Arizona Strip Archery Hunt Update

Well here we are over half way done with the Strip bow hunt already. The 2011 season has started well for us. The first buck to fall was a deer we had nicknamed "Lefty" for obvious reasons. Lefty was one that we had hoped to harvest but due to his roaming habits, inconsistency and the thick country he called home we had all but scratched him off the hit list. He used 3 different water sources and would often vanish for up to a couple weeks at a time. We kept scouting and even started the hunt on different bucks but kept checkin to see if Lefty would show up. The evening of opening day, Lefty was spotted. We quickly threw up a blind at the closest water, waited a day, and then Mark climbed in it the afternoon of day three. At 6:20 pm Lefty strolled into view alone and thirsty. Mark reacted with a Grim Reaper that nearly passed clear thru poor ol' Lefty. His awesome and unique 7x10 antlers grossed 226 5/8ths. We were all very pleased. Thanks Mark!!

Marks partner Jeff is still hunting for another huge buck that we have been having close calls with. Jeff has showed an amazing amount of determination and persitence and has remained focused in his hunt for a huge deer. Many would have thrown in the towel after the insane hours and long days Jeff has accumulated on his hunt. Hopefully he will score on the 36 incher soon...

"Lefty" two days before Mark Warrington harvested him.

The second buck harvested was taken by a gentleman that we assisted with one of our scouting packages. Not having enough free time to thoroughly scout, Gayle contacted me and we devised a plan. We met in 13B a few days prior to the opener and spent the day glassing bucks and checking waters. Gayle supplied all his own blinds and camp gear. He set up on a couple waters that showed promise and began hunting. After a couple close calls his main water source dried completely up. Not to be stopped, he quickly switched to a spot and stalk strategy and with the help of his son, was able to arrow the awesome buck below. After his ratty, dried velvet was stripped he grossed 199 7/8ths. Congrats guys, great job!!