Jt1911man

Javelinasports - thank you for the offer - I'll definitely keep in contact as our hunts get closer! Everybody-thank you for the suggestions for guides, I'll especially check out what scouting packages exist (that sounds like a really good idea)

Good morning, my 14-yr-old son and I were drawn for unit 9 late rifle bull. This will be his first elk hunt, and my second since my first elk hunt in 2013. I want to start this topic to ask for two things: 1. Do you know of and are you willing to share contact info for any good guides that know the area well and would be willing to provide a more economical 1-2 day service to help put us in the right spot(s) and advise on proper techniques for this area? We live south of Tucson and are very experienced hunting here, but not experienced elk hunters, nor with most of unit 9 (I have explored some of it by Red Butte and Tusayan). We will have opportunities to scout and familiarize w/ unit 9, but probably not immediately before our season. 2. And of course, if you are willing, please share your experience and tips for this hunt. Thank you!

For what?

Exactly! Their nonchalant press release stating "AZGFD offers final opportunity to update credit card" should have instead been an honest admission that they developed and implemented a new portal system without the presence of mind to ensure it actually works in time for the draw. I guess their negligence is somehow an "opportunity"? That's disingenuous, because there is no actual opportunity for hunters associated with this.

Correct. My family is getting impatient though, because if we don't get drawn, then we'll make other plans IAW leave balance.

I just really want to be in the position to plan my work leave and family vacations for the rest of the year in an informed manner.

Why would they HAVE to run it first thing in the morning? Why couldn't this happen at any time during their normal business hours?