Due to a pregnant wife due in Early Oct, I was thinking about applying for the first bow hunt in 15 or one of the 16's. I know more about the second and third hunts obviously being closer to the rut, but what is the first hunt like? Is it worth it or just too hot? Are the bulls getting frisky at all yet or is it all water hole hunting? Is it possible to get your own water hole or is it just way too crowded? Any other comments?
Early Gila bow hunts
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ditto what train said. What were you thinking? Next time some self control would be in order.
To answer your question. I like the early part of the hunt.
You may catch the bulls by themselves which makes a stalk easier, they may be gathering cows which also makes hunting herd bulls easier.
NMG&F must think the earlier is better also, because they made it a High Demand hunt in my unit and the second archery is just Standard.
What makes you think she wont have the baby early and you have to go home anyhow?
To answer your question. I like the early part of the hunt.
You may catch the bulls by themselves which makes a stalk easier, they may be gathering cows which also makes hunting herd bulls easier.
NMG&F must think the earlier is better also, because they made it a High Demand hunt in my unit and the second archery is just Standard.
What makes you think she wont have the baby early and you have to go home anyhow?
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