Red Rabbit

Seems to be the case about a return of a building group of young bulls. These were on the east side of I-17. In past years, many have been hit on the interstate, one non-typical was shot with a gun by an archer, others were hunted legally. They had not hung around Forest Highlands much either the past few years.

Your taxidermist will likely be glad to show you how (like Jim is). Inquire with your taxi before hunting season and then stop in during a season to watch when stuff is being brought in. Practice on a few deer/elk heads of your hunting buddies that will be used for plaque mounts. Doing a cow elk will help with too, just no antler burrs.

Sad news, but she left you both great memories

Maybe

Josh, you made me pull out the topo. Sixtymile is the big canyon to the right/north of Chuar Butte seen in the first image. Awatubi Canyon is the next canyon upstream from sixtymile. Amanda, if I knew I was going to be photographed, I would have combed my hair. Brent, I'm glad I did not get vertigo, but I was a little apprehensive at times. PD, thanks.

July Fourth weekend was spent on the edge of Marble Canyon with another photographer and Rica. We did not see another person, so it must be remote. Some nice cooling rains and lighting came each day. Most of the time our tripod legs were inches from the thousand foot vertical drop. Eleven images from the weekend are at the end of the Grand Canyon gallery. http://www.plateaulightphotography.com/Landscapes/arizonalandscapes/Doug-Koepsel-Photography/11289820_sF3LGX#!i=2627687185&k=T9BqXLR

that "wind season" lasts too long

Looks good Chris. I did not get up in the wee hours either.

http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/coconino/news-events/?cid=STELPRDB5426113 In case you were heading there to escape the heat, it will be closing due to fire danger. Too may idjuts out there to risk the resource, imo. There were reportedly a few kids up West Fork last weekend with a campfire.

Coues Contest 2012 Winners and Prizes Archery Typical First Place Elkman, Josh Weeks 120 2/8 Elk Night Light, Camo Cap, XL hunting Time T-shirt http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/34941-successful-archery-hunt-what-a-hunt/ Second Place couesntime, Rob Wilson 112 0/8 A-1 Camp Mattress http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/38082-it-happened-to-me/ Third Place Derek Harris (PSEps) 108 6/8 T-shirt, Cap, mug http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/35292-nm-buck/ Honorable Mention Tracy Boorn Jr 100 7/8 T-Shirt, Cap Mug http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/35028-finally-broke-the-100-mark/ Smallest Coues Buck 70/8 oz31p, Tim Osolin Folding Knife, Camo Cap http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/34852-2012-archery-coues-deer-and-my-first-archery-animal/ Archery Non-Typical First Place Donna Smith, crazy chick archer 115 Outdoor Edge Blaze Knife, Camo Cap http://www.coueswhitetail.com/2013/01/my-monster-2013-buck/ Archery Youth First Place Bowsniper Jr. , Daniel Lucas 59 2/8 Havalon Knife, Camo Cap http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/34984-2nd-archery-coues/ Rifle Youth First Place Tyler Stephens 109 2/8 Trail Cam, Camo Cap http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/36718-jr-hunt/ Second Place Ashlyn, archerman 94 7/8 Havalon Scrimshaw Knife, Camo Cap http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/36261-12-year-old-daughters-first-deer/ Smallest Youth Buck Nathan Crosland 8 $50 SW gift , Camo Cap Two spikes L-4 R 4 http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/37043-sons-coues-buck-this-year/ Rifle Typical First Place Devin Beck, Becker 127 2/8 Havalon Knife, Camo Cap http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/36125-my-dream-buck-updated-with-long-story/ Second Place Bill Bones B55801AZ 121 4/8 Otis Gun Cleaning kit, Camo Cap http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/37102-121-48-october-coues-buck/ Third Place Josh Weeks, elkman 106 7/8 Swaro Optics Rental http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/37607-elkmans-nm-coues-hunt/ Honorable Mention azcouesandelk Christian Wolff 106 4/8 Camo Loop Rope, Camo Cap http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/37595-san-carlos-tag-filled-part-2/ Honorable Mention Tom Matthew, tommat 103 7/8" T-shirt, Inclinometer, Cap, Mug http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/36926-thank-gosh-im-a-lousy-shot/ Honorable Mention Brian Payne 102 5/8 T-shirt, Inclinometer, Hat Mug http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/37542-late-season-rally/ Honorable mention Bruce, Singleshot 102 0/8 T-shirt, Cap, Mug http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/36522-the-red-ryder-buck/ Rifle Non-typical First Place JT Austin (T-Bone) 124 5/8 Trail Cam, Camo Cap http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/38431-sally-my-trophy-buck/ Second Place Matthewp 45, Matthew Phillips 102 4/8 Havalon Knife, Camo Cap http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/37526-san-carlos-tag-filled/ Mexico Typical First Place Tommy Martin aka Couestracker 122 0/8 Dan Lee Elk Mount Discount http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/37747-my-mexico-double-double/ Second Place Becker, Devin Beck 118 4/8 T-Shirt, Cap, Pewter Eagle Mug http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/37680-checking-out-for-the-season/ Mexico Nontypical First Place Grong, Josh Epperson, 135 Gila Outdoors Gift Certificate http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/37853-third-time-in-mexico-with-reynaldo-finally-paid-off/ Field Photo First Place jmp, Jay Park 112 11x14 Print http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/37796-21-wide-mexico-buck-updated-new-pics-2nd-buck/ Photo Essay First Place Tommy Martin aka Couestracker 122 RMEF Knife http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/37747-my-mexico-double-double/ Youth Hunt Story First Place Daniel Lucas, Bowsniper Jr $25 SW Gift Certificate http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/34984-2nd-archery-coues/ Random Draw $25 SW Gift Certificate Christian Wolff, AZ CouesandElk Spirit of the Hunt Photo First Place Josh Epperson Antler Wall Mount

When I dropped off the deer app at the Flagstaff office on Tuesday, they were not that busy. Guess many are applying online.

The monkey and columbine flowers in West Fork of Oak Creek Canyon were figured to be peak, so I returned to the canyon again last weekend. The temps in the canyon were near 60* in the morning and quite pleasant. It was close to 100* down in sunny Sedona later in the day. On Saturday. I joined a photographer from Texas and we shot the reflection pool at the first creek crossing. On Sunday, I returned and hiked up 3 1/2 miles to where the trail ends at a pool that resembles the Subway section in Zion. First Crossing Walls in the Water Trails End Playing the Slots Monkeys on the Wall

Danke. couesmagnet, there are more images of Oak Creek and Sedona here: http://www.plateaulightphotography.com/Landscapes/arizonalandscapes/Sedona/11290567_shCCPw#!i=1081785423&k=hKnNQNW

Shoe tree- just as bad as the arrow tree?

Looks like a good place to be about now

Nice story and congrats to Brady and you. That heart sure is huge too. Not the stereotypical Raymond Ranch hunt.

Looks like about 2000 extra hunters beat the odds...at least for a while http://www.foxnews.com/science/2013/06/03/counting-sheep-sd-accidentally-oks-bighorn-hunts-for-thousands/?test=latestnews

It's 95* in Sedona and Page, so I escaped the heat into the canyon of West Fork of Oak Creek on Sunday. I figured that the cool night air would have descended into the canyon for some temperature relief. The monkey flowers and columbines along the creek are stating to bloom. About 3 miles up the trail, the creek goes through a narrow section that is somewhat like the Subway in Zion

Thanks for the comments. Cosnino, I have not hiked down WF from Woody Mountain Rd in the 22 years I have lived in Flag. Have you hiked/swam West Clear Creek? BB- actually, Rica is my trusted photographic assistant. She is always running ahead and scouting out the good compositions ;-)

Over 70 illegal campfires http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/asnf/news-events/?cid=STELPRDB5422177 Some people (70+) need to buy a dog and name it "Clue." Then they will have one.

http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/coconino/news-events/?cid=STELPRDB5420950 Campfire and smoking restrictions will be implemented at 8 a.m. Wednesday on the entire Coconino National Forest and on the Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts of the Kaibab National Forest in order to protect public health and reduce preventable human-caused fires. Restrictions will not yet be implemented on the North Kaibab Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest due to different weather and fuels conditions. Under the restrictions, fires, campfires, charcoal, coal and wood stoves are allowed in developed campgrounds only. The restrictions also limit smoking to within enclosed vehicles or buildings or in developed campgrounds. Using a device that is solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed in areas that are clear of flammable materials.

Yep, time to be put out to pasture. The last photo trip may have been last weekend to Marble Canyon overlooking the Colorado River. More Marble Canyon shown here: http://www.plateaulightphotography.com/Landscapes/arizonalandscapes/Marble-Canyon-May-2013/29565132_xfnKKZ#!i=2528518897&k=rPh4wX7 . . . . The crop-sensored Nikon D90 that has seen many miles and vistas the past 4 years has been upgraded by a D600 from Joel at CameraLand. The world of full-frame, high ISO capabilities and more megapixels will be a new life for me.

looks like a great weekend was enjoyed catching slimy creatures from the deep

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