For anyone thinking of attending an SCI Convention check out these pictures of the show floor, the auction, etc.
I found something else cool online - it's OUR booth at the SCI Convention! Check it out!
For those attending the show stop by our booth and visit with us, we're booth number 5018 - inside the McElroy Ballroom.
Jan 9, 2008
Jan 5, 2008
My Lens
I absolutely LOVE my camera lens! I bought it before last season began and it's worked perfectly for what I do. I researched the camera forums and debated which lens to purchase for a long time before deciding on the Sigma 50-500mm. It's not a small lens, but it's not too big to take on a couple mile hike. If you hunt mountainous terrain or hike super long distances I'm not sure that I'd recommend it - unless you're a professional photographer.
But, when it's all said and done, I still feel like I need more reach. About twice as much would be nearly perfect. Until then, this lens will be the one providing the photos for this blog!
But, when it's all said and done, I still feel like I need more reach. About twice as much would be nearly perfect. Until then, this lens will be the one providing the photos for this blog!
Jan 4, 2008
Bomber vs Bomber - Maybe
The top picture below was taken in 2006. The bottom picture in 2007. The bucks were photographed within 500 yards of each other. Initially I assumed it was the same buck, but, upon closer inspection, it becomes a tough call.
Some observations:
The area this buck lives in has a lot of similar bucks year after year. Like the old days of 19AS, a lot of the bucks are so similar genetically that we have a hard time deciphering which is which from year to year.
This buck's right horn and left horn appear to have switched directions - the one that pointed inward now kicks back and vice versa. This isn't a huge deal because we've noticed that as a buck ages his horns are more susceptible to oddities such as extreme variations and either hooking more forward or more backward than usual. Although, because the horns have switched we can't overlook it.
The 2007 buck is clearly bigger, but this is what we might expect so no alarm there.
The black patch is similar enough in both photos and the hair and stripe patterns aren't clearly visible since the bucks were both shedding.
What do you guys think?
Some observations:
The area this buck lives in has a lot of similar bucks year after year. Like the old days of 19AS, a lot of the bucks are so similar genetically that we have a hard time deciphering which is which from year to year.
This buck's right horn and left horn appear to have switched directions - the one that pointed inward now kicks back and vice versa. This isn't a huge deal because we've noticed that as a buck ages his horns are more susceptible to oddities such as extreme variations and either hooking more forward or more backward than usual. Although, because the horns have switched we can't overlook it.
The 2007 buck is clearly bigger, but this is what we might expect so no alarm there.
The black patch is similar enough in both photos and the hair and stripe patterns aren't clearly visible since the bucks were both shedding.
What do you guys think?
Jan 3, 2008
Arizona's 5 Best Units for 2008 - Part 5
With many other Arizona units capable of producing giant bucks it's hard to narrow down the Top 5, so this entry will be "sleeper" unit (note that I use the term "sleeper" loosely.)
Units 4A and 4B:
We don't scout these units as much as we'd like, but last year I found an 84+ in only one half day of scouting and the year before we found an 85+ and an 86+ in limited scouting. A few years ago rumors of a couple upper 80's and a 90 incher being killed were floating around. The potential is there for a 90 incher - remember O'Haco's buck?
Both units are beautiful to scout and provide that knot-in-your-gut feeling you get when you just know a monster is over the next rise.
Last Year:
4A Rifle: 10 tags, 1% draw chance
4B Rifle: 10 tags, 1%
4B Archery: 20 tags, 13%
This Year:
4A Rifle: 10
4B Rifle: 15
4B Archery: 20
Mike O'Haco's former B&C World Record - 93 4/8.
Units 4A and 4B:
We don't scout these units as much as we'd like, but last year I found an 84+ in only one half day of scouting and the year before we found an 85+ and an 86+ in limited scouting. A few years ago rumors of a couple upper 80's and a 90 incher being killed were floating around. The potential is there for a 90 incher - remember O'Haco's buck?
Both units are beautiful to scout and provide that knot-in-your-gut feeling you get when you just know a monster is over the next rise.
Last Year:
4A Rifle: 10 tags, 1% draw chance
4B Rifle: 10 tags, 1%
4B Archery: 20 tags, 13%
This Year:
4A Rifle: 10
4B Rifle: 15
4B Archery: 20
Mike O'Haco's former B&C World Record - 93 4/8.
Jan 2, 2008
Brochure 2008
I just finished our brochure for 2008 and dropped the CD in the mailbox. The cover is posted below. It has 30 pictures of giant bucks we've taken and 6 different photos of live bucks over 88 inches! It's not only our biggest brochure ever, it's our best!
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