DesertBull

The first calm day after a storm passes is THE day to be out. Doesn't have to be sunny and warm, just calm with little wind. I have a place in unit 33 that I can always see a few deer, but the day after a storm passes, it's like someone turned on the deer faucet. Last year, on just such a day, we literally glassed up 40+ deer before 9 am, all on one ridge system. The next day we saw maybe 15 deer total in the same area.

Those are NOT the proposed fees. Those are the ceiling limits on fees. The MAXIMUM they could legally charge you for a tag. All fee increases have to go through the legislature I believe.

5 straight years and no turkey tag. Still trying to draw that 27 spring bear tag too. Got a HAM tag in 37B.

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I use one of these and they work great. I am still on the original batteries 2 years later! Black Diamond

Definatley unit 13A. Not even a question. Unit 16a second choice.

Try up higher in the Catalinas. There are a lot of deer in the burned areas right right now. Go up the backside, through Oracle. Get up into those steep canyons that burned in the last few years, up high on the mountain.

I hope they put the December hunts in the Premium catagory. I'd pay a little extra to get one.

No more online apps No caps on NR. All have equal chance to draw tags. Conservation bonus points to be awarded Raising the fees You must buy a license to apply for a tag In other words, we took it in the shorts, while Taulman "The Elk Pimp", takes it to the bank.

I like those low country bulls with their white antlers. That's awesome! Was it a L.O rifle tag or archery?

My next bow will either be a Bowtech or a Reflex. Mainly because I am a southpaw and have a short draw length. These companies seem to cater to my kind.

I saw many many fawns on the Kaibab early this month on a scouting trip. In fact, I saw more deer up there that weekend then I had seen up there since they started the doe hunts 4-5 years ago.

Tax dollars hard at work!! just kidding.

Rattlesnake canyon

Mon, you have the tag of several lifetimes, I would suggest you do a little scouting and not let that tag be wasted. Try North of Rose Peak and along the west side of the Blue River in the wilderness area.

It would take an act of Congress, literally!

Wildcat Canyon, the areas well away from the road, is always good, snow or not. Just start hiking early and take enough supplies to keep yourself out there all day. I had a client go in there last year and see six elk the first day. All 6x6 bulls.

It's against the law to bait bears!

I like the salt blocks that you get at the feed store. They also have minerals in them, not just 100% salt. You can get small ones that will fit in your pack for about $2.00 each. Here's another trick. Take a peanut butter jar and cut the bottom out of it. Unscrew the lid and nail it to a dead tree or wooden fence post. Then screw the jar onto the lid. The freaking deer go nuts over that Skippy Creamy! Just remember to take all your trash out with you please. I'm not trying to cause a riot.

Those articles are often written a year or more in advance of publication. If they are still pimping him this time next year though....

You're welcome You're welcome You're welcome BTW, that same company rents high end optics and tripods too for pretty reasonable prices. Swarovski, Leica, Zeiss, binocs and spotting scopes.

The turkey herd ain't shrinking. The mild winters have been a boon to turkey numbers.

If you put it on a waterhole, you're asking for trouble. I've never had anyone bother mine when set on a deer trail or salt lick though. Just don't put them where there is a lot of hikers, bikers, and such and you will be alright. I would definatly hide it though, no matter where you hang it. If your just trying to pattern a buck or determine the local deer population and are not concerned with taking a picture that will be the October centerfold of Field and Stream, then get some tree stand steps, the strap on kind, and hang your cam about 9-12 feet up a tree, then take the steps out with you or hide them nearby. All your pics will be of the downward angle variety, but so what. You can still tell if it's a good buck.

I just bought a MiniDV cam and was wondering what everyone else using for video. I bought a Canon Optura. Maybe someday I'll spring for one of the high end cameras like the XL1- GL1 etc.

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