BOHNTR Report post Posted September 3, 2019 Bulls were bugling all night near my place in the White Mountains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roosevelt Mark Report post Posted September 3, 2019 Forest Lakes they were bugles at night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted September 3, 2019 All the tanks i saw in 7w had water over the weekend and they were bugling at night and early morning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyler1215 Report post Posted September 3, 2019 My main two tanks just have a little mud in them. A tank that has been dry the last few years was completely full this weekend. Completely not what I was expecting. Its throwing a wrench in my game plans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted September 3, 2019 On 8/14/2019 at 6:55 PM, AZ8 said: It could change on a dime this time of year. All it would take is a tropical storm down south to shoot up north and dump rain on us. Just have a plan A,B,C,D,E.... haha Heber got drenched yesterday.......water running down the street zero visibility.....some tanks got some water on that one!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azstyle58 Report post Posted September 3, 2019 So is it common to put signs (hunter in blind) up in the area if you are in a blind on a tank. If so does anyone know where to get them or do you have to make them yourself? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted September 3, 2019 I’ve seen homemade signs before or more commonly a vehicle parked at the road going in...assuming only one way in. I don’t think it’s consistently done though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted September 3, 2019 Heading to NM this weekend to help my buddy on a tag...was hoping to help him chase bugles. Sounds like more of the same over there hot but water everywhere and lots of hunters sitting tanks this past weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CATERPILLAR Report post Posted September 4, 2019 We just got rain again today, we have had several good rains around the area in the last couple of days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CATERPILLAR Report post Posted September 4, 2019 20 hours ago, SEEKER said: C/P ....See that you live in Flagstaff. Seems to be a good place for outdoors men. Saw your discussion on sitting water. Sounds good. Especially for a man of my age 82.. I Tagged a really big bull (400+) in 2012 this way. This year I will not try for a huge bull. Just wondering if the elk are very vocal yet? I was thinking about trying Schultz area first?What do you say? My second choice - flagstaff-Ranch area. Are you hunting this year? Thanks Both of those areas would be good. probably gonna be a lot more people than other areas in 11M. If just after an elk I would find water and sit all day everyday you will get something for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CATERPILLAR Report post Posted September 4, 2019 I wouldn't put signs up, its just going to draw unwanted attention from people who think you have something really good coming to water. just get to your blind before everyone else and wave people off as they come in. if they are respectful hunters they will leave when they realize they have been beat to a spot. And for god sake don't use reflective thumb tacks to lead the way to your secret spot, everyone else can see them as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CATERPILLAR Report post Posted September 4, 2019 20 hours ago, SEEKER said: C/P ....See that you live in Flagstaff. Seems to be a good place for outdoors men. Saw your discussion on sitting water. Sounds good. Especially for a man of my age 82.. I Tagged a really big bull (400+) in 2012 this way. This year I will not try for a huge bull. Just wondering if the elk are very vocal yet? I was thinking about trying Schultz area first?What do you say? My second choice - flagstaff-Ranch area. Are you hunting this year? Thanks Yes I do have a tag this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEEKER Report post Posted September 4, 2019 5 hours ago, CATERPILLAR said: Both of those areas would be good. probably gonna be a lot more people than other areas in 11M. If just after an elk I would find water and sit all day everyday you will get something for sure. C/P- Thanks for you answer.Yes ,a full mature bull is o k . Because the odds of a really nice bull are - not good. I saw a really big one in 6 b a few days ago. But he may not step over into 11 M. Too much going on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEEKER Report post Posted September 4, 2019 On 8/14/2019 at 7:07 PM, CATERPILLAR said: I agree, sitting water is always a viable option. I have seen elk drinking out of tanks when it was raining. It is really green up around flagstaff right now and there is water in most small draws, at least where I have a tag. I would rather chase elk than sit and wait for elk. I agree- who wouldn't! Sitting is boring . I think for archery - ambush is more successful. Bit still I am the SEEKER, CHASER,& ( the old saying) get m -while they are there!. My SAMSON -IS FAST, FLAT ,ACCURATE & EFFECTIVE -ALL REASONABLE RANGES! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
