lonne Report post Posted August 9, 2017 How did everyone do? This is the first year I've put in for a leftover, and didn't get one. Pretty upset about that because I've been timing my app to arrive there Monday morning. Last year I received my 4th choice. This year I didn't receive any of my 5 choices... Depressed for deer season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbyhcp Report post Posted August 9, 2017 I pulled a 30a tag I am not sure if they made it through the Monday mail at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flatlander Report post Posted August 9, 2017 Beinteresting to see what happens with not quite max point holders for north of the ditch hunts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redman Report post Posted August 9, 2017 Leftover tags is a "game to play", the list is getting shorter and shorter and one must realize they could be skunked for a season. I was for one season and it sucked. For me, I would rather hunt than not- if I was to hold out for a strip tag, I wouldn't be able to walk by the time I drew one. A late Dec WT is awesome, I had one last year, I find the true advantage for a late Dec tag is MUCH few hunters in the field- problem is last year it rained (very hard) and snowed during the days I had off so it was a bit of a downer. I can't take 15 days off work for the whole hunt- still had a great time but the weather sucked. My third choice this year was a unit that had left over tags (1st and 2nd was a "trophy hunt") I drew a tag and I am as happy as can be. My third choice will always be a 30 something tag- rather hunt than not. Good luck to all! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lonne Report post Posted August 31, 2017 Reviving this thread...I am sure it is just a growth in hunting demand... But recently I heard a rumor about anti-hunters buying up tags...think there is any truth to that in Arizona? Lonne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roosevelt Mark Report post Posted August 31, 2017 I find that hard to believe. I got 35 a Nov leftover. We have never been down there so we're looking forward to some scouting trips in October. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lonne Report post Posted August 31, 2017 I have not been to that unit but I have been to some of the other southern units and I'm pretty sure you'll have a fantastic time. Enjoy your hunt. I have not heard of this going on in Arizona. But I have heard about it happening in other places. Example: http://www.mcall.com/sports/outdoors/mc-antlerless-deer-licenses-sold-out-09142015-20150914-column.html However, I just randomly mentioned it to some hunting friends of mine and they mentioned the anti hunter possibility...I just think there is a large demand. But it sure would be nice to put a stop to any of that possibility. Also, I'm just making discussion. I had a leftover tag the last 8 of 9 years approximately...Last year I got 4th choice, but before that I usually got 1st or 2nd so I must have been pretty lucky. Good luck on everyone's hunts! Lonne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted August 31, 2017 Reviving this thread...I am sure it is just a growth in hunting demand... But recently I heard a rumor about anti-hunters buying up tags...think there is any truth to that in Arizona? Lonne Treehuggers are real die hard... til it cost them money, then their ideology goes right out the window. I see it all the time with bee removals. They never want to kill the bees until they hear how much its going to cost to try and remove them alive. We gas em everytime. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted August 31, 2017 What do you do catfish Kev? I think we do the same thing.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted September 1, 2017 Right now I work for Mule Mountain Pest Control, I'm also a remodeling contractor. Are you around SV? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azphil Report post Posted September 5, 2017 We got left over MD tags for 30A- I didn't realize how bad land access is in that area Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThomC Report post Posted September 5, 2017 Lots more people are going deer hunting now that they have learned that can they buy a thousand yard rifle, scope and binoculars and dont have to walk very far. Anybody want to pack out my deer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted September 5, 2017 Lots more people are going deer hunting now that they have learned that can they buy a thousand yard rifle, scope and binoculars and dont have to walk very far. Anybody want to pack out my deer. Has more to do with social media than that imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted September 5, 2017 I agree with trphyhntr(full moon does crazy things to the mind). I will also add the proliferation of utvs and new roads has pushed a whole new generation out hunting. If they had to "work" like we used to, far fewer would go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted September 5, 2017 Leftover tags is a "game to play", the list is getting shorter and shorter and one must realize they could be skunked for a season. I was for one season and it sucked. For me, I would rather hunt than not- if I was to hold out for a strip tag, I wouldn't be able to walk by the time I drew one. A late Dec WT is awesome, I had one last year, I find the true advantage for a late Dec tag is MUCH few hunters in the field- problem is last year it rained (very hard) and snowed during the days I had off so it was a bit of a downer. I can't take 15 days off work for the whole hunt- still had a great time but the weather sucked. My third choice this year was a unit that had left over tags (1st and 2nd was a "trophy hunt") I drew a tag and I am as happy as can be. My third choice will always be a 30 something tag- rather hunt than not. Good luck to all! Played the game a few yrs ago and it sucked not having a tag at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
