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I was just talking to Marvin AKA stickflicker, a couple days ago about this antler I found in unit 17a on Juniper mesa 17-18 years ago. I have never actually seen a WT there but I know they are there.

Although fairly common today to see WT in the area, 30 years ago it was not so common. I remember seeing my first elk (cow & calf) in 17a up on juniper mesa in 1986 and thought that was weird at the time. Now it is pretty common to see elk in the unit. Used to be much more common to see a lot more mule deer up north than elk but not anymore. Some species have expanded and improved while others like the mule deer have declined. I was born and raised in this state and spent a lot of time camping and fishing. Started hunting in 77-78 but I didn't see my first elk until 1983. Arizona is constantly evolving.

I hope your "friend" bought a lifetime az license before he moved out of state and then I would do what AZAV8ER said. Report back if any problems arose during hunt.

Selling my sons left handed bare bow. He has owned since brand new and probably no more than 600 arrows shot from it. A new string was put on in 2019. Diamond (by Bowtech) Rock 2.0, Left handed, 24-30 inch draw 70 lbs. This is a very good starter bow, good deal and still in excellent condition. Here is a write up about bow. https://www.ammoland.com/2010/02/diamond-rock-2-0-bow/#axzz71ZXUwtlN $70 OBO John 623-680-4458 best to text first North Peoria 83rd & Happy Valley rd area

very unique. Looks like he really had that ear pinned down.

Just purchased a Ruger .357 at the Sportsmans Warehouse Ruger sale a couple weeks. I hope I can find ammo in time for HAM hunt in February. I'm not very optimistic as long as we have hoarders and ammo hogs.

Sitting around and talking with old HS buddies is worth the trip. The fishing is just a bonus. Go and enjoy the fresh mountain air during monsoon. Good Times IMO.

Cut all cow tags 50% and zero doe hunts statewide. Stop killing all the baby makes. Elk numbers have been on decline since 2006 and dramatically dropped since 2012.

Terrible news. At least you always knew where he stood on an issue. Another reminder to not take life for granted. God Bless

I enjoy running a few cameras and I will miss it but banning the cameras was the right thing to do.

Good deal if all works out.

Finally raining pretty well in NW valley. A friend heard on radio that SE of Flagstaff got 4.1 inches of rain yesterday. That's crazy good if it is accurate.

Nothing here in North Peoria. Just wind and dust.

units not managed for older age class would be what I consider traditional units.