Flatlander

A couple different kinds of bulls from tonight.

Aaaaaannnd this is how we get massive points creep.

Called in a cow to 13 yds this AM but Jon couldn’t get a shot and I thought better of nocking an arrow. Still having a spectacular time but frustrated I keep forgetting to get my phone out and video this stuff.

We switched mountain ranges and are doing better the last couple of days. We had bulls screaming below us last night and they were still there when we got back today. We have chase for 1.25 miles but blew it right as we were closing the distance. Then we had a giant tank of a bull walk within 120 yds of us while glassing tonight. Then right at dark two spikes came in to a wallow we were sitting. I called one to 49 yds but he caught Jon drawing and there was no shot. It was a great day chasing elk in a beautiful place.

Rained hard Saturday and that cooled things off for a couple days. Today is supposed to get up to 75 which is really warm for this area.

Looked at tons of country but there are tons of cattle. Only saw one elk. I think we may actually be too high. The country couldn’t be more picture perfect.

Slow day today. Only heard 1 bugle, saw no elk. Headed into new country tomorrow.

Camped in Panguitch Utah. Just 10 more hours of windshield tomorrow.

Giant bull, well done.

Sweet. No shipping either.

There are pigs there. Binoculars mounted to a tripod are the key to almost any AZ hunt. Bestof luck!

Carry 10 gallons with you and save yourself some driving.

My .02 Start your own thread.

+1 on the BB gun. A red Ryder really helps pass the time.

With 11 yo and 12 yo sons this has been my life for a few years. 1. The triclawps is clunky and you need a lot of time to set it up. 2. Don’t forget to consider how to support the butt end of the rifle. Without this the triclawps isn’t rock solid. 3. A bipod with legs tall enough to sit worked pretty well. 4. Practice finding animals in the scope. This is the hardest part for kids. Rabbits are good practice. 5. Sitting water is pretty ideal for shooting. If you can keep the kid entertained. I spent 120 hrs in a blind with my 12 yo last month. 11 yo came for 3 days. With headphones and electronics it’s do able. Books, snacks, comfortable chairs. Take turns watching for animals and doing other things. He could watch for about an hour at a time. 7. Have fun, don’t make it miserable. If they decide it’s boring you may be out for life. 8. You can make a scavenger hunt of things for them to spot. Pay them for completing it. I pay a dollar for the first buck and the first elk someone finds and $5 for a bear or other uncommon animal.

I read until 11/20.

Well lead poisoning is cumulative and impacts brain function, so maybe just look around decide for yourself ...

But wouldn’t 4” deeper in the face be more better?

Awesome! Congratulations on the funnest of hunts.

I am, but I will have to shoot an elk for any results to post. Might be a tall order. We shall see.

Congrats. Knock em dead!

Pay some college intern to drive them off the plateau, from there, NOTAGS is probably right. My guess is Aliberto’s.

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Yep, that attitude is exactly what will really help ensure hunters get a seat at the conservation table. Perfect.