Notime2hunt Report post Posted August 4, 2015 Would you chase WT or MD to try and harvest what is considered a giant. 110" or 180" on the 23 youth hunt? I have heard of some large large deer being taken on Jr hunts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost85 Report post Posted August 4, 2015 usually easier for youth hunters to target mule deer. there are some great bucks of both species to be had in 23 though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted August 4, 2015 valentine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted August 4, 2015 BOTH!! That is the beauty of that hunt, both can be found on the same hillside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Notime2hunt Report post Posted August 4, 2015 Valentine? Do tell WILDWOODY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted August 4, 2015 Whatever you find first!!!!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted August 4, 2015 If my youth had this tag I would sign up for the Ada 23 youth camp. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaton Report post Posted August 5, 2015 My kids have had the tag twice. They are 100 percent success with 4 mule deer with 1 buck over 150 and a 162 2 years ago. It's an awesome hunt. Oh yeah they both got it again this year. We are super excited. I will be around young. Pm me if you need help. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmcbob Report post Posted August 5, 2015 We have the 23 junior tag this year too. Will probably join the ADA camp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaton Report post Posted August 5, 2015 It's a neat hunt. We have noticed the mule deer bucks are in bachelor groups still. Also some are still in velvet and some are hard horned. What an amazing tag for a youth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azelkhunter2 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 The Arizona Deer Association.....Will be holding it's annual.... YOUTH DEER AND COW ELK HUNT CAMP.. In unit 23 from Oct 8th / 11th.... EVERYTHING IS FREE !!!! We will serve breakfast - lunch and dinner to all Junior hunters and their families / hunting party. Snacks will also be available everyday. We will have personal on site to assist with locating game, tracking, retrieval and game care and anything else we can help with. ALL Jr hunters that come into camp will receive a package that will include a ADA shirt, hat and a water bottle. ALL TAG holders will be entered into ( FREE DRAWINGS ) prizes will include but are not limited too. 1 - Weatherby sub moa rifle with vortex scope ( 308 cal ) 4 - Pairs of 10 x 42 vortex binoculars 2 - vortex tripods 2 - pack frames 1 - cutco gut hook knife (engraved with Az Deer Association) 2 - havalon knifes For those Jr tag holders that ( PRE REGISTER ) for the camp we will have a pre hunt drawing for a hunt package that will include the following. This is for both Deer and Elk tag holders !!! 1 - Pack frame with game bags 1 - cutco knife with Az Deer Association engraving 1 - havalon knife 1 - compact bonesaw 1 - vortex rangfinder 1 - Leupold golden ring compact spotting scope kit. Includes tripod, soft & hard case 1 - pair of vortex 10x42 binoculars We will also have plenty of items for youth non tag holders.... PLEASE HELP IN MAKING THIS CAMP A SUCCESS....Spread the word...Tell your friends....Put your kids in for this hunt !!!! You can register at azdeer1@cox.net or for more info please call Dave at 602-228-1719 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Notime2hunt Report post Posted August 5, 2015 Where is this junior camp located? and how does it work exactly? Do you stay there and camp? or just show up periodically after hunting? Sounds like a pretty cool deal. Can you still be a part of the camp without camping there? The jr's grandpa is old school and I'm sure he will want to camp with just family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azelkhunter2 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 Sir the camp is located on FS rd 512 where the pavement ends. Apx 4 miles from the 260/512 intersection. I will be posting a map and other info soon. You do NOT need to camp with us. Just stop by when you can..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Notime2hunt Report post Posted August 6, 2015 Sounds like a real sweet deal. Thanks for putting something like this on for our youth. I think the more time a kid spends in the outdoors the better!!! I'll definitely be signing my youngster up. Look forward to meeting you guys at the camp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shedhunteraz Report post Posted August 7, 2015 Guy if you haven't taken advantage of this with your kids it's a must. And it keeps getting better every year. ADA does an amazing job for the kids and the deer. We go up and help out and I like to take kids or parents out who haven't hunted a lot or not at all. Nothing better than seeing a kid enjoy the outdoors and learning to hunt the right way 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
