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Author Topic: Skunked again- Az Elk draw  (Read 711 times)

Offline Jethro21

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Skunked again- Az Elk draw
« 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
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Offline Canyon

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Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline Jethro21

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Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2011, 02:09:00 AM »
I was also thinking about a Colorado hunt.
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Offline Steve O

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Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
« Reply #3 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?
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Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2011, 08:12:00 AM »
I'm in.......7 West.        :goldtooth:
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Offline Whip

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Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2011, 08:19:00 AM »
Surprise, surprise.  No tag for me  "[dntthnk]"  

Congratulations on yours Joey!!  You've gotta be pumped!!
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Offline Steve O

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Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2011, 08:38:00 AM »
Ooooooo, I smell Boone & Crockett...just what Joey needs a 900# turkey to call to!!!
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Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2011, 08:55:00 AM »
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Originally posted by Steve O:
Ooooooo, I smell Boone & Crockett...just what Joey needs a 900# turkey to call to!!!
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Offline Tim

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Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
« Reply #8 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!
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Offline wbyrd

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Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
« Reply #9 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!
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Offline RookieBwhunter

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Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
« Reply #10 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...
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Offline joebuck

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Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2011, 04:19:00 PM »
To make the undrawn feel better..I had 12pts.......
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Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2011, 04:24:00 PM »
Congrats Joey I will be watching for your story.
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Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
« Reply #13 on: March 30, 2011, 04:26:00 PM »
12 pts! You deserved that tag! Congrats.
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Offline RookieBwhunter

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Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
« Reply #14 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
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Offline SpankyNeal

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Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
« Reply #15 on: March 30, 2011, 06:57:00 PM »
Go get'em Joey!  :clapper:
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Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
« Reply #16 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.
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Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
« Reply #17 on: March 30, 2011, 08:14:00 PM »
Bull elk 4A for me. YAHOO
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Offline RookieBwhunter

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Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
« Reply #18 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.
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Offline bwana

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Re: Skunked again- Az Elk draw
« Reply #19 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
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