Living in the Arizona Mountains
Dec 7, 2022 14:39:38 #
Jim Sargent
Loc: Payson, AZ
On the way to my 7:30 doctor's appointment this morning I had to stop and wait for two bull elk to cross the road in front of me. As I arrived at the appointment I noticed the gentleman just leaving climb into the pickup with a Nitro bass boat in tow. I do love small towns.
Dec 7, 2022 14:41:30 #
Jim Sargent wrote:
You live in a good one Jim. 👍👍On the way to my 7:30 doctor's appointment this morning I had to stop and wait for two bull elk to cross the road in front of me. As I arrived at the appointment I noticed the gentleman just leaving climb into the pickup with a Nitro bass boat in tow. I do love small towns.
Dec 7, 2022 16:00:04 #
Yes, you are in great spot.
Years ago, four us were returning from Air Force summer camp in California. It was about 2 or 3 AM in the morning in the Arizona mountains. We came upon a herd of elk crossing the road and we were going at least 70 MPH. Fortunately, the driver was able to weave and dodge all the animals. They are big and could have caused a lot of damage. Just Sayin...RJS
Years ago, four us were returning from Air Force summer camp in California. It was about 2 or 3 AM in the morning in the Arizona mountains. We came upon a herd of elk crossing the road and we were going at least 70 MPH. Fortunately, the driver was able to weave and dodge all the animals. They are big and could have caused a lot of damage. Just Sayin...RJS
Dec 7, 2022 16:25:34 #
Jim Sargent
Loc: Payson, AZ
Robert,
I have learned to be very careful driving at night in Rim Country for that very reason. Although I must admit that the most wildlife I've seen driving at night was on the back roads of Montana. I'll never forget the numbers of game animals on that drive. Can't even remember if it was an antelope hunt or a bird hunting trip.
I have learned to be very careful driving at night in Rim Country for that very reason. Although I must admit that the most wildlife I've seen driving at night was on the back roads of Montana. I'll never forget the numbers of game animals on that drive. Can't even remember if it was an antelope hunt or a bird hunting trip.
Dec 8, 2022 11:13:29 #
Slimshady
Loc: Central Pennsylvania
Jim Sargent wrote:
Robert,
I have learned to be very careful driving at night in Rim Country for that very reason. Although I must admit that the most wildlife I've seen driving at night was on the back roads of Montana. I'll never forget the numbers of game animals on that drive. Can't even remember if it was an antelope hunt or a bird hunting trip.
I have learned to be very careful driving at night in Rim Country for that very reason. Although I must admit that the most wildlife I've seen driving at night was on the back roads of Montana. I'll never forget the numbers of game animals on that drive. Can't even remember if it was an antelope hunt or a bird hunting trip.
We made a trip up to our camp here in Pa on Tuesday and saw 22 elk here. 2 big bulls and 4 small ones along with a bunch of cows
Dec 8, 2022 11:23:22 #
Jim Sargent
Loc: Payson, AZ
Slim,
I think both elk and turkey are wildlife management success stories.
I think both elk and turkey are wildlife management success stories.
Dec 8, 2022 16:00:14 #
Dec 8, 2022 16:54:00 #
Jim Sargent
Loc: Payson, AZ
bcinphx wrote:
Used to live in Payson (Really...Deer Creek). Love the wildlife.
Bill
Bill
Greetings Bill.
Dec 8, 2022 17:37:49 #
Dec 8, 2022 18:07:50 #
Bobfromfremont
Loc: Fremont Ca
Jim Sargent wrote:
Robert,
I have learned to be very careful driving at night in Rim Country for that very reason. Although I must admit that the most wildlife I've seen driving at night was on the back roads of Montana. I'll never forget the numbers of game animals on that drive. Can't even remember if it was an antelope hunt or a bird hunting trip.
I have learned to be very careful driving at night in Rim Country for that very reason. Although I must admit that the most wildlife I've seen driving at night was on the back roads of Montana. I'll never forget the numbers of game animals on that drive. Can't even remember if it was an antelope hunt or a bird hunting trip.
A friend of mine’s parents had a car that had two supersonic whistles on it, it was for deer I wonder if it would work for elk too
Dec 8, 2022 19:14:08 #
Jim Sargent
Loc: Payson, AZ
Bobfromfremont wrote:
A friend of mine’s parents had a car that had two supersonic whistles on it, it was for deer I wonder if it would work for elk too
Bob,
I have no idea. I do think deer seem more nervous around people than elk. I have four different friends who have hit a deer.
Dec 8, 2022 19:28:37 #
We had 82 head of Elk ready to cross the road a couple of days ago. One Hugh Bull and a few smaller ones. Moving down to the winter feeding ground.
Dec 9, 2022 08:30:07 #
E.pa.al
Loc: Martin's Creek
Hey Jim,
I had the luxury of vacationing in AZ last Xmas.
Just beautiful...driving thru the desert then hit snow in the mountains. Saw a lot of muleys
I had the luxury of vacationing in AZ last Xmas.
Just beautiful...driving thru the desert then hit snow in the mountains. Saw a lot of muleys
Dec 9, 2022 08:49:55 #
Jim Sargent
Loc: Payson, AZ
E.pa.al wrote:
Hey Jim,
I had the luxury of vacationing in AZ last Xmas.
Just beautiful...driving thru the desert then hit snow in the mountains. Saw a lot of muleys
I had the luxury of vacationing in AZ last Xmas.
Just beautiful...driving thru the desert then hit snow in the mountains. Saw a lot of muleys
Wow! I only occasionally see mule deer.
Dec 9, 2022 09:13:28 #
Jim Sargent wrote:
Wow! I only occasionally see mule deer.
I remember the drive around the lake in evening and mornings I had to stop while a heard of mule deer crossed the road heading for the water. This one great big alpha mule deer stop right in front of my pickup and stood there while his heard crossed down the ravine to go to the water. They are beautiful creatures I think.
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