Title: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: Jethro21 on March 29, 2011, 11:53:00 PM
Post by: Jethro21 on March 29, 2011, 11:53:00 PM
Well, for the 4th year in a row I was not drawn for elk...I know there are many who have been trying for much longer, but I am frustrated with the huge increase in rifle elk tags and the decrease in archery tags.
Anyone else able to commiserate with me?
Jethro
Anyone else able to commiserate with me?
Jethro
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: Canyon on March 30, 2011, 12:17:00 AM
Post by: Canyon on March 30, 2011, 12:17:00 AM
My son and I got skunked too. He had 7 points. I hunted a limited opportunity unit last year but really wanted him to draw this year. Just sent an email off to him in Afghanistan with the bad news.
Gonna try and put together some other hunt for when he returns. Maybe a first time try at Colorado Elk.
Gonna try and put together some other hunt for when he returns. Maybe a first time try at Colorado Elk.
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: Jethro21 on March 30, 2011, 02:09:00 AM
Post by: Jethro21 on March 30, 2011, 02:09:00 AM
I was also thinking about a Colorado hunt.
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: Steve O on March 30, 2011, 06:59:00 AM
Post by: Steve O on March 30, 2011, 06:59:00 AM
It IS tough to feel sorry for you Arizona guys, but I do feel your pain. You DO have all kinds of great OTC deer to hunt, AND what about bears in the prickly pears?
Since I have your attention, do you guys know any EXCELLENT mountain lion guides?
Since I have your attention, do you guys know any EXCELLENT mountain lion guides?
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: joebuck on March 30, 2011, 08:12:00 AM
Post by: joebuck on March 30, 2011, 08:12:00 AM
I'm in.......7 West. :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: Whip on March 30, 2011, 08:19:00 AM
Post by: Whip on March 30, 2011, 08:19:00 AM
Surprise, surprise. No tag for me !["[dntthnk]"]("graemlins/dntthnk.gif" "\"\"")
Congratulations on yours Joey!! You've gotta be pumped!!
Congratulations on yours Joey!! You've gotta be pumped!!
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: Steve O on March 30, 2011, 08:38:00 AM
Post by: Steve O on March 30, 2011, 08:38:00 AM
Ooooooo, I smell Boone & Crockett...just what Joey needs a 900# turkey to call to!!!
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: Duckbutt on March 30, 2011, 08:55:00 AM
Post by: Duckbutt on March 30, 2011, 08:55:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Steve O::thumbsup:
Ooooooo, I smell Boone & Crockett...just what Joey needs a 900# turkey to call to!!!
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: Tim on March 30, 2011, 03:38:00 PM
Post by: Tim on March 30, 2011, 03:38:00 PM
Yep....flagged for the 6th year in a row :jumper:
Congrats Joey....been there done that and can't wait to go back!
Congrats Joey....been there done that and can't wait to go back!
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: wbyrd on March 30, 2011, 04:01:00 PM
Post by: wbyrd on March 30, 2011, 04:01:00 PM
My Dad and I got skunked too, it is our first year puting in though... Just leaves more time for that OTC deer hunt though!
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: RookieBwhunter on March 30, 2011, 04:10:00 PM
Post by: RookieBwhunter on March 30, 2011, 04:10:00 PM
Colorado is looking better and better every returned check... That's ok, I'll just have to focus on the deer, turkey and possibly bear hunting this year! Keep them points coming and soon I'll get that Unit 1 or 27 tag...
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: joebuck on March 30, 2011, 04:19:00 PM
Post by: joebuck on March 30, 2011, 04:19:00 PM
To make the undrawn feel better..I had 12pts.......
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: FerretWYO on March 30, 2011, 04:24:00 PM
Post by: FerretWYO on March 30, 2011, 04:24:00 PM
Congrats Joey I will be watching for your story.
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: snag on March 30, 2011, 04:26:00 PM
Post by: snag on March 30, 2011, 04:26:00 PM
12 pts! You deserved that tag! Congrats.
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: RookieBwhunter on March 30, 2011, 06:55:00 PM
Post by: RookieBwhunter on March 30, 2011, 06:55:00 PM
Wow 12 pts? Where are you putting in for? Glad to see you finally drew! Good luck
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: SpankyNeal on March 30, 2011, 06:57:00 PM
Post by: SpankyNeal on March 30, 2011, 06:57:00 PM
Go get'em Joey! :clapper:
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: rlc1959 on March 30, 2011, 07:25:00 PM
Post by: rlc1959 on March 30, 2011, 07:25:00 PM
I feel your pain. I had 12 points also. NOT DRAWN. I got advised to stick it out for Unit 9 or 10. Maybe next year. Cross my fingers for New Mexico.
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: azhunter on March 30, 2011, 08:14:00 PM
Post by: azhunter on March 30, 2011, 08:14:00 PM
Bull elk 4A for me. YAHOO
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: RookieBwhunter on March 30, 2011, 10:06:00 PM
Post by: RookieBwhunter on March 30, 2011, 10:06:00 PM
Grats Azhunter! I am a huge fan of 1, 27 and possibly 10. Every time I am in any of those areas I've seen lots of elk. My last hunt up near Hannigan's Meadow I saw over 60 elk, 30+ big horn sheep (mostly little ones) and I quit counting the turkeys. Awesome trip except for lack of bucks - only 2 seen.
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: bwana on March 30, 2011, 11:16:00 PM
Post by: bwana on March 30, 2011, 11:16:00 PM
I got a cow tag in 7E. Was my 2nd choice. It's a new unit for me. Gave up on 6A, they gave most of the cow tags to the rifle hunters and combined the whole unit into one. Lost my 6A west paradise.lol So, I have a new place to scout and I really enjoy that. Scouting is half the fun of the whole deal for me. Good luck to all who drew and my condolences to all who didn't....bill
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: Jethro21 on March 31, 2011, 12:55:00 AM
Post by: Jethro21 on March 31, 2011, 12:55:00 AM
My buddy and I always used to go for 5B south, but now I put in for 6A because I want to hunt the quiet areas where you don't have quads and the like driving all over you.
I guess my frustration isn't so much that I didn't get drawn, but the shift of archery tags to rifle tags (which I assume is mostly a revenue thing).
I know eventually I will get drawn again, but I am looking forward to getting to go on my first trad elk hunt and I kinda had it in my mind this was my year.
Oh well, good luck to all who got drawn.
I guess my frustration isn't so much that I didn't get drawn, but the shift of archery tags to rifle tags (which I assume is mostly a revenue thing).
I know eventually I will get drawn again, but I am looking forward to getting to go on my first trad elk hunt and I kinda had it in my mind this was my year.
Oh well, good luck to all who got drawn.
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: azhunter on March 31, 2011, 10:03:00 PM
Post by: azhunter on March 31, 2011, 10:03:00 PM
Sorry you didn't get drawn. That is always a downer when you get the news, but in Arizona it is more often bad news that you didn't get drawn than good news. It is really getting difficult to get drawn. Had a friend that was so happy he drew unit 1 and then come to find out he accidentally put in the hunt number for cow. So I guess the good news is he can put some meet in the freezer. He was really bummed. My oldest son did not have a tag last year but the group he went up with to help shot 3 nice bulls on the archery hunt in 4A. My 2 sons and I all have tags so it is going to be a really nice week hunting with the boys.
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: AZWarts on April 01, 2011, 12:05:00 AM
Post by: AZWarts on April 01, 2011, 12:05:00 AM
i put in for3 cow hunts and I didnt get drawn lol.
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: longbowray on April 02, 2011, 02:08:00 PM
Post by: longbowray on April 02, 2011, 02:08:00 PM
didnt drawn , it ok last year elk hunted for 9 week , with my tag and my boys tags . good luck to all that drawn tag , keep sharp and pick a spot .
Title: Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
Post by: twitchstick on April 02, 2011, 03:43:00 PM
Post by: twitchstick on April 02, 2011, 03:43:00 PM
Jethor I feel your pain,I can't even justify putting in for the cost. AZ odds are like trying to draw a Utah tag they are both nearly a once in a lifetime tag anymore. At least in AZ they don't give the peak of the rut to the rifle hunters like Utah! It's all about the money in most western states now and rifle tags sell better.