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We couldn't make it out on opening day due to school and sports. After practice on Friday we loaded up the jumping jack and headed out into the rain for the weekend. We got about 3/4 inch of rain on Friday so the drive in to camp was sloppy and a whole ball of fun for the tacoma. Saturday we covered a lot of country with no luck in the prime glassing time. The morning had no sun and the rain was coming and going. The temperature was warm and that kept the javelina in the flats. We changed strategy and went where we can glass a large flat area. We quickly found a herd feeding but no way to landmark the spot. I tried a new trick, I marked where I was on ONx maps and then I marked a mountain that was 5 miles away, the herd was somewhere along that line I marked on the app. We parked and started walking in, only took bout 30 minutes til we found their digs. The wind was wrong and the herd was 60 yards away, couldn't get a shot and they boogied out. That afternoon my son said he enjoyed tracking javelina in the mud and it was more exciting than glassing. I went to another spot in the flats and we followed fresh tracks for several hours but couldn't catch up to the herd. Sunday morning was clear and sunny and we had high hopes. I started glassing early before the sun rise to see what coues bucks were rutting in the area. It took less than 1 minute of glassing and a herd was spotted on the move. We made the mile stalk to where they were, took our time and picked out the largest looking male and Colby made a great shot. All in all we got 1.5 inches of rain during the hunt which was great to see.

Shot on November 5, 2025 in rifle season on public land. First mule deer for me.

I'd rather be unproductive all day and check my account every 5 minutes.

I have a nice pair I bought my boy around that age and are like new. You are welcome to come get them. I even have a small bino harness for them. All yours if you’d like.

Hadn’t seen much rut activity this Jan until a week ago. After a few days of rain I found 14 bucks all w does. Too many deer on the Mnt to even get in there and hunt one of them. Came back a week later and saw a buck stand up at 8Am w 3 does. Range was 1500 yards. Got the spotter out to check the details. 3x3=go time. Made a plan to get half way and try to relocate. From that spot I couldn’t see into the cut he was working down. I glassed one of his does and decided to close the distance to see if I would be able to see into that cut and maybe make a play. Got to the skyline of that cut with perfect wind and some cover I was able to see the buck behind an ocotillo. Range was 82 yards. I knocked an arrow and dialed the slider to 82. If he steps out I will get a chance. 1 well placed arrow and he ran for 2 seconds. Made a trip to the truck to drop all my gear and hiked back to process him and pack out. I could not be happier. I’ve been trying to do a solo spot and stalk Coues for 10 years now.

strike mission was a success. Rolled down Saturday morning, came back Sunday night. Pretty good size corvinas. I did ok but my buddies were hammering them on Japanese baits. Gonna make a huge vat of ceviche

$135 hit at 0715. Boom!

Starting!

San Carlos Yesterday. Brought a few home . I hate keeping bass. But my Daughter begged me to bring some home. Looks like fish tacos and coleslaw with corn fritters and fries. Mmmm Biggest fish there was 7.14 next two where just over 6. Next one was just under 6,and the last 3 bass where between 3.5 and 4.5. and a 2.3 Crappie. All caught on a Berkley square billed red crank bait. Caught 3 crappie and 13 bass. Smallest bass was 2.7.

Can we get back to the classified adds please....?

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My biggest buck an Az archery otc

The draw process - waiting on charges or not then finding out what unit - is a big component of hunting - then scouting...looking at maps is a lot of fun. I think the prep for me is almost as fun as the hunt

I, Nostradamus, predict the draw will be held upon2/18....

Killin yotes is more productive!

Shitt I thought you were selling weed or something.. 😁

Rest in peace brother! Gonna watch Lonesome Dove tonight!

After 22 years without an elk tag I’ll probably stroke out Wednesday morning if I get a card hit!!

This is my year. I'm horribly out of shape and haven't shot my bow in two years.

But can you tuna fish? (Sorry..... lol)

That’s where we got this one 2024. He was pretty sick buck.

Now wait a minute boys, let’s not jump to conclusions. Rumor has it he invested $10,000 5 years ago with world renowned investment genius, Ilhan Omar.

Man what a blessed week! To have the opportunity to go to desert. Have you guys seen the desert lately? So beautiful! Beautiful weather! And to have the ability to harvest a beautiful buck, man I'm...I have no words, I'm just so thankful! Then I go to one of the metro units and took a javalina with my bow! Wow! Happy Birthday to me I guess! Thank you Lord for the opportunity and the ability!

Careful...If you have or share pictures of an unlawfully taken buck, can you be charged?

wont crash, data centers will take it to the moon. I give my grand kids a Oz everytime there on the honor roll. There kicking butt for 6&8 year olds