Markleo21377

The hunting community is truly filled with so many incredible people and it has afforded me the privilege of meeting so many people through random circumstances that have become some of my closest friends! Six years ago, I had filled my muzzleloader bull elk tag and stopped by a camp to inquire how they were doing. Met two gentlemen, and helped them kill a giant 366” bull the very next day. Bryan, originally from here and now residing in Colorado became a friend that I talk to a half dozen times a year swapping stories and talking about our next adventure. In April he reached out to me and mentioned his 71 year old buddy Gino had drawn an antelope tag after applying 27 years. He had a conflict so asked if I would help him on his hunt. I was thrilled for the opportunity, talked to Gino on the phone to understand his expectations, and told him I would meet him day before opener to put together a hit list. This is where it gets interesting…I found 3 bucks that would go between 74-78” and took lots of video of each. I showed Gino and we ranked them by his preference. 1st choice was a heavy old buck that had a busted back leg. Must have been hit by a car chasing does. He was in rough shape and I told Gino only way he will make it is if he could avoid the plentiful coyotes in the area. Opening morning as it became light I immediately saw 4 coyotes in the area and no buck. My suspicions were confirmed when I found a clean carcass with just the neck and head remaining in tact. Buck #1 IMG_6871.mov We quickly moved about 5 miles away to the location of buck #2. He was a beautiful buck with long cutters and good mass. We arrived just in time to witness a hunter anchoring him in his place 1/2 mile away. Buck #2 IMG_6897.mov We moved on confident that due to the rolling terrain where buck #3 was living he may have gone unnoticed. When we arrived it didn’t take long to find him with his 14 does. A deep drainage allowed us to sneak unnoticed into 200 yards and Gino anchored him! What an adrenaline filled morning and it ended with a buck of a lifetime for Gino and a new friendship for life! IMG_6938.mov

Had the incredible privilege of helping my buddy fulfill his lifelong dream of killing a Dall Sheep. He absolutely crushed it at 3 months from his 71st Bday. Best part was his son had a tag to and killed a giant 11 year old ram. Northern lights were spectacular!!!

I have not spent much time in the Mazatzals but did have the tag twice and both when I could run cameras all over the unit. Shoot me a message and I’ll share all I know and learned. Mark

You are in for a super fun, super frustrating hunt! Lots of antelope and some great tanks still available on public or accessible land. For archery I’d definitely advise focusing on water and get yourself a good battery powered fan because it is like sitting in an oven that time of year in a ground blind. decoys can work but it’s about 50/50 in my experience. If you use one don’t walk straight at them. Walk at a 45 degree angle then switch directions doing the same. Sounds like you’ve done some great research, but I have helped on hunts up there a lot over the years so shoot me a message if you have any questions.

I have archery hunted Kansas for 15 years and Midwest most my life. I will tell you most definitely rubber boots are excellent for controlling scent on your way in and out. Of course choosing your route and stand location based on the wind is key to success but having the ability to tuck your pants into a boot just under the knee and spraying a scent killer on them once you have put them on is huge! Plus they help with ticks depending on time of year and the vegetation always has heavy dew in the morning and rubber boots keep you dry and warm. Good luck 👊

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Gents, I have a pile of browns to part with. All super cool red stags. Anyone buying? Be great for decor or dog chews. I built a killer chandelier for our cabin with some and lots left over.

North Phoenix…Carefree highway

Boy grew 6” since last season so need to upgrade. Everything is in like new condition Attack Pants Bourbon color-mens size 28 $80 Peloton 240 full zip Ash color- mens small $100 Super Down LT Jacket Valo- mens small $180 Super Down LT Pants Valo- mens small $170

I am only the camera guy on this one. My buddy Howard and his son Todd have the tags. I am blown away by the cost of these hunts now…they have skyrocketed 😬

Myself and 2 buddies decided to go rim to rim last weekend in preparation for Alaska Dall and Grizzly hunt. Weather was perfect and we did the 22 miles in 11 hours. My buddy Howard is 70 years old and crushed it. We went South Kaibab to North Kaibab. Absolutely recommend this hike!

Bro, you’re in a constant state of sugar euphoria 😂😂😂

As they say muscles are made in the gym…abs in the kitchen. Meal prepping is king when trying to drop fat and retain muscle. This cost about $8 if you have some lean venison steak. It is the perfect recipe for those less than choice cuts of meat. Makes 6 servings at 580 calories 48g protein 70g carbs 30g fat Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs lean venison 5 cups white rice 4 cups frozen vegetables 6 eggs 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tbs olive oil 5 tsp sesame oil 5 tbs oyster sauce salt and pepper to taste 2 garlic cloves Enjoy gents 👊💪

SIX, here’s a teaser to get you fired up! This was the years you could run cameras and some bulls I had hunters on in 6a. Unfortunately, out of 3 guys only one wrapped his tag. The other 2 both had great shot opportunities and caved under pressure. This bull I watched most the summer in 2019 and first week of September he moved 4 miles south. Called him in and guy from New York missed him twice under 40 yards 😫😫 Had 9 bulls on this water at once! This tank was deadly when it could hold water into September which was always hit or miss. Sick Bull we named jigsaw. Never could turn him up after he shed velvet. Buddy from Michigan missed a chip shot on this bull…Bull rattled him bad