Arizona Antelope Hunt

[go4steelhd]

Well the time has finally come for my Arizona antelope hunt. My wife and I leave this afternoon to start are two week hunting/sight seeing trip. I will be putting four days of scouting prior to the opener. Which is September 5th. This area is known for mega bucks. I have been lucky enough to harvest 7 or 8 antelope bucks in the past, in other states. So I am looking for what I would consider a once in a life time buck. I will be posting up lots of pics along the way with the sites we see, and bucks I find while scouting. Or any other wildlife that lets me snap a pic. My game plan is four days scouting then five days hunting for a trophy, then if I haven't found him I will fill my tag with an average buck after that. The ten day weather forecast is calling for rain starting on the opener which could cause access issues. So if you like tune in. This may be an exciting story.

[270Shooter]

Good luck! I can't wait for my montana antelope hunt in october

[NRA4LIFE]

17" or BUST!!!!!!!  Good luck.  Hope to see a book buck.

[Bigshooter]

Good luck.

[Bean Counter]

Should be fun! Ive been to several of the AZ lope units and seen mashers in each.  How many points did yiu have?

[soccerguy]

If you're in Unit 9, I had that tag in 2012 and can help you.

[go4steelhd]

I had two points going into the draw

Soccerguy I drew unit 10. But thanks for the offer!!

[soccerguy]

You're welcome.  Be prepared for afternoon lightning, thunderstorms, and very slick, muddy roads...we either had them or the threat of them every day two years  ago.  That is a fantastic tag...hold out for something at least in the lower to mid 80's.  My report from two years ago is below...scored 83.

Good luck!!

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,105373.msg1372502.html#msg1372502

[carpsniperg2]

Good luck!

[go4steelhd]

Soccer guy, that was a great thread from your hunt. Nice buck to. I am concerned about the muddy roads. A few years ago I had to sit half a day in Wyoming because the clay like mud caked to your tires. So we were dead to water. You couldn't turn or go up hill Did you draw off points or in the random draw?

[Bean Counter]

The Boquillas Ranch takes good care of their roads since the wind farm construction began, but there were also some big changes with how they Grant access since last year. I hope this isnt news to you.

[Bean Counter]

Here's a little dink I snapped in 10 to get your  going.

[go4steelhd]

That is great to hear about the roads on the Boquillas. Yes we both got passes in hand for there ranch. That buck looks like he has good mass below the prong. Scouting will begin tomorrow!

[Bean Counter]

Yep. Good call. You didn't used to need them but you know how it goes with just a few slobs. Don't forget about the Perrin Ranch, either.  Just sayin' 

Oh yeah if you brought your bow you can get an OTC deer tag good until the 11th. PM me if you need a few places esp if you'll be towards Williams.

Did I mention world class elk country? Man, what a rough trip. 

[soccerguy]

14 points in the random draw...it was the only nonresident tag issued in Unit 9 that year...all I can say is blind luck!!!

Soccer guy, that was a great thread from your hunt. Nice buck to. I am concerned about the muddy roads. A few years ago I had to sit half a day in Wyoming because the clay like mud caked to your tires. So we were dead to water. You couldn't turn or go up hill Did you draw off points or in the random draw?