I Hear Elk!!!

Thought I would take my 3 mile hike this morning in an area where I am expecting to see some big bulls in a couple of weeks.  Sure enough, I heard some faint cow calls and found a little herd up in this draw.  2 spikes and about 13 cows.  The quiet bugles and cow talk were refreshing to my ears.  I know there are going to be some big bulls slipping into this country in a couple of weeks.  I will be checking back!!!!

Blooming Sunflowers are always a good indication of the elk season quickly approaching.  It is the first sign of great things to come.  As luck would have it, I finally drew an archery bull tag for Unit 3A/3C in Arizona.  It only took 10 years of applying and building bonus points.  I have been on numerous elk hunts in the unit over the years, but always as a spectator.  I have harvested bulls in unit 1, 3B, and on the White Mountain Apache Reservation (as the lucky raffle winner in 2008), but I have never had a tag for 3A/3C.  This year I will be looking to add that unit to my success list.  I will be posting updates on this blog as I prepare for an incredible hunt in an outstanding area.  Keep checking back to watch this exciting self-guided hunt unfold...