22 South Muzzleloader Bull

[bvanetten]

The wife got picked this year. This is her 1st elk hunt and she is excited. I've spent quite a bit of time in 5BS and 6A, 22S is completly new to me. I've got a few cameras out at some tanks and we're seeing quite a bunch of cows and spikes. I've only caught one bull coming in to water in 2 weeks, a small 5x5. Should I be worried? If the big boys are in the area they will need to water eventually. I don't know, maybe I should pull the cameras and try a different area? I would think if there are cows there will eventually be bulls.

 

Any advice out there for 22S?

[Flatlander]

I don't know this unit real well, but have spent some time there and researching the hunt. The research I have done tells me that the big bulls move in the last few weeks prior to the hunt as the rut starts to pick up. I think you are in a good position with the cows and a few key water sources located. Once the rut gets going I think you are going to have more bulls around. Congrats and good luck!

[AZLance]

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[Dodgerboy999]

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[azeyes]

You should be more worried that you are telling people where your cameras are and where they can find elk without doing their own homework. Maybe ask a more general question without being so specific. The Payson area is notorious for people stealing cameras.

[AZLance]

You should be more worried that you are telling people where your cameras are and where they can find elk without doing their own homework. Maybe ask a more general question without being so specific. The Payson area is notorious for people stealing cameras.

 

Wow, first post and already attacking...

[azeyes]

I wasn't trying to attack. I was passing on some advice I was given about the area. I said to post a more genral question so he can still get help without giving away info to people who aren't out earning it.

[bvanetten]

I edited the post to remove the location I'm scouting. I can't stand thieves. Guys, I really appriciate the info. Karma will come back and bite those in the butt that steal or try and take advantage of others good nature. I run cheap cameras just in case they get stolen! I can kinda stomach losing 50$ but 200$ would make me sick.

 

I'm more than willing to swap info as I come by it. Like most of you, I don't do this for a living, I do it cuz I love it. And I don't mind helping others along the way.

[pwrguy]

I know the area well. Things are going to change over the next couple of weeks as the rut approaches. If you find the cows you will find the bulls. Had a great time on that hunt last year, you will have a great time. I'm not going to divulge any specifics as I am helping a friend with the same hunt Good luck.

[bvanetten]

Well it happened. Someone stole one of my cameras.

[Non-Typical Solutions]

Are you talking unit 22 or north of round valley as in Eager/Springerville.....or just a stolen camera in general????

 

Wish people could just leave it alone if it ain't theirs.....when is your hunt???

[bvanetten]

22south The round valley in question is just south of payson.

[bvanetten]

Wifes hunt starts this Friday. CAN'T WAIT!!!!!

[bvanetten]

Good call, should have thought of that. Still pissed, would like to catch this turd. Could care less about the $50 the camera cost.

 

If you need the pictures that bad write your email on a piece of paper and put it in front of the camera. I'll email you the friggin pics!

[huntermncb]

A friend and I have this hunt.. There are plenty of bulls running around get out and look and you will find some. There is plenty of water around most tanks i have checked dont have much elk sign and there are elk all around them.