 Ft. Huachuca December Hunt |
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 Jul 28 2010, 10:37 AM
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Well, here goes round 2. This is my second year deer hunting ever. Growing up in Chicago typically doesn't allow for much hunting. Anyway, hunted 35A last November (first week) with no luck. Hunted Canello Hills and Hunter Canyon. I didn't even see a buck the entire time. This year I have a Christmas hunt for Ft. Huachuca. Has anyone hunted the Fort in late December before? Just wondering if I should have better odds this time around.
Anyway, Happy Hunting to all. Semper Fi, Pat  Semper Fidelis!
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Jul 28 2010, 10:45 AM
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You should have a great hunt. there are lots of whitetail on the Fort and Dec is an excellent time to hunt them since it is cooler out and the deer are approaching the rut.
Amanda
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Jul 28 2010, 11:13 AM
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I glass Ft huachuca often, some monsters in there, dec hunt is much easier on fort, if you work very hard you can get a buck easily
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Jul 28 2010, 02:55 PM
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There is a certain state senator that is a retired Green Beret that has done well on that hunt (his kids too!) I will talk to him and see if he is willing to give up some info. He has the exact same tag as you.
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Jul 28 2010, 03:04 PM
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Newbie Posts: 9 Joined: 15-October 09 From: Sierra Vista, AZ Member No.: 3839 |
I'm not asking for a ton of info, just wondering if I'll have better luck this year. Sounds like I should. I know that the temperature will definitely be better. Poor monsoons last summer equaled a hot and dry November.
Semper Fidelis!
“The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!” --Eleanor Roosevelt "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -- Benjamin Franklin |
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Jul 28 2010, 03:37 PM
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 Advanced Member Posts: 331 Joined: 10-January 08 From: Prescott, Az Member No.: 2336 |
Good tag!
sit up high and glass feeding area at first light light. Then glass shady sides mid-day. And all day long glance at the saddles. You will find them. |
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Jul 28 2010, 03:57 PM
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Fun hunt! I killed two bucks off of the Fort with the December tag and always saw plenty of deer.....
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Jul 28 2010, 07:14 PM
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i was stationed there for a few years any where off range road to gardner canyon or black tail canyon. 4x4 is a must or a quad. big deer all over just got to find them. talk to the locals. talk to josh at trail boss, im sure he has a few named already.
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Jul 28 2010, 08:23 PM
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Newbie Posts: 9 Joined: 15-October 09 From: Sierra Vista, AZ Member No.: 3839 |
Thanks for all the info, guys. This sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun. Well, just being in the Great Outdoors is always a blast. I'm going to start scouting next week to see what I find.
Semper Fidelis!
“The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!” --Eleanor Roosevelt "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -- Benjamin Franklin |
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Jul 29 2010, 05:39 AM
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Advanced Member Posts: 491 Joined: 24-December 04 Member No.: 536 |
during your scouting, check out the areas that has been burned, it's a deer magnet now and lots of bucks nipping the new growth plantations
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