Agent: Jeff C. Neal, Inc. - Greg Brownlee

Website: www.jeffcnealinc.com

Outfitter: Chad Smith

Area: Unit 10 Arizona

Dates: August 26-September 3, 2011 or December 9, 2011-January 31, 2012

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Anyone who knows Chad Smith knows he's a top tier outfitter for western big game hunts. Chad and I worked out a deal where we can offer high quality, trophy mule deer hunts on his private leased land in Arizona for a reasonable price. These archery hunts are seven hunting days, running from late August to September and December to January. They hunt primarily on private land that they have exclusive access to for trophy class animals. These ranches are strictly managed for older age class bucks, not commercial hunting (He's managed most of these areas for 10 years+).

All archery hunts are done on a 1 hunter, 1 guide basis to increase your opportunities for success, but can be modified to suit your specific needs. Bow hunters can hunt the big mule deer bucks that live in Arizona's limited draw areas in north central Arizona starting in August and September or wait to hunt them during the rut in December and January. Resident and NonResident Hunters can purchase guaranteed tags for Archery so there is no need to apply for draws.

This hunt is not for hunters who need to see lots of game as the area is not necessarily known for high numbers of mule deer but more for the quality of the bucks. The hunt can be challenging, but hunters can expect to have opportunities on deer in the 170”-190”+ class, with the occasional buck over 200“ being harvested. The habitat on these ranches is a mix of high desert grassland, pinion-juniper covered mesas, buttes, and rolling hills. The terrain is great for glassing with lots of vantage points so the hunting is primarily
done via spot and stalk with ground blind hunting being an additional option. Elevations run near 4,500' to 7,000' feet in elevation, and the walking can be strenuous, but the more ground you can cover the better your opportunity to find a trophy buck.

Accommodations generally are wall tents and camp trailers due to the remoteness of the hunting area. Hunters fly into Phoenix and drive north to the ranch. The drive is roughly One hour 45 minutes, depending on which ranch you will be hunting.

Hunters had 100% opportunity, with an 80% harvest rate in the 2010 season .


PRICING:

7-Day 1x1 Fully Guided $5,500.00

INCLUDED: Full Guide services on a 1x1 basis (you won't be dropped off in an area and picked up later, your guide will assist you the entire time), Food & Lodging, Transportation during the hunt and field care of meat and trophies.

NOT INCLUDED: Licenses and Tag Allocations, Taxidermy, game processing, and transportation to from the hunt area (although special arrangements can be made).


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PHOTOS OF THE 2010 ARCHERY BUCKS:

nice bucks, especially for archery.

First hunter connected with this buck on day three of his hunt. No score yet, but probably right around 175"-180", shot yesterday.

His son connected with another buck that they're looking for today. Still have one hunt available for Early January.

what dates are open in january?

quote:

Originally posted by DEW:
what dates are open in january?

I know for a fact he said he's got January 20-28 available and did have January 2-9 available but I'll have to double check on the early dates and get back with you. Should have an answer by this afternoon.

Thanks!

Greg

These are some fantastic archery bucks!

quote:

Originally posted by DEW:
what dates are open in january?

Just talked to Chad, anytime from January 16-31 is open but they would prefer you come the 21-27th so they can set up 1 camp for both hunters. 1 guide per hunter, but sharing a camp.


Thanks!

Greg