WHT_MTNMAN

In most units I would agree with the below posts... In this unit, it is very difficult if not impossible to find areas to glass. The burn has done some good for thinning things out, but it can be a tough hunt, especially for glassing. Plan your scouting trips now.. Spend time in the PJ and thicker canyons (low country) look for tracks etc... Your scouting efforts during the rut will be worthless. Alot of bulls will come over from the White Mtn reservation during the rut but during the summer and winter move into the deeper, isolated canyons of the rez. The areas south of 260 will be hammered..Hunt the PJ's you will have more luck locating bulls, and the competition will be less. My wife shot this bull in a Nov. hunt a few years ago. One of two bulls we saw in 4 days hunting, I come from 4 generations of citizens of the metropilis of Clay Springs so we know the area a bit, there are some great bulls there in the late hunt, just don't think it will be as easy as the rut hunts. Be prepared to scout alot and do some walking. You have a good tag, good luck. PM me and we can talk a bit more. Houston +1 When you plan your scouting trips- Double them When you think you have classed enough- Double it Be in shape for a Quick move to get a shot. If you find a shooter figure him out the best you can and be in position WAY before daylight, You are Not the only one who knows about him. Have a couple back up Bulls. Welcome and good luck

Hey Jason, very nice.. I finally get a job in a couple of months or so maybe I can afford one. those are awesome.

My favorite cats are small ones we catch in early March, while water is still very cold.. Nice and firm fillets.

Spent a quick weekend in Kansas on my buddies farm. Shot this young dog coming into some turkey calls and a decoy. Lots of bad weather but fun anyway. Here is my buddies gobbler

That is one stud shed...gotta love the mass.

Nice Job, I still haven't shot one with my bow...Oh so close, but that is one tough hunt...Great job...

Thanks guys, good quick hunt, but good to get away. YH- I was shooting a cheap mechanical for turkeys, Firstcoues really wet and muddy, hair was in good shape. We even had a bit of snow flurries.

Probably my favorite hunt, means alot since I shot and missed at this buck in Sept. archery, and killed him in Nov. I did this during my 2nd year of dental school. I also shot this bull during dental school, waited 12 years 9bp to draw in my home unit. Here he is on the wall, not the best taxi work though...

Jason- What a great buck congrats to the hunter, glad you finally got the pictures posted.

Glad you got the field photos, what a beautiful buck. You might see me again.

Way to go Basser, you couldn't have gotten it with your bow, last week you were still sighting in at 40 yards.

What a stud buck, that thing is a hog and much bigger in person...I think I might have to come by again, just to check him out. Houston

.270 I know what ur talking about.. I grew up in show low, know most of the guys around and witnessed some of RV ball players get kicked off for some of those episodes bout 15 years ago or such but it seems that was about it. Hopefully it doesn't get worse. I do agree with the $25 fine that is pretty strange to go through with the whole process and than slap someone on the little finger.

Nice buck..good to see you around finally, How did the hunts go? Hope you all shot some good bucks down there.

Once again, great job Jason.. Houston

There are quite a few "strays" that run the rim road from Show Low to Forest lakes. Mostly Reservation ponies. I know that sometimes if the prosecutors don't have much evidence against an individual they will offer small fines etc...in return for information. I bet that is what happened on some of the individuals.

Man what a year in Mexico...nice job and thanks for sharing.

Great job Jason, Looks like silver is treating you ok. Later man.

If I remember correctly this guy did other animals and was not trying to pass them off as real and yeah i think they are a woodcarving.

It's a term coues snobs use to downgrade the beauty of a mule deer. I think they have antler envy Its because Mule deer are bottom dwellers and look how ugly that thing...sure those antlers are freaking awesome, but look at the rest. Bobbyo what a great buck congrats.

What a great buck, congrats to your wife Josh. I'm glad you all got it done, good luck finishing your hunt.

This one burns me...I had a dec. tag 4 years ago, never saw another rifle or bow hunter except on roads. So what if both parties were looking at one group of deer, it happens all the time on public land, move on it will happen again. What next..only one tag per unit for dec. hunts so that they can have it all to themselves. Last year I was helping a guy on an elk hunt, we started in on a great bull i had seen (gross 406) when one of the auction hunters and guide showed up carrying a gun, yep they killed it..sure it sucked, but I hunt for alot more reasons than to have quarrels over areas or fight over animals. I prefer to not see one person and see only a handful of animals than see lots of game and have to worry about other hunters. Not to be personal Mr. Smith but I hate people getting upset because someone else is in the woods. Houston

Nice Job Grizzly Adams, way to get your son involved. That is a great buck and cool experience. You went to New Mexico to kill your stud buck. I hope all is well with you in silver.

Nice job and story Andy...good looking buck. I hope you caped it.

Nice job Jason- maybe I'll set up practice over by you... thinking about it. I get one day next week to try and kill me a coues to win the contest. I'd like to own that bronze..so sweet..