ultramag Report post Posted March 9, 2007 I learned that scouting does no good when you have roads on every ridge and creek bottom. you should leave the area and try to find a better spot. And most of all trust your gut feeling 9 out of 10 it will be right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted March 11, 2007 I also learned dont leave your back pack un-attened while taking a leak around Mr. Jim Mullins and Mr. Christian.... because they will stuff it full with about 20 pounds of rocks and expect you not to notice! good thing for me im smarter than the average bare! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25-06 Report post Posted March 11, 2007 I also learned dont leave your back pack un-attened while taking a leak around Mr. Jim Mullins and Mr. Christian.... because they will stuff it full with about 20 pounds of rocks and expect you not to notice! good thing for me im smarter than the average bare! They put rocks in your pack I'am gunna have to try that one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortpants Report post Posted March 11, 2007 I learned that all I have to do is study all your posts on this site and I pretty much have the exact coordinates of all the good bucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted March 11, 2007 good bucks? remember, since i shot my 85", i have shot a 3x2, a spike, and a fork... compare them to your 108"...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajohunter Report post Posted March 12, 2007 Ahhh so many things learned over the years. Alot of us have learned the same lessons doing things our own ways. As I sat here nodding my head reading these posts...haha. here are a few things I have learned. 1. If you want to harvest a 100"+ buck you must pass on the smaller ones. 2. Shoot your rifle often and be comfortable with it. Know where it shoots at different distances. 3. Use the best optics you can afford. Can never stress this one enough! 4. No matter how bad the hunting may be that day, its always nice to share camp with family and good friends. 5.And the one thing I tell everyone, DONT EVER GIVE UP HOPE UNTIL THE VERY LAST SECOND OF DAYLIGHT THE VERY LAST DAY OF YOUR HUNT! This one has proven iself to many times over the years!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortpants Report post Posted March 12, 2007 good bucks? remember, since i shot my 85", i have shot a 3x2, a spike, and a fork... compare them to your 108"...... Which one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesandelk Report post Posted March 12, 2007 Casey we were just trying to make you pack equal the weight of my pack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted March 12, 2007 I was just tryin' to slow him down! Casey is a big dude, but that boy can hike! You gotta take in to account his 5 lb. pack helps him move a little faster though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted March 12, 2007 Casey we were just trying to make you pack equal the weight of my pack. not my fault i only carry one tripod, no spotting scope or adapter i do however, carry a ton of water! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted March 12, 2007 Which one? Exactly! maybe i should start watching ur posts and hunting 33 instead of 36a like i always do ;);) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortpants Report post Posted March 12, 2007 It's not which unit it's the time spent in the unit. I've had success in 36a and a handful of other units as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted March 12, 2007 i dont hunt A, i hunt B hard to spend time in the unit when i live in Flagstaff! damnit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpackhorse Report post Posted March 12, 2007 Casey, I hope another lesson you learned is to fill your truck up with fuel before you drive it out to go hunting.............. I learned that if I am riding with Casey to bring cash so I can buy him fuel from some very generous hunters at 5am out in the middle of nowhere....................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted March 13, 2007 I learned if I take brian out and am low on gas, he will drive the next couple times we go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
