arizonaelkhunter Report post Posted January 6, 2014 The last two weekends I have been Muley hunting in Unit 21. This is part of the Tonto and was appalled by the amount of trash. Between shot guns shells and cans and bottles to shoot at it was a mess. tried doing my little part by picking up two full bags, but as soon as I finished you would just find more. More disturbing is the vandalism of a------holes shooting live junipers or anything they could aim at. I found one tree that was strung with shot gun shells, plastic bottles and cans. I know I am preaching to the choir on this forum but if these jerk wads continue this kind of reckless behavior, the forest service will just continue to close off these areas. Ok, I am done venting. on a good note, Almost got a shot at a nice 4x5 Muley and found him on two separate days but could not get close enough. Hope everyone has a fun new year. Stick em good and stick em hard 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redman Report post Posted January 6, 2014 don't hunt the Southern units... its amazing the EPA has not got involved with the trash the illegals leave behind. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkaddict Report post Posted January 6, 2014 Illegals bring a lot of trash, a close second is anyplace around Payson. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arizonaelkhunter Report post Posted January 6, 2014 21 isn't even a southern unit but all the same people are trashing the forest. I have hunted the south units including Ft Huachca proper and you are certainly right on that. there are human trails going right through Ft Huachuca. In unit 21 don't see a lot of illegals or trails from illegals but you do see a lot of weekenders and campers who just trash the forests. One thing that really pisses me off is folks leaving their shells everywhere and shooting at trees and bldgs, and signs. Jack wads that do this can only be classified as trash and cow dung. I am being nice and certainly would not post what I really think. Law enforcement including the game and fish just can't stay up with the Jack wads that do this crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted January 6, 2014 The last two weekends I have been Muley hunting in Unit 21. This is part of the Tonto and was appalled by the amount of trash. Between shot guns shells and cans and bottles to shoot at it was a mess. tried doing my little part by picking up two full bags, but as soon as I finished you would just find more. More disturbing is the vandalism of a------holes shooting live junipers or anything they could aim at. I found one tree that was strung with shot gun shells, plastic bottles and cans. I know I am preaching to the choir on this forum but if these jerk wads continue this kind of reckless behavior, the forest service will just continue to close off these areas. Ok, I am done venting. on a good note, Almost got a shot at a nice 4x5 Muley and found him on two separate days but could not get close enough. Hope everyone has a fun new year. Stick em good and stick em hard hunt by the border if you really want to see a lot of trash 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_real_oneazbowhunter Report post Posted January 6, 2014 I have to say HUNTERS in arizona are slobs!! I guide in here in Az and in NM as well. The amount of trash I see in AZ compared to NM is embarrassing to me! If your too lazy to put your wrappers in your pack or dig a hole when you take a crap you need to just stay out of the woods!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redman Report post Posted January 6, 2014 The last two weekends I have been Muley hunting in Unit 21. This is part of the Tonto and was appalled by the amount of trash. Between shot guns shells and cans and bottles to shoot at it was a mess. tried doing my little part by picking up two full bags, but as soon as I finished you would just find more. More disturbing is the vandalism of a------holes shooting live junipers or anything they could aim at. I found one tree that was strung with shot gun shells, plastic bottles and cans. I know I am preaching to the choir on this forum but if these jerk wads continue this kind of reckless behavior, the forest service will just continue to close off these areas. Ok, I am done venting. on a good note, Almost got a shot at a nice 4x5 Muley and found him on two separate days but could not get close enough. Hope everyone has a fun new year. Stick em good and stick em hard hunt by the border if you really want to see a lot of trash There are some areas with more trash than open ground.... TONS (literally) of trash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted January 6, 2014 The last two weekends I have been Muley hunting in Unit 21. This is part of the Tonto and was appalled by the amount of trash. Between shot guns shells and cans and bottles to shoot at it was a mess. tried doing my little part by picking up two full bags, but as soon as I finished you would just find more. More disturbing is the vandalism of a------holes shooting live junipers or anything they could aim at. I found one tree that was strung with shot gun shells, plastic bottles and cans. I know I am preaching to the choir on this forum but if these jerk wads continue this kind of reckless behavior, the forest service will just continue to close off these areas. Ok, I am done venting. on a good note, Almost got a shot at a nice 4x5 Muley and found him on two separate days but could not get close enough. Hope everyone has a fun new year. Stick em good and stick em hard hunt by the border if you really want to see a lot of trash There are some areas with more trash than open ground.... TONS (literally) of trash. ya you can walk from the border to tucson without touching dirt im pretty sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
khmer6 Report post Posted January 6, 2014 It's ashame we find sites like that. I run across trashed areas all the time in the desert and forest. One thing you can do is get in contact with the governing body, in this case I would assume Tonto national forest . You can see if they want to set up a day of volunteers to do a clean up. Once it's make public groups like the Jeep people or recreational shooters and hunters join in usually. If everyone helps out a little bit, we can help keep areas open Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Things are not as bad as they were a few years ago. I think the groups of crossers are smaller and they avoid the once popular travel routes. Here are some pictures from several years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prescottbowhunter Report post Posted January 7, 2014 +1 Trphyhntr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnie blaze Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Maybe a long time ago, have you been to a rez town lately? ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
khmer6 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 />Maybe a long time ago, have you been to a rez town lately? ;-) Pine Ridge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Maybe a long time ago, have you been to a rez town lately? ;-) whiteriver would be just about as popular as sedona if it wasnt an indian town. beautiful country Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
