Gringo Report post Posted July 22, 2019 Hey CWT Family I'm making my long awaited move down to Az (N. Phx area) next month, and would like to get involved with any local groups, or activities, that I might meet some new friends with the same passions as I have! I hunt pretty much anything, and like to fish and ski as well. Bowhunt, rifle, muzzy..... Big game, predators, birds.... You name it. Love to meet some like minded folks, and maybe a new hunting and fishing partner or 2. Absolutely not looking for someone to drag me around to "their spots", I'll be out hitting the hills scouting and hunting on my own as soon as I'm settled in my new house. If you guys can think of some activities or groups that I might look into, I would sure appreciate the suggestions. Cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACfixer Report post Posted July 22, 2019 I can't help ya' Gringo, still stuck in SoCal for another year here... but out of curiosity where are you moving from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringo Report post Posted July 22, 2019 Moving down from Western Colorado to be closer to family (NM) and for work reasons. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted July 23, 2019 Welcome to AZ, I love it here! You came to the right place, lots of great guys here and I have learned a lot from these guys. What type of work brought you here? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringo Report post Posted July 23, 2019 Awesome Kev. I'm pretty enthused to be a resident. I'm an Account manager for a software company. I'll be out looking for a Bear and maybe calling some coyotes ASAP! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted July 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Gringo said: Awesome Kev. I'm pretty enthused to be a resident. I'm an Account manager for a software company. I'll be out looking for a Bear and maybe calling some coyotes ASAP! Keep in touch, Gringo. I'm north of Surprise and share many of your hobbies and some you didn't list like wilderness packing and prospecting. I have a large bear on my gold claim north of town that's been growing bolder and terrorizing camps in the area for years. He earned the name Mountain Dew after stealing a 12 pack from a buddies cooler last fall, in broad daylight. We've talked it over and he needs to go before somebody or their kids get hurt. Where in CO? I used to ranch outside Dove Creek. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigbuckfever Report post Posted July 23, 2019 There is a pretty friendly group that shoots bows at Usery Park . They have a few weeks left of night time shooting before hunting season starts. It starts at 7:00 pm and usually gets over around 9 pm. We shoot at 3-D targets they set up at the main practice range and they put spotlights on them once it gets dark. It's challenging and a heck of a lot of fun. Usually about 20 or so show up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted July 23, 2019 Accounts and software, both are over my head. But welcome anyways. Looks like you are off to a good start. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1uofacat Report post Posted July 24, 2019 Coyote calling huh? I used to be a member, back in the day, of the Southern AZ Wildlife Callers, a breakoff of the AVCA (AZ Varmit Callers Association). Haven't done much coyote calling for a long time, but it was fun. A few of us were also avid DU members too. We've also been known to call in bears, bobcats, and even a lion (or two), but as I said it's been "a few" years. Now I've just focus on elk mostly, and turkeys when I can get a good tag which are/have been almost as much fun as elk. I also used to shoot at Usery starting about 20 years ago too, but moved up north to get out of the heat and live in the pines... that's unfortunately burning right now just north of Flagstaff. The fire is nearing the backside of Mt. Elden now and mostly in the Dry Lake area, hopefully won't go too much farther north. AZ has everything except griz and moose, but coues whitetails and the size bulls can get to here more than makes up for that! congrats on your move! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturebob Report post Posted July 24, 2019 Hey Gringo, Welcome, lottsa hunting here. Question I drew Unit 70 , 3rd season Deer in Colorado. Do You know that unit at all ? if so let me know , for Deer,Thanks...............BOB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Outdoor Writer Report post Posted July 24, 2019 12 hours ago, 1uofacat said: AZ has everything except griz and moose, but coues whitetails and the size bulls can get to here more than makes up for that! And goats... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StickFlicker Report post Posted July 24, 2019 And actual whitetails...but agree that we make up for the lack of some things by excelling in many others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringo Report post Posted July 24, 2019 16 hours ago, naturebob said: Hey Gringo, Welcome, lottsa hunting here. Question I drew Unit 70 , 3rd season Deer in Colorado. Do You know that unit at all ? if so let me know , for Deer,Thanks...............BOB! Hey Bob, I haven't hunted it for deer, but have called Coyotes, and done a little shed hunting. Happy to tell you the little that I know. Give me a ring some time. 720 648 7686 Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringo Report post Posted July 24, 2019 Thanks Guys! Will get involved in some of these for sure. The opportunities in AZ was not a small consideration in the move, BTW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
