scoutm Report post Posted May 3, 2008 Sun Devil and I went out last weekend looking for deer and had a great time. In two days we saw close to 100 deer and to our surprise several were still wearing their head gear. We saw 2 - 2x2 with eye guards, 2 forked horns and 3 different spikes. We couldn’t believe they were still packing. Early Saturday morning, we had a chance to so some deer conservation work….Chris did me the courtesy of finding a pair of lions. Since I was the only one with a tag and therefore a gun I was up for some shooting. The rifle I had with me was new to the field as it had only been shot at the range to get her sited in. It’s topped a conquest scope with target turrets. Having missed an opportunity at a big buck last January, I wasn’t going to miss this chance. I adjusted the turrets to the specified range and had Chris setup to spot for me – I shot high. The Cats took cover under a thick tree. Chris kept watch on them and I took off down the canyon to get across from them. I was able to get positioned 240 yards across canyon from them and took her out. She’s younger than I thought but it took 16 years of carrying a tag to get this chance so I’m pleased and the deer herd said thank you as we packed her out. Not to mention what a great way to break-in a new rifle. I had her inspected by Game and Fish Today and they aged her at about a year and a half. I would have liked my first to have been bigger but grateful none the less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
105Coues Report post Posted May 3, 2008 Congrats!! I can see a lifesized mount in your future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGAINES Report post Posted May 3, 2008 Congrats on an awesome animal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted May 3, 2008 WOOHOO!!!!!Im telling you Larry, that meat is awesome! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawkbowhunter Report post Posted May 3, 2008 There is a big mountain lion problem in AZ not all over the state but in many areas.A few yaers ago down in 32 we saw a mountain lion running away.The next at my ggrandpas feed store in safford there was two hunters with mountain lions.I personally think the mountain lions are the main problem for the decline in deer population besides the drought.Also what unit did you shoot her in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted May 3, 2008 here is the pic I like the most. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted May 3, 2008 Skyhawk,. ya mean like this? (sorry Larry, not to jack your thread) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted May 3, 2008 Nice story and pics. congrats on the lion also. I also saw a nice little 3X3 still packing Tuesday on the way to work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawkbowhunter Report post Posted May 3, 2008 Yup kinda like that except the cats I saw werer bigger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Report post Posted May 3, 2008 Awesome! Whack those cats! Too bad you both didn't have a tag.Congrats! Lance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
