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Thanks to my buddy Mark who put the kids on a great field they had an amazing hunt. We had it all to ourselves and it was a target rich environment. I hadn't planned on shooting but once my son was done I used his little 20ga to knock out a limit. We were headed back by 730am with a few limits.

West of Tucson did not disappoint, just over 1 hr to limit out.

if you do it right there is no reason at all to not be able to get them inside of twenty yards. Understanding elk behavior and language is key. proper set up, and pay attention to wind. being proficient out to 60 makes the 30 a layup.

Seemed like a few years ago when I had a tag, seemed like 50-70 yards was as close as I could get when calling them in solo.

Good luck to everyone heading out this weekend! Here are some tips on properly taking care of velvet antlers: Keep Cool: Keep the buck cool, ideally in the shade, to slow down decomposition. Heat and blood can speed up the process. Drain Blood: If you're staying in the backcountry for a while, drain the blood from the antlers. Some recommend hanging the buck upside down by the skull and making pinholes in the tips of each tine with a knife to let the blood drain out. Protect from Flies: Cover the antlers to keep flies away, but avoid using a plastic bag. Instead, use a deer meat bag to allow for air circulation. Avoid Handling: Don't touch the velvet too much, as this can damage its appearance. Avoid holding the buck by its antlers when taking photos; pick it up by the ears instead. When packing out or transporting the antlers, don't drag them or let anything rub against the velvet. Wrap and Secure: When securing the antlers to your pack, wrap them just below the base with a soft, thick, breathable material, and then strap or tie rope around it. As soon as possible, either deep freeze the antlers or take them to a taxidermist. If you need a euro done or have any questions feel free to give me a call. 928-595-1554. I’m located in the East Valley.

I have for sale a 2021 Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS for sale. Only 26 miles total. Original owner. Great condition, No issues at all. Always stored indoors. Comes with a spare aluminum rear rim I bought just to have an extra, since it came with the upgraded aluminum rims. Also comes with a cover. clean title. Located outside Casa grande, AZ. Asking $5500. Feel free to ask any questions. Thanks

North valley was pretty good this morning, taking the kids out this evening

Pulling, no longrt for sale.

I know all these awesome dudes out there shooting 80+ for elk but too many variables for me. One step at that distance after you let the arrow fly that’s a 3’ change in target. Then you have wind and adrenaline and deflections and everything else. I’ve killed 8 archery elk between 18 and 52 with several in the 40-45 range that seems to be the sweet spot for me anyway. Like AZ said shoot 60 so 30 and 40 feels like a lay up. Make sure to practice split distances (like 35 and 45) and from your knees would be my advice. good luck!

I've only killed 2 bulls with my bow. 48 with a 16th follow up at 55 because he had no idea what happened. Then another bull at 56.

Ran across this snake while hunting, not quite sure what it is but it was mean. Maybe 6-8" long, any ideas?

Step further draw for everyone and stop some of the point creep on people pocketing points then archery hunting. Make a choice and go hunt....

Well, I found another silver ingot at the mining camp. This one was a surface find while I was walking the 19th century townsite. Heavily oxidized and pocked with sediment, I recognized it was man made and the weight of the penny sized round made it worth soaking in vinegar and given a light brushing. Seemed like a curious weight. 12.77 grams of sterling. But when I did the math with the weight and silver values of the late 1800s, it hit me. The round would have been worth exactly 3 bits or .37 cents More proof the mining company was paying laborers in the very silver being extracted.

I guilty of it. It’s not that I care about people talking shoot about my success, I like to keep those moments private, I do share with people I know.

Yes, honestly I do come here for the classifieds... bought and sold here. I don't post hunting threads anymore. I wish there were more hunting posts like when this site first started. Funny that you'd be all over this thread...you're in the top 6. Ed F

Been a classified site for years... If someone posts something hunting related there's half a dozen regulars who tear them down from their recliners. Before I die I'm gonna buy my coffin on CWT. Ed F