WHT_MTNMAN

I've seen it said and I truly believe it, a true 180' is the new 200"

The worst part of it all is that I don't see mule deer across the west getting better any time soon. IF we get lots of good rain and feed we will have a few good years coming up but the way it has been going its only getting worse, way worse not better. Take for example last year, there were only 3 or 4 legit 200" bucks taken across the state. 5-7 years ago even that number was probably more like 20-30. I can tell you I scouted the Kaibab in 2019 and I figured I saw 8-10 bucks within a inch or two of 200" and bigger. The last 2 years I scouted it and hunted it and saw 1. that is a small sample size but very indicative of the downhill slide of mule deer that I've seen across the units i hunt in AZ, CO, and UT.

Well not all, but a good portion for sure. During 2008 and 2009 when the economy crashed there were a significant # of locals who couldn't afford their ponies and so they let them loose to run with the Apache horses.

It truly is sad.

Cal Ranch shows a couple in valley stores or tucson stores for $179

This is so much better than all of the Classifieds BUT still not as good as hunting stories/pictures. I don't have anything to add carry on!

Thats kind of cool

So you found what you wanted? Do you like his stuff? or are you looking for something different or cheaper than Jeff Fredrick

Well I'll give some of my thoughts. 33 is still struggling, 36s are tough 36c would be my choice of all the 36s. I would look at 34s and 35s. 35s have some great bucks in them, if you can put in the time and have access. 29 would be my choice above all if you could draw it, I don't even know it well I've just seen some great bucks come out of there

Its been gone for a few years now.

In the drought we are having, prairie dogs are wrecking havoc on our fields and grasslands. I can not eradicate them fast enough on my property

well lets see the sheds you cant be holding out on us

I think I have 8lbs sealed that i'm not planning on using. Give me a call or text to remind me to look when I get home from work. 4eight0-5four0-4445 Houston

I know there are people on here who help others and I'm sure they are great, I just don't know them personally. I got my 2nd suppressor from EVT (east valley tactical) that used to be Mr Silencer many years ago. I went down last month and picked up two more. It took about 10 minutes, and 2 weeks later they came in, these two were not in a trust though just individuals. I've had great success with EVT.

Well I think you are right and I'm wrong the but actual wording is "must have a license valid through deadline day of that draw" So I was guessing it meant day of the actual draw. Ive had my lifetime license for 15+ years so I haven't paid much attention.

yes has to be valid day of the draw

I used to spend a bit of time down there. Not so much anymore. Back when I had triple chins and not quad chins

Its been a while since I've been down there, makes me miss it.

Yeah and I keep opening them in case someone got the "update credit card email" I didn't

Whats your definition of giant? I've helped on that hunt a few times in the last 5 years. 5 years ago I heard of multiple bucks over 85" killed. Last 2 years have been tougher. I still think with some hard work and time you could find a couple over 80".

57% chance in 2a and the 13s and 30a have 100% chance I know 2a I don't know the 13s or 30a at all. Good luck

still less than 1.3% chance

Did I read or watch it wrong?? from what I saw he wasn't even with the hunter??? So how would he know with an ABSOLUTE certainty that he shot from the road.

Absolute slammer of a buck, very cool

The first one is always the sweetest and the hardest. If you keep at it I bet they will start dropping like flies now! I’ve killed most of my archery Coues solo spot and stalk but nothing beats the first one. Congrats on a great buck and for sticking it out.