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Finally drew a 13a strip tag. I had 16 resident points- 14 +hunter safety & loyalty. I’ve been to 13a & 13b a few times shed hunting 15+ years ago and hunted the kaibab (12AW) early and late with my son and friends a couple times over the last 10-11 years but have never hunted the area for myself. I’m beyond excited and anxious. I ordered a flatline map, a few quadrangle maps (7.5’) and have done an insane amount of e-scouting for others hunts, places to camp, hunt and azgfd spots to check out. I purchased 6 extra fuel cans (total of 11 now) and have 4 extra tires mounted on wheels/rims. I will have plenty of gear and backups just in case. I am 100% a DIY hunter and this hunt will be no different even though I know I will not draw this tag again. I do want to make the most of this hunt but I won’t hire a guide and seriously doubt I would even buy a scouting package. I come from a hunting family and have hunted CA, NM, MT, UT, CO, WY and my home state AZ for deer, elk and antelope since 1985ish. I am 52, in good shape and have been on lots of 2 week+ long hunts so I think this is very doable physically and mentally. I’m planning on 2-3 scouting trips, more if possible, (it’s around 7-8 hours one way from Queen Creek) and showing up around a week early before the 10 day hunt. I will be sleeping/cooking in my 16x16 wall tent (along with my cousin) and driving a 4x4 crew cab RAM diesel truck w/ shell pulling my 20’ enclosed trailer to lock up my supplies/gear and perhaps bring my SxS in. If anyone has any tips, ideas, info, banter or has the same hunt I would love to hear from you. Thanks in advance and happy hunting ! -Sig

Thought I would share a photo I found at an estate sale today. Back of the photo says 1971 and talked to the son which explained it was taken in Aravaipa canyon. Crazy story he also shared was a ram was stranded on a ledge in the area this photo was taken and couldn’t get off. They located it and darted it to relocate by lifting him with ropes. Apparently all the vegetation up to 6 feet high was all gone in the area so he was living on the ledge for quite sometime and survived on rain water in the rocks. Once they got the stranded ram up off the ledge, that’s when this guy showed himself and got his photo taken. What do you think this thing scores?

Don’t buy a wimpy electric bike. Be the man you are and get this classic dual sport bike. Great for fire road, trails, or putting around town. 6 speed transmission. 1994. 1900$

Yes.

I’m kinda undecided on the primary rifle but will be between a ruger 300wm, rem 700 300 wtby mag or a kimber 308 all topped with Leupolds. The ruger has been on the last couple hunts so will probably get the nod.

Congrats! I had this tag in 2016 and things have definitely changed on the east end of Arivaipa since I was last out there. I hunted all 3 main areas. PM with your contact info if you'd like.

i don't even get into sheep but that is a great looking ram

Elk meat balls and spaghetti

1000rd case. $475.00 Pm me

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Multiple articles now. Also, it was the N. Rim wastewater plant, not water treatment plant. Don't believe there's a WTP there. I know there will be lots of second-guessing, but it sure hit me as world-class stupidity to try to manage the initial fire as a controlled burn. WHAT? With record high nighttime temps. low humidity, high winds, in the middle of July? If it jumps over the rim and makes a run down the Transcept to Roaring Springs it will be historically ugly. It could go all the way to the river.

I have the rifle tag. Good luck on your hunt!

Electric start?

They're great optics, I'm bummed it isn't going to work!

How bout you sell what you want to trade and pay cash

30 nosler built by Dolores River Rifles. Exact round count unknown I would say roughly 200 rounds down the tube. Everything pictured included in sale. Asking 3000$. See pics for info.

Bases lack a bit to hit 180” I think. I say this is a high 170’s ram with a beautiful curl, complete overlay, symmetrical horns that go long. I would shoot him on day one.

Sold

I'll take it. PM inbound

If I had a sheep tag I’d e scout and ask for honey holes.

Like new TC 17 HMR super 14 barrel. $200 This shot very well the few times I used it, but sits in the safe and needs a new loving home. Burris 3-12x fine duplex pistol scope with target turrets. $250. Also like new and lightly used. Buy them together and I'll throw in the mounts/rings. Pick up in South Chandler. I can also ship if needed for additional cost

Down off the 22 rd, back way in from Fredonia. Most of the deer are up top.

Check pricing with Dave Smith Motors, Kellogg, ID. Fly in to Spokane, and their shuttle will pick you up and take you to the dealership, about 40 min. away. Conduct the transaction, then enjoy the beautiful scenery on the way back to AZ - either through Missoula, or through Lewiston. If you go through Lewiston, the Jack O'Connor Hunting Heritage and Education Center is a must-see for anyone who is remotely interested in hunting, fine guns, world-class taxidermy, and some of the memorabilia of the Dean of Outdoor Writers. Last but not least, you can stop at the casinos on the way home (Jackpot, Wells, Ely, Las Vegas).

12s are clear enough to see pretty much everything you need. If you are really trying to judge a buck at 700+ yards I think you should use a spotter, even the 14s won't catch everything. I think 12s are the best all around. I don't own 14s but my friends do and I can glass everything they can or more. lol

The North rim lodge burned down this morning in the Dragon Bravo fire. Estimated 90% of the building on north rim are gone.