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Hey Guys, Thanks for posting your scores. There were a lot of great estimates! I am going to declare two winners since they were both right on the money with their estimates. The winners are... cmbbulldog with a guess of 817" total & Mike111 with his guess of 417" & 401". cmb & Mike, I sent...

LAST EDITED ON Apr-02-14 AT 03:26PM (MST)[p]Hello Guys, We are hoping that draw results post very soon but it's anyone's guess on when it will actually happen. What is your best guess for when results will post & on the score of these Arizona Archery Bulls? Both were taken in 2013 in...

Guys, thanks for the information and the help. I appreciate it.:) I leave first thing tomorrow morning. Looking forward to having a great hunt and sharing it with my cousin, Gary. We always have a great time hunting elk together. Hopefully, I will have a photo or two to share when I...

Hello Guys, I drew a Unit 51 rifle tag for Oct 5-9th. I am still guiding a hunt in Arizona but wanted to ask for some tips about my upcoming hunt. I haven't hunted with a rifle since 1999 but am kind of looking forward to sending a 3,000 FPS Missile at a bull! If any of you have info about...

Thanks everyone! Roy, I'm sorry that I missed your question in your post. First, I wish that I could have the shot back and move it 2"-3" inches right! But since I can't change that, I'll live with it. As far as after the bull was hit on the 13th evening; as you know, we tracked the entire...

Thanks, it certainly is a happy ending and a stunning mount. I get 348 6/8's Gross for the score...

Hey Guys, It was great to see many of you this past weekend at the ISE Show in Phoenix. Thanks for stopping by the booth! Since this story got so much attention when it started almost a year and a half ago, I thought I should show everyone how it ended. I got the mount back on Sunday night...

Hey Guys, It was great to see many of you this past weekend at the ISE Show. Thanks for stopping by the booth! Since this story got so much attention when it started almost a year and a half ago, I thought I should show everyone how it ended. I got the mount back on Sunday night and it is a...

I think on a normal moisture year the edge has to go to Unit 10. 23N is a fairly rough and timbered unit, while 10 is very moderate and glassable. Over the past decade Unit 10 would surely be superior in consistantly producing giant bulls. Unit 10 bulls do rut hard and break points- that's the...

Well I blanked again on Deer. Can't complain though, I did have a 7E archery elk tag last year;) Wasn't all bad since it ended well:-) Will post pics of the mount when I get it back. Couesmagnet drew an Archery Strip tag. He is deadly- The bucks are already pacing and sweating. Magnet...

Hey Guys, I know we are all going stir crazy waiting for the draw results. I'm thinking/hoping early this week but it's anyone's guess;) Sittin' on 7 deer points so we'll see. In the meantime, here's some deer hunter's eye candy for you to enjoy and dream about the big one...

Thanks Jeff! You are probably right. What a story this has been! Your chance at redemption on a big bull is coming soon. I also want everyone to know that Tina and Tim at Triple T Taxidermy in Lake Havasu contacted me and gave me that cape for my mount- absolutely no cost! What an...

Tina, Wow, that is a very kind and generous offer! I appreciate it. One of my guides is also a taxidermist and so we visited and he is going to shoulder mount my bull. We are in need of a good cape from a mature bull like you have. I don't know if that would be a possibility? If not, I will...

Guys, I can't tell you how happy and relieved I am right now! Just finished up at the International Sportsman's Expo. in Glendale. This story all ended well on Thursday at the show when I was able to get my bull back for the minimum bid of $300. A couple of guys even walked up and chipped in...

Don, Thanks. As you can imagine, I am not assuming anything and hope that there are no surprises with the auction. That's a great idea about writing an article about my hunt and the entire experience. If all goes well at the auction I will give it some serious consideration. I by no means...

Gator, Technically you are correct. The tag expires upon the season ending and is no longer valid to "legally" tag the animal. That's what the commission stated to me. Prior to the hearing, my understanding was that my tag was valid for "taking" (shooting) an animal only during the open...

Thanks Charlie, Without your sportsmanship this would not even be the story that it is. I think that there is still a happy ending coming. This has certainly taught me more patience! I appreciate what you did that day in the field when you found my bull, and thought of another hunter...

Well guys I'm sorry to report that I was not given my antlers back at the hearing. What can I say? I think it's a sad day for ethical hunters when honesty doesn't pay off. Here are the reasons I was given; 1. The Commission stated that "my tag is valid only for the season and dates that it was...

Don & Steve, Thanks. I sure appreciate it. It sounds like I could use your help there Don! This will be my first ever appearance before the Commission. I hope that it goes as well for me as it has for you. Congratulations on your awesome 6A muzzle loader bull. He is sure going to look...

Hello Guys, I want to thank everyone again for their support and advice during my continuing saga to get my bull back. I have some good news! I was just notified today that The Game & Fish has granted me a hearing before the Commission to present my case. The hearing is scheduled for Friday...

Tony, You are correct. I did not report to Game & Fish that I had hit the bull. At that point I was not aware of what their policy is regarding wounded animals, nor did I know how this would all eventually turn out. I contacted them after my bull was found by Charlie to err on the side of...

LAST EDITED ON Dec-06-10 AT 08:11AM (MST)[p]Elkchaser, Thanks! I do not know anyone that has petitioned the commission. I have not heard anything back so far regarding mine. Can really see your point about rallying support for the hearing if I am granted one. I would welcome you to be there...

Hello Guys, Thanks again for all of your support, encouragement, and advice. Here's a quick update on the situation with my bull. I did go ahead and "Petition the Commission" for a hearing regarding my bull. In the petition I described the events of my hunt and the circumstances and facts...

Thanks guys! I will be at the ISE Show with plans to "buy my bull back". I appreciate and welcome any help. There may be someone there that has no idea of the story behind this bull. They may want to buy the rack to display in their mountain cabin, etc. Hopefully, this does not happen, but...

I appreciate all the support and friendship! I went down to Game & Fish today with the intention of tagging my bull and bringing him home. I was ready to show video, GPS coordinates, arrow, etc. Unfortunately, I was not able to show any of my proof or bring the rack home with me. I met with...

Hi Guys, Thanks for your interest and concern. Here's an update. My bull was found by a very gracious sportsman on the rifle cow hunt in 7E. I was put in touch with him and we visited and confirmed that it is, without a doubt, my bull. My arrow was still in the bull when he was found. We...

Thanks MlyCrzy & Rod, Nothing yet but I will keep you posted. Rod, I will call you tomorrow and we can discuss what you saw. Hopefully, you got a good look at the bull. My bull has a pretty distinct rack. Especially with the main beams tipping up in the back. Not sure that he could have...

Thanks YD. I look forward to hunting big bulls with you as well. I remain optimistic and will keep you posted on any news about my bull. Steve.

In my above post I made an error. I meant to say that the bull was headed southerly just WEST of Hall Tank. He crossed the road just WEST of the tank. Any help or info. would be greatly appreciated. Steve

In my above post I made an error. I meant to say the bull was headed southerly and crossed the road just WEST of Hall Tank. Thanks for any help. Steve

Hi Guys, I hunted hard for 13 days in 7E on the Arizona archery elk hunt. On the 13th evening I called in a good bull to 22 yards. Unfortunately, I hit him in the shoulder blade and got half penetration on my arrow. Tracked him all day on the 14th day (final day) with very little blood...

Hi Guys, I hunted hard for 13 days in 7E on the archery elk hunt. On the 13th evening I called in a good bull to 22 yards. Unfortunately, I hit him in the shoulder blade and got half penetration on my arrow. Tracked him all day on the 14th day (final day) with very little blood. Jumped him...

For any of you out there that have seen my Extreme Bulls 3 DVD I appreciate your support. I am here to clarify something on the DVD that I was just made aware of. On the DVD there is an archery hunt with Pat Linnan and also a rifle hunt with young Mark Williams who was a Hunt of a Lifetime Tag...