tomgobbler Report post Posted May 16 It took 22 bonus points for my son to draw a Goulds tag- one of my friends had a Rancher that he had helped with some work that had some birds on it that was going to let us hunt - well between the draw and the hunt the ranch sold and new owners wouldn’t let anyone on it. So we were at square one going into the hunt . however after looking at the map and talking to the same friends we found a spot we figured had some birds with public access - and were able to get it done opening day. That was after having a mountain lion trail us down a wash - and seeing the blackest rattle snake I have ever seen . And then on the way home that night seeing the big fire between Eden and Fort Thomas . Another great day spent with some of my boys . 10” beard - 7/8” spurs - typical Gould’s snowy white tips. if anyone can turn pictures lease feel free - I still havnt figured that out . 18 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucafu1 Report post Posted May 16 Awesome and congrats. One day I will have to figure it out too lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted May 16 tomgobbler, indeed!!!! Nice!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evan T Report post Posted May 16 Congratulations. Cool hunt story. The snake is probably an Arizona Black Rattlesnake. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Creek Calls Report post Posted May 16 Private property and lions, must have been hunting in unit 32. I always wanted to hunt goulds there. Originally they transplanted turkey into the middle of the unit at powers garden using a helicopter and volunteers on the ground. I always wanted to hike in camp and hunt there. I put in there for years but with so few tags offered there is no bonus pass tags offered. Once I had enough points to draw a pass tag in another unit I quit applying there. Congratulations to your son on a nice Tom. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomgobbler Report post Posted Sunday at 10:42 PM One of the pair following us . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturebob Report post Posted Sunday at 10:59 PM Welcome to the Arizona Gould's club. I got mine 7 years ago. I have My Royal Slam of 5 Species with My Gould's From Arizona. Not to many have that . Congrats again..............................BOB! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites