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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. 😂

No sir. My wife, 3 month old baby and I got out opening day. We hiked 6.6 miles and were at a decent spot. It was hot out so we had to stay down by a creek under trees instead of going up our normal hill and getting roasted by the sun. We got to glass for about an hour. Got some good pictures with the baby and hiked back out. Didn't see anything. When we got home I realized I messed up my shoulder some how. We took Saturday and Sunday off. We picked the toddlers up from daycare early Monday and went back out. We hiked all around with all the kiddos played in the creek and had a good time. No glassing was done at all. We drove up to Humbouldt MtN observation and the kids ran around and we got some more good pictures and saw the sunset. We live in the heart of Phoenix so really dont ever see good stars. We drove out slow so it could get dark. We stopped at Sears Kay ruins and the 4-1/2 year old got to see real stars for the first time. We dropped toddlers off at daycare the next day and took the baby with us. Went to a different spot. I hiked up a nice hill and actually got to glass for a while. It was hot and didnt see anything. I could hear and see the wife was having a hard time with the baby. Hiked down and asked her what she wanted to do. She was frustrated and we drove home. My wife let me go solo the last day of the hunt. Was sitting on a hill before the sun came up. Saw three does in the first 30 minutes of light. Never saw another deer. It was 42 degrees when i hiked in and 82 degrees when i hiked out. The thing I have learned about hunting Coues is you need to put in the effort. I have been very successful hiking in to places. With toddlers and a baby it makes it very hard. Will need to wait until they get a little bit older or keep going solo. It was still great to get out with the family.

That's hardcore. Success isn't always measured by killing something. Good for you guys!!!

Hey, my login here still works! Been a little while These MX coues hunts keep me motivated each year knowing that we get to go back each January. Always a great time

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First trip of the year was our annual Mexico trip. I’ve been with Rob in old Mexico maybe 12-13 times. As always a great trip with friends. This year was tough in regards to big bucks but we had a great time regardless and still killed some solid bucks. I haven’t killed a buck for a few years now I’m hoping we can manage for older class bucks but who knows, it seems like we never see the same deer anyway.

I chatted with G/F and they said Black River, Big Lake and Silver. I'll start there (long drive on the first two). Open to hear about any ideas on the Rez too!

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!

That gypsy band of midget strippers?

I dont have an opinion either way. I don’t kill big animals and I don’t fly. Not envious of either side. We are free to do what we choose. I choose poverty hunts and tag soup. But I go every year. No complaints and wouldn’t change it.

Remington 1903 sporterized in (25-06) with a bull barrel, timney trigger, and a heavy stock. $450 Shipped

Just killed a small coues buck yesterday evening and my last day to hunt. Shot and killed at 513. This is my personal best at an extended range. Before was 343...

This is a smoking deal! All my kids shoot 260’s and they kill everything from coyotes to elk with it, no problem! Someone needs this. I wish I had the extra funds or I’d be all over it. Great deal. GLWS!

3 hunts a year with 750+ TAGS PER HUNT! for the last 20 plus years I'm surprise there's any deer there!

We are trying to kill the deer, not pet it. respect as very little to do with it. Have you ever seen predators kill a deer or elk?? They eat it from the back end forward most of the times. We are better than animals but we are still trying to kill them. Every time I make stupid decisions (buck fever) it is at 50 yards and under. I'm a much more respectful person at 700 than 25 if the metric we we are talking about how, is howcalm we are and how well we can make a "good shot". I've seen plenty of wounded animals from people at 100-300 yards. I'm kind of sick of this holier than thou attitude that people have for other hunters. The real sign of respect and integrity come from WHAT YOU DO AFTER YOU HIT A DEER, do you chalk it up to miss, poor shot? Do you track it until you find it or do you give up after 5 minutes? Do you even go look for it? Do you check for it for multiple days? To me that is what shows the moral and ethical side of a person. That being said in todays world/internet its best to leave off yardage. I"ve never seen much good come from it. Congrats on a fine deer and a heck of a poke.

Couple, long ways away. Buddy used my gun and missed right. It was 900+ I can’t remember exactly. My shot was 1400+

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Yeah it’s been tough to watch my dad. He’s gone from the man I always looked up to as an athletic super hero, to someone who walks like a slow robot now. That’s why this hunt is so important to me. 👍

Go to the big Bo. I just got back scouting for 1 full evening and 1 full morning on the Bo and glassed 25 bulls. Just hit a glassing knob near some water and you will find bulls to get your dad on the Aja charges a trespass fee and all hunts are booked though Arizona Desert Outfitters. Clients are already booked. You can try the Perrin ranch. It’s a sign in access. Good luck but don’t over look the Bo. There are lots of elk on it right now. The feed is fine and there is lots of water on it as far as the cattle tanks.

How much is access to the Big Bo? I'd be willing to help you out on the cost. Send me a pm

Good luck! We just had our 3rd, and knowing our situation (scheduled c-section), I put in for BP this year. Lot of good opportunity out on the horseshoe dam road. Took my deer there 2 years ago. I won’t be able to go out, but have some pins I can send if you don’t usually hunt that area. Good luck! PM me if interested