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I only know about one of the hunters. He's not a Non-Res. He has contributed tons to Az. The buck was just under 120" & he took it the first Wk. end, Maybe the first few hours. He & his buddies have done this many times in the past, & have killed some real toads, generally in the same area. No guides they just know their shoot. He just likes to hunt early, & would have been just as happy with a 105" buck. I would love to hunt those big boys in the velvet. (not a 70"dink witha bow) I for one ,Thank him for all his support of Az. wildlife. DH

Manamal, You been huntimg the Willow burn or what? I've been scouting for my sons Elk hunt in 6a, & his deer hunt in36c. So i havent had much time in 22 yet. It does look like it's starting to green up a bit. DH

I saw on another post about Quads down 4 to 7 miles on Saddle Ridge. What the heck is up with that??? I used to hunt there all the time in the 70s & 80s. Rarely ever saw anyone. Killed a few good Coues & Muleys in there. I allways loved the place. Use to be a ton of muleys in there till the Elk took over. I killed a 340" bull down Rock Creek in 1988 (only 5 tags in #22 back then) heck of a pack out!! I have'nt been in there in 10 years, I drew a Dec. WT. & was planning on scouting it out again. Down to Polles, West to Fossil. & Hardscrable, up to Twin Buttes. I knew it well at one time. Will i just be PISSED OFF or is it still worth looking at. DH

I have'nt looked at the west side yet, but I plan to as I have a tag in Dec. You can go to the Tonto Nat. Forest Web Site & pull up a really good map of it. Acres per day, perimiter, etc. DH

White Rock Sp. Are you farking kidding me!!! I know that trail is perfect for those bastards, But i would blow a gasket if i saw a quad in there. Or should i say that quad would blow & someone would be walking. DH

It's the N. end of #22, . Anybody up there this last Wkend??? DH

Hey Scotty, My 14yr. old son has a Nov. tag in 36c, We hunted it last yr. but never saw anything but small dinks. Any ideas, or thoughts on places to look would be greatly appreciated. Also with all the IA problems, it does make me kinda nervous being with him down there. Any contact ##s & names would sure ease the stress. Thanks, DH

You can not get one you're self. & there is no deadline. You have to have a Mex. agent or outfitter do it. It's not as simple as you think, but not difficult either.

Hey Manamal, I drew a #22 Dec. tag, dang a bunch burnt to the ground. I'd be real interested in what you think after you're hunt. I'm just starting to scout. But alot of my old areas might be dead??? DH

Amanda, Nice to meet you last night. Keep up the good work. Dave

I just got word of WRITTEN regs issued by the USFWS for importing trophys from Mex. They're 4 or 5 pages, & forms to be filled out . Jay is still sorting thru the Mumbo Jumbo, But i should have them in a day or two. Hope Doug MacKinna ?? Has them for all, at the ADA metting next wk. DH

I hunted & guided 35a for years. it has a ton of deer! Most of the Locals hunt the East face Canyons, like Carr, Miller, Ash, or Hunter. On the S.west side look between The Monument & Lone Mt. With good glass you can look from the road. Stop walking & spend more time glassing. This time of year you'll be suprised how low & open the country is that the bucks are in, they don't like the thick stuff to much when in velvet. I'll bet you're walking right passed them. As we all say GLASS,GLASS,GLASS>>> DH

You guys that hunt the catalinas, I have a ??? Did the area of the big fire (last year?) respond in time to bring deer in Dec. I finally got a #22 WT. tag. But allot of the spots I use to hunt burned up in the Willow fire. I figured it might take a couple of years. Boy some of that country needed to burn. I will be looking at it very close. Hope it rains!!!

Forgot to log on, ....daaaa...

Who's planning on hunting Mex. this year? Where, when, & who with?? That's allways my favorite hunt of the year. Wish i could spend more time down there, like i have in the past.

What's the latest on the San Carlos? I've only heard of a few good bucks coming out of there the last few years. When are the tags available for 03'? DH