idgaf Report post Posted September 18, 2016 I was not as interested in taking an animal this past season as I should have been. For some reason the urge to explore was more appealing. I hunted 1,3b,7,8, 20b, 22, 27, 34b (and maybe a couple of more), putting two stalks (a forky with my recurve and a 170" class buck with my compound). This is sort of photo essay of what I saw. Unit 1's limited opportunity elk area over 50 in the herd you can guess this unit First week 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted September 18, 2016 Looks like a successful hunt. Great photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 Nice! Awesome country we have here in az. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idgaf Report post Posted September 18, 2016 Weekend 2 Saturday unit 7 August in AZ is suppose be the dogs days of summer right? I think she is saying get out My first failed stock Sunday 34A 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 Right on man, keep 'em coming. I haven't been able to do much of anything outside this year, it's good to at least be able to live vicariously through you guys! 7w is my 2ND favorite unit behind 27. Have you made it up to the to of Kendrick mtn yet? Tops out about 10400 and some change. Awesome hike, with a hundred mile view. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idgaf Report post Posted September 18, 2016 Weekend 3 time to get for serious Friday 3b . Saturday and Sunday back to 7 35 yards inner basin deer I picked the wrong weekend to try the peak, probably the worst weekend. There were dozens if not hundreds of people all of them looking like they were doing of photo shoot for Outside Magazine. I was a little out of place carrying a bow. So, back to the white mountains. my Monday morning perch in 3b Tuesday How many bucks do you see. After several minutes of full on conversation with myself and shooting small deer, I took two steps off the road and nailed the dead tree in the pic when the buck to the left walked behind it. I think it was a Freudian miss(45 yards). These bucks were on my way into the area I was hunting and that particular broadhead flew 4" to the right upon later review. This was not one of the two buck I stalked for the season. Last Day(for me) Wednesday Back to black Last buck of the trip I will get serious when December comes and hunt the areas I know from past experience harbor the bucks I want to shoot. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idgaf Report post Posted September 18, 2016 Right on man, keep 'em coming. I haven't been able to do much of anything outside this year, it's good to at least be able to live vicariously through you guys! 7w is my 2ND favorite unit behind 27. Have you made it up to the to of Kendrick mtn yet? Tops out about 10400 and some change. Awesome hike, with a hundred mile view. i got there stayed for a bit and then turned around. There was just to many pretty non hunters there. I did find a couple of very good elk spots on the peaks and saw a couple of small bucks, it was just the worst weekend to try it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 Right on man, keep 'em coming. I haven't been able to do much of anything outside this year, it's good to at least be able to live vicariously through you guys! 7w is my 2ND favorite unit behind 27. Have you made it up to the to of Kendrick mtn yet? Tops out about 10400 and some change. Awesome hike, with a hundred mile view. i got there stayed for a bit and then turned around. There was just to many pretty non hunters there. I did find a couple of very good elk spots on the peaks and saw a couple of small bucks, it was just the worst weekend to try it. Kendrick is not one of the peaks, its off by itself quite a ways to the west, almost right between williams and flag, take the park road exit and go north. If you take the trails up the south side, you'll probably have a little company, but nothing like on the peaks. If you take the north side trail (bull basin trail) you'll likely be completely alone. Theres a real nice wallow right on the trail (or there used to be at least). I always thought itd be a great summer time sit for photo hunting velvet bulls, but I never took the time to sit on it. If you're ever over that direction, its worth the hike. A lot different su nce it burned about 15 years ago but still a really cool spot. ive spent a few nights on that mountain, its a good trip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctfsh2003 Report post Posted September 18, 2016 Very nice pics! Seems like you had a hek of a time and thats what matters! Thx for the post Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randyolson Report post Posted September 19, 2016 Awesome pics!!! Thanks for sharing your outdoor experience!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyC Report post Posted September 19, 2016 What an inspiration seeing all those pictures.. great job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will K Report post Posted September 19, 2016 Awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goinhuntn Report post Posted September 20, 2016 thank you for sharing those pics they were great!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turbo Report post Posted September 20, 2016 Good job getting the pictures of animals. When hunting, I usually get photos of the does. Watched a herd of mule deer chase away a coyote pack. Would have been a great photo. Nice to get these photo stories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted October 1, 2016 AWESOME TRIP! I used to hunt 7 a bunch and yes many hikers up kendrik/pumpkin trail and cameras snapping everywhere but off same trails I'd bump elk, deer, lion, bear, bobcat, yotes and killed all but lion there. Great unit for a bow and a healthy set of lungs and legs. You will even run into some huntable birds up there that you don't usually see in az. Thanks for sharing the pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
