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6225E988-482B-4B57-A677-E0AC7B523722-8198-0000086ED92A02B7.mov To say my hunt turned out to be great would be an understatement. It was one of the best experiences ever, from scouting to the time laying hands on my ram. Memorable to say the least especially with just my nephew, grand nephew and I getting I done. So quick a run down… ram was aged at 8, but with the gnarly bases G&F said he could be 9+ but couldn’t tell for sure. Ram scored 174. One circumference landed in the bad spot in his horn which kept him from scoring higher but that just adds great character to the ram. His good side measures 91”. Oh in the last pic with grand nephew, the road that goes through the saddle, that saddle is where I shot from Brian

My buck from 12A West.

Couple bucks I saw got killed.

I have to start this post with a huge thank you and shout out to @CatfishKev. The man is such a gent and frikken amazing at glassing. It’s a privilege to be learning from you bud! I truly have learnt so much from our outings- here’s to many more! I managed to get some time off work to assist Kev for a weekend on his son, Caliche’s hunt and do some scouting for this hunt. This one was actually my friend’s first big game hunt in Arizona and he’d asked me for some help, of course I reached out to Kev as well 🙂 We arrived on Thursday evening, filled with hope which was actually well placed, as we found about 16 bucks during this trip. On Friday morning we glassed up 4 buck in a meadow. They weren’t big, but they were also a bit beyond a comfortable shooting range. Friday afternoon we visited a different spot where we glassed up some more smaller bucks and quite a few herds of does and fawns. We were also caught in a rainstorm that resulted in one of the most vivid double rainbows I can remember seeing. Saturday morning had us in the same spot, this time with Kev’s hunting pal Bucky the Boston Terrier in tow, where we found 2 beautiful big buck, who were feeding towards us. We made some plans to put our hunter in position but they picked up on something and turned back to where they came from. Feeling our cover blown we visited another area- no deer this time, but we found quite a few javelina and coyotes. Saturday afternoon had us in another spot- loads and loads of does and fawns but no bucks this time. Sunday morning was our last chance. We went to our most promising spot where Kev glassed up a beautiful buck before it was even light. A big Roman nose, big bodied and a good rack. We put a plan in place, but devastatingly bumped some does who ran straight to the buck who hightailed it with them. Feeling rather dejected, we returned to the glassing point to resume the search. We glassed up some sparring spikes very far away, and with the thinking of something is better than nothing again, hatched a plan to put our hunter in position. This time I stayed with Kevin and we guided him in. He managed to get extremely close (from where we were it seemed almost archery range) while they continued. While this excitement was going on- we spotted 4 additional buck, 2 of them certainly big bucks making their way straight to where our hunter was currently hidden. We excitedly told him to wait for them and our anxious wait started. They kept coming closer and closer and it seemed like they were about to step on him while we continued waiting to hear a shot. The hunter then excitedly told us he could see one. It was one of the smaller buck, and the bigger two were still approaching… The smaller one however knew something was up, he backtracked around a bush to get a look from the other side and fortunately one of the big bucks stepped forward and into our hunters target and we finally heard a shot! We waited a few minutes, watching for any movement before we packed our scopes to make our way down to find our happy hunter- with a beautiful, hugely bodied, mature buck. I’m almost convinced it was the buck Kevin had spotted first thing. What a beauty for a first time AZ hunter!

My wife is making these home decor pieces from natural items we pick up in the Arizona desert/mountains. They are an awesome conversation piece and unique to AZ. They are made with cholla or saguaro cactus skeleton, Ponderosa or Pinion pinecones (cut and painted to resemble flowers), Juniper berries, Locust seeds, acorns, bird feathers, local unique stones, etc... Wreaths are decorated with same materials. Also, bearded Gnomes made from pinecone, seated on a base made from Devil's Claw. Just added: Crosses, made from saguaro spine, with decorative cross attached. They would make a great gift for out of state family, or anyone that loves AZ natural beauty. Some have hooks on the back for hanging, which will be noted above the picture along with the length. Prices are in image description. Located near Val Vista & Southern in Mesa. Willing to ship if necessary. Accepting cash, Venmo or Zelle. Can do special orders. Please reply here or IM with inquiries and feedback. Thank you. Note: I did get prior approval from the site admins to make this post. ** PRICE REDUCTIONS ON CHOLLA PIECES and WREATH. NEW PRICE LISTED IN IMAGE DESCRIPTION. #34 - 13"x8" Cross, Saguaro spine $40 #35 - 13"x7" Cross, Saguaro spine $40 #36 - 14"x9" Cross, Saguaro spine $40 #37 - 18"x12" Cross, Saguaro spine $45 SOLD - #38 - 18"x12" Cross, Saguaro spine $45 #2 - 24" saguaro, with hanger hook $30 #4 - 17" Saguaro with hanger hook $35 #10 - 19" small cholla $30 #11 - 19" small cholla $30 #13 - 16" small cholla $30 #18 - 29" Saguaro w/ hanger $30 #20 - 21" Saguaro w/ hanger $30 #26 - 20" Saguaro w/ hanger $40 #28 - Saguaro w/ hanger $30 #23 Wreath - 11" $25 #24 Wreath - 10" $25 #25 Wreath (made with White Mtn. Aspen twigs) 14" $40 Gnomes: pinecones set on a Devil's Claw base. $20 each or 2 for $35

Here’s mine from that hunt. Been looking to see what else came out and haven’t seen anything yet either.

The gofund me has officially started !! After some delays due to legality it's finally up and running. To make donations go to gofund me Search Get'm hunting Arizona. Thanks to everyone who can help.

I'm still around and still hunting...pretty much everything. I check-in and read the site every week or two but rarely post.

It’s Always something with outfitters anymore…seems ridiculous to use someone else’s picture, but not surprising to me at all. I doubt very seriously it was an accident. I really hate what people are turning hunting into nowadays.

Some scouting stuff… 5117E2D3-B4C4-4075-BFDC-A1BC1267351C-1466-000000E79C5F7C8A.mov

Haha. That’s why I put the video in.

This all is as hybrid as the buck you posted....

Hybrid prolly.....................

But he included a video so that counts for a lot of typing.

@standman I don't know anything about sheep or how they score but that thing looks massive! Congrats

Doesn't matter what the story is or if the picture is wrong. At the end of the day they had nothing to do with the deer so why do they feel the need to put their watermark on it and post it on facebook?

SPF to HyNoon

Things worked out pretty good!!😁

Tough to compete huh? Even tougher for those of us that get licensed and insured. 🙄

I hate to get rid of her. She's such an awesome dog but she doesn't get along with other female dogs! She's 18 months old. From imported working lines. (hog, coyote, raccoon, and upland hunting). Asking $500 Rehoming fee PM for more information.

$550 great Christmas present

I’m sorry for your loss.

Lots of scouting, long drives, and it all came together opening morning. We found several groups of sheep and 7 rams. My buddy got it done with 1 shot at 392yds. When I glassed him up I knew we was a shooter. He is a 9yo ram.

Costco USDA NY strip with Montreal seasoning. 350 over coals for 12 minutes. Flip and at 10 minutes cover in blue cheese crumbles. Loaded baked potatoe. Brussel sprouts rosyed and coated in honey and crushed red peppers. Side salad with everything.

I was only going to be able to hunt opening weekend due to work and other things going on. I had planned on sitting a tank since the monsoon has been pretty lackluster and then like clockwork a big storm rolls through the area on Wed evening. I get to camp on Thurs and there are puddles of water everywhere, I decide to sit water anyway and see what happens. Friday opening day comes, sit all day and only 2 does come to water. The weather was heating up friday and the puddles were starting to dry out, higher hopes for Saturday sit. Morning comes get to tank, I hear someone in the distance yelling at his dogs, some Turkey sound off gobbling after that. The hours go by, have people coming to tank mid day to check tracks, Have a drone flying overhead, more people coming to check tank. Im hot and irritated, its 1pm and I decide Im going to leave. I get up to stretch and look around and see a body of a deer, cant see the head. I get ready, a doe comes to water. I knew there were more than 1 deer so I stay ready. Second deer comes in and its a buck, looks like a decent buck. I decide I will take him. He drinks and I think maybe I wont take him, a little smaller than my original thoughts. He messes with the doe for a little while and starts to walk off, it was then that I decided to shoot him at 43 yds. He took a tumble right away, got up junped the fence and almost fell there. I lose him in the trees. I wait 30 mins and start to track, short blood trail as he was piled up only 30-40 yds from shot.