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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. 😂

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!

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.

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 gypsy band of midget strippers?

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

Dirty Mike and the boys ?

Glasses are in really good condition. New twist cups. Outdoorsmans stud. Serviced by Swarovski back in 2022. Serviced and have not used them since. Went to NL's. $1500 for everything. Buyer pays shipping. Prefer FTF. Located in White Mountains.

Got coordinates for that? Asking for a friend….

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

A few more ready to be picked up.

With 2 new grand children coming this fall my wife decided she didn’t want to hunt. It never was in my plans to give her tag back, but she told me she wanted to spend time with the new mothers and babies. So I headed to my draw unit by myself. My son and his wife decided to come visit for a couple days and my wife made the trip up with them. needless to say very little real hunting happened that opening weekend. After they all went home I spent a few days by myself putting everything I had into finding a decent deer that my friend had pre scouted. Lots of driving, still hunting. Glassing and enjoying the woods. I got lucky right before dark. I saw a group of 4 bucks, 2 big bucks and 2 small bucks. Thinking it was the group I had seen opening morning I made the quick decision to shoot the one that was in the opening. Either of the two big bucks I would be happy with. It actually was a buck I had never seen before. It took me a while to find him at night and with flashlights and by myself I took a few videos. These are the best screenshots I got off the video. Here are a few pictures from that trip

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

Winchester Model 23 Pigeon Grade in excellent condition with light handling marks with a lined Winchester case, 28" barrels Mod. and Full fixed chokes 3" chambers. This is a beautiful shotgun and would make a great addition to your herd. $2500 PM/text or call Yancy 602-751-2616 Would trade for a Ruger Red Label in 12, 20 or28 ga. depending on configuration, Ruger Hawkeye 256 pistol or 3 Screw Ruger's depending on what you have. High end optics such as Nightforce scopes or Swaro bino's Any trades must be in like new condition and original boxes are a plus. Colt Python, lever guns or a combination. Let me know what you have.

Looks like amazing country - great photo and bull! Congrats. I am hoping to hunt Wyoming next year.

Great pic and nice thirds on that bull. Congrats.

Sounds like a fun hunt and yes the wind seems to never stop up there. Great bull, congratulations.

Good Luck this to all the late archery guys!!!!!

Nice bull and hunt. Congratulations

Thought the pack out was going to be narly but found a two track up the backside that got us within 200 yards….quarters slide nice in the snow 👌

I’m helping my mom sell a couple of colt saa one in 44-40 and the other .41 long colt have dies and brass and ammo for both. The shotguns one is a browning citori made in Japan 20 gauge and the other is a Kawaguchiya in 12 gauge model OT I believe. Very nice gun. I can add or send them later pictures just don’t know exactly how to price some of them

A few more ready to go home!

Got to help my nephew on his 33 youth hunt. These hunts are the best!