Big or Bust

I figured this would be a great thread as there appears to be some foodies here. I'll start. Chime in... Homemade pizza from start to finish, spinach pesto is the sauce...

Killing me...

Yeah, we eat the heck outta thighs...

Congrats. Something similar happened to me 3 years ago with an early rifle bull tag. Only thing I've ever won in my life. Just an FYI, now no one in my family draws tags with 90% chances now.....

Know there are some seasoned Rocky Point folks on here. Looking for recommendations on half day or full day charters or a boat for a group of 4. We want to do the boat all to ourselves. Gulf fishing is what we want I think. Wives involved but outdoor wives. Not sure what species are biting that time of the year but do want some fresh fillets. Want to catch fish and have a good time. Thanks for help.

Just got the hit I was expecting. This stuff is insane this day and age....

Seems like a lot of last years draw odds are completely blown out of the water. Like beyond normal creep. But I don't trust AZGFD's draw process in the least bit.

Would be a shocking development....grin..

Heck ya....

Unless Unit 23 cow creeped up 2 points between last year and now, my wife should have a tag. No hits thus far....

Looking for inshore recommendations. June sounds like a good fishing month.

Done Kev....

Those claws are cool... Looking good bud....

Took a few years to figure out this unit. Not a good unit. Scouted a big buck this summer. Saw him 2 days before season but not again for 3 days during season. Crafty old sucker. Bears like flies. Not for the faint of heart unit. It sucks. Big buck scouted. Caught this buck stretching at 130 PM, 20 minutes after my nap, Day 2 of 5 of hunt but day 5 for me as NM has 5 day seasons and I got there early. Thought he was my big guy and he was in a good spot for an open sighted muzzleloader with very few deer in this unit. Gotta go get there in case I said. Got setup at 75 yards after a sporty stalk. Great setup with some rocks in front, perfect. I still couldn't tell exactly what he was as he was tight in the trees with 83 degree highs. But I was hoping he was my guy as this area was smack in the middle of the big guys home range. Opportunities are not many in NM for sure.... Sat on him for 4 hours at 75 yards and still couldn't ID what exactly he was other than a good buck. Finally, he got up to feed a bit and I realized he wasn't the big guy but dang with a big wind storm coming in and at 75 yards I assessed him fast and said he's pretty good. He wouldnt turn so I shot him hard, hard quarter to. Shot him at 75 with a 275 grain Barnes. Heart shot him but I didn't know with the BH 209 smoke . He went a full 100 yards and it was a bloodbath. No idea how he went that far. He's got ear and brisket wrinkles and his teeth match that. He's at least 6 I think if not older. Maybe older. He's likely as good as he's gonna get, likely. I'm happy with him even though the big boy is a class above. Inspired by Kev...

Major congrats...

Jay doesn't do podcasts anymore....

That's the irony. The deer that lived are now fat and happy. There's just 15 to 20% of normal.

I honestly can't believe more people aren't talking about this at least us below the rim. I am fortunate that I average a lot of days with a bow in hand. Honestly, Southern AZ and SW mule deer numbers IMO are about 15 to 20 % of what they were about 3 years ago. This is likely generous. This is an example of what the does looked like in the 37s in May 2025. Likely days from death. This pic was taken for drought documentation, not taking of game. Numbers were already waaaay down before last years drought. That was just the nail in the coffin.

Our desert deer are cooked. Best thing that could be done for the good of the herd is to shut it down for 5 years then make it all a draw....

Got lucky and killed a good buck in NM this year with the drought. Was a very physical hunt and it was a true cat and mouse game with an old solo living stinky old troll buck. Very difficult country but was rewarded.

Yeah it's bad. Along with mule deer numbers....

I looked at specs but can a bow fit inside the case with the quiver attached?

The milquad also might be my favorite hunting reticle...

Pork loin, mango salsa, and cucumber salad...

Freaking A man....