deserttacoma84

So my brother and I drew are first sept archery bull tag in 6a for the september hunt. Both of us are seriously amped for this hunt and no doubt are going to put in some serious time to make sure we are successful! The debate he and I are having is how long to hold out for the big bull. Granted everyone has their trophy or bull that is special, but scoring wise would you shoot anything over 300 in the first 5 days (he says a solid 5x5 he would shoot) or hold out for maybe 350+ (I want to hold out for the monster)? I have read some other posts from people in regards to 6a and they said there's more quantity than quality... does that mean 350+ may be out of the question in this unit? Curious to all of your thoughts and any advice you care to share! Thx.

I am not so much hung up on score and I am sure when I see the right bull it will feel right. I think I am trying to talk myself into not shooting the first one that comes my way. Being that I plan on takin my 2 week vacation and scouting the heck out of the unit and coming up with various plans of attack, I just wanted to know what some of you would do in my situation. I know its a rut hunt but I also know there will be 700 some elk hunters in that unit pushing elk around. I know it's going to be a great experience either way. Thanks to all so far who have shared their input! keep'em comin'

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For Sale or Trade - Weatherby Vanguard 7MM Rem Mag - Less than 100 rounds through it. Adjustable Trigger, Leupold Base and Rings (No Scope), also have box with everything that comes in the box including paperwork and target from the factory. Selling because I have some bills to pay and would like to put some money towards getting my bow ready for this September's Elk hunt. Asking $450.00 OBO. Will consider possible trades depending on the offer. Would make for a sweet long range rifle for someone looking for one. PM me or txt me 602-525-1790. Thanks for looking!

6a archery bull! Wahoooo! First sept hunt for me !!!

6a archery bull for me! Wahoo!!!

Great scope! Good luck

Literally a BRAND NEW pair of Docter 15x60 Nobilem Binoculars. I have the original box and paperwork. Not a scratch on them! Used once! A little big for my liking. Comes with Outdoorsmen Tripod Adapter Box and a padded carrying case. Asking $700 or would like to trade for Equal Value optics, Rifle or willing to entertain other trade offers. PM or Txt offers to 602.525.1790.

Trade fell through. Reposting. Still interested in trades more than cash. I will here trade offers before selling to the highest bidder for cash. Looking for optics(vortex or??), bare bone hunting rifle, or any other interesting trades of value, price is still at $700.

Hey Everyone! I'm looking into buying a new rifle. Have grown up on Remington 700's, but am curious as to other suggestions... My brother and I are looking into possibly start reloading as well. So my questions to everyone are. Most favorited rifle manufacturer, caliber, and scope as well as rifle for the money spent. I want to be able to hunt both deer and elk and have a rifle that will reach out to 600+ yards. Most of this is fairly new to me as I grew up hunting trying to close the distance under 200 yards. I'd like to learn how to shoot with turrets so basically any advice would be great. My brother shoots a Remington 700 .300 WSM. I was considering going that route as we could just reload the same ammo without having to change dies, brass and bullets etc.. Looking forward to hearing everyone's opinions! Thanks in advance

By no means am I new to hunting. I have been hunting since I was 6 and deer hunting since I was 10. I do intend on practicing ALOT. I am not a fan of just lobbing lead out there and pray you hit something. I am fascinated by some of the videos on here and with technology and how far shooting has advanced the abilities that are now within reach for anyone who wants to learn. I think half the hunt is the stalk and getting within range which I do enjoy. As you have learned at one point in time, I now have the ability to as well and I want to soak up as much of this stuff as possible! Thanks!

Trade pending... Thanks everyone!

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Bump. A couple good offers so far. Get in on the action quick if you want these! Will probably make a decision tomorrow

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Hey all, Was at the gun show today and came across an ultra light ar-15... Upper was made by JD Machine Tech (out of San Diego) The lower was made by Plum Crazy Fire Arms (out of Lake Havasu)... Any possible info would be fantastic! Thanks

Well Gents. (and ladies) A newbie here to the site but certainly not to hunting, I have decided to share with you my success to 2010. I had not been wt hunting since the fall of 2006. My brother and dad had been hunting a new area for the last 3 years and were debating on whether or not to go back due to the escalating situation near the border. After having the family over for thanksgiving we loaded up and headed south getting into camp about 12:30am that night. Set up camp and got to bed. Somehow we missed our alarm and woke up way late opening morning. (sun was coming up). As we started up the ridge line we had a group of hunters across the ridge from us working the same direction which would have greatly worked to our benefit had we been set up how we had hoped. Well those very hunters kicked up 2 nice bucks that we just barely saw before they crested a saddle and disappeared. All in all that day we saw a good amount of deer. A couple bucks, mostly does though and not quite what I was looking for. The next day we made sure we were up early and started our hike in the moonlight and made it to the spot where we would set up for the first part of the morning. All weekend was windy and cold. As the sun started to rise we started glassing the slopes in hopes to find some deer feeding before getting out of the wind. I spotted a couple does right off the bat towards the top of the ridge line across from us. My brother decided to move up to a higher point to get a better view of the ridge. I moved just a little lower and started glassing again. Within less than a minute I spotted a buck bedded down. My brother confirmed that it was a buck and I crept up to where my brother was at to get a better view. My dad was down the ridge from us on the same side and we tried to radio him in to watch as I would prepare to take a shot. Just about 8am I had the bipod legs set and a my pack under the butt of the 300 wsm that I was using. Ranged at 386 yards. I missed my first shot shooting just high. The buck got up and slowly walked down the ridge about 15 yards from where he was bedded down. My second shot was just above his back he stood still for a second just long enough for me to rack another round. The 3rd shot did the job. My 4th deer and biggest coues yet and not bad for work keeping me out of hunting for the last 4 years. I have got the itch back and can't wait for next fall! Enjoy the pics and thanks for reading

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