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Sorry for the late response. Had a family member pass away, and life’s been hectic. We ended up getting the big Bo pass, and we ended up camping in my trailer out there. Before the hunt there was some pretty good rain in that area, which made for some very muddy roads. But it dried up for the most part before the hunt started. In two scouting trips I found 4 different groups of elk, and a few nice bulls. On opening morning we set up on a spot where we had found the biggest bull. It was a nice 6x7 in the 340-360 range. Unfortunately on the way up, my dad fell really hard and landed on the gun. We hoped for the best, but our fears were confirmed. We got a good shot at the bull and my dad missed. We went and sailed the gun back in and went back to work. We never could turn up that bull again, and some other hunters moved in. We went to another few spots, and saw bulls, but they were always too far for a shot. We tried a few walks through the thick stuff, and it was productive. If I had the tag we could have shot a few nice bulls. My dad was always just a few seconds too slow. On day five we lowered our standards, and went to a spot we had seen elk crossing in the mornings, and set up. When I looked through my binos for the first time that morning I instantly saw three bulls. 2 decent 6s and this little goofy bull. My dad couldn’t make out which bull was which, and took the clearest shot. It was a nice 282 yard shot from my shooting tripod I put together for my kids. It was an absolute pleasure getting to help my dad on his last elk hunt, and have my son there with us. His Parkinson’s is definitely getting the better of him, and it was hard to watch him suffer. But he was a trooper and we put 3-4 miles on our boots every day, with some being longer. I just want to say thank you to everyone who offered help, and gave me pointers. I really appreciate it. You guys are awesome. That’s one more great memory I’ll have of my father, and I wouldn’t trade it for any amount of money. My dad figured that since it’s likely his last hunt, he’d have extra jerky made. It’s his favorite thing to eat. The look on the processors face when my dad told him to make half of it into jerky was priceless. 😂

Had a day to goof off Friday and put the boat in the water, ocean was like glass. Hit a school of yellows 12 miles out, and it was non stop for an hour. They tore every hook off our two Sabiki rigs, so we switched to jigs and kept rolling. We landed 22 , and had to lose that many if not more. They weren't the big boys we find further down south, but they sure fought like it. Finally lost the school on the reef.

Decided to go try a new hunt in Wyoming with a buddy. He has hunted the area a few times and had good success. Arrived on a Friday morning and drove a fair amount of country trying to cut tracks in the snow. The day was a bust on sightings or tracks. Next day we split up and the morning was a bust, however the evening I hiked into a canyon and found a couple bulls and a few cows but last light with no time to make a play. Day 3, I hiked into a drainage near where I spotted the elk the day prior and found 10 bulls. I closed the distance to 270 yards and put 3 bullets in this one. Beautiful country but man the wind sure does blow up there…almost every day it seems. Great cap on an awesome season!

I have a Nightforce Benchrest 8-32x56 Rifle Scope, with the NP-1RR Reticle that I no longer have a need for. Glass is perfect and the tube has normal wear and tear for an older scope. Illuminated reticle works perfectly as well. Looking to get $600 for it. I can send pictures on request.

Got coordinates for that? Asking for a friend….

Dirty Mike and the boys ?

Congrats on well time spent in the field, I'm sure it meant as much to your pops as it did you. And sorry to here about your family member passing.

Just returned last week from a Dec hunt. We killed 2 good bucks for it being full moon and hot. Crossing into Mexico and coming back to the USA was super smooth.

Original owner, bought new from Ross Outdoors in Phoenix at the beginning of 2012. Includes box, manual, case, tripod adaptor, case strap, neck strap, lens covers, blank registration card, and Outdoorsman’s stud. These are registered in my name but will provide a signed bill of sale so you may re-register with Swarovski if you wish. Binos are in overall excellent condition, lenses are perfect except for a small dent on inside edge of left eyepiece at about the 8:00 position. It is cosmetic and does not affect image quality or functionality. The image is sharp and clear, and easy on the eyes. The only reason I am selling is because I have switched to a used set of 15x56 HD to obtain a little longer eye relief, due to my thick glasses. $1200. Will ship on buyer’s dime, or FTF in Vail, Safford, Douglas or Sierra Vista. Not interested in trades at this time. Call or text with any questions, seven 0 two 37 eight 99 zero 7.

Cleaning out the safe. Ruger american compact 7mm-08 18 inch barrel. It is brand new. $350. Ruger american 308 18 inch barrel has 60 rounds through it. The stock has been hydrodipped. Shoots good I already have 2 more 308s. I dont need this one. $350. Located in Tucson

Tough hunt for sure. I glad for your dad being able to fill his tag on such a unique bull.

It is threaded I use it with my silencer co harvester evo

I have a ruger American 6.5 with a trigger tech trigger and arca rail. Less than 200 rounds through the gun. For 600

That gypsy band of midget strippers?

Woods canyon is good for tigers, rainbows put and take have been taken. Butt if you don't mind fishing the green valley park lakes, they have been loaded up with gila trout . We've been catching fish from 14-16". Good luck

Same. We had one very sleepless night camped about 100 yds from the tracks before an antelope hunt. Hunter was 10 at the time, he slept fine. Everyone else, not a wink.

I made the mistake of setting up camp around the tracks and spent a few miserable nights there before finally moving to a different area. Those trains will keep you up most of the night. Best of luck to you and your dad.