ALYUAZ Report post Posted April 18, 2017 Drew my first antelope tag after 20+ years of applying after changing up my usual entries, units 10 and 5B, to19A as my second choice on application. So the good news is I have a tag in my hand for this hunt, bad news is private land issues in the unit. I am not a trophy hunter by any means but would like to take a nice buck after waiting so long for a tag. I have always been a DIY hunter but seriously cosidering hiring a guide for this hunt. Any recommendations? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted April 18, 2017 Hit up sir royal on this site. He knows what's up. It's not as bad as it seems at first, there is rom to hunt, and just do your homework. You can afford to be picky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ALYUAZ Report post Posted April 18, 2017 Will do. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shooterpar Report post Posted April 18, 2017 Pm sent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter01 Report post Posted April 18, 2017 I drew the same hunt this year too. My daughter hunted 19A a couple years ago. It's a good hunt but you really need to do a lot of preseason scouting. It's not what it used to be, years ago, but there are still some decent goats around. I will again be scouting it this summer. I'll be glad to share what I know about the unit. Keep in touch. Andy 520-954-3403. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ALYUAZ Report post Posted April 18, 2017 Thanks Andy. With my small home based business slowing down to a trickle last couple of years, I should have plenty of free time for scouting, if I decide to go that route. Heck, I'll get out there often even if I get a guide. Half of the fun in hunting is preparation and scouting leading up to the hunt, enjoying nature and then the actual hunt. What's even more enjoyable for me nowadays is helping out my kids on their own hunts. I actually offered my antelope tag to my son, who is 14, but he declined, saying that I waited a long time for this tag. Both of my kids drew early Peaks bull tags so it looks like we're gonna have lotsa fun chasing bulls this fall. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted April 18, 2017 I'm very impressed that your son declined the tag! I guarantee not many kids or even adults would have passed on that opportunity! You obviously raised him correctly...... Congrats again on the tag! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Tub Report post Posted July 23, 2017 My son got drawn for this also. Now that he is a working man up in Prescott Valley, he likes to watch all the antelope up there. The land issues and limited area does seem a little intimidating. Anybody have guide recommendations? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rombo Report post Posted August 4, 2017 I sent you a PM.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter01 Report post Posted September 22, 2017 After looking at several great looking bucks, I was able to take Mr. Twister on Fain. It's not what it used to be, but still an exciting antelope hunt. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted September 22, 2017 Dang archers have ruined it for the rifle and ML guys. Oh, and all those houses they built in Prescott Valley. Congrats on a great buck! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted September 22, 2017 Congratulations on your antelope. I spent some time up there scouting and found plenty of goats on state land for my buddy to chase with his muzzleloader. We were constantly in to bucks and plenty of room with very few hunters. Scouting is the key to learn private from state. TJ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
