Find More Coues Sheds by Steven Lines Shed hunting is a great way to scout an area, and stay in shape for the upcoming hunting season. Finding antlers is always fun no matter what time of year it is, but finding Coues whitetail sheds can be a bit more challenging than their larger cousins. Coues deer shed in late April to May(or even June), so now is a great time to get … [Read more...] about Find More Coues Sheds
Arizona
Shot Variance: What Went Wrong?
Shot Variance: What Went Wrong? by Glen Stilson Here in Arizona it’s no small feat to get drawn for a good hunt in our big game tag lottery. A rifle deer tag may only happen once every few years, sometimes longer, and once drawn there are not many hunters that I know who don’t put their heart and soul into the hunt, including pre-hunt scouting and equipment preparation. … [Read more...] about Shot Variance: What Went Wrong?
Offseason Bow Care
Offseason Bow Care by Steven Lines Most guys & girls have a truck, car, or motorcycle that they love to work on. Without regular maintenance, our favorite vehicles won’t function properly, or sometimes not at all. In the world of archery hunting, our favorite piece of equipment must also perform to the highest possible level. The difference could be tagging out on a … [Read more...] about Offseason Bow Care
Off-season Trophy Search for Western Whitetails
Off-season Trophy Search for Western Whitetails by Darren Choate When scouting for Western Whitetail, use the available tools to find a trophy buck or two to chase this season--and next. Without a doubt, every hunter dreams of shooting a trophy buck. The bleak truth: not every hunter will convert his or her dream into a reality this fall. In fact, the majority of deer … [Read more...] about Off-season Trophy Search for Western Whitetails
Hunting Arizona Border Units
Hunting Arizona Border Units by Bill Crounse Southern Arizona offers some of the finest Coues hunting in the country, but the units along the Mexican border can present challenges not found in northern units. At times, hunters may encounter illegal aliens or drug smugglers as they work their way into the United States. Warnings are posted in these areas, as well as in the … [Read more...] about Hunting Arizona Border Units
Patience Pays Off, for Coues Bucks
Patience Pays Off, for Coues Bucks by Gerad Alvin It’s January, and for me that means one thing, time to chase some Coues bucks! My passion for archery hunting Coues deer started ten years ago when I had a 130-plus-inch giant run by me at a mere eighteen yards! All I could do was stare in awe as the biggest deer I’d ever seen chased his doe by me. I was hooked to say the … [Read more...] about Patience Pays Off, for Coues Bucks
Treestand Hunting Coues Deer
Treestand Hunting Coues Deer by Darren Choate It's hard to hang a treestand on a Saguaro! When one dreams of hunting Coues deer in the Desert Southwest, they likely imagine themselves sitting on a high peak glassing through high-powered optics--searching for the elusive deer. In fact, that's how most Coues experts hunt; spot and stalk with the aid of expensive binoculars and … [Read more...] about Treestand Hunting Coues Deer
The Epitome of a True Sportsman
The Epitome of a True Sportsman | Jake Lindsey The Epitome of a True Sportsman by Jake Lindsey Southern Arizona is where I call home. I've always been a hunter. That may sound cliché, but I don't recall the moment I caught "the bug"—it was just always there. Although I didn't start big game hunting until I was a freshman in high school, I had plenty of practice with … [Read more...] about The Epitome of a True Sportsman
Interest in Archery Programs Soars After New Hunger Games Movie
Interest in Archery Programs Soars After New Hunger Games Movie Dec. 8, 2014 Arizona Game and Fish Department launches web page for people wanting to learn. PHOENIX -- With the recent release of “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1,” interest in target archery has soared, especially among young people. To assist newcomers with getting started, the Arizona Game and … [Read more...] about Interest in Archery Programs Soars After New Hunger Games Movie
Slumberjack Rail Hauler 2500
Slumberjack Rail Hauler 2500 by Darren Choate You just got a clean kill – now the real work begins. With a supportive external frame and removable pack, the Rail Hauler 2500 can comfortably carry the heaviest loads. The Rail Hauler’s lightweight aluminum frame is designed to handle up to 200 pounds, giving you the perfect platform for hauling anything from overnight gear to … [Read more...] about Slumberjack Rail Hauler 2500