Shooter McGavin

Well just got back from my kiddos hunt and let me tell you what a hunt/memory maker it was. From day 1 until this morning was non-stop action. We had the 6A/5BS jr hunt and stayed in 6A the entire time. Day 1: Got some tips from a buddy of mine from their archery bull hunt 2 weeks earlier and it was crazy. The bulls were still bugling so it made it real easy to get started. We got on about 25 cows and a couple of bulls going crazy. Got close but the forest was too thick to actually send lead. That evening went to the same spot and got on more bugling bulls which had cows. My daughter had a shot but missed, then the sky opened up and poured on us. We high-tailed it back to the truck only to get a text from her good friend who shot one at 5:27. They sent us coordinates so we could lend a hand. We used OnX but only to find out that the road was nonexistent. We started walking about 6:10, we got to them at 7:00 and it was pitch black. Helped finish quartering and started back, we had 6 pillow cases filled. Could only get 4 of them back to the truck so me and the other dad went back for the other two. The girls were spent so we left them at the truck with 2 pistols just in case. We left the truck at 8:20 and got back to the kill spot at 9:30. Let me tell you walking at night with only headlights and a handheld light you get some effed up thoughts run through your mind. Well we made it back to the truck at 10:15. The ride back to camp never felt so good. Day 2: Got up around 7 due to the previous night, headed out in two trucks and within 10 minutes see a huge herd cross the road in front of us. We park and go after them. Two hours later no sign of any elk. Kids are griping that they are hungry so we go back empty handed. A buddy of mine who joined us for the hunt recommended we walk out of camp and give it a whirl. As soon as we crest the hill 20 cow go running buy, my son couldn’t retrieve his gun from his scabbard in time to get a shot off. My daughter and I run back down the hill to get in the truck and try to head them off at the road. We hike up the hill and see nothing, but we hear a bugle not to far off. As we head closer my daughter says” dad…elk “, well it was a massive 6x6 bull all alone screaming. It eventually lays down about 40 yds in front of us. We both almost in sync say “ I wish I had a bull tag” she giggles and mutter an expletive. We decide to back out and go around and as we do my daughter says look dad more elk, well the previous herd had doubled back and we’re going back the same direction the came from. A lone cow stops about 110 yds away and that’s all it took. Cow drops and the herd takes off. As we are walking up we hear another shot, to find out my boy had taken a shot and hit one but couldn’t recover it after about 1 hr track of a tiny blood trail. We all help out and get this cow quartered and back to camp and off to Casey’s for butchering. Day 3: Headed back right outside of camp again and got back on the herd again, but couldn’t get a shot off. The boy wanted a change of scenery so we went to Upper Lake Mary to do some fishing. No fish were caught, but it was a beautiful day to drown some worms. Got back to camp and did an evening hunt only to turn up empty handed. I could tell the boy was getting tired and frustrated and time wasn’t on our side for many other excursions. Day 4: Left again just outside of camp and immediately got on 2 bulls, we followed them only to turn up empty handed. Got back to camp and it was getting really windy so the next 3 hours were playing poker (Omaha, Texas, 3 card and screw your neighbor) the kiddos really liked this. We ended up going into Flagstaff for dinner, this was a nice change of pace. When we got back to camp, just in time it started to rain and rain and later to find out snow all night. This morning was quite a shock, needless to say we weren’t going in this and packed everything up and headed back. Two out of 3 tags filled……not too shabby.

Vests are are accounted for (Tyson), will let you know if anything falls through.

Great squirrel gun!!!!

Currently yes, but I really appreciate the offer.

We actually have 3 jr tags to fill, my two kiddos (son-has only killed 1 deer and daughter-has killed 5 deer and 1 cow)and my daughters best friend who hadn’t filled any tags yet. So the plan is daughters friend first, followed by my son then my daughter. Like you said, being there and watching them is an absolute blast and memory maker. Reminds me of when I was there age with my dad. Rifles are dialed in out to 500yds, but hoping to get within 100 yds or less. This was my daughters 80yd shot same unit 3 yrs ago.

Wednesday bump

Back up, $650.00

SPF and meet up on Friday.

Went out after work, a little warm but decent amount of birds to shoot at with the amount of rain we got the night before. The birds were on the smaller side though. And 1 less rattler, dang snake didn’t even rattle and I was 1 1/2’ away from me while looking for a downed bird, needless to say it was DRT……dead right there!!!

It came with them when I purchased them from someone else. I can’t make out the scribbly letters and have never taken it off to actually see if there is a model# on them. I wish I had more info on them because your the 2nd one to inquire about them.

Couple in 33, Redington area

$675.00 Friday Sept 3 will be traveling through Phx on I-10 to Cali if anybody is interested?

TTT

Sunday bump

Springfield Armory subcompact XD9 pistol, used but unfired. This was my dads conceal gun that he purchased for his travel trailer. Actually forget he had it in the trailer until stepmom found it while cleaning it out before selling. (1) 13 rd magazine with extension that I recently installed. It makes it a tad bit more comfortable if you have big paws. The original magazine bottom plate will still be included. No box or other SA goodies, he can’t find the box. $400.00, located in Tucson

SOLD

You got it Andy

Going to Phx tomorrow if any interested parties that were on the fence about making the trip to Tucson.

Going to Phx tomorrow if any interested parties that were on the fence about making the trip to Tucson.

Too all I have been asked if I would sell the gun without the red dot scope, I did respond with yes. I would sell gun/ammo for $525 if anyone is interested.

Will be in Tempe, Phx till about 12-1:00 only on Saturday, I can bring gun and ammo if anybody is interested. Will even lower price to $600.

No trades at this time.

Well I’ll let you know what I come across. I always hunt the front side of Mt Lemmon/Redington. May reach out to you, my two kids have the JR elk hunt 5BS/6A Oct 8-14.

What unit up north we talking about? When is your hunt in 33? I got the early Oct 15-21 hunt in 33. You looking for meat bucks or Boone & Crocket?

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