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We had two bull tags and filled one. It was a fun hunt overall but there were people everywhere! I shot this bull on 18th. The elk were not very vocal throughout the hunt. For the first few days we kept getting busted by cows so I went back to Phx on the 16th because of rain and work and picked up a cow elk decoy. I am convinced the only reason I got close enough to this bull was by using the decoy. I slipped in silent on a couple bugling bulls and kept the decoy between me and the bulls. I held the decoy in one hand and my bow in the other. After blowing out a few cows and working the wind for an hour I finally got just ahead of the bulls. I was lucky enough to stop this bull with just enough room to shoot between two trees. I tried to cow call to stop him but I ended up having to give the MHHT, like you see on those whitetail shows to stop him. The shot was good and he only went 75yds. This was a bit of a redemption bull for me, in 2012 I lost a bull here in AZ that I thought I hit perfect and then last year in Wyoming I hit a bull a little high and after waiting for 3 hours we lost his track in the blizzard that rolled in and dumped 10" of snow on Sept 21st. All in all this year was a fun hunt and I couldn't ask for more, just less people.

Thanks everyone, I used the Montana Miss September. Camped just north about 1/2 mile from 231/538 intersection

Mount the dog with the chewed up antlers on its head.

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Selling for a buddy, brand new in box with soft carry case, come with 2 plates for panhead. Call text or PM Andy - 602-881-0610

Great bull, nice work.

Nice bull, good story!

Nice job, way to stick with it.

I went and bought the Ms September montana folding decoy for the same reasons you stated. I used it to be able to move when in site of the cows and close in on the Bulls. It worked good. Got me to 45yds and I got it done on a small 6 point. Having the decoy between me an the heard helped a bunch, still have to move slow but I wasn't blowing the whole heard out with my movement. I held my bow in one hand and the decoy with the other. It is tough as heck to get in front of the heard and keep the wind in your favor. Good luck, hope you stick one.

Nice work, good to know there are folks out there like Big Browns. Love this site.

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In good shape, went to the panhead so thought I'd sell this. These are just under $300 new. Located in NW Phoenix Call text or pm Andy 602-881-0610

Price drop 230.00

I've looked at thousands of antelope and never even come close to seeing something like that. Awesome !!!

Haven't used it enough to know, it goes to 60" and is 3.5 lbs with the panhead.

This is like new. It's one of my backups. $140.00 Located in NW Phoenix. Call text or pm Andy 602-881-0610

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Completely agree, that poor young girl. I feel for the instructors family too.

I still use the old school "no peep". They are hard to find but I love mine. There is a new one out called the "anchor sight". I am thinking about switching to the anchor sight. It seems easier to use. The "no peep" will help reduce torque a ton!!!

This couldn't be any further from the truth. http://www.azgfd.gov/w_c/documents/2013ProjectFundingDecisionsforWebsite.pdf http://www.azgfd.gov/w_c/hpc_pastProjProposals.shtml Elk Project Proposals 13-101 - Gust Property Habitat Enhancement Phase I - Forest Restoration 13-102 - Gust Phase II Habitat Enhancement - Spring Box Refurbishment and Protection 13-103 - Dobson Grassland Restoration Phase I 13-105 - Wallow Fire Trick Tank-Guzzler Reconstruction 13-106 - Wallow Fire Riparian Exclosure Renovations 13-107 - Ohaco Ranch High Point and Ellsworth Fuel 2014 13-201 - USFS Leonard Points 5 - AGFD No1015 13-202 - Pat Springs Pipeline Operation and Maintenance 2014-2015 13-203 - Cedar Flat Wildlife Habitat and Watershed Enhancement Project 13-204 - Bar T Bar Quayle Hill Browse Release and Grassland Restoration 13-205 - Grassland Conservation on the Williams Ranger District - Ida and Irishman Dam 13-206 - GMU 5B and 6A Dirt Tank Renovation 13-207 - 1019 Rebuild 13-216 - Wagontire Flat Grassland Enhancement 13-217 - RII - Regional Habitat Tool Cache 13-219 - Wildlife Water Catchment Maintenance Program for 2014 13-301 - Mingus Mountain No11 -459- Water Redevelopment 13-302 - Music Mountain No2 and No5 Catchment Redevelopment 13-304 - Cellar Basin Trick Tank Development 13-305 - Catchment 482 Drake No3 Redevelopment 13-307 - Catchment 639 Drake No5 Redevelopment 13-308 - Catchment 640 Drake No6 Redevelopment 13-310 - Little Coyote Prescribed Fire 13-602 - Trail-Hidden-Rosalie-Spring-Granite No1-McRae Tanks Renovation 13-608 - Potato Butte Grassland Maintenance Continuation 13-609 - Bar X Ranch Drinker Repair 13-705 - Elk Stewardship Program $$$$ only spent on wildlife projects. These projects are vetted and discussed well in advance. Did we ever get scores on those two Bulls?

Bump and price drop, I would love to trade for a pair of the new Zeiss 15x56 Hd's. I can toss in a little cash to square up the deal.

Brunton Icon HD Spotting scope. Like new, only used a couple of times. This spotter is top of the line and up there with the big 3. These are over 3K new. This setup comes with box, new proline carbon fiber tripod and slik 3 way panhead. All are in perfect, like new condition. Interested in trades for guns, hunting quads, or other interesting outdoor stuff and realistic offers. Brunton changed the model name and now calls these the Epoch series. Here is what they want for them. http://www.opticsplanet.com/brunton-epoch-max-def-25-50x80mm-sd-spotting-scope.html Call, text or email Andy 6O2-881-O61O

It would take over 4,000 resident elk tags to generate the same revenue that Mike spent on these two tags. Thanks Mike for investing in wildlife in AZ. We all understand that money could have been spent elsewhere. Great Bulls!!!!!

Almost new,only used a couple times, comes with box, straps, lens covers as new. 8x32, these work great. Raising cash for my next project. $550.00 obo and open to trades, these are $999 on Cabelas. Andy 6O2-881-O610