ac guy Report post Posted October 30, 2007 Is it just me, or does it seem like there has been a bunch of successful hunts in this early season? Haven't heard much from those who haven't tagged, although hunting isn't over yet and some are still out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpackhorse Report post Posted October 30, 2007 I've heard of a few guys that are having a rough time. I went out last Saturday and glassed up a few bucks but just couldn't get the shooter to connect Hopefully the temperature will go down a couple of notches for the November hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted October 30, 2007 I'm one who didn't succeed in killing anything last weekend. Due to other commitments here at home, I only had 1 1/2 days to hunt. Saw plenty of does & fawns, and two shooter bucks (plus a smaller one) that somehow disapeared as I was stalking closer for a shot. I'll be back out in three weeks with my oldest for his 36A junior hunt though. S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesandelk Report post Posted October 30, 2007 It was a really tough hunt. I am really surprised with how much success we are seeing with how hot it was and the full moon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coues7 Report post Posted October 30, 2007 I step forward and tell you I didn't get anything. We saw a total of 7 bucks in 35A in 2 1/2 days of hard hunting. I passed on a small 2x3 opening morning. Then shot and missed at a 3x? at 250 yards nearly straight down hill and missed. For the remainder of the hunt we only saw 2x2's and I figured I'd let em' live. Did see a decent buck on Sunday morning but there was no way to get to him and he fed out of sight and that was it. coues7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEhunter Report post Posted October 30, 2007 Given the high temps I am not only surprised at the number of successfull hunts but also the quality of bucks being taken. I guess ya'll are becoming smarter than the Coues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coues7 Report post Posted October 30, 2007 I think the full moon had more affect than anything. Bucks/does were still moving to bed between 9AM-2PM just like norm but they were in bed before the sun even came up cause they got to feed all night. Sleeping under the stars was hard for us......it was like a couple of night lights that you just couldn't turn off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ac guy Report post Posted October 31, 2007 Sleeping under the stars was hard for us......it was like a couple of night lights that you just couldn't turn off That's the truth. The moon was so bright, it was like trying to sleep during daylight. Actually woke me up a few times, but it was far too nice of weather at night to sleep in a tent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites