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Is there a specific time anyone would say that desert muleys shed? I found a nice shed a couple weeks ago in 37A but I am assuming it was there from last year since it was only the 2nd week of January. Will muleys shed as early as January or do they keep their antlers into late February/March?

Live free or die. Almost stepped on 5 ft western diamond back the other day that was hiding behind my trash can. There is all kinds of stuff out there that can kill you everyday. heck driving on I-10 is a risk in itself. You can’t be in lockdown and wear masks in perpetuity.

More fake news, 90% of positive tests people have no symptoms even ny times admitted that.

I grew up hunting In tree stands back in VA. Sometimes hunt on a small 10 acre tract. Only have to walk 100 yards and you’re at your stand. While we did kill a lot of deer, it wasn’t much of an adventure compared to western hunting. I agree you cannot beat the open land, challenge and sense of adventure when you go on a hunt in Arizona.

Yes fished the 2 weeks ago everything was open watch out for crowds though was very packed with campers

This sums it up perfectly. Thanks for posting.

Anyone fished Ashurst lake recently? Taking another trip up to Flagstaff next weekend taking 4 kids ages 11, 7, 5 and 2 fishing. Had decent luck at Ashurst last time and looks like they are going to stock again on June 15th.

Fished Ashurst this past Saturday morning with my kids and my nephew. Action on garlic Chartreuse powerbait was pretty much non-stop. They would not hit anything else. Was able to land six fish in 3 hours (prob. could have landed a lot more but between re-rigging from all the snags my kids had I personally only fished for about 5 minutes haha). Place was absolutely packed with people camping. Extremely crowded and dumpsters overflowing everywhere, razors and quads racing up and down the roads. Kind of sad to see that and glad I wasn't camping there. Anyways, thanks for the tips guys!

Me, my wife, my parents and in laws all vote conservative and in person at the polls. Too many crazies out there trying to destroy the country to not vote

Was only able to go for just 2 days in 27. Saw one hen and no gobbles. Tons of elk and mule deer though! tons of road hunters out there too...

They stopped teaching the constitution and founding principles in public school and colleges. The masses now accept tyrannical govt policies in order to keep them “safe.” NYC is the only area that needs shelter in place, everywhere else should be open. It is total bs and now you see the Dems pushing for vote by mail so they can cheat more easily- never let a good crisis go to waste

X100 totally agree

Thanks man, yeah a guy from the marina store down there Also just responded and said dispersed camping is also still open

Looks like all the campgrounds at the lakes are closed off. I wonder Can you still walk in and fish from the shoreline at somewhere like Parker canyon?

One of my neighbors took this picture on Sunday of a muley buck that keeps hanging out under an ironwood right behind his wall. Judging by the pic, is he a 2x2, 3x2? Can't really tell. Will be a really nice buck this coming season.

Taking the 5 and 7 year old to Goldwater lake this time for some fishing this weekend Was going to go after trout with power bait and crappie tubes. Anyone recommend a specific color/scent powerbait? Is lower or upper lake typically better this time of year? Don’t care about big fish just trying to get the kids to catch something.

Fished for 3 hrs in the morning, not one bite. Used chartreuse garlic power bait, tried orange power eggs, spinners, and crappie tubes. Maybe too cold? guy fishing near us caught a nice about 18” rainbow though and said he was using chartreuse garlic powerbait same as us. still had fun though, always nice to see some water when you’re from Tucson!

Thanks, will post pics if we catch any

This buck obviously doesn't mind hanging around the houses/golf courses. Pics taken in a neighborhood in Marana a couple days ago.

Was bummed b/c did not get a cc hit yesterday all day. Checked one more time this afternoon and got hit for turkey now I’m pumped. If you didn’t get hit yesterday check one more time b/c mine was delayed quite a bit

Taking my 7 and 4 year old fishing when we go up to Flagstaff in a few weeks. For anyone that has fished both lakes, which in your opinion would be better for trout fishing action for the kids that time of year?

Ended up going to Ashurst and fished about 3 hours in the morning. Caught 4 rainbows about 12-14" on the chartreuse garlic powerbait. Was letting my 4 year old son try to get the hook out on his own on the last one but he dropped the fish out of his hands and it flipped back into the water and got away. The bites were constant but had trouble hooking them. Going to bring some treble hooks next time I go so they won't keep stealing the bait.

Awesome, yeah kids don’t mind getting up early so will get there at dawn. Will post some pics if we catch any.

Thanks for the info guys. Will try Ashurst and Kaibab. We’re all pretty excited about fishing up there, not much water down here in Marana.

Anyone know if there is usually a line of people out the door at the Tucson g&f office the morning they start selling leftover deer tags?