Big or Bust Report post Posted yesterday at 04:08 AM Yeah. Few big boys killed early but I've never seen the desperation for deer that just didn't exist.... It was kinda nuts..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creed Report post Posted yesterday at 04:16 AM I hunt only desert muleys but have seen a big drop off in size. I ran 35mm trailcams back before digital cameras. I have pics of some giants. Before the recent ban the same area was producing animals that were much smaller. Numbers were down too. Put the whole state to a draw regardless of weapon. I'm not a fan of point restrictions but maybe it's time to take another look at them. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerhntr Report post Posted yesterday at 04:28 AM 22 minutes ago, trphyhntr said: My buddy was there and killed a giant after 4 weeks scouting leading up. the biggest they saw before was like 160. Define giant. Pics or it didn’t happen 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneaker Report post Posted yesterday at 04:37 AM When the new average spring moisture is this bad, the herd suffers, just no way around it. If we can get 7 out of 10 above average rain years going forward, I think we would have something positive to talk about again, but most years lately have been so bad for rain, they are in survival mode. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted yesterday at 04:59 AM 29 minutes ago, muledeerhntr said: Define giant. Pics or it didn’t happen I’ve already posted it on here. Was like 220 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roosevelt Mark Report post Posted 22 hours ago Ya, right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted 17 hours ago Add in the sheer number of Kaibab tags, and picture the number of hunters looking for the same holy-grail rack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted 16 hours ago 11 hours ago, Sneaker said: When the new average spring moisture is this bad, the herd suffers, just no way around it. If we can get 7 out of 10 above average rain years going forward, I think we would have something positive to talk about again, but most years lately have been so bad for rain, they are in survival mode. What app or website is that from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneaker Report post Posted 13 hours ago 3 hours ago, Big or Bust said: What app or website is that from? https://www.weather.gov/lmrfc/wxobsfcst_past_precipitation Click on layers on the right side, then Quantitative Precipitation Estimates, then Percent of Normal, pic how far back you want it to show. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted 11 hours ago Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grugle Report post Posted 5 hours ago With 12 points I’d go Kaibab late 1st Kaibab early hunt 2nd choice and look for the best buck you can and have fun doing it ! The Strip imo you better have some darn good help . .scout a lot and be ready for a mentally tough hunt. Either way you’re still hunting the best Az has to offer just two different experiences. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
