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The "lesser" units all have good bulls too. I feel like if you wait out for a premium unit, you might still be waiting a few years for it...possibly giving yourself one chance. Why not put in for something like 4/5/6/7/8 and draw this year? Then maybe you could draw it again within the next 8...

With everyone holding out 'til next year combined with the guys who are going to submit their paper applications this week (because they didn't catch the change in the regs), I like my chances of drawing a tag!!!

Can't go wrong with Steve Chappell. He seems like a heck of a good guy. Another route could be A3...I see them a lot around here (here meaning AZ) and they seem to be top notch too.

Sorry to hear about that. I live in AZ. I'll keep my eyes open.

I personally would rather hunt now than wait another 5+ years. Maybe go for 6A like some of the others have said. You'll have a pretty good chance at a good bull. Then keep putting in for Unit 23 for your first choice and hope in the future you get lucky enough to draw that tag. And if not...

Just about any unit would work for you! Probably something between units 4 and 8. They all have plenty of bulls and are easier to draw than those premium units.

I'd be putting in for one of the premium early rifle bull hunts. Dry or not, that would be a dream hunt!

With 7 points, if you really want to make it happen this year, you would probably want to put in for any unit between 4 and 8. All of those "lesser" units hold quality bulls...you just have to put in the time and effort. Really just choose one and go for it.

11 points gets you pretty much any premium late hunt. I'd say go for it! Personally, I'm kind of hoping more people go for the "wait til next year" approach because of the dryness, so I have a better chance at drawing! Haha. Good luck!

Been thinking about hanging cheap, but well hidden trail cams around camp...especially where they'd drive in/out of camp.

Awesome buck! Looks good on the wall with the rest of them!

If you logon to your portal account, go to your dashboard and see if you can see your current bonus points. If your bonus points are showing up correctly, then your portal account is set up right. Just go back to the home page of the portal account and click on Apply For the Draw.

Ouch. Of course when you have a tag, they never walk in that close!

Maybe look into Wittman. It's in the northwest valley right by Lake Pleasant. Most of it is yet to be developed, but you could get acreage for really cheap then build on it. Like 5 acres for $30k or something like that. Food for thought.

There are a lot of good elk units here in AZ. Obviously the few real trophy units, but even the "lesser" units all hold good bulls and are easier to draw. The late rifle hunts are also a little easier to draw than the early archery hunts. As for specific units, you can't really go wrong just...

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With 16 Non-Res points, he wouldn't be guaranteed a tag in the best units like 9, 10, 23...but he could get most other units. Like, he probably would get unit 1 unless there is a big point creep. 7W would be another good option...he'd be pretty much guaranteed a tag and there are some big...

Not sure what you could get going for a March hunt now. That is good fishing season in a lot of places though. I know down here in AZ, that's right when it really starts picking up! That time frame might be a little too early, but I know a guy who guides fishing trips up in MT. His name is...

I definitely wouldn't call myself good enough to make a 1000 yard shot, but my range has increased lately. I used to think I would never go over 300 yards, but now I'd probably say 500 is my max under ideal conditions. I shot my buck last year at 415 after spotting him at over 900 yds. Same...

Good luck...stick a big one!

Congratulations! Nice buck!

Draw odds are in there, but they have the 2016 success rates. I'm assuming they can't put the 2017 success rates in them because they are printed too close to the end of hunting season.

RE: ever had a weath tag holder shoot a 400"+++ bull with a rifle right in front of you as you were hunting it? Awesome video man! That's one heck of a bull.

Beautiful bull! Congratulations!!!

Awesome bull!!!

Awesome! Congratulations!!!

You did something perfectly legal. I don't have a problem with it at all.

30-06...love its versatility.

Cabela's has been having a Zeiss for a pretty good price periodically. My Dad bought one last year for around $800 (regular price was something like $1400 if I remember correctly) and it is really nice. It's not a Night Force, but it is a nice scope in the price range.

Nice buck! Good job!!!

Alaska Guide Creations Denali is amazing! All of their bino cases are. Check them out, you won't be disappointed!!!

I have the Sig...it is awesome! I've had it range out to around 1300 yards hand held. I've never mounted it on a tripod, but have heard it will go over 2000 yards. It's super fast and accurate as well. I'm sure the Leupold is good too, and I'm sure you'd be happy either way.

March 16th can't come soon enough! Come on bull tag!!!

I don't think it will change it too much. 25 tags isn't too much pressure IMO. While some big bulls will surely be taken by the smoke poles, there will still be plenty of quality bulls out there. The later start could be ok still, especially if the rut kicks in a little late. I personally...

Love it!

Heading out Tuesday...hopefully can stick a pig and deer!

Nice bull! Congrats!

Early archery I tend to stay out all day. I'll chase all morning and then sit water in the middle of the day. Evening sometimes I'll just stay on water, or I'll go back to chasing. Although, there are definitely the days when I decide to head back to camp for a little while for a good brunch!

Dang, those are some awesome bulls! Congrats!

Awesome bull and even better story!