The Arizona Hunter Forum

For those of you who read this blog, but don't visit The Arizona Hunter Forums I wanted to let you know that I post a ton of photos on that site. Terry, one of our guides, runs the forum so it's kind of like my "home" forum. If I'm not posting on here, I'm usually posting on there and vice-versa.

If you haven't yet, you should definitely check out the antelope forums on the site:
The Arizona Hunter Antelope Forum

Arizona Draw Results!

The draw results for Arizona were made public sometime today around 10 AM. Unfortunately, you have to call G&F for your results right now. They should be online sometime soon, though. The G&F phone lines have been busy all day, so I have no idea if I drew a tag yet.

AZ G&F:
602-942-3000

Wyoming Freak is Official!

This information was taken straight from B&C's website.

New Wyoming Record
March 25, 2009

Photos of this heavy horned pronghorn have been circulating under a heading "Monster WYO Antelope."

As it turns out, this buck is now tied for the Wyoming state record with an official B&C score of 91-2/8. It was taken by Michael Wheeler on 10/3/08 from Natrona County. The other record pronghorn was taken by Bill Boatman from Fremont County in 1988.

The largest base circumference (9-2/8) on record is from another Wyoming buck taken in 1966. Wheeler's buck has base measurements of 7-5/8, with 2nd quarters of 9-1/8 and 8-5/8. Horn length is 14-2/8 and 14-5/8.

Update

I tried to update our website recently, but for some reason none of the photos are showing up. I'll try to get it squared away soon.

2nd NM Combo Auction Tag Sold!

The 2nd NM Combo Auction Tag was just sold at the Dallas, Texas RMEF Banquet last Saturday.

It sold for a measly $60,000!

Amazing. This tag brought in about 170K and 140K last year and even the 1st tag this year brought in 135K. On average that's about 60% off retail price! The prices of the most recent tags reflect the state of the economy pretty well and it reminds us that almost no one is exempt from feeling the heat.

The man who got this beautiful deal: Mike Gallo. I believe he will be hiring us again for the antelope portion of the tag. I can't wait to go scouting!