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  1. mavinwa2

    New Releases, January 2024 Arizona OTC Videos, Desert & Agri Mule Deer Hunts

    Hello RockSliders, First off just a big thank you to Rockslide and its members. According to YouTube, Rockslide contributes many views to this old man's YT channel. It is my #2 source next to YT's own search engines. Just launched a new series of Arizona OTC archery videos, from a 21 consecutive...
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    TikTok; General Tag Spike Bull Elk shot

    Quick view of 2021 spike bull tag filled.
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    Dang it, Kifaru Hellbender....

    I've drank enough of that Kifaru koolaid...stuff must be laced with CBD too ;) Hmmmm, I'm gettin' THIRSTY! TOP: Left> 22MagG2 (EV Day or 1 over night), Right> Reckoning (3-7 day BC) BOTTOM: Left> Scout day/hunt fr truck, desert pack, Not to pack game meat, just daily gear...
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    Arizona OTC Archery Mule Deer

    Completed a 20 consecutive days camp/hunt for Arizona OTC archery mule deer, desert hunt. This is my latest video release, couple more to add soon. This is my 18th year hunting AZ OTC archery deer. Sharing my adventures and love being retired to do so. For an old guy, getting better at...
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    January 2022 Arizona OTC Deer Camp-Kodiak Tent Tour

    If you're thinking about a Kodiak tent, this video may provide some insight. Have this tent for 5 years now. Used in some great country, in all seasons; Colorado-Arizona-New Mexico-Utah & NW states. Been a great tent, no problems if it's taken care of and stored properly. My tent is the 10x10...
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    Spike bull elk, shots happen fast...

    Follow along on this short video, featuring a successful shot(s) on a spike bull elk. Limited to general spike bull only tag. After several days of hunting dawn2dusk, having covered several miles each day, finally graced with luck on this cold November morning. An elk hunting tip; Never...
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    WA General Rifle Spike Bull Season...Bull Down

    oops, already posted. MOD's please delete, TY
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    Loss of Value with AZ OTC Archery Tag...would you report a successful harvest?

    AZ following the pay more, receive less pathway. I miss the value loss of the OTC archery tag. Prior years could hunt muley bucks in December & January. Some units coues bucks available too. Most units now only January or part of January for mulies. For residents and non-residents the changes...
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    2021 WA State General Rifle Elk...Spike Bull down!

    Happy New Year 2022 EV1 After 7 days earlier of setting camp, scouting, couple days of deer hunting, the WA State general spike bull elk season opens. After being on stand since before daylight and hunting for <2 hours, seeing 6 cows/calves & 5x5 bull, 10 cows/calves & 6x6 bull. Watched the...
  10. mavinwa2

    Had to over come buck fever! Nocturnal arrow shot feature

    Arizona OTC archery mule deer hunt, span of 15 days in December 2020. All on public BLM, FED, AZ state lands. After several blown stalks on 5 different bucks, finally a plan is successful. Imagine, buck fever at age 63! But got control, subdued the nerves, shaking hands & trembling knees in...
  11. mavinwa2

    A hunt, hike & observation in the central Arizona high desert...

    Going back into an area that had 5 good bucks 3 days earlier. But the bucks were spooked out of the canyons and over the ridgeline by 4 other hunters. From highpoint on ridge, I watched the buck's exit routes from 1000 yards away through my Swaro spotter & 15x56 binocs. Group of 3 hunters put on...
  12. mavinwa2

    My basic kill kit review

    A video review of my basic kill kit and contents. Tools, items needed to process game whether I'm day hunting from vehicle, hiking in from base camp or in the backcountry. I will occasionally carry additional tools, items in my backpack too, But this Basic Kill Kit is always with me. SEE/SEARCH...
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    Drone scouting finds a AZ muley buck...and a few other animals.

    This drone aerial view of typical western Arizona desert terrain will give you a good idea should you consider the late AZ OTC archery mule deer hunt. The desert washes, flat top mesas, arroyos, ridgelines and desert mountains can produce a good hunt. Observe the game trails, how...
  14. mavinwa2

    Kodiak 10x10 Canvas Tent Tour

    A tour of my early May 2021 fishing camp and Kodiak 10x10 canvas tent. A nice palace for one person. After 6 days of camping/fishing nearby Lake Panguitch and enduring first 3 days of high winds. Didn't set up the front vestibule off the awning due to gusting overnight winds in the 40-60MPH...
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    Arizona OTC Archery Mule Deer- Western AZ Desert

    Here is a mule deer stalk, 450 yards out of camp, on day 4 of my AZ OTC late archery mule deer hunt. 3 different groups of deer, from 25, 55, 300 yards out from my position on a knife ridgeline, peering over into the desert wash. There was a 4x4 buck, spotted minutes later and 400 yards away...
  16. mavinwa2

    Attn Non-Resident hunters, thinking about AZ OTC DIY...

    I've hunted AZ OTC solo DIY for 18 years now. Expensive hunt these days for licenses as non-resident. Couple my friends don't' go with me as too much $$$ for their retired budgets. Learned many things about this hunt, for both muleys and coues bucks over the years. Mostly by boots on the ground...
  17. mavinwa2

    Yet another Kifaru option with the Guide Lid

    So lovin my Kifaru pack system of Hunter Duplex frame and option choices of either 22Mag Gen-2 or Reckoning pack bags. Often use the Guide Lid with these packs too, mostly for rain gear, little stuff etc. My Kifaru Tailgunner is great little lumbar pack. Use it most for my fishing pack needs...
  18. mavinwa2

    Sold Sitka Fanny Pack Optifade Forest

    Never used in the field. Sitka Fanny pack, original Forest Green Optifade. Padded Hip belt, padded lumbar support with pocket on each side of belt Main pack has 3 compartments: Large main, medium middle, small outer pocket. Grab handle on top. Adjustable straps below main pack for attaching...
  19. mavinwa2

    WTS Carbon Express Maxima Hunter camo arrows, NEW

    6 each Carbon Express Maxima camo Hunter arrows. Arrow is camo patterned on front half shaft. New, 30" arrow shaft, 350 spine, with loose, not glued in, 6 Carbon Express inserts included. Never fired, perfect condition. Inserts not installed so arrows can be cut down to smaller length...
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    Sold Garmin Rino 530HCX Radio/GPS

    used a few times. Works great, never out in inclement weather. has all paperwork, charge-download cords, battery and batter clip. Also carry belt type clip on attachment. Radio works great, GPS too. Selling because hunting partner (if he even goes anymore) no longer has his. He lost his to a...

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