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Went down to our friends Texas ranch to hunt hogs and predators for a long weekend. Being a Michigan boy I would do drives during the day pushing cattail marshes using my scent and some hollering to get pigs up and pushing them to my buddy. I carried shotgun with buckshot and killed 2 under 5 yards erupting almost under foot. Heck of an adrenaline rush. At night we would use our thermals and knocked the wind out of them. We killed 34 in 4 days and my buddy took a nice bobcat. Midday we went shed hunting and did well. Texas is a place everyone needs to experience…just a different place.

Keep us posted on how your scouting is going. I appreciate how you are always positive and ready and willing to offer information and advice on here. I know that unit and that hunt very well. As it gets close we can compare notes and see if I can help you guys be successful. Mark

Can’t quite figure out why these guys are so fun to chase but always the highlight of my spring!

I live off new river and saddle mountain rd so I decided to hunt 5 miles north in little drainage that usually hold 5-8 and they were right there. Sunrise was incredible this morning

Just got hit for archery bull 👊🙌

Had the opportunity to head up to my good buddy’s place in Colorado between Christmas and New Year’s to help him on a special deer tag in one of Colorado’s Open Space hunts. We were able to find a great buck for him on the first day and he made a perfect shot. That freed up 3 extra days to head to his ranch to chase lions and I was able to harvest a beautiful cat on the first morning out. I’ll spare you all the read and you can watch both hunts!

Thank you sir

Here’s a trailer of our Peaks hunt last year

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It’s a riot but one thing I will advise for those applying is get in shape…..not this 5 day cardio nonsense but push heavy weight especially legs and back. I hauled 7 loads off that mountain between 9,600 ft and 11,100 last year. As far as elk numbers it is very similar to hunting Colorado backcountry early season. All of it looks great but elk are concentrated in pockets. Locate those pockets and you are money. Use downward thermals in AM and upward late morning-midday to your advantage….never compromise scent control/wind direction to chase a bugle. We hunt all day. When thermals switch we get to edges of dark timber where we know our scent is blowing into an area devoid of elk and wait for the right situation to go after a bull. it is thick so when you hear a bull most the time you are close. They do not prefer to come down to a call so get on the same elevation line before you sweet talk him in. I hope this information is helpful with the draw. I would offer to help this year but will be doing a DIY float moose hunting Alaska most of September. Good luck!

Love that hunt…killed 4 bulls in 5 days last year on early archery. I called in 9 different bulls in one day. And my boy killed 362” bull year prior. I love it primarily because most hunters are not willing to put the work in to be successful and we never hardly see a soul.That hunt definitely favors guys who put the work in at the gym ahead of season.

Bought this for my boy to use when we traveled to Kansas to deer hunt before he was strong enough to use a compound bow. Great condition with Plano hard case for traveling. $150 takes it

Guys and gals, We have found this bull in 5BS and would like its rightful owner to be able to tag it. It had arrow still in it and appears to have been shot in last few days. If you can tell me arrow you are shooting we will guide you to him to claim.

So awesome!!! Congrats

I have one of my boys first bows that I would like to see go to a young boy/girl wanting to get started in shooting. Great for beginners as it is low poundage and continuous draw cycle so no need for draw length adjustments. In my opinion great for a 5-10 year old. Just need to come pickup off Carefree Highway and 7th Steet.

I work at Phoenix City Hall, so I can be closer to you. Please call or text me to arrange. Thx, Mark 989-615-8953

I am home at 5. Head to church at 6:30 pm

Yes, he sure does.

The gentleman that first requested bow has not contacted me again so it is yours if you are still interested.

I have one gentleman that inquired first and if he does not follow through it is yours. If you would like to do a modest trade for something my boy could benefit from I certainly would not decline. I will give the other gentleman a day to coordinate pickup and then we can chat if still available. Thx Mark

Received a new muzzleloader as a gift so parting with this one. Traditions Vortek Strikefire in great condition. Cabelas 3-9 by 40 slug scope. It has killed 3 bulls over last 8 years. Two at 50ish yards and one at 185 yards. Shoots Hornady 250 grain SST’s really well. $250 takes it.

Sorry for the delay in responding. It is sold.

CVA Optima V2 LR with thumbhole stock.

Chris, I gave the First Gentleman my word to hold it until Friday. If it falls through I will reach back out to those who are interested. Thx, Mark