Just some photos from a recent buffalo scouting trip. Cold nighttime temps make it difficult to leave the fire or even want to get out of the tent in the morning, but it sure does make you feel alive. We are blessed with some beautiful country here in Arizona.
I’ve been to Arizona on a mountain lion hunt by horse back and love the country there. I long to go back. I’ve also taken a buffalo with my bow and I’ve even thought of applying for that Arizona Once-in-a-Lifetime tag. He will have a blast and good luck
Thanks Bill. I remember reading your lion and lion story and for sure, these are on my list of things to do here in AZ.
Ben
whoa, that looked fun. You had me at steak sammiches and nut brown ales. mike
Truth be told, the food is the real reason I tagged along. We always try and do things right when in the backcountry. The scenery was pretty good too.
Ben
leinies!
read this…
http://www.amazon.com/American-Buffalo-Search-Lost-Icon/dp/0385521693/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326380624&sr=8-1
I didn’t know you could hunt buffalo in az. imagine a big old buffalo head hanging from yer wall. I remember my first up close and personal encounter w/ a bison – I could not believe the size of his head.
it’s always nice to eat well in the backcountry.
Very cool. Thanks Mike. And yes, you can hunt buffalo in Arizona. The tags are very difficult to get drawn for and cost a pretty penny, but as you said, hanging a nice skull or hide on the wall is pretty cool. Not to mention the buffalo steaks. Now I’m hungry…
Ben
So did someone you know pull a tag for a buff? That would be crazy, I’ve never met anyone who has.
Ben,
My good friend pulled the tag. From what I understand, the tag runs from January through late spring. He’s pretty stoked about it for sure and knowing him, he’ll do this hunt right and have a heck of story to tell.
Ben
PS. Enjoyed looking through your site. Looking forward to more.
Looks like a good time! I miss that country. Years ago I hunted the east side for muleys… we consistently saw a few buffalo in the burns just west of the Cocks Combs.
Will
Excellent. Saw a couple deer and plenty of sign, but no buffalo. We were right in those combs. It surely is amazing and rugged country.
Ben
How is that Lein Nut Brown?
In a word. Delicious. (and that’s coming from an IPA guy.)
I love Arizona country. I can’t imagine buffalo hunting. I’d sure like to hear more about this.
Hopefully I’ll be along on a few more of his trips and be there for the final event. Fingers crossed.
hahaha. to help hump it out.
Ben looks like another good trip, I’ve heard that is a tuff hunt, and it looks way cold.
Sure was fun and yes, when I tried making coffee the next morning, my hands did go numb for a while. That’s part of the fun I guess.
Ben
Looks like some beautiful country to explore. good beer and good food don’t hurt either…
Man you have beautiful country. Just stunning. Can’t wait to see it one day.
The invitation is always open for your Rohan. Bring your family and I’d love to show you guys around.
Ben
I have a permit for 2013 any buf and would like to contact you about your hunt. You can also reach me at 520-419-4783. Thanks.