Bird Dog

What one person values not all value the same way. I bet this topic would be viewed much differently if it were rifle tags on "coues" hunts for January and rifle bull elk in 9,10,1 or 27 to be allowed for two weeks in September. I personally like all forms of hunting and was glad to see we could take a young lady out to hunt and get a bird over the counter, but I know there are many other hunters whom love turkey hunting and pass on deer hunts that this may impact. One thing is for sure, Arizona is growing much too fast our resources and animals will never keep up. If G&F only worry about getting kids into a hunt it all won't matter if we are not conscience about building quality hunts and ensuring "sound" management. Looks like another drought year in play and same numbers of tags with more people wanting them. We all live in a great recreational state with far less animals to lean on than most places. This is a dedicated Coues site, what are we really doing to our deer in this state while balancing the budget and expanding opportunity when there is not enough to go around in the first place? I think this was a great step to getting kids involved but should there not be some limits to OTC permits that are reflected in numbers of tags during regular hunts? I say this because "Youth" spring turkey tags were offered and sold out yearly.

Nice bird. Looks like the shot gun may have some history?

Yea a little balance in life....like bigger isn't always better because any deer or animal is a trophy because it was a surviver since birth and not to forget the stock, the shot, a clean kill, and most important the friends/family that shared a remarkable experience with the hunter. Who cares about the size but that a photo was taken well. I think we all can improve. Thanks Doug!

Just wondered how many "youth" hunters people on this site knew were in the field this past weekend or will be going during this hunt?

This was once again a "truely" great experience with this young lady. Good job Brittany! I wish I could have seen a bird stut at 10 yards for a couple minutes before shooting. This was a perfect situation and what a way to start for her. How about this young lady shooting a 12 ga. to boot!

Coues & Coyotes thanks for the nice evening "choking" the rabbit blues. I have not seen a coyote yet quite this large. He was very long legged as well as heavy. I am sure we have protected a few fawns this year with him out of the loop. We pulled this dog out of the middle of deer and elk herds. The ruger I have is a 26" tube.

Yes, I have! A friend and coworker of mine is an electrical engineer and we took it a part and resoddered it back on. It wasn't bad to fix just be careful not to complete the circuit on that flash because it is a compassitor and you will get shocked. Mine is still working even after bears have removed the camera to play with it.

Congrats Dogman. Love to hear about the dogs. Thanks for sharing Josh.

Good job, I love shooting the stripe. Congrats1

Ernesto, nice to see you back!

Went out with Coues&Coyotes on New Years Eve and was able to take this fawn eater. He was an older dog and was missing a canine tooth with some scaring on his face. Nice worn teeth pattern. Thanks for sharing the "Rabbit blues" with me C&C! Found a beautiful arrow head as well.

Nice job man! I love the stock on that rifle.

Had a great day with my Dad on New Years. Nice way to start the year with some greeen chili and italian sausage.

Nice! Gotta love the "blues".

Coues&Coyotes and I went out for a bit of rabbit blues yesterday and were able to get 2 for 2 with the old single shots! both yotes were males and Marvin took his barking at us. 310 healthy paces. Nice shooting man. I am learnig a new camera and lost a couple pics and have one as a movie...ahhh! Oh well, here is one of the two.

Got this dog last weekend with Coues&Coyotes and the .22-250 single! We shot the double and save may antelope this coming May.

Nice Geoff! How about some more pics man?

Nice Josh, glad to see your getting sympathetic on us with the scenery stuff. We all know your a "killen" machine on coues. So much for never killen another one becasue their so pretty! Congrats and thanks for sharing.

Nice! Good jog!

Honesty is a hard moral to legislate. I know what I would do mortally wounding an animal but there are many people whom continue hunting after many wounded animals - to each his own. I do think may people don't "honestly" return the harvest survey cards that our G&F uses to help determine tag allocations.

Holy Grongulous! LLLLLLAAAAAA! He is alive! I am confused the chest on that deer appears to be intact, no? The hair on the hip is looking a bit conspicous. Did this one get stuck on the hose? Tell us josh. What tha.... I don't think I have ever heard of deer taken by noxious fumes! That is amazing. I sear I see some trash and I am not talk dump station!

I am here to begin the assembly of as Josh says "morons" to begin calling him! What do you say? Is he back yet?

Do you suppose he drove the pumper truck?

Don't leave the orange Josh. Good luck and I am sure you will have an awsome trip!

I wanted to thank CouesnCoyotes for his help this weekend scounting. I may have to change my personal statement after this past weekend. I usually don't turn down a horn or nice bear in a canyon. That may have to change after 2 days of packing and near death. Thanks to Mr. DoneyPark for the company on this shoot and antler quest!