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Scouted for a month ahead of the season. Hunted for 13 days and finally everything came together. Tough hunt. Was hunting unit 8 and it was hot and dry. It was 85 the first 5 days and not much cooler after that. 81 yesterday. My son was supposed to be my helper but melted in the heat. I took him home after 5 days and was alone the rest of the way. Some of you will remember my dad passed away in May. This was the first time I went on a hunt without him. Emotional roller coaster for sure. Had many close calls and got a tip from a guy I met on a little hidden water spot. Sat there a couple days with no results other than antelope, mule deer, coyotes etc.. I did get several bulls on camera at night and it kept me coming back. I chased bugles around in between. After 12 days I was about wore out and decided for good or for bad, I was going to sit that spot until the end. Day 13 found me in the blind before daylight with bulls bugling all around. As luck would have it, part of the herd decided to come down the ravine to the water. The big bull pushed his way through the cows and into the water. 40 yards. He turned to broadside, I calmed myself, settled my pin and let it go. Hit him just a little high which brought on some nervous moments because he bled in his chest instead of leaving a blood trail. But I knew I hit him well and was confident he was dead. Made a circle and found him about halfway back. Not going to lie, I shed some tears. It was a long, physically and emotionally draining hunt for me. Then, I had no help. Did everything on my own. Told my wife, I can say I did it alone now, but I never want to do it again. A common theme with the bulls where I was hunting, was weak backs. Everyone thought it was from the drought. Not sure, but if this bull had backs to go with the ridiculous fronts, I can only imagine what he would have scored. All in all, I had a great hunt and met some good people. Was considering doing euro mount. Anyone have any suggestions of someone in Phoenix that is good, and reasonable? Almost done. Should have my hands on him soon. Can't wait to put a tape on him. Daniel Gradillas of Spot-N-Stalk Skullz holding him.

neighbors' bull-he applied 18 years straight to earn it

They go any where there is food.

I was able to finally get my bull last week (evening of the 20th). Passed on a lot of smaller bulls before we finally spotted this guy.

I am thinning my 300 win mag rifles so this is up for sale or trade. Winchester Laredo Long Range Hunter in very good condition with a 20 moa badger creek ordinance steel base. $650.00 Bi-pod is not included in the pics

Great season! Got into a herd having a full blown party, opening morning (a week late in 7w this year for the early muzzy hunt in there) Had some bruisers just out of bow range. Got into big bulls every single day and no shortage of amazing elk hunting! Met some cool hunters in the field, earned some blisters and bruises. Found a good shed, hiked through God's most beautiful country, I had a great time overall. I called in many bulls, saw some of the most jacked up bulls I've ever seen, took a shot and missed at a 3x6 that was so strangely cool.. and an hour after that, I managed to slock this little guy on Monday evening. Ranged him at 86 yards, as I began to punch the trigger I noticed a blade hanging out if the rubber band..... Talk about a dilemma..... I punched the trigger anyway. Bull ran 40 yards and spin-out dead! Had him half quartered up before my fellow archers showed up, 2 trips down the mtn, and we had him bagged and tagged and hanging in the cool air back at camp by 1am. My 4th archery bull and I really really enjoyed the hunt. Just got home to do laundry and work tomorrow, then back up the hill to call in another bull for my buddy.

I want to compliment Ross on fine customer service. I went in today to look around because I had never been in the shop. Dave helped me out and gave me great info and customer support. The shop was very nicely stocked with great products as well which was awesome. Thanks Harley

Remington 700 270 Zeiss Conquest Scope 4.5x10 McMillan Stock Painted by me. Timmeny Trigger Location Tempe SOLD Willing to separate tell me what you want

Boy Scouts that is. Last weekend I took my sons scout troop on a camping and fishing trip to Courtright lake at 8,000 feet in the mountains east of Fresno, Ca. I take my 12 ft jon boat, and I take any boy that wants to go out fishing. No monsters, mostly 14 to 17 inches, but all ten boys that went out with me caught at least one. Several of the boys had never been fishing before.

I was born in Phoenix, AZ in 1897 and graduated from Phoenix Union High School. A few years later I would die from a single bullet wound fired from an unseen gun and buried alone in a field where I died, age 21, 100 years ago today. Who am I and what is my claim to fame?

Great job helping kids enjoy the outdoors!

Excellent!! Always good to teach kids outdoor skills!

Exactly what I think every time I read a post signed off with ....................BOB! Bob, we get it, you're 62 (you're the only person I've ever heard who talks about 62 like they're 90) and you live in a van down by the river. You have a habit of completely misconstruing topics/posts when you're posting late at night/early in the am (obviously just sleep deprived). BTW, I'm a 11/10, would hunt again. Also not only do I LOVE craft beer, I boof (sp.) the most artisanal ones.

don't worry about what they say. They drink craft beer.

In more northern states the deer and elk are much more stressed from winter and pressure can be detrimental. Our animals in AZ live a pretty leisurely winter and are able to recover just fine, so pressure isn't that big a deal. Pressure in the fall is way worse with the absurd number of tags given out.

I went out on the El Dorado out of Long Beach this past weekend, all the way out to Tanner Bank on a 1-day trip. Tons of whitefish and rockfish, but only two YT and two Bonito, Itching bad to head down to San Diego next week.

My son, Lance, took this bull Sunday night opening weekend. First bow kill, first elk. He is addicted to archery hunting especially screaming bulls! Lance's shoots with 3G Archery JOAD club each week. It was clear these lessons allowed him to remain calm for a clean shot.

Saw some pictures of a monster the Koury team got yesterday.

Let’s make it a draw too

Yay! More laws....that people will blatantly break and get away with.