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I hunted one mule deer buck from Dec 2006 to January 2010 or so. I hunted from December to the end of January and either the first or second rifle season in October or November. I can not comment on all deer but this one in the desert flats would not leave a two mile area. He had his favorite locations depending on time of year but in general he would stay in that two square mile area. I could find him or evidence of him in those areas anytime of year.

They had use of Cobra helicopters in the past. My cousin lives on the Buenos Aires Refuge and when he was robbed, they were deployed, when immigration was at its peak (that was interesting after they caught the guys that robbed him). The area that used for manuevers is off of Arivaca RD. This was no where near that. The plane was hot lapping a particular spot at the edge of Reservation, ranch, and private land. BP does not have to say anything, I think I mentioned in the title this is speculation. In six days of hunting 20 or so miles walked, I saw one set of illegal tracks when previously I would see dozens. Is a plane of that magnitude warranted for one border crosser, unless they are looking for something else. If I had a Ford Raptor, I would be driving it like I stole too, these days with my taxes so high the only way I would be driving a Raptor is if I stole it .

thanks Kidso, you answered a couple of questions I had for years. If I can pick your predator brain a little more. when do bears, ballpark speaking, become active after their winter slumber and when do they start responding to calling? I am thinking of doing a back pack hunt in 27 for the spring otc season and want to get the timing right.

Kidso, where do you set up to call? Drainages, hill sides, water holes, ETC.

This one was glassed. you can see a very long ways after a fire. It was my longest shot ever that I connected, 190 yards. I have hunted above timberline a couple of times several years ago on the peaks. i did not see much above timberline. I did see a great deal at timberline and the journey up. The aspen forest is very old on the north facing slope, with carvings in there trunks from the 20's and 30's. The uber hikers scoff at you and turn up their noses a bit when they see what you are doing. I would park at the ski resort and walk up, the north side did not have as many animals on the journey up.

I took this guy right after the fire in what was an aspen/douglas fir meadow mix above eight thousand feet. i have hunted both mt baldy and the peaks, I have always seen alot of deer in those places

I just put an edge on a skinner knife and lost my attention for one second. Lesson learned the hard way, again

the broadhead hit everything. Jugular, wind pipe, both lungs, aorta, liver and stomach. clover leaf entrance

Thanks for all the props. I have been very fortunate to have taken 3 pope and young caliber deer since 2010 and 1 very mature buck with a rifle in that time. One of these days I will buy some good beer a few steaks and have an official scorer come over for dinner. I was asked on my hunting style today and it's simple use your senses, hunt all day, move where and when you will not be seen or heard and have confidence to the end that it will work. My taxidermist told me today that this buck was eight or nine years old. I forgot to mention that the day ended at my 92 year old grandmothers house with her making Chile con carne, beans and rice for dinner. My favorite picture

saw a 160 class buck in 24a with five does Monday evening and two batches of does with no bucks.

I was in unit one the last couple of days,right next to AZ 27. The temp was 9 with a twenty mph wind, good luck.

Some friends say they have seen elk behind the hospital in Globe

little guys are going a little crazy, up high.

The Previous dealer was not very good, imo.

I am in Phoenix at least once a week. Which one is closer to 16th street and i-10

Saw this guy yesterday. No does but a swollen neck, sorry not a coues.

I'm still archery elk hunting.

I'm sure you would much rather be in a peach or lime green brides maid dress talking to people you hardly know than out hunting. Sorry couldn't resist hehe

desire. i have forgotten everything else at one point or another, including my bow.

best write up i have read. great job.

wife has 3b. first scouting trip was this morning. saw at least fifty elk and was less than twenty minutes from my house

ask yourself one question "Will you regret it if your tag goes unfilled?"

So you are complaining??? Still not sure how I managed not to get drawn for 4A/4B with 3 bonus points. That's some bad luck. yes, i know some of my expectations are not realistic but i expect to win. I am the type when i buy a lottery ticket i am surprised when i do not win. Sounds like you burnt up all your luck on goat tags. That's not true, i've had a few bull tags too Hopefully, I get some of my mojo back I have not had a goat tag since 2010.

i will be there. i will start scouting this weekend until the start of the season. if you see a jeep cj5 then you will be close to a good area.