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The raffle tag holder (Bobby Boido) emailed me info and photos on his buck. He is registered in the forum but said for some reason he couldn't log in. Here is what he had to say about it: My wife Olga won the super raffle coues deer tag. She signed the tag over to me.I see that some guys are asking what happened on this hunt. I hunted a total of 23 days starting September 1,2006. We saw a total of 138 coues bucks with 5 going over 100 inches. This buck I took on January 20, 2007. My buck scores 118 inches with a 5 inch drop tine.I have hunted old Mexico and Arizona and I had never seen a drop tine buck. We also saw 24 herds of javalina, 10 coyotes and 4 bobcats. I did all my hunting in southern arizona with the help of some of the most fanatical coues deer hunters a guy can be friends with. My biggest help came from my cousin George Alcorta and my other cousin George Dalton.I wont name all the guys here, but one huge special thanks goes to Marty Hendricks for telling me about this buck. The forth time we went to look for this buck was the first time we saw him, right where he was supposed to be. I cant thank my wife enough for the tag and for putting up with me and my buddies. Almost every weekend we would meet at my house, making noise coming and going. To the guys and gals on this site, some one has to win, so give it a try!!

If you know the hunters just ask them to come post them or ask permission to post them. I really don't want people posting pics unless you have permission to post them. Some people get very upset if their photos are spread all over the internet without their consent. Thanks for being sensitive to this. Amanda

Have a great bday! Amanda

For circumference measurements, Jim is right when he says all bucks get four (if we are talking B&C rules). Jim I believe the correct way to score you dad's buck is to just measure from the g-2 to the end of the main beam and cut that in half. Then you take the circumference measurement at the halfway point. You use that same measurement twice. You don't divide the distance into thirds like you did and take two separate measurements. You just use that last measurement twice. Another example....if you had a spike buck and you wanted to score it, it's mass measurements would be taken halfway up the spike and written down four times. Regarding common base points, yes, you can divide them up, but only if the outline of the base is clearly a figure eight if you took a cross section of it. It looks to me like that is not the case on your Dad's buck so I think you are completely correct to count it as a G-2 with a non-typical point coming off it. And on your buck, it's hard to tell how to measure that "inside the spread" point. To be a normal point it has to come off the top of the main beam and not the side. But I think you are probably right that it's fairest and most likely that that point is a matched typical point. Amanda

Nice! Amanda

WOW! Great story and pics. I love reading your hunt stories! Tons of excitement! congratulations to you both on your excellent bucks. Wow! Amanda

Congratulations Erik and Greta! Amanda

Must be quite an honor.....congratulations Kirk. Amanda

Arizona Game and Fish Department Volunteer Opportunity Project Title: Pronghorn Trap Set Up and Capture Description: This project involves setting up a pronghorn trap, which will be labor intensive and pronghorn capture, which will be fast-paced. When: January 30-31s t - pronghorn trap setup. Volunteers will need to meet at 0730 at Safeway in Chino Valley. February 6-9th - pronghorn capture. Volunteers will need to meet at 0730 at Safeway in Chino Valley. Where: Granite Dells Ranch, Prescott Valley. Volunteers will need to meet in Chino Valley at the times/location designated above. Number of volunteers needed: 10 for each period. Volunteers will need to bring their own lunches. Example of Duties: Volunteers will assist the Arizona Game and Fish Department project leader with pronghorn trap set up and capture. Volunteers should prepare for cold weather, possibly rain/snow. Additional information will be mailed to volunteers after January 22. Volunteers will need to bring their own lunches. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Volunteers need to be able to perform physical work and be willing to follow instructions from the AGFD project leader. T-post and fencing experience would be helpful. Training: The Arizona Game and Fish Department project leader will provide direction and training. Transportation: Volunteers will need to provide their own transportation to the meeting site in Chino Valley. Carpooling will be coordinated from there. Contact: All interested volunteers must contact Erin Riddering, Region III Game Specialist, at eriddering@azgfd.gov or 928-692-7700 X 2330 1/18/2007

Isn't it illegal to tag a deer you didn't shoot? Amanda

I probably would not do it. You already have it in the books, the award is just extra right? Do you really want the award? I think knowing it was considered for the award would be enough. I think it would be different if they did all the crating and expenses and had tracking. Seems to me you are taking more risk than you are getting rewarded for. But it's a tough decision. Amanda

Wow, congratulations!! Enjoy her! Amanda

here is a photo of a plaster cast of a coati track. Amanda

I would guess coatimundi. They look like bear tracks only much smaller. I am surprised there are no nail marks showing though. Amanda

Have a great day Keith! Amanda

OH MY!!!!!!!!! WOW! That is amazing! Thanks for posting that. Amanda

WOW!! Great job! Send me the pics and info so I can post it in the archery gallery. Amanda

Looks great, thanks for upgrading the website. Tons of good info and deals there now. Amanda

I have heard great things about hunting coues deer out of double bull blinds. I haven't used them but apparently they conceal scent well. Anyone have one of their newest ones and have any info to share on it? Amanda

Josh, If you get permission to post the pics, do it in another thread. This thread has just gotten all confused. I wasn't referring to a buck killed by Derek's client. I was talking about a different one, which the outfitter has requested that it not be posted. I think the thread that contained the buck from Derek's client got pulled because of all the personal attacks that it started. Amanda

Cola Blanca is a sponsor of CouesWhitetail.com and Dan Bishop just emailed me some pics from their recent clients success. Feast your eyes.....

WoW! Congratulations on your archery buck. If you want me to post the pics in the archery photogallery rather than just in the forum, email me with pics and the info. amanda@coueswhitetail.com Amanda

Awesome! Amanda

buck-hammer, if you are interested in having the video posted in the video clip section of the website, let me know. email me if you want to: amanda@coueswhitetail.com Amanda

Jamaro, I think Ernesto did a self-guided hunt. He has been having trouble logging on, or I am sure he would come explain it. But anyway, it was just him and his brother I think. Congrats on your fine buck Ernesto! I like the long eyeguards!! Amanda