Arizona Unit 10 - Guide or DYI? I have a couple days to scout

[ThorThor]

Looking for advice on Arizona Unit 10. I got extremely lucky and drew the tag in the random draw. I took two weeks vacation already so I have some time to get out about four days early and scout. I have been reading a lot of people use a guide since this is once in 24/25 year draw with max points. I don't really have the cash for a guide but do not want to waste this awesome tag either, looking for opinions. Thanks

 

[Dosh]

TT, sent you PM.

 

[geo4061]

This sounds like a once in a lifetime opportunity. Hire a guide! Nothing like first hand experience and expertise.

 

[PowellSixO]

It really depends on what your expectations are. If you're going for a trophy (82+ inch buck, B&C), then I'd hire a guide. This tag usually takes 17-19 years as a resident to draw. My friend had 18 points this year and didn't draw it. So you have basically won the lottery. I wouldn't waste this tag. If you are ok with just a decent buck (70 inches or so), then I'd be sure to take a week off before the hunt and show up to get familiar with the unit. 10 has a lot of antelope, and finding them isn't hard (unless you're blind). Finding the big ones can prove tough though, if you don't have the time. So if I was in your shoes, I'd either hire a guide, or take an entire week off before your hunt begins, and scout hard. Don't waste this tag. It could take you 25+ years to get this opportunity again. Congrats you lucky bugger. Good luck on your hunt!

 

[geo4061]

Like Powell said " Do not waste this tag." Hire a guide.

 

[duckhunter175]

First off, congrats!!!! You hit the non-resident lottery.... you should probably go get some powerball tickets as well.

https://huntbigboranch.com Not a bad place to start but if I ever draw a tag like this I'm cashing in everything I got to get a guide and try to reach the full potential of the unit.

Drawing Unit 10 and not taking a guide and shooting the first legal buck would probably be akin to shooting a forkhorn mule deer on the AZ Strip or in the Henry Mountains... just to provide some context.

But-- your tag, your hunt-- do as you see fit and have the means to do.

I did a DIY Coues hunt last year and had a blast... and tagged a 3x3 with eye guards on opening day. But I drove cross country from Kentucky and planned to spend the whole season in the field if needed.... and it wasn't cheap. Id consider a guide and flying in.

Either way-- congrats again and best of luck, can't wait to hear about the hunt!!!

 

[roninflag]

while I have harvested a large antelope. I am not great at field judging them. beside not knowing the area also field judging is important jog of the guide. .

 

[RobStar]

Of the many thousands of hours and dollars you invested in this hunt/process why skimp on a guide who can make this an amazing hunt for you.

~Robert

 

[Steven Ward]

Looking for advice on Arizona Unit 10. I got extremely lucky and drew the tag in the random draw. I took two weeks vacation already so I have some time to get out about four days early and scout. I have been reading a lot of people use a guide since this is once in 24/25 year draw with max points. I don't really have the cash for a guide but do not want to waste this awesome tag either, looking for opinions. Thanks

Give us at Ward's Outfitters a call we can accommodate you in Unit 10. 520-4040-5114

Thanks Steven

 

[ThorThor]

 

[ThorThor]

Back from my unit 10 antelope hunt. Got there five days early to scout on my own and also hired Prongorn Guide service. Missed a 82ish inch buck in the morning that I really liked at 550 yes then was to find another larger buck we had previously found, glad I missed. He scores over 92" green. Iam beyond excited will most likely be the trophy of a lifetime. Had a two mile stalk then low crawling in the mud during a short thunderstorm to get the shot. Thanks to all the help provided and pms sent by members.
7mm rem with 180 Berger. 410 yd shot.

 

[RobStar]

Amazing world class buck! Look at the mass near those gorgeous ivory tips! Wow!

So glad you went with an outfitter for this!

~Robert

 

[Dosh]

I knew you would get a big one. Congrats. Not many can say they have a B&C record book anything hanging on their wall.

 

[roninflag]

huge buck!!!