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.....all you need now is a man bun!

That’s pretty cool! We’ll done.

Gotcha!

I’m in there a lot throughout the year, including the shed season. Never seen one in there or their tracks….at least on the south end. The rancher has a variance, but he’s (Milo) isn’t in there too often. How often are you in the Houston?

I have a pair in both vehicles at all times during winter. I’ve needed them a few times, but if you don’t have them, you’ll probably need them.

An ATV in the Woolhouse? I’ve never seen one in there…..ever….and I’m in there quite a bit.

I can’t think of one place in 3B you would need an ATV, as long as you have a 4WD vehicle for inclement weather. I live here year round and my jeep or truck goes anywhere I need to on these dirt roads.

Double B cabins are used to be fairly reasonable…..some of them have kitchens, etc. might be worth a call.

Way to go, Coach!

Congratulations on a fine bull!

Great job! Congratulations.

Little hike by the house tonight.......they're pretty vocal. Can't believe nobody is hunting them. IMG_3891.MOV

Bugling around my place this am until about 0730 hours.

I don’t have Instagram but I was sent this photo telling me I’ll be measuring one in 60 days….ha. I guess so. That’s a big bull for a straight 6x6.

Ha…..below? Tell that to the 427” 6x6 taken on the Rez. I think in the eastern portion of the state antler development has been average to above average from what I’ve seen.

I’ve seen avg/better than average growth in 3B/1/27 areas. Saw a pretty good bull tonight by the house with about 20 cows….sniffing and chuckling already.

I could go for that too…..I would oil up the ol’ Brackenbury recurve again. But those hunter numbers would not support the financial goals of the game department.

That already happens. Archery seasons are longer than rifle and muzzleloader seasons. I’m okay with that, as I understand the reasoning (level of difficulty to attain success). If I want to to capitalize on the longer and early season, then I need to become proficient with that weapon system (bow and arrow).

You ASSume I’m a crossbow hater. Not at all, they are a viable weapon that has a place in the hunting community. They just are not a bow and arrow. Just like a muzzleloader is not a bow and arrow. Shooting a crossbow is MUCH easier to become efficient than a bow and arrow. FACT. This is why archery hunts were historically longer……their difficulty level is much higher than all other weapons. Doesn’t make them better or worse, just different. You want to keep what you’ve always done, which I completely understand, with a different weapon system. While I understand your reasoning, maybe it’s time to hunt with a more suitable weapon in the appropriate season? Nothing personal, just an objective view.

He sounds like a good candidate for a crossbow……but in their own season or HAM type season. Sadly, more and more people are abusing the permit system. JMO

Actually there are a few people that produce them and/or know where they are produced. I believe our very own Dick Tone (AZ archery instructor/bowhunter) has helped folks procure one when needed.

Are you backpedaling? You said, " that isn’t very fair to an animal now is it ??" Which would indicate that you feel pursuing game animals with a bow and arrow and a mouth tab is not fair to the animal as if it would not be as accurate and/or successful??? This is why I gave you specific and credible examples of those who have done it. Was that not what you were referring to?

I know SEVERAL bowhunters who have killed MANY animals with one arm and a mouth tab. Do some research first and then comment.....might look up Dwight Shuh, Tom Hoffman and some others who had to do it when they had shoulder surgeries. As I previously stated, where there's a will there's a way.....it's not suppose to be easy. JMO.

Where there's a will there's a way. Archery isn't supposed to be easy. Sorry, but when I can no longer pull a bowstring, I'll hunt with another weapon in it's proper season. What I will not do, is demand I get to still hunt in the archery only season with a weapon that is not a bow and arrow. The sad thing is, there is a place for crossbows in our season(s), much like the HAM hunts. I see more and more 'abusers' of this permit each year. This should be the next issue the commission addresses, IMO.

This evening (8/15) behind my place........still in velvet. Sorry for the blurry photo, but it was pouring!