bonecollector777 Report post Posted July 30, 2014 wow, those are toads...and i agree, if i had the money i would do the same i bet...At least we have one guy that will admit it! Cuz I dang sure would too. And we don't really know the story so who is to say his hunt wasnt slightly challenging at least. Obviously much easier when you have guys following the bulls everywhere to help locate when it's time to kill but isn't that what hundreds of people pay guides for every year? Why is it so much different when the auction hunter does the same as nearly every person that hunts the strip for deer and hires a guide. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwp Report post Posted July 30, 2014 Isn't this the same guy that had an auction tag in 2012 and killed that monster bull in the burn? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shanehamblin Report post Posted July 30, 2014 Ya kevin same guy. That typical is a giant! Pictures don't do him justice. Mass is unreal!!!! Congrats to all invovled. And oh ya if I had the money you can bet your butt I'd be buying tags 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mc68 Report post Posted July 30, 2014 BC777 I started a thread in campfire section covering my thoughts on these things. I dont think its appropriate to hijack this thread over these issues. Beautiful bulls though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted July 30, 2014 I may be wrong, but I thought you could only kill 1 Elk a year in az regardless of the tag. I must be wrong, but that's what I thought it was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted July 30, 2014 what were the two tags that were purchased? I thought there were only 2 special tags. One was an auction tag and the other was a raffle tag? also, just curious how much was contributed to our states wildlife for these two tags. someone mentioned $500K for both. is that accurate? thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kwp Report post Posted July 30, 2014 There are two auction tags. One sold at RMEF convention and one at AES banquet. I believe the total on the 2 tags was $595k 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpredator@work Report post Posted July 31, 2014 stud bulls. Congrats to the hunters and guides. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmbbulldog Report post Posted July 31, 2014 Awesome bulls. I have no problem with the auction tags, and would do them if I could afford it. The one thing I personally would like to see, is that the tag is only good during open hunting seasons, not 365 days a year. But hey, he didn't make the rules, so good for him. What a fun tag to have, hunt all year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotcoues Report post Posted July 31, 2014 Met Jay in the field a couple years ago while helping my friend on his early rifle bull hunt. Definitely a nice guy, gave me advice and a ride all while having a client in the immediate area. Wish him the best on his new A3 venture. Obviously off to a great start, those are some amazing bulls. Congrats to all involved 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues assassin Report post Posted July 31, 2014 Awesome bulls. I have no problem with the auction tags, and would do them if I could afford it. The one thing I personally would like to see, is that the tag is only good during open hunting seasons, not 365 days a year. But hey, he didn't make the rules, so good for him. What a fun tag to have, hunt all year. It would not raise nearly the amount for conservation. We have to remember that is what it is all about so I'm all for giving someone the best of the best if they are willing to donate such large amounts to conservation 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturebob Report post Posted July 31, 2014 Can I ask who is A3 Outfitters? Congrats on great bulls. If I had the $ I would do the same............BOB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted July 31, 2014 This guy must not have a contract with Eastman's... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chompy Report post Posted July 31, 2014 Nice bulls if I had that kind of $ I would buy a tag (don't know about two though) where were this beasts killed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arrowsniper Report post Posted July 31, 2014 Yeah,.... What unit? Does the reservation allow the auction tag buyers on their land? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
