180ls1 Report post Posted January 9, 2023 On 1/5/2023 at 5:20 AM, high rise hunter said: I think late rifle is more of "sure thing" to kill a 300" bull but I much prefer an archery hunt so that's the direction I'd steer. Early elk is addicting for sure. I wonder how many have voted the same way, early just because they love the hunt experience, not for antler size. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
180ls1 Report post Posted January 10, 2023 Point creep is real.... Looks like I'll be waiting another year or moving down in unit quality. Decisions decisions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted January 10, 2023 Same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuntHarder Report post Posted January 10, 2023 Yup, 10 points going into this year. Thought I had a decent chance at my tag. SMH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted January 10, 2023 I’m putting in for 23 late rifle 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSR Report post Posted January 10, 2023 1 hour ago, trphyhntr said: I’m putting in for 23 late rifle Well, it does border 4B. Maybe a giant will cross over. 🙂 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
180ls1 Report post Posted January 10, 2023 I'm betting there will be a TON of creep this year on the archery hunts with the later hunt dates. What are your guys thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eli Report post Posted January 10, 2023 I agree, curious if the early rifle hunt additions may counter it somewhat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted January 10, 2023 Every year guys make a big deal about the timing. I’m still waiting for the day I’m in the woods in September and the elk aren’t rutting. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metau Report post Posted January 10, 2023 Late rifle, obviously. Then I have less competition for the early archery hunts!!! I had 3 early archery tags last decade, and after being on those hunts, I'll never burn points for a non-rut hunt here in AZ. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
180ls1 Report post Posted January 10, 2023 43 minutes ago, trphyhntr said: Every year guys make a big deal about the timing. I’m still waiting for the day I’m in the woods in September and the elk aren’t rutting. Yeah. Even late august. I had to move camp during OTC deer season one time because the elk were talking too much. Never thought I would say that lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted January 11, 2023 On 1/9/2023 at 9:22 AM, SunDevil said: Hmm. To each there own!! Had lots of fun on both hunts and my freezer is full!! My Turkey and my bull from last year Sweet CAT hat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted January 11, 2023 7 hours ago, trphyhntr said: I’m putting in for 23 late rifle Nothin wrong with that hunt except it can be thick. Ever seen pics of the candy cane bull? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted January 11, 2023 48 minutes ago, SunDevil said: Nothin wrong with that hunt except it can be thick. Ever seen pics of the candy cane bull? Not certain but probably Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
180ls1 Report post Posted January 18, 2023 I just realized I have 10 for deer and 8 for elk. That certainly changes things. Seems like were in motion for a good water year though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
