The one on the right is this year's, he'll be a pretty good one this year. It was hiding in a bush, not totally touching the ground. Almost missed it . Hope I find him during deer season. The mule deer antler I found up by oracle while coyote hunting in like february. Figured I'd throw it in, for grins. He's a nice one. I can't believe you guys call them carp. Went out today, nothing hitting my salt yet. We'll see how that goes, I am new to the salt thing but I know it's in an area they frequent. Only saw one coues deer, jumped it out on my way back to the truck. That thing went a looooong way in like 3 minutes. I watched it book it thru the valley. It would have taken me half an hour just to get to where I lost sight of it. Also I saw some mule deer on the way in, one had some stumps. I think this will be his first year with horns though he was small bodied. Anyway I hiked my tail off today for one spooked whitetail, some "carp", a fox, and this old horseshoe. Oh and I found an unopened can of "ensalada atun con mayonesa" that an immigrant was thoughtful enough to toss carelessly about the desert landscape, along with a blanket, backpack, pair of shoes and numerous water bottles. Lucky! I considered feeding it to my dog but didn't want her to get botulism poisoning so I just tossed it. I guess it was a pretty good day, just not what I was after. Here is a pic of the horseshoe: Oh one more story. I saw a small fox today and was wondering if anyone could identify it for me. It was very small like a chihuaha but also very red. I don't think we have red fox this far south, plus it was way too small. And definetely not a gray fox. Kit fox maybe? Sorry for the long and semi-random post, figured I'd give you boys something to look at. It is still a long time until deer season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted June 10, 2009 That was an interesting mix of stories.... Not sure what to tell you on the fox. How about a baby gray fox? They do have red in them. I suggest searching for fox pics online and seeing if you can find one that looks like it. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huntingfool Report post Posted June 11, 2009 Yeah I did that and I'm still not sure. I would still guess kit fox if I had to guess between the two, and basically I have to, but it didn't really look quite like the pics. Possibly a baby gray. It definetely had more red on it than any pics I could find for either species. I don't recall seeing any gray really, it was reddish tan on the sides and red on top. And pretty small. Maybe the light was wierd or something. I didn't notice a black tip on the tail either. I wish I would have paid more attention the more I think about it, it wasn't a big deal at the time. Maybe I'll try and call him in next time I'm up there and get a better look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
June Report post Posted June 11, 2009 Nice finds there, Huntingfool Looks like a mixed bag of things. Makes those long walks worth while. Not to sure on your fox, If it had really large ears compared to the rest of his body, Might be a kit? I'm a little leery when I see foxes during the day down south. There is a lot of rabid foxes and skunks for some reason in those areas. An unopened can, The guy probably thought the same thing when he tossed it.. Don't forget to turn that shoe right side up.. We need all the luck...Peace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedknuckleinc Report post Posted June 11, 2009 Man You turned your horseshoe upside down all the luck just ran out. Hope you didn't put in for that dec whitetail tag. Well maybe next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huntingfool Report post Posted June 11, 2009 Man You turned your horseshoe upside down all the luck just ran out. Hope you didn't put in for that dec whitetail tag. Well maybe next year. Ahh man, I totally did. But I fixed it now so maybe I still have a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huntingfool Report post Posted June 11, 2009 Not to sure on your fox, If it had really large ears compared to the rest of his body, Might be a kit? I'm a little leery when I see foxes during the day down south. There is a lot of rabid foxes and skunks for some reason in those areas I didn't notice the ears being big, and I got a good look at his face. I think I woke him up he seemed groggy. He was about 5 yards from me when I saw him in the brush. I lip squeeked at him and he stopped and I could just see his face. This happened a couple times before he ran thru a clearing at like 15 yards and I really noticed the red on him. When he was closer in the brush his face and neck looked light tan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LYONKILL33 Report post Posted June 13, 2009 Hey jake! I think it was the elusive chupacabra! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huntingfool Report post Posted June 13, 2009 Hey jake! I think it was the elusive chupacabra! Nah man, I've seen him before. We go way back. May have been a skinwalker though, don't know if they roam this far south though...Can't wait to get back out there, even if I don't see or find anything it beats the pants off a good day in the stinking city every time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
synper100 Report post Posted June 14, 2009 speaking of trash left by migrants, I'm beginning to find junk north of Tucson!!!!! Specifically around Willow Springs and near the Bioshpere. Could they be slipping through the network and getting this far north? Tell me it isnt so. How far north have you guys found migrant trash in our hills????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
