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In 32 while scouting I saw 5 MD does all with twins, only one lone doe had no fawn. Then later that day saw 3 does with 5 fawns. I failed to find ANY coyotes were at least one is seen. Some one did a great job on the coyotes before I got there, I was happy about that! Amanda, I hope you do great with the elk in 6A! I know you will have a great time! More than a month away and I am already getting excited!!

.270 You should stay FAR AWAY from Mexico! All it is a big pain, and not worth your trouble and time.

Scottyboy My ears stood up when you said lion tracks! I have been after a lion for some time now with no luck. We found a water hole with 3 lion kills over the last 2 years, two does and a big coues buck. we had been seeing tracks pretty regular but no luck. Now there have not been any track for 3 months and I still have the "lion bug" in me. If you can/will point me in the right direction I would apreciate it. I don't want to cause any problems for you or any one else for that matter. I don't even have a 36C deer tag. We drew a 32 mulie tag (had to keep my hunting partner, my wife, happy) So if you can/want to then cool. If not, no hard feelings. I will still walk the hills one way or the other.

Good point Josh!

Great job! Don't worry, at least you found him. Yoiu might not get to enjoy eating him but you will always have a great reward for all your hard work! Did you have pictures of him, trail cam or maybe how you found him? how was he hit? I only ask because my worst fear is to lose a deer or any game animal!

This a sad sad time. My prayers go out to the family Regardless if the ugly crime was commited by drug runners, illegals, or what ever. This messes with our safey zone, home away from home, our escape. This season I had decided that I was not going to carry my 45 because of the extre weight but now while out in the field, she is not comming off ......... ever. And I thought I was being paranoid by glassing the truck before geting back to it and walking around it to make sure it was clear. I had always done that because your truck = no more walking to some one who has walked alot. Let us pray and be safe out there. And TRY to have a good time still.

GREAT JOB TSM!!!!! LOOKS LIKE IT IS GOING TO BE A GREAT SEASON FOR YOU! YOU SURE STARTED IT OFF RIGHT.

Very cool pic!! I have also seen a picture of some Desert Bighorn Sheep along the Colorado river that had in the very top right hand of the pic was a lion stalking the sheep. The photo was taken of the sheep not even knowing that the lion was in close to the sheep. It was a great photo. It was a few years ago but I will try and track it down and get it posted. I might not be able to find it but if I do I hope it is OK.

Young hunter, Softpoint would do better on coues sized game than a more stout bullet that are maybe made for heavy game like elk. Don't get me wrong, you hit any deer in the right place he will die. That said, a Hornady SST, Nosler BT, Remington Accutip or "plastic tip" are I my opinion just about perfect for deer and coues especially. I will go out on a limb to also say that this style of bullet is "generally" more accurate, at least in my case. I would have no problem hunting with a Cor-lokt, or Win Super X or regular non-premium bullet if it gave me better accuracy. Like they said above try different brands and weights of bullets to find the most accurate. Don't feel that you need to spend lots of money on bullets. They will NOT make you shoot better only practice will. Good luck!

Thats the one AZ G! I could not remember the "Swisshelms"

I also got a 30A left over tag 3 years ago and access was just about impossable. The west side of Do Cabezas was the hardest. There are G&F sign in books but there are also land owner signs that say "NO HUNTING FOR 6 MILES" So you drive for 6 miles then another sign "NO HUNTING FOR 3 1/2 MILES" and so on. Finally at the top another sign says "NO HUNTING , CAMPING ,TRESPASSING" From the east there are or were only two areas to gain access, one we only found mulies and the other is full of other hunters. In 3Days of hard hunting I saw 11 WT does, 5 MD does and one WT fork horn. The fork horn was running with the mule deer does and I did not shot because I did not feel comfortable. I only quickly scouted the southern part of the unit. At one place they gave me permission to hunt STATE LAND but I had to park at the property entrance to get in, the truck would have been only 3-4 miles back. Another said "There ARNT any coues deer here" while standing under a porch that was FULL of antlers. I think this is why there are left overs. Put on you best smile, wink at the owners daughter and you might only have to promise to marry her to get access. GOOD LUCK!

Where are the Bradshaw mtns? .

AZ G, Where was that sheep at? How long ago? Just curious.

If I was your friend I would start thinking how many gallons of water I could fit into my truck so that water hole don't dry up! HAHAHA!!!!

How exciting, makes one look forward to the up coming season!!! Great job!!!

How exciting, makes one look forward to the up coming season!!! Great job!!!

Welcome AZ Ranger! This is a great site! I'm sure you will like it. I happen to draw a 32 mullie tag this year. I have a few maps of the unit, maybe you could help me as well!

Welcome to the CWT family! Up untill about a month ago the northern half of the unit was really dry. Recent good rains have changed that, the water holes actually have water. Great luck to you!!

Cheating: Not at all. I need all the help I can get! No seriously, I beleve that it is part of being a responceable hunter. My range estimation sucks, that and archery were the resons why I finally got one and I don't reget it one bit. I now believe that only about 5% of the people who say they have good range estimation really do. Play with your new range finder the next time you go out and you will see what I mean.

First let me me welcome all of our newest members! This is one great site full of great people. Now the problem! It is NOT my problem but I WISH IT WAS! My brother and I were talking a few months ago and I was giving him a hard time because he said that he wasn't sure he wanted to apply. He was expecting a new member of the family to arrive about one month before the deer hunt and was afraid that if he got drawn he might not be able to hunt with the new baby and all. I said that is easy just apply for the Kaibab mulie hunt. You won't get drawn, you have no points, but that way you will get a point for next year. HE GOT DRAWN FOR THE 1016 hunt Nov 19-28 12A WEST! In the first non-law-suit-BS-draw. No joke! No points, we hunted 36C WT last year. We have never even been to that unit, we don't even know ANYONE who has hunted there in the last 10-12 years. He applied so that he wouldn't get drawn.....then, now thing have changed to say the least! I told him not to worry. Go downtown and buy some maps and I would ask for some help from you guys. Scouting will be difficult if not impossable.We are guessing 8hrs form here in Tucson drive, but not sure. Thanks Boys!

I also have a CVA in-line, it might be the magnum as well in .50 cal. The 240grn XTP's worked great. My first (and only) elk cow stopped in her tracks, kneeled down for a few seconds then stood and fell over hard. BEAUTIFUL MUSHROOM TOO! I also tried the power belt hollow points and it did not go well at all, 8 inches at 100 was the tightest it would go. I might have a larger than average bore but I am only guessing. At least your having fun at the range, scars and all!!

Great question! Recoil, coues (small) size, shooting distance would make me try the lighter weights first but your own muzzle loader rifle will tell you what you should, have to, use. How accurate you smoke pole is with a given load what will answer your question. Reading Jim Shocky's muzzle loader stories you will see that he uses 100grs of powder and 300gr sabots for EVERYTHING from coues to moose. Why? Because it is accurate in his rifle and he know the load and where it is going to be at any given distance, aka practice. I wish you good luck! Hopefully you won't need as much as I need(ed) to work up an accurate load for your muzzle loader. Remember to try a bullet with small changes in increases in powder, not just 100 or 150grs. I takes ALOT of time to find a good one.

Welcome! Amanda has some info on this very topic on this site. When it starts how long it last, even when they drop them. Look into it!

And THEY said that one little-o-guy on his computer could NOT acomplish nothing!! !!!WOOOHOO YESS!!!