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Wow 7e wasn't that bad but still pretty bad. If you ventured on any type on incline or decline you were probably getting stuck. We helped a few trucks get out and were helped as well. What helped make it fun was tagging my first bull!!!

After eleven years I drew my 12 AW late tag. Due to health issues two of my three doctors said I should not go deer hunting. Fortunately one of my doctors said I could go but not by myself. I knew I had to hire a guide and I decided to hire Duwane Adams. Duwane has been guiding on the Kaibab for 40 years and knows every two track road and ridge to glass from. Usually a hunter gets one guide but I had three, Duwane, Rick Wyler and Johnny Wyler. I had never harvested a mule deer so I was looking forward to a fun hunt. In addition I had spent one day on the Kaibab in the past 35 years so I knew nothing about the unit. Opening day was cool and clear after 3 days of snow. They found a nice buck at first light but I missed the 440 yard shot. I was told the shots would be long and they were right. The rest of the first day were multiple sightings of nice 150 to 170 inch deer. I was looking for something better after waiting more than a decade. Days two and three were much the same seeing multiple bucks but passing on them. Monday, day 4 was clear and bright but the weather forecast was for high winds later in the day with snow for days 5,6,7 and 8. I was concerned about the weather and the possibility of bad and dangerous road conditions so there was some concern in my mind. Mid morning Johnny found a buck bedded in some oak brush. We could see the buck' right side but could not see his left side. We could not tell if he had 4 points on his left side. So we glassed for 40 minutes and finally Duwane said get the gun and shoot that deer. We ranged him at 350 yards and I took the shoot with the 270 WSM. I could not see anything but everyone said he was hit hard. He went behind a tree and we lost sight of him. We waited an hour and found him. The shot was good. I did not know how vast the Kaibab is. It is a tough hunt to scout for because the deer are migrating every day and a person needs to know where the deer are going and how they get there. One thing I wanted in addition to a great deer was to have a fun time with lots of laughs. I got all of that and more. Another thing that was important to me was not to feel any pressure in case I missed a shot, could not keep up with guides, or could not go to certain areas because of my health issues. Having three guides with me caused me some nerves early in the hunt having three people watching me shoot. In addition when I took the shot three of Duwane's friends including a former client were behind me. I was comfortable because we talked about my nerves a bit and they alleviated my concerns. I want to thank Duwane, Rick and Johnny for a great hunt and an enjoyable experience.

We were ready to tough out the weather on Friday. We didn’t realize visibility would be near zero. Friday afternoon after the weather cleared a little we glassed 11 bucks and a handful of does. No shooters. Next day we hiked in a ways and after spotting small or young bucks we found 2 shooters. Classic scenario, waited til they bedded then made our 2 hour stalk and they weren’t there anymore. Started glassing the surrounding areas and spotted this buck just 248 yards away and buddy decided he was a shooter. The crazy part was that 30 seconds after he died a bunch of ravens showed up and landed in the tree above him.

I was fortunate to take my ram mid day on December 2nd surrounded by friends and family. Special thanks to my dad who scouted for me and burned miles of roads and glassed for hours.......As you all know, it was the hunt of a lifetime. He wasn't the biggest ram out there, but he is perfect to me. Sheep slow motion.xspf

First post here for me I think. My brother shot this nice bull in six B this week. I thought I'd share with you guys. Also, long shot I know, but I will ask anyway. If someone has the broken antler, I would compensate you to be able to get it reunited with the rest of the rack. My brother is driving home now, and knows nothing about this. I thought it wouldnbe cool to give to him for Christmas. I actually passed a broken bull in Nevada in 2015. My brother later found the broken antler a few miles away. We were able to find the bull againbthe next evening, and my taxi put it back together.

My good buddy, and fellow member did this write up. Check it out if you like. https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/14338476/az-bull-elk-hunt-2019-beating-the-odds#Post14338476

Made a little highlight reel of the coues bucks I've gotten on cam over the years. All in Southern Arizona. Hope you all enjoy!

Received my 37B HAM tag in the mail yesterday. Looking forward to go find some critters!

I usually prefer wide vs tall, but that tall buck with the distinctive drop up front is freaking amazing. A buck like that could easily become an obsession.

I mailed for my leftover archery tag on the 22nd which is about when they updated the list the 2nd time. The 3rd time they updated there were no tags left for hunt I put in for. I got tag 1536, or somewhere around there, out of 1600.

Love that drop tine!

10 days in 33 is a good amount of time especially considering the time of year. If I were you I would be somewhat picky, that is probably one of the best hunts in the state for coues. Lots of bucks in the 85”-90” range but if you have patience you should see at least one 100” buck in those 10 days. Deer activity should be awesome. In the end it’s up to you but I would take every chance you get to hunt these awesome animals. You won’t be disappointed!

do you hunt?

Killed my very first near Elfrida in 1964 with a 30/30 Marlin 336 Texan w/Weaver 4X on it. See below.

If you didnt kill that badass mule deer, we might need to throw hands. Passing that buck is like insulting my momma!

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Here is his buck.

Got mine Monday as well 18B archery

Congratulations 8 miles in the snow equals a well earned bull.

Between hwy 180 and hwy 89 climbing around the craters. It was a pain hiking in that snow but our 8 mile hike paid off.

Very good guesses! AZGFD checked in 170 7/8", 8 1/2 years old.

and this is fun?

Everyone I know in 6a punched there tags all with decent bulls.

The road to Big Lake just past Sheep's Crossing on Saturday. The snow plows couldn't get through and neither could the graders/blowers.

Shed? What shed? Where is the shed? You want to do the "GET THE SHED GAME" I'm in. Let's go!!!! I'll run around all day and look for sheds.