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Had an awesome hunt with my dad & cousin. After taking 12 hours to get from Havasu to our hunting area in unit 8 we were exhausted. We got stuck in the snow storm Wednesday on I 40 what a cluster. Opening morning greeted us with snow still coming down so we decided to hang out in camp & have coffee & breakfast. Around 10:30 the snow had let up & the sun came out we headed out of camp on the ranger hadn't even gone 300 yards jumped some pigs & of course we were not ready so they got away. We started laughing and headed up the road about a half mile & jumped a small herd this time I was ready and shot a nice female at 18 yards. My cousin came in late Thursday afternoon so we took him to where I shot my pig & glassed the area spotted a couple of bucks running together so went after them, but couldn't find in the brush. We headed back toward camp & jumped some piggies, but my cousin couldn't get set up. Saturday found a couple of bruisers for my cousin but he couldn't seal the deal. My dad being in his seventies decided he would rather chaufer us around than hike so he wasn't able to get any shots off. Had an awesome time & will be heading back before the season closes to try & fill my dads pig tag & deer for me. I had my dad take pictures with my phone & after I skinned out my pig I went to look at the pictures only to realize he had erased them by accident otherwise I would post them up. Still had a great time & plenty of memories.

My dad lives in Havasu year round I unfortunately live in California. We never hunt out of the ranger, but decided to take a ride, and got lucky!! I never shoot anything opening morning, but what a great start to the new year!!

Its calling for snow Wednesday & Thursday in Prescott & williams. My daughters bday is tomorrow & she wanted to go to the snow, but told her she is gonna have to wait until it snows.

Hey guys just wondering how crowded 8 gets for the archery hunt? We hunt 8 for deer & elk, but never for javelina. Thought we would try a new unit. Not asking where the pigs are just how much pressure the area gets this time of year so we know what to expect. Thanks in advance for any input.

My father is a resident & I am a nonresident we never apply together for the simple fact I don't want to ruin his odds. We do apply for the same units in the same order, and a few times he has drawn his first choice & I drew my second choice. Than we make a decision to either hunt solo or one of us turns our tag in, and we go together.

I have hunted on thanksgiving & new years. I will hunting this new years for javelina & deer.

+ 1 on the savage axis you can pick them up at Big 5 on sale all the time.

Hope 2015 is the year for archery elk!!

Archery javelina & deer in unit 8 with my dad & cousin.

That is a sweet rig for sure!! heck of a xmas present!!

I believe he is alive fish & game have a an eye on him and so do the locals he is somewhat of a legend in Bend.

I use snake boots in the early season. I have a pair of Rocky's, and hope I don't ever have to find out if they work!!!

The rock is a great bow that is what I started with.

I own the vultures and I think they are great!! I did a lot of researching on the 15x56. The swaros are without a doubt the best,but I couldn't afford them! I compared them side by side with the kaibabs, and for me the vultures were better. They fit my eyes better, and focused better IMO. Bottom line for me was I purchased what worked for me not what someone else recommended, and what was in my budget!! I do not regret the vultures one bit, and have used them several times for long glassing sessions. You can't beat Vortex warranty and the vultures are great for a guy who doesn't want to take out a loan to by binos!! Everyones eyes are different get what works best for you!!! Just my 2 cents.

Where was this 2 weeks ago? I was looking for a 500 in camo, and nobody had one. Ended up buying an 04 in yellow.

Nice job On a fine bull. Way to teach your son dad!!

Awesome decorations Merry Christmas to you & your family!!

What a toad!!

Hornhunter Full Curl. awesome pack made in USA!!

Nice bull congrats.

You can get a vortex diamondback for less money. You can probably find a good used spotter for less!!

Havalon knife & extra knife

Binos, spotter & rangefinder

Hoyt for me! I tried all the manufacturers , but the hoyt faktor just felt the best to me.

I remember going to Yellowfront as a kid in Lake Havasu loved that store!! Sure do miss the good ole days!