As long as he doesn’t bring his buddy Biden!
I'd end up arrowing him.
It would be a general tag....nothing special. I don't have a tag but am thinking of burning some points in Colorado next year. I was just getting opinions on the idea. Could learn a ton on one trip with a guide but I am not the "guide" type so there's that. I don't even know what it would cost to have a guide for a week.A limited entry hunt or general? What unit? And I believe your coming from California? Going to be hard to scout.
Another reason to have a guide...to call...but you hear guys that are successful calling themselves so it can be done.One thing I have personally learned, specifically hunting bulls in Colorado, and doing my own calling, is how amazing those bastards are at circling downwind and coming in quiet…..
There’s so many variable to learn.
A general spike bull tag or a any bull tag? Some of the any bull unit can be tough to find bulls. A spike unit you generally find elk. But sometimes big bulls and cows. But it still a great time getting into elk. Some of the any bull units can get discouraging.It would be a general tag....nothing special. I don't have a tag but am thinking of burning some points in Colorado next year. I was just getting opinions on the idea. Could learn a ton on one trip with a guide but I am not the "guide" type so there's that. I don't even know what it would cost to have a guide for a week.
When you figure that trick out, I’d pay you to teach me the ropes. It’s damn hard, and I’ve called in dozens of bulls, personallyAnother reason to have a guide...to call...but you hear guys that are successful calling themselves so it can be done.
Your family going with you on that hunt? An AZ elk tag isn't easy to get. I hope you are successful.Steve,
I usually like to do my only thing...but I did book a guide for my AZ archery elk this year.
One of my boys and buddy are planning on coming down for a few days. I am planning on hunting the full 13 days so a few with and few with out.Your family going with you on that hunt? An AZ elk tag isn't easy to get. I hope you are successful.
I’ll be down there, also, with a great tag. What unit?Steve,
I usually like to do my only thing...but I did book a guide for my AZ archery elk this year.
I'll be on 3B. 23 is a great tag congrats!I’ll be down there, also, with a great tag. What unit?
I’ll be in 23 North
The deal here is… do you want to go to have a good experience and potentially kill an elk? Go with a reputable outfitter. Do you want to become a good archery elk hunter starting from square one? Buckle up your chin strap and prepare to be the under-sized freshman in Oklahoma drill during 2 days all summer long.I’ve been hunting elk for a long time and never imagined hiring a guide or an outfitter and it never even crossed my mind because I’ve always been a DIYer and the thought of having to pay someone to help me hunt elk was absurd. This year is different, though. I applied for New Mexico as a non-resident and it’s extremely difficult to get drawn, unless you apply with an outfitter and your odds increase substantially. I do very well financially, so I said screw it and applied with an outfitter and got drawn. If I’m not getting drawn here in AZ, I’m willing to pay if it means I get to go on a high-quality elk hunt. For your first hunt, I would recommend scouring forums and trying to learn as much information as possible and just get out there and learn as you go. Nothing can take the place of real-world experience.
I would continue to reach out. There’s no reason they shouldn’t at least be getting back to you. The guide I’m using for New Mexico has been great to communicate with. I’m actually meeting with him this weekend to do some scouting and check out the area for the weekend.For those of you who have hunted with guides, did you have to kind of pester the guide around this time to try and set up your hunt?
I'm trying to set up a guided hunt and the 3 guides I'm emailing are being a little tough to chat with. Should I just wait for them to get the free time and hope they get back to me again or should I keep on them until they reply?
I'd figure most guides are working these days on the clients they currently have booked. I may be wrong but it would make sense.For those of you who have hunted with guides, did you have to kind of pester the guide around this time to try and set up your hunt?
I'm trying to set up a guided hunt and the 3 guides I'm emailing are being a little tough to chat with. Should I just wait for them to get the free time and hope they get back to me again or should I keep on them until they reply?
Yeah that's what I'm guessing. They talked to me for a little bit, stopped over the weekend and haven't heard from them since like Friday. Kinda figured that's what was up.I'd figure most guides are working these days on the clients they currently have booked. I may be wrong but it would make sense.
I enjoyed hunting with you and your family. I hope to do it again in the near future. I owe you a pack out. Keep me in the loop on your AZ elk hunt. I'll be calling your Dad at some point this week to check in with him. I hope you guys are doing well.Generally I hunt on my own or with family are a couple select friends. I usually hold my on own most hunts and actually spend more time taking others than having my own tag. However this year with gas at over $5.00 on a new unit that I've never stepped foot on, I decided I still wanted to spend the full 13 days of the hunt chasing big bulls rather than trying to learn the unit. The research and talking with guides wasn't a lot different than preparing for most of my hunts. Ive still spent hours talking to other hunters that have hunted the unit, studying OnX and Google earth. Practicing shooting, calling and prepping my gear. I'm as excited to load up in Sept and head to AZ as I have been on hunts that I have put in over 50 days scouting for. I guess in the end I just love to hunt and most of the aspects surrounding it. Guided or DIY, Solo or with friends and family.
Steve having had the pleasure of hunting elk with you before I am sure you will enjoy the adventure either way!!!