murfys69law

Right there with ya AZkiller....took me 23 years for my first 3 years ago and now i'm 58...don think I will ever see another one here in AZ before i'm dust..Maybe WY

Congrats.....Took me 23 years

That snake looks P-OFF!!

You are correct Bull

6.73 million as of 2014 and NOOO not all of them put in for tags. There are a also a lot of out of state put ins as well. I was told several years ago by Wes Keyes who did some work with AZGFD and told me that the odds of getting drawn for a premium bull tag are 1 in 25 years and 1 in 7 years for cow. Not good odds I think. For the lucky ones that got a tag.................................. KEEP A SHARP EYE OUT.

Does it have a generator? I didnt see that in the post so i assume not.

Just curious. You said you bought this in July of 2013 but were hunting with it in 2012. Just asking

My card showed "Government & Fire Services. It was for $135 so I know it's for elk.

Congrats..Hope is still there ya'll

With what topic? You didn't get drawn or you did?

Had friend in Colo cut his hand wide open gutting an elk that had a broadhead still in him. He was rifle hunting. Arrow was a good shot too. They are a lot tougher than we think sometimes. TAKE THE SECOND SHOT and ease his pain.

THERE"S STILL HOPE???? Yippppeeeee

In 1 aspect I have to say I agree with Bill. When I went to the hunter education class..many many many years ago because I was going to Colo. to hunt, The teacher asked the people their how many are there with their significant others just to put in another tag in hopes of being drawn? Half the class raised there hands then laughed sheepishly. This really bugged me. Hadn't had a tag for several years then and that told me my odds just went down. When their significant others were asked if they would shoot a deer or elk, they said NO!!! What does that say about morals of some hunters? They don't care about others. They just want a tag and the odds for people like us getting drawn increase dramatically. Wonder how many people out there now do the same thing? IMO it Must be in the hundreds. If having to pay the full amount up front I truly believe this would reduce the number of tags applied for. Isn't that what we all want anyway? A better chance of getting a hard to get tag in AZ.... just saying...

I cut up an elk roast, browned the meat in olive oil and garlic. Then added it to homemade pasta sauce. Delicious, feeling stuffed right now. Oh, and still waiting for a credit card hit w/ 21 points for antelope and numerous elk applications for the family. Haven't had a elk tag for 8 years. 5guyshunting gave me a couple roasts and I made some green chili and took it up with them on the "GOAT BOYS" adventure. It was awesome. Did get a hit this year so maybe I can pay him back. Thanks 5guys.

O its a cow hunt? I know some guy who used a 22-250 on a cow....he killed it. jgraffaz. You could kill a cow with a 22 if you hit it right. Why take a chance with small caliber rifles . 30/30 have killed many elk and it's a fine choice. Core-loct should work fine. IMO

I have the A Bolt in 300 Win Mag. I love this rifle. I will check around with friends & let you know if I can help.

WOW..just saw the typo i made..was trying to put 135 3/8...oh well

TY..

I too have hunted 21 for 30+ years. I have def. noticed the decline in mule deer. Not so much in WT. I really think the fire that devastated that area had a lot to do with it. Went to my favorite area 2 years ago and it still looks like the moon.

Do you mind if I ask where you were hunting?

Same deer as my avatar. On the wall at home. I think he was a freak. G&F estimated him at 13 years old. WOW

Saw this sign and thought this was hilarious. Thought I would share.

I found this sign....

Do they still have this? I live near there and good fish fry always a plus YES they do. Its as good as always.

I got hit Sat while up predator hunting. Either my step son got a cow tag or I got a unit 10 Bull. Don't care which 1..I get to go either way. WAAAHOOO..Nothing today tho.