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The deadline for apps will be in Mid-October.
A 40# bow will kill any animal in North America if the shot is through both lungs. A 100# bow will not kill a rabbit if you hit in the a$$! If you get a bow now and practice hard, you should be just fine by January. Getting a 20 yard shot on a Javelina is not hard. It is finding the little bass-turd that is hard.

Just be sure that it is actually a 40# pull. In Arizona you must hunt with at least a 40# bow to be legal.

I can't say that 4 days will be enough, but it is better than three days! I have killed 4 Javelina in the past five years with my bow, all on opening day. It all depends on how hard you hunt and lady luck. If you buy a deer tag and don;t get one, you can use the same license and tag for next September and December deer hunts, including Kaibab! So, I don't want to here any more of that "Arizona is anti non-resident" crap!

I put wrote an article on Javelina Hunting and put it on the website. It is under Spring Hunts / Javelina.

Spot and stalk is method of choice in the wide open desert.

Just so you guys know, I will not be able to hunt with you everyday for a week. I will be out every weekend though and can put in some prime areas for both deer and Javelina, as well as quail and lots of coyotes if you are into that.

Let's just go ahead and plan it for the first FULL week of January. If you can't come then, then come when you can and I will still help you out.

If you are interested, I have posted a pair of very nice Pentax 16 x 50 binoculars for sale on the "trading post" forum. I will take the first $100.00 and I will pay for shipping.
 

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Thanks Coues. Working on my buddies right now. Hopefully, I will have an answer in a week or two.

Regarding the "resident 'vs non-resident percentage" issues - if any of my posts sounded insensitive, it was due to lack of knowledge. Sorry about that.
 

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I was just jokin' ya!

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COUES JUST DOWNLOADED REGS OFF OF WEBSITE. I WILL LET YOU KNOW HOW IT GOES. RIGHT KNOW I AM PLANNING ON COMING OVER FIRST WEEK. I AM JUST APPLYING FOR A JAVIE TAG THIS YEAR. CAN'T WAIT.......PROHUNTER IS ON ANOTHER FIRE SO WE WILL GET THEM MAILED SOON AS HE GETS HOME...THANKS
 

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I will put in for a archery deer/javelina combo. First or second week of Jan. works for me. I will put in with wykid.
 

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Yotegetter,

Make sure that 40# bow is legal for deer in AZ. A lot of states have a 45# minimum.
 

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Whoever is planning on coming over can e-mail me and Iwill give them the unit that I will be scouting. You can apply over the internet or by mail. After the draw (everyone will get drawn) I will do the scouting and locate several herds so that we all don't have to bunch up together. I already told a few of you the unit.
I am sure we will see a few nice deer too as it is the peak of the rut.

azhunter@desertbull.com
 

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Ok,here is the list of people I have so far:

wyokid
prohunter
Bill, Carlos, and Kim from LA

That's five.

Just to remind, I won't be able to camp out with you guys during the week (I know that breaks your hearts), but I can on the weekends. I have a crappy day job that I have to work!

I will help all of you out as best I can but there are no sure things. I will guarentee that it will be a fun and challenging hunt.
 

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We now have six people that said they are applying for the hunt, the five mentioned above plus one more who got in today.

Russman started this whole thing so I am holding a spot for him if still wants in!

That leaves room for one more, possibly two.
 

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It looks like we have eight!

wyokid
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Bill, Carlos, and Kim from LA
Jesse
Doug and friend.

You guys should have no trouble getting a tag as there are always left overs in this unit.

Jeff
 

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Sorry people, I spent the week at Lake Mojave doing a little fishing, boating and just relaxing. I am still in If it is not to late. I will send off as soon as I get the ok from the boss.
 

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Dang it! I just found out about this thread. If there are any cancellations I would like to claim 2 spots after Rumsman. My bro "little Butch" and I would be very interested. Additonally is the area you are looking at 36a or 37m?
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I just got back from a deer scouting trip north of Phoenix and saw some Javelina and a lot of sign. I can't wait for January!
 

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Sorry everyone, but I have to pull out (I know last minute). My son had surgery yesterday (tonsils, atnoides, & tubes in his ears). He is home know, but has to stay down for a week. He is doing fine. The problem is insurance only pays 80%. I have to pay 20% and it is not cheap. The money I would use for this hunt has to pay my share of the hospital bill. Sorry so late in informing, but my mind was somewhere else (prehospital stuff & deer hunting here at home). I hope you guys have a great trip!
 

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Sorry to hear that PROHUNTER, hope your son is doing well. Right now Im my wifes slave as she had knee surgery last week. Anyway I put in for Unit 18 B, my bros and dad too. Wish me luck! in getting drawn,,,,,,,,
 

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