clarktar Report post Posted January 7, 2020 Don't post much. Mostly read. Finished my AZ hunters Ed after flying in from WA state. Decided to try my hand at Archery Mule deer. Mistake 1) thinking I could glass well. Mistake 2) thinking I was sneaky. Learning alot. Mostly hunting 33 and 37B. I am finding does. But only one buck here one buck there. Very minimal buck sightings. Is this typical for this area, or this hunt in general? I have been fortunate to find one buck a day but am hoping for more opportunities. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Enjoying my time in AZ, even though I hate the sun 😆 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tj_G91 Report post Posted January 7, 2020 44 minutes ago, clarktar said: Don't post much. Mostly read. Finished my AZ hunters Ed after flying in from WA state. Decided to try my hand at Archery Mule deer. Mistake 1) thinking I could glass well. Mistake 2) thinking I was sneaky. Learning alot. Mostly hunting 33 and 37 B near Oracle. I am finding lots and lots of does. Like 50 per day. But only one buck here one buck there. Very minimal buck sightings. Is this typical for this area, or this hunt in general? I have been fortunate to find one buck a day but am hoping for more opportunities. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Enjoying my time in AZ, even though I hate the sun 😆 The rut has been slow going for the most part in those and surrounding units. It will get better and better. I would keep going back and checking those does you have been seeing, because a big buck will show up soon. the past few days in 37 have been better each day. seeing anywhere from 3-5 bucks in the 150-160 range per day. No absolute giants yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clarktar Report post Posted January 7, 2020 Thanks TJ. I would fall over for 3-5 bucks. First legal buck I get an opportunity to harvest I plan to take it. Maybe I'll stay put instead of heading north. Appreciate the reply. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted January 7, 2020 Oracle you say, 50 does a day you say? See ya Sunday. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azbirdhunter88 Report post Posted January 7, 2020 One of the biggest bucks I’ve seen was in 37b. If your hunting off the 77 and walking in then yes tons of does there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azbirdhunter88 Report post Posted January 7, 2020 What are the cords where your hunting so we can better help you? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roosevelt Mark Report post Posted January 7, 2020 I've been doing that since the 80s. Now more people. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clarktar Report post Posted January 7, 2020 15 minutes ago, Roosevelt Mark said: I've been doing that since the 80s. Now more people. I edited my post. Apologize for that information. I have seen a handful of people everyday. But they seem to show up late after 8am, and most seem to cruise a few roads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clarktar Report post Posted January 7, 2020 Do you guys think the pressure (people) in 33/37 is less than what I might find I 22? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattys281 Report post Posted January 7, 2020 2 hours ago, clarktar said: Do you guys think the pressure (people) in 33/37 is less than what I might find I 22? I think you’d be making a mistake to switch units. A lot of guys undermine themselves trying to cover too much ground and/or trying to run away from other hunters. 33 is a high producing deer unit, there’s plenty of coues and muleys there, stay after it. just my .02 good luck! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azbirdhunter88 Report post Posted January 7, 2020 1 hour ago, mattys281 said: I think you’d be making a mistake to switch units. A lot of guys undermine themselves trying to cover too much ground and/or trying to run away from other hunters. 33 is a high producing deer unit, there’s plenty of coues and muleys there, stay after it. just my .02 good luck! I agree Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted January 7, 2020 4 hours ago, clarktar said: Do you guys think the pressure (people) in 33/37 is less than what I might find I 22? i would think there would be a lot less pressure in 22. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clarktar Report post Posted January 8, 2020 Well I ran up to 22. If anything, nice to see more of AZ. The terrain here (more relief) is more what I am used to. No pressure. Looks like there was some serious flooding. Just continue to burn my eyes glassing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted January 8, 2020 Look until your eyes pop out, put them back in and start over. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azbirdhunter88 Report post Posted January 8, 2020 1 hour ago, clarktar said: Well I ran up to 22. If anything, nice to see more of AZ. The terrain here (more relief) is more what I am used to. No pressure. Looks like there was some serious flooding. Just continue to burn my eyes glassing. I would have stayed in 33 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
