Steven Vohs AZ Archery Bull

Here is a picture of Steven Vohs's unique AZ archery bull.  He is the biggest bull that I have heard of to come out of Unit 23 North on the archery hunt or early rifle hunt.  He is a very heavy bull that was aged at 11 years old.  He was green scored at 377 gross.  Congrats to Steven and his brother on such a great trophy.

Juniors Dove Hunt

The last few years I have left home for elk camp on the 1st of September and missed out on the early dove season. I used to love to go dove hunting with my dad and a bunch of family friends. This year my brother Kirk and my dad took my oldest son Parker on his first dove hunt. They went to the Juniors dove hunt put on by the Arizona Game & Fish Department and the Chandler Rod & Gun Club. My dad, brother Kirk and son Parker were joined by their friend Dean and his daughter Morgan from Flagstaff. Once you arrive at the Juniors dove hunt you get assigned shooting stations and the shooting begins just after it is light enough to see. Only the kids get to shoot in the wildlife area. After the juniors are finished hunting the birds are inspected by the volunteers and then cleaned. A pancake breakfast is served to everyone who participates. This is a wonderful event that has been going on for 20 years. I remember taking my brother Kirk to this hunt 18 years ago! Special thanks to all the volunteers from the Arizona Game & Fish Department and the Chandler Rod & Gun Club who help make events like this possible. Thank you also to my brother Kirk and my dad for taking the time to take Parker on his first dove hunt.

Parker & Sage

Parker with a couple of white wing doves and the .410

Parker & Morgan shot their limit both days.

Cleaning Station

Passed Out

Broc Brimhall's AZ Archery Bull

Check out this great bull that was harvested by Broc Brimhall of Alaska.  Colburn and Scott Outfitters Guide, Janis Putelis had some great stills of this bull from the week before Broc shot it.  Hunter Chad Converse had this bull and another at 10 yards fighting on the 11th day of his hunt and decided to let the bull walk.  Hunter Broc Brimhall shot this bull about 3 minutes later.  We helped Broc get his bull out and he later repaid the favor by helping us get Chad's bull out.  It was a pleasure to hang out with Broc!  The bull gross scored 358. 

More Pics of Chad Converse Bull

Pictured from Left to Right, Janis Putelis, Broc Brimhall, Jay Scott, Chad Converse

Chad's bull gross scores 340 inches.  We had a great archery season and will be posting some more pics and video soon.  We would like to thank the following people for making this such an enjoyable season: Richard Sprague, Chad Converse, Stephenie Converse, Janis Putelis, Broc Brimhall, Josh Flowers, Jimmy Vincent, Jeanne Scott, Jeremy Gugelmeyer, Dave Melde, Jason Melde, Steve Whinnery, Brad Phelps, Floyd Green, Terry Chapman, Vern Chapman and Super Dave.

Giant Arizona Bull

Check out this bull I filmed. This bull eluded us during the archery hunt. I have not heard of anyone killing him yet. I have some great footage of this bull and will post more later.

Chad Converse Bull Video

Chad Converse AZ Archery Bull

Chad harvested this fine bull with only a few days left in the hunt.  He made a great shot at 30 yards.  We had some exciting moments during our adventure.  More pics and video to come soon.  Congrats to Chad on a fine archery bull.  He was a pleasure to hunt and spend time with.

Jimmy Vincent's Archery AZ Bull

Jimmy Vincent harvested this nice 6X7 AZ bull with the help of Janis Putelis.  More pics and story tomorrow. 

Adam Melde's Archery Bull

Adam shot this fine bull on the third day of the archery hunt.  Congrats Adam!

An encounter with Crazy Eye

We have been having a good hunt but have yet to find any big bulls.  We have one more week to find a big one.  Stay tuned!

Terry Chapman AZ Archery Elk Update

Congrats to Terry Chapman and guide Janis Putelis on a great bull.  Terry's bull was green scored by an official measurer today and here are the results:
Right side   Left side
54 1/8        56/ 7/8
16 4/8        17 4/8
21 4/8        18 0/8
17 3/8        17 2/8
18 7/8        19 5/8
11 7/8        12 1/8
8 0/8            8 0/8
6 1/8            6 3/8
6 2/8            6 1/8
5 6/8            5 6/8
Inside spread
35 3/8
Non-typical Devil Point Side to Side Deductions Total Deductions
2 0/8 8 6/8 10 6/8
GROSS SCORE  369 3/8
NET SCORE    358 5/8

Terry Chapman AZ Archery Elk

Terry and I had a short but exciting hunt.  On day three we called in this six point and Terry made a great shot at 7 yards.  Congratulations Terry!

2010 Arizona Elk Season II

The archery season is underway and the bugling has been sporadic.  Lots of grower bulls so far with no "big boy" sightings yet.  Interesting that the consensus seems to be that a lot of bulls have weak fifth points here.  I have cross referenced my findings with several other guys that seem to be seeing the same thing.  It is hard to believe with as green as it is but time will tell.  It is almost like the cold spring might have something to do with it. Stay tuned!

Daniel Franco's Big Archery Buck

Daniel Franco struck gold on his recent archery deer hunt.  It looks like another victim of the the Rusty Ulmer broadhead also.  Nice job Boone!

2010 Arizona Elk Season

The scouting for the 2010 elk season is in full swing.  The feed is outstanding and they are just beginning to bugle a little in the mornings.  It should be a good year!

Here is a grower bull for a few years from now

Here is a good sized bull track