Drew AZ Jav Tag Archery Unit 17,18,19,20

[chap_dog48]

So a buddy Scottsad71 and I drew Javalina Tags in Az. Anyone else? Anyone else ever draw a tag here and have pointers? We have poked around, "google earthed it", pulled topos etc. Just trying to see who else drew and what people have for pointers. Kurt

 

[Shmave23]

My Dad, Brother, and I are putting in for the over the counter left overs for Units 21, 20B, and three others all around the Pheonix/Tucson area. (Their residents so cheaper for them). Wish you guys the best of luck. Hopefully we get one of our first 2 choices even thought their are only 8=unit 21, and 67=unit 20B.

Ill be in AZ on the 17th and the opener is on the 18th for us.(General Season)

-Dave

 

[BigSurArcher]

No ideas on that unit, but I've toyed around with them before. Are you going bow or rifle? They have really bad eyesight and are easy to sneak up on. They're also pretty aggressive and can be called in. Try to look up some videos on the screeching sounds they make. Sometimes if you squeal at them they'll walk right up to you sidestepping broadside... which is pretty convenient for bowhunting. Have fun.

Shmave, I got your PM. Haven't had time to reply yet, I'll get to it.

 

[Shmave23]

Shmave, I got your PM. Haven't had time to reply yet, I'll get to it.

Thanks brother. I appreciate that.

-Dave

 

[Orygun]

Mind the weather.

My dad and his buddy drove across a dry wash one year out there and less than a half hour later the wash was full of water. They crossed ok, then hit a rock, ruined a tie rod and had to leave the truck 10 miles off the pavement for a couple of days. Tow bill to town was $1200 (in 1992 dollars). Typical flash flood where it was bone dry where they were but the hills in the distance got pounded.

 

[Shmave23]

Mind the weather.

My dad and his buddy drove across a dry wash one year out there and less than a half hour later the wash was full of water. They crossed ok, then hit a rock, ruined a tie rod and had to leave the truck 10 miles off the pavement for a couple of days. Tow bill to town was $1200 (in 1992 dollars). Typical flash flood where it was bone dry where they were but the hills in the distance got pounded.

That would SUCK so MAJORLY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lets hope that isnt the case on the weekend Im down there for the general season opener. Im hoping we can knock all 3 of them down in one weekend. Or aleast mine while dad and bro will have the full season since they live there.

-Dave

 

[Huntr Pat]

I thought about it a little. But I'll be in Hawaii just about that time,Hope fully Bowhunting Axis deer.

 

[3056_HUNTER]

when are your hunt dates?...i'll ask my bro. He knows a thing or two about AZ.

 

[chap_dog48]

We are headed out on Dec 28th to scout and hopefully get a game plan. Staying until Jan 7th. Thanks for asking around. Kurt

 

[3056_HUNTER]

Chap_dog just noticed ur in arrowhead, im in Cedarpines park...shoot me an email and ill give you some info on ur hunt. lilpeasinmypodfromgod@yahoo.com

 

[arizona hunter]

Javelina

I have always hunted unit 34A and not your units, but I think this will still apply. Glass! I've tromped up & down hills in the early years and did have some success, but with lots of sweat. About 10 years ago my friend and I decided to find a good vantage point and glass. our success has been as good or better than before and with much less exertion (and we are both very fit).

We each have a firm pad to sit on (if you don't have one-get one), and typically glass for 2-3 hours, then we hike over the next hill and start over.

Call the local Game & fish office to speak with the unit Ranger, in my experience they have always given good leads.

 

[Shmave23]

Ill be in AZ for the general season opener. In unit 20B. Starts on Fri Feb 18th.

Good luck on your tag.

-Dave