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  1. rockymtnhunter

    2024 Kaibab Dilemma

    To my MM friends, I have a bit of a dilemma this year and need some advice - most of you know that my passion is chasing muleys on the North Kaibab. Since 1971 the Kaibab has been good to me, and to many of you that I've helped with your hunts there. Unfortunately, my end stage renal disease...
  2. rockymtnhunter

    Vortex Viper Spotting Scope

    SALE FELL THRU - LET'S TRY AGAIN! Vortex Viper HD 15x45x65 spotting scope Bought new in Aug '23 - used 4 hrs - new price is $699.99 excellent, almost new condition, in box with all acc. $400 OBO Located in south-central Utah Call or text 435.633.5001
  3. rockymtnhunter

    Kaibab 12W Late Info

    Congrat's to all who drew this tag - wish I could be there with you. Circumstances will not allow me to be there this year, but I'm willing to share some of my favorite areas to hunt during the late hunt. Could be helpful to anyone who hasn't been there for the late hunt. The late hunt is very...
  4. rockymtnhunter

    Vortex Viper HD 15x45x65 spotting scope

    Vortex Viper HD 15x45x65 spotting scope Bought new in Aug '23 - used 4 hrs excellent, almost new, condition $450 obo Located in south-central Utah Call or text 435.633.5001
  5. rockymtnhunter

    Vortex Viper HD 15x45x65 spotting scope

    Vortex Viper HD 15x45x65 spotting scope Bought new in Aug '23 - used 4 hrs excellent, almost new, condition $450 obo Located in south-central Utah Call or text 435.633.5001
  6. rockymtnhunter

    Kaibab Scouting Trip

    Went scouting/camping last week for a few days I know expectations are high for the hunts this fall. Here's my report... Weather was hot (82 degrees) and dry, but abundant moisture from winter & spring has everything still green and lush - aspen looks exceptionally healthy this year. Lupine is...
  7. rockymtnhunter

    2023 Kaibab Adventures

    To my MM friends: Nothing in the 2023 draw for me, even with 9 BP’s. It appears that point creep for Kaibab hunts jumped up 3-6 points this year – as a NR, that makes playing the application game a losing proposition for me and others. Of course there’s always the chance that lightning could...
  8. rockymtnhunter

    SOLD FREE CRISPI Idaho GTX boots

    FREE to whoever wants them CRISPI Idaho GTX Boots Size 12W Non-insulated Very good condition - worn 7 days - just don't fit me anymore I've tried to sell for $200, then reduced to $100, so now they're going in the trash in 3 days if nobody wants them, paid $325 for them, so this is a deal. Thanks.
  9. rockymtnhunter

    Crispi Idaho GTX boots

    Crispin Idaho GTX Boots Size 12 W Uninsulated Worn 7 days, very good condition Great boots, just don't fit me anymore $200 obo
  10. rockymtnhunter

    Kaibab archery/bow question

    MM friends: So I have a question - I'm 70 yrs old, weight-limited in my left arm due to fistula for future dialysis (no more than 20 lbs) - can still draw w/my right, but my arm strength isn't what it used to be. Hoping to draw Kaibab archery tag this year (w/9 pts), but I sold all my archery...
  11. rockymtnhunter

    Kaibab bow recommendation

    MM friends So I have a question - I'm 70 yrs old, weight-limited in my left arm due to fistula for future dialysis (no more than 20 lbs) - can still draw w/my right, but my arm strength isn't what it used to be. Hoping to draw Kaibab archery tag this year (w/9 pts), but I sold all my archery...
  12. rockymtnhunter

    Ruger 9mm Security-9

    Ruger 9mm Security 9 Semiauto For sale - Like new - never fired - still in box Black w/blue barrel 2 magazines w/50 rds ammo Case $325 obo Need to sell & get revolver - have arthritis in my hands so I can't operate slide. Can deliver within 150 miles. Thanks. 435.633.5001
  13. rockymtnhunter

    2022 Kaibab re-cap

    2022 Kaibab re-cap I was fortunate to be there for all three hunts this year. I was disappointed when I didn’t draw a tag myself - thought I had a good chance for an archery tag with 8 pts, but maybe next year. 2022 was a big year in many ways for me, esp. with a new marriage and new bride, and...
  14. rockymtnhunter

    CVA Optima V2 .50 cal & Yamaha 2000 W generator/inverter

    Two items: .50 cal CVA Optima V2 - new, never fired, w/3x9 Bushnell scope
  15. rockymtnhunter

    Kaibab Scouting Report

    To all, Just got back from the North Kaibab – 4 days of camping, scouting and fun w/new bride & grandkids. Did some quick scouting in the morn’s and eve’s. First, the monsoon has been good thus far – RAWS (Remote Area Weather Station) reports show 3-4 inches of rain during July over most of the...
  16. rockymtnhunter

    Kaibab Archery & Rifle Hunts

    Well. guess I didn't have all the karma I'd hoped for - I didn't draw a Kaibab tag again this year, not even an archery tag as 2nd choice, w/8 pts I thought I'd at least have a good chance for an archery tag. Point creep due due to reduced tag #'s, steady/increasing demand and non-resident...
  17. rockymtnhunter

    Kaibab 2022, tags, opportunity, and life

    To my many MM friends, Looks like I’m in a never ending chase in drawing a Kaibab tag. At 70, w/8 pts and another significant reduction in available tags, I’m not likely to draw this year again, but I’ll keep trying. The convergence of fewer tags, my age, and a significant health issue that’s...
  18. rockymtnhunter

    Kaibab Update Monsoon '21

    Just got back from brief scouting trip to North Kaibab - amazing what 2 weeks of heavy monsoon moisture will do. Looks like a green carpet has been laid down - everything and everywhere is green and thriving - this is first real monsoon moisture I've seen since 2018 - 2019 and 2020 were a bust...
  19. rockymtnhunter

    Kaibab 2021

    First of all, thanks to all who shared their condolences and kind words regarding the passing of my beautiful bride, wife, companion and best friend. Your thoughts and prayers have helped to ease the difficult days and given me hope for a bright future. Life is definitely not the same without...
  20. rockymtnhunter

    Return to Kaibab 2.0

    First, thanks to all who offered kind words and thoughts. My visit to the Kaibab was good, but just not the same without Mari's companionship, smiles and laughter. I missed the joy of sharing my daily scouting adventures with her. But memories are sweet and carry me through each day. Conditions...
  21. rockymtnhunter

    Return to the Kaibab

    I’ll be on the Kaibab this weekend. Would be happy to rendezvous with fellow MM if you happen to be there. First scouting trip of the year – a much needed opportunity to take a breath since my wife’s passing. Will camp and visit the places she loved so much - w/8 BP I hope to draw an archery tag...
  22. rockymtnhunter

    Sad news about my Best Friend

    I’m sorry to let my MM friends know that my beloved wife Mari passed away on Friday, April 2, after a brief battle with cancer. She was my best friend and favorite hunting companion. I’ve made many friends over the years, and shared what I hope was useful information and insight through this...
  23. rockymtnhunter

    Public lands closed

    I'm concerned that three counties (Grand, Carbon & Emery) in Utah have closed all public & private lands to camping due to coronavirus concerns. This doesn't bode well for the upcoming hunting seasons if present conditions persist or worsen. Seems like some unreasonable overreach in my view -...
  24. rockymtnhunter

    2019 Kaibab Caution

    I apologize in advance for my lengthy message, but I want to raise a concern and express a caution to Kaibab hunters as a result of reading the ?Kaibab Nightmare? post. These comments are mine alone and not intended to offend anyone - I only want to offer some food for thought. Conflicts...
  25. rockymtnhunter

    2019 Kaibab Archery Hunt Report/Comments

    The 2019 archery hunt is drawing to a close tomorrow so I thought I'd give an update and make some comments about it ? I know there many tag holders wanting to know how things went, and what it looks like in terms of the upcoming rifle hunts. 2019 archery hunt was a good one in terms of number...
  26. rockymtnhunter

    Kaibab Update 2019

    Year of the Lupine First, congrats to all successful hunters who drew Kaibab tags. I just spent 6 days on the North Kaibab camping and early pre-season scouting. Wished I had drawn a tag, but my luck fell short this year ? oh well, maybe next year if my health holds out. My scouting confirmed...
  27. rockymtnhunter

    Kaibab 12AW late hunt

    Greetings to all this year?s Kaibab hunters. Congrat's on drawing a tag and good luck! Archery and early rifle hunts have come and gone ? another year in the books. Just wanted to offer my help to late hunt tag holders, if needed. Those who have my followed my MM posts know that I especially...
  28. rockymtnhunter

    More Kaibab Archery Success

    Greetings! Photo of nice Kaibab buck taken by T. Hoover yesterday, he's the brother of R. Hoover who scored earlier this week. Congrats - way to git 'er done!
  29. rockymtnhunter

    Kaibab Archery Success

    Greetings! Congrats to Ron H. for great buck taken yesterday on the Kaibab. I was with Ron and his brother on opening day and saw some really good bucks. Patience and persistence pay off. Based on my scouting there should be some great bucks hit the dirt this fall. Good luck to all!
  30. rockymtnhunter

    Kaibab- the Bad, the Ugly and the Good

    First, congrats to all who drew Kaibab deer tags this year. Alas, no Kaibab deer tags for me ? guess my odds as a NR will be hard to overcome ?til I get a few more PP. Oh well. But I did draw a Kaibab fall turkey tag; that will be fun and a good time for me to do some pre-season scouting for the...
  31. rockymtnhunter

    Kaibab-What to do this year?

    Greetings to all - A bit of quandary as to what I should do this year (even though the AZ 2018 deer draw app is over a month away). 66 year old NR in good health with 4 pp going into 2018 draw. Should I continue to apply for 12AW early/late rifle, or should I go for 12A archery? Drawing odds...
  32. rockymtnhunter

    Kaibab recap

    Congrats to all the successful Kaibab hunters this year. There were some good bucks taken. Now that the 2017 seasons have ended I'll recap some of this year?s highlights. First, here?s a photo of a buck taken on day 7 of the late hunt by the hunter I helped. Congrats to Ken for a memorable hunt...
  33. rockymtnhunter

    Too many elk? and deer?

    Just when I thought there was some hope to rebound elk/deer herd -per San Juan County emergency declaration regarding recent drought conditions requesting that the State "...take ?appropriate and fair reductions? of big game on croplands" to reduce the impacts of big game. Depredation hunts (and...
  34. rockymtnhunter

    2017 deer reg's

    I see the 2017 deer hunt reg's are posted on the AZGFD website. Good luck to all who apply this year. If anyone wants to chat about the Kaibab, I'm happy to share some thoughts - looks like Kaibab tag numbers are about the same as last year, slightly fewer archery tags. PM's welcome.
  35. rockymtnhunter

    2016 Kaibab Report & Outlook

    Greetings to all: This year has been extraordinary year in terms of my Kaibab experiences?I thought 2015 would be a tough year to top, but everything points to another ?red letter? year on the Kaibab during the rifle hunts. I was on the Kaibab in late July camping/scouting and during much of...
  36. rockymtnhunter

    Cabelas bought by Bass Pro Shop

    http://money.cnn.com/2016/10/03/news/companies/bass-pro-shops-cabelas/index.html Heard this was coming earlier this year - for $5.1 billion - good, bad, or no change? Definitely the passing of an era...
  37. rockymtnhunter

    Bass Pro Shops Buying Cabelas?

    I've read a few recent articles about Bass Pro Shops buying Cabelas effective Jan.1,2016. Rumor or true? Thoughts?
  38. rockymtnhunter

    Kaibab Early Rifle Success

    Greetings to all - The early rifle hunt was a great success for the two hunters I was with (see photos). First buck was taken opening morn in the burn; I'd seen this buck several times during the bowhunt & we scouted him the day before rifle opening day. Congrats to tph247 for a great buck...
  39. rockymtnhunter

    Kaibab Report & Outlook

    Greetings to all & good luck during the upcoming hunts. Just thought I'd give a little report on my Kaibab bowhunt & some observations for the upcoming rifle hunts. I spent 10 days hunting and saw lots of deer. My total deer count during the hunt was 447, of which 181 were bucks, including 3...
  40. rockymtnhunter

    This year on the North Kaibab, heaven again...

    Greetings to all & congratulations to those who drew a Kaibab tag this year. Against the odds as a NR, I drew a 12A archery tag this year (2nd yr in a row). I'm pumped! During the past few years I've offered to provide some help to 12AW hunters and quite a few of you have asked me to share some...
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