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    This is a bizarre request and I'm embarrassed to ask.... but here it goes. I recently moved to Prescott and was taking my last truckload of stuff to my new house. I had a set of caribou antlers on top of the load in the bed of my truck and somewhere along the route... the antlers fell out. Dumb move for not tying them down. This occurred at about 1 am this morning (12-08-15). I was coming from Southern California and last saw them in the bed of my truck when I fueled up in Ehrenberg off the 10 freeway. I took the 10 to the 60 to the 71 and then through Skull Valley. The only real bump in the road is the tracks in Aguila at the 71 and that is where I believe they fell out.

     

    When I found out that they were missing in Prescott I immediately turned around and retraced my route in the dark and then again when the sun came up.... two tanks of fuel... nothing. I am sick to my stomach. Everyone here knows what a trophy set of antlers means to them. This is a unique and beautiful set of Barren Ground Caribou antlers from a bull I arrowed in September in Alaska. It has the blue steel Alaska F&G tag on it. I'm hoping that someone hears a story about an unusual find in the Arizona desert. I will pay a reward to get the antlers back. I've seen good things like this happen on CouesWhitetail,com before. I don't know what else to do. Thanks. Ed F PM me or email me at fanchins@aol.com

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    No OTC archery deer tags in Utah. They do have leftover tags after the draw that can be bought OTC, first come first serve, til they are sold out. The S/W zone has been sold out the past few years, a few days before the opener. I don't know about the other zones. Just for info.

     

    Hey SDHNTR, I'll take you up on your offer. I'd love for you to school me on those SD deer. Lets start right at the Wild Animal Park fence!!! Ed F

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    4 plus miles. You guys are way ahead of the game, having hunted Coues deer. Blacktails, especially bigger bucks act like Coues deer. They don't take pressure very well. Think about tree stands. Some of the biggest bucks are taken from tree stands in wilderness areas. Popular trailheads will have hunters camped at or near them. I've hunted the Trinity's twice. My camp was 8 miles in and hunted deeper than that. Never saw a hunter and was hunting undisturbed deer. If you can, cross country away from a trail. The popular trail heads have more traffic. Another possibility is to have a horse packer drop your camp for you. Then you can hunt fresh and get into country that few see. Focus on the deer and you'll find the bears. Ed F

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    Well, Over 100 heads, horns and full mounts were sent to Pennsylvania. I can tell you first hand that they were well taken care of and will be, until they are shipped back. The panel measuring took place at a new Cabelas store and all the heads are on display at that store until the banquet in April. Viewed by thousands daily. Awsome display. Couple new world records. Most of the heads were shipped inter store which meant that all you had to do was crate it and get it to a Cabelas store. The store shipped it for free! There was tracking because they knew what truck each trophy was on as they were still coming in. No shortage of trophies from the west. I loved measuring the Coues bucks. An experience of a lifetime for me. Ed F

     

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    Bowsniper, Congrats on taking a super Coues buck. My hat goes off to you reguardless.

     

     

    To me, it seems like most of the awards feed off of the hunter's egos. They want to see their name in the book, and pay for that, but when you ask the record book people, it is all to recognize the animal.

     

    bowhuntinmaniac, Attend a P&Y banquet and I'll guarantee that your opinion will change. Very humbling experience that puts this whole "ego" thing into perspective. I'm not going to deny that egos are involved, but for most, it is much more than that. I'm glad that you added "To me". Some guys just don't understand. To each his own. Ed F

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    Bowsniper, Congrats on your buck and the invitation. The answer to your question in what's in your head. If it were me, there would be no hesitation. I would be building a crate right now! Consult with your taxidermist. They ship heads everyday. Call P&Y they will reassure you that your mount will be very well guarded and protected. Over 100 heads and horns will be shipped to the banquet. Lifesize sheep, bears...

     

    I too got an invitation, to be a panel measurer for the P&Y two year awards. Heading to Pa. at the end of the month for my once in a lifetime opportunity. Hopefully I'll be putting a tape on that beautifil buck of yours. If you do show up at the banquet to accept your bucks award, I'll gladly buy you a beer! The award is for the buck, he deserves it. The beer is for you, you deserve it!! Congrats. Ed F

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