AZ hunting

We just got two white tail in 24b small racks but it puts meat in the freezer

 

I'm coming back to Arizona this week for deer hunting. I really miss AZ, sometimes I wish I never left! Every time I see pictures of the southwest it makes me with I stayed.

Alaska has been good too, got my first moose this year, will go caribou hunting in early spring.

 

Nice buck! Looks like mine from last year!
Tasty back straps!
Az

 

My buddy's nephew got one about the same size just a slightly larger rack

 

Any one wasn't to take a first timer bow hunting?

 

What species are u wanting to hunt in AZ?

 

Javelina is probably the best starter for archery in my opinion

 

Honestly I'm up for anything. I'm not ready for a hunt yet as I am terrible with a bow but I'm practicing. I was just wondering if any one would consider going out with me when the time was right.

 

Yes. For sure. We've all been there in the beginning.
I agree with glory , pigs are a great starter with the bow.
I may suggest taking a hunter Ed course through AZ game and fish. Lots of good information.
Hunting is much more than slaying the beast ( ethics, meat care) etc.
Let me know when u want to go out. High powered optics in AZ are a must.
I'm talking like 12x56 power binocs and a tripod. These critters live in rough rugged country.
Az

 

Hunts out here are really rough in the desert units. I use 10x42 optics and need an upgrade bad. Depending on what part of town you're in I'm sure you can find someone to target practice with.

 

Hard Carl looks good. So I would save your $ for something like this or better.
http://nikon.com/products/sportoptics/lineup/binoculars/monarch/monarch_5_x56/index.htm

I've spotted lots of critters with mine. My buddy has swarovski's which are the bomb, but I am getting his old pair.

 

Anyone duck hunt?

 

We're planning on starting back up this year but we haven't in like 5-6 years

 

I used to back home a lot, haven't been since I moved to az. Southern az doesn't seem to hold a lot of ducks.

 

I do great hunting up around globe and on the res.

 

Thanks guys for all the advice. I definitely plan to take a course. I of course want the challenge of a good hunt and shot but I am far more interested in the field stripping and harvesting of everything I can from the animal. I will also look into getting some nice binoculars. Does any one use binoculars with a built in range finder?

 

Took these two slammer bucks last weekend. My girlfriend shot hers opening day Friday at 477 yards and it scored 90 4/8. I shot mine yesterday morning at 472 yards and it scored 90 6/8.

 

I heard it's either hit or miss. It will be my first time duck hunting. Hopefully it's more hit.