denny Report post Posted October 1, 2009 been out in unit 37a alot latley and all 8 of the game and fish tanks catchems that i went to are all dried up no water. We have had no rain this monsoon to fill them. there are some cattle tanks that the ranches keep full but thats about it. very dry out there assuming most of the game tanks are empty in southern arizona to. anybody else hunt 37a silverbell ,saw tooth, newman areas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will K Report post Posted October 1, 2009 Game and Fish used to haul water to these tanks in the dry years. Now days im sure its not in there budget to do so. What ever the case is, its a shame to see the catchments dry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
denny Report post Posted October 1, 2009 last year we pulled a doe out of irrigation canal she was still kicking got her out and off she went Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunterdude Report post Posted October 1, 2009 I use to hual water out to these tanks but with the economy and kids in sports and wife working odd hours its hard to get it done! I will relay the message to the game warden mgr. of this unit! Tucson electric huals water out for Game and fish to these units as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobbyo Report post Posted October 1, 2009 Denny can you either pm me the names of the tanks or list them here. These are all G+F game tanks right? In addition please look at my post in Miscellaneous about Coues. G+F are looking for volunteers for two new catchments in 36 A. AZSCI will provide lunch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joeybari Report post Posted October 1, 2009 That’s a great thing to do Here is a crazy idea why doesn’t the g&f have something that if hunters want they can go out to the unit that they got a tag in and do some thing for that unit help the game and fish and by doing so each hunter can get a bonus point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kphunter Report post Posted October 1, 2009 G&F has some water catchments close to the Picacho Mtns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NRS Report post Posted October 2, 2009 been out in unit 37a alot latley and all 8 of the game and fish tanks catchems that i went to are all dried up no water. We have had no rain this monsoon to fill them. there are some cattle tanks that the ranches keep full but thats about it. very dry out there assuming most of the game tanks are empty in southern arizona to. anybody else hunt 37a silverbell ,saw tooth, newman areas PM me their locations and I will see that the WM and the guy for TEP that hauls the water gets the information. You can also e-mail me at Darrell_Tersey@blm.gov with the information and I wil pass it along. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunterdude Report post Posted October 3, 2009 WM knows already and is planning on flying the unit on the 9th and on the ground the 16th. I'm going to try to get out there to the sawtooths this weekend and gather some info for G&f. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NRS Report post Posted October 3, 2009 Thanks, and hopefully the rain this morning helped put some water in those dry spots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
denny Report post Posted October 4, 2009 i gave bobbyo all the info a friend and i have been talking about hauling water but with hunts coming up dont have time with scouting and etc. we archery hunt out in these areas every year i have seen them empty before but was not long. i have seen dead does in irrigation canals were deer should not be. because these tanks beeing empty. always looking for a g&f officer but have never seen one to talk to could not get any where over the phone . hopfully water will get put in these tanks thanx. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Archer Report post Posted October 4, 2009 You just got to relax if there is no water it is your advantage just stay near those water tanks and those bucks are going to come right in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottk Report post Posted October 4, 2009 There is still water in some of the tanks on the east side of the unit or at least there was a couple weeks ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunterdude Report post Posted October 5, 2009 No rain in the Sawtooths. Tanks are as said "Very dry" . I sent a email to the WM of 37a. Hopefully we can get some water in those catchment quick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
