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I watched the "Backfire Milk Jug Challenge" video of this guy shooting the gallon milk jugs and I noticed something that struck me as a little odd? When we used to do this, there was a noticeable reduction in the "explosion" of the jug as the distance increased! If I shot a jug at 100 yards, it...

We talk about the "North American Model" for wildlife conservation. We talk about "The Rich Guy" buying his way to the front of the line. We mourn the passing of a hunting tradition and legacy that many of us grew up believing would remain forever. I wonder, if it came down to one, or the...

Back in the late 80's, I shot a little az whitetail buck down by the mexico border. We were probably a little over a mile back in this pretty steep canyon. He couldn't have weighed much more than 60 lbs field dressed. I was still in pretty good shape back then so I just folded him in half &...

Deercry & 2lumpy, You guys have summed it all up better than I ever could. My last 4 years of hunting have been "challenging". Holding back my son when the hill gets too steep, or the distance gets too long, makes me start to have the same thoughts you have so eloquently expressed above. The AZ...

Full disclosure: Turns out the $90 charge was for something else and he just assumed he had drawn an Antelope tag. Then, to make matters worse, I didn't make sure of the facts before I also got excited & posted that G&F had started the draw. Just goes to show that "buck fever" sometimes hits us...

Furthest rifle miss was approx. 40-50 yards! It was a quick shot in heavy timber. I knew before I pulled the trigger that I didn't have a shot :cry:. Furthest archery miss was approx. 22-23 yards. I am still trying to come up with a credible excuse for that one :unsure:! I learned a long time...

Check your CC's boys & girls. My brother just called and his card was charged $90 today. Looks like he is going Antelope hunting.

"Does anyone know if the theft of the antlers, meat etc. would violate a wildlife crime in any states? Should states look at adding it as wildlife crime? Something that would count against your hunting privileges?" Yes, possessing these antlers, or any of the meat, without proper documentation...

Hello Largebull, You are correct! Enforcement of this new rule is going to be tough. I will say that we did not see one single camera while scouting for, or during, my recent archery Bull hunt :). That gives me encouragement that the vast majority of hunters are following the rules and that...

Arizona revised statute R12-4-303 - Amended Unlawful Devices, Methods, and Ammunition: Section - A, paragragh 5 (AZ 2022-2023 Hunting Regulations, page 103) ." A person shall not place, maintain, or use a trail camera, or images, video, to include location, time, or data from a trail camera...

That is truly an outstanding bull! Mass, tine length all the way up, spread. WOW! Who cares what the score is, that is what dreams are made of. Congratulations to you both. Elkchaser

Well done! Congratulations.

Congratulations to you both. That is a fine bull and some delicious table fare for the whole family.

Congratulations to you both on a fine bull and a job well done. :)

Hello El Gringo, Congrats on a fine bull. Looks like you were able to get it done under challenging conditions. We also had lots of bugling going on (especially before the season opened!) but the bulls were very "cautious" about coming to the calls. I passed on a spike & then a raghorn during...

Very, very important tip; draw the bow BEFORE the bull steps into your kill zone! I learned this lesson a long time ago and have preached it to others ever since. So, what did I do last Saturday? I had the biggest bull I have ever seen, up close and closing, & I was afraid to move in fear of...

Hmmm, , , I have had many funny (embarrassing) stories in my hunting career. In 1999 I was archery elk hunting in CO. I had been hunting elk with a bow for 3 years and had not yet had much success. I was hunting from a tree stand for the first time and had been sitting still and quiet for few...

1) Aim small, miss small, and pick a spot on the animal before you release. Don't look at the whole elk! You would be amazed at how many very capable target shooters make a bad hit on an elk that is as big as a buick, and standing still at less than twenty yards! Myself included :oops: 2) If...

What have I learned the hard way? Pretty much everything I know about elk hunting, , , , I learned the hard way! Lots of good info already given. The trick is knowing what to do and when to do it. These tips apply to bow hunting elk in September. 1) You can fool their eyes, you can fool their...

I have several times. I'm not sure what you are getting at? My response to your post was not a challenge of it. I was merely using the opportunity to pose the question to anyone who is following this thread and, hopefully, to get them to think about their own position on competing for game while...

I suppose it is possible that "the other hunter" didn't realize I was already on that bull??? Not likely, but possible. Unless you are a world class elk caller, I can usually tell the difference between an elk, and a hunter trying to sound like an elk. If I realize that there is already another...

I guess I'm just old fashioned & out of touch! I am a firm believer in the golden rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you". Which means, to me, I treat people the way I would like them to treat me! If you are clearly on a bull (workin him on the calls or making a stalk on him...

If you have 4wd and some common sense, you should be fine. Most of the stock tanks & water catchments are FULL! I have been in 7e 3 times since July 1st and in 7w once. The roads in both units are a challenge right now but, give it a few days of sunshine, and you will be cussing the dust. I am...

Well, I'm a lefty & I have owned & fired countless right hand bolt guns. I don't think I would care to shoot the one in the picture. Especially if it is a hard kicking caliber. It is clearly a right-handed, bolt action rifle, with a right-handed stock (notice the cheek piece is on the left side...

No shot for me! 1) Distance is too far. 2) Angle is not good at any distance! 3) Animal is alert and likely to jump string. Just sayin, , , , !

No shot for me! 1) Angle is wrong at any distance. 2) 50 yards is my max with a bow, and only then if he is full broadside & animal is not alert in any way! Just sayin, , , , !

No shot for me! I am embarrassed to admit that I have shot 1 deer & 1 elk at a similar angle, , , , , and at a much, much shorter distance on both. It took about 4 hours to find the deer and I never found the elk. Both times I thought this is going to be "too easy"! Both events were clearly my...

It was a nice thought Gunnihunter! I guess we all just see what we want to see.

One would think that, at my age, I would be better at finding the words to express my feelings at a time like this. I have spent all day reading the posts from everyone and I think that says a lot about the legacy he leaves behind. I never personally met Tony face to face but, I feel as though I...

It would be interesting to take a poll of the professional guides out there, specifically the elk guides, regarding broadhead performance & preference. Guides are out there all season, every season. I'm sure they some very interesting stories to tell. Which broadheads have resulted in the most...

Hello bucks, You ask "So what would you do?" Given the situation as presented in the video, I would make every effort possible to find the first Ram he hit. If I was sure I had exhausted every possibility of finding him, I would continue hunting. I think any ethical hunter would cringe when...

I used to work with a guy back in the mid 70's who used to pick up them old Willy's pickups, get em running again, paint em, & sell em at a pretty good profit. I have always regretted not getting one from him when they were still pretty reasonable. I did buy a brand spankin new FJ40 Landcruiser...

Could be fun! I wonder if they know how to skin an elk? Sure would require a bunch of Graham Crackers, Hershey bars, & marshmellows to keep em entertained around the campfire!

Well, Dang! How about I bring you a generous amount of elk meat if I finally pull it all together this year? And, of course, I would like to offer any assistance you may need with that busload of Ukrainian refugees you referred to in another post!

Kudos to you for that ODW. Are you sure you are ready to "throw in the towel"? I would be honored to help you anyway I can if you can find the gittyup to go. I'm 66 now & I was fortunate to draw last year. I hunted the entire season & it about whipped my butt several times but, when it came...

One of the local power companies here in Phoenix (SRP) uses the "Pump Back" system to generate power during peak use times in the summer. I'm not sure how long they have been doing it, but I know for a fact that they have been doing it since 1977. We learned about it the hard way when we beached...

The AZGF Portal has been updated! At least it shows what my draw results are for this year. Yaaahooo! Going archery bull hunting in my favorite unit again this year. Good luck to all that drew this year, and keep your fingers crossed for the monsoons to hit on time this year.

Yep! Saturday morning, I was going through that whole denial, bummed, oh well there's always next year process when I gave the CC one more call, BAMM! Card got hit on Thursday for $135. Now I'm just waiting to see if it is for my 1st or 2nd choice.

This picture reflects "The current state of the Democratic Party!" I believe the donkey is the mascot for the dems?

Your mind is in a lot better shape than mine! Sam Stieger seems to come to mind. I could not find the exact details online but there was a reference to an event in 1975. Yep, Dale Dundas was our instructor way back when I took hunter safety in high school. He was sharing a story about "back in...