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my Arizona DIY Archery Bull!

2012-02-13T09:10:00.000-08:00

As the 2012 Arizona Elk & Pronghorn draw deadline approaches, I hope some of you that follow our blog & publication, draw a few tags. I was on Youtube & typed in "Arizona Elk Hunt" & this video was at the top of the list. It has been awhile since I have watched this video, but the memories are still fresh in my mind.

What you can't see or feel on this video are the emotions I felt after my elk tipped over. Honestly, I have seen bigger bulls & been on better elk hunts, but having my dad find this group of elk & then to take him down, meant the world.

What's not on the video...

Kenny ran up to me a few minutes after I made the shot & watched the bull go down. When he got to me I gave him a hug for all the help & thanked a few other friends, family & the good lord out loud. Then, I grabbed his two-way radio I walked away.

I proceeded to call my dad on the radio & honestly, I cried like a baby. I am not sure how he could even understand what I said & I can't explain too anyone how I felt. You can never replace the memories. You can always kill bigger or go to the store & buy a package of hamburger, but the memories are embedded with you forever & that is why I hunt.

So whether you go guided or you chose to do it on your own, remember it's the memories that will last...

2010 Arizona Archery Bull

For a list of AZ outfitters, taxidermists & game processors we recommend, email us at: info@outdoorsmansresourceguide.com

Calling Coyotes! Viral on YouTube & Google!!

2012-02-09T08:29:00.000-08:00

#1 Video on Google & YouTube

Search Terms-Calling Coyotes, Coyote Calling

Honestly, by mainstream standards this video has not gone viral, but by hunting video standards it has. We were actually on a business trip for the first part of the video & we caught the COYOTE FEVER! We get hammered a little for using a .22mag, but it gets the job done if they are under 100 yards.

Coyote Calling Video

2 Mt. Lions called in with Hand Call!

2012-02-07T12:14:00.000-08:00

Adam Piestewa sent us this link to some video of his friends calling in 2 lions with a hand call! Pretty Cool!!!

Mt. Lion Hand Call Video #1

Mt. Lion Hand Call Video #2

2012 Drought Outlook

2012-02-06T04:44:00.000-08:00

Oooouch!!!!

Arizona had some great precipitation to finish off 2011, but it has been dry since. Colorado also just received a fair amount of snow, but this outlook map isn't very exciting. We bring this up with draw deadlines approaching fast. We also had several people with lots of points inquiring about whether or not too apply.

Should you apply for Arizona for Elk if you are a non-resident with 13+ points? Yes!
Could this answer change by the end of February? Yes!

February & March are going to be critical, so pay attention to the weather & this blog.

Win a FREE prize package!

2012-02-01T10:05:00.000-08:00

All you have to do is go VOTE!

Arizona Top Picks

Colorado Top Picks

2012 Outdoorsman's Resource Guide Video

2012-01-27T11:09:00.000-08:00

Here is the link to the video: Outdoorsman's Resource Guide-Video Promo

We didn't have a lot of time to put it together before the show next week, but at least we got one done. The Arizona Edition is going to have 15+ stories, along with some Top Outfitter, Game Processor & Taxidermist insight. We will try to update this video later.

OTC Guided AZ Mule Deer

2012-01-25T17:06:00.000-08:00

Matt with his 1st Archery Mule Deer!

Vaquero Outfitters recently had a few successful over-the-counter Archery Mule Deer hunters take some great bucks in Arizona.

Corey with his first archery BIG Game animal!

Matt VanRay took this 182" buck at 52 yards on the first day of his hunt with guide Lee Murphy. This is a great mule deer anywhere in the country, let alone with an OTC archery deer tag.

On the second day of his first archery mule deer hunt, Matt's cousin Corey VanRay shot this great buck at 45 yards with guide Aaron Overton. 177" OTC Archery Mule Deer buck is pretty damn impressive for your first archery animal.

Click here to book a 2012 or 2013 over-the-counter archery mule deer hunt with Vaquero Outfitters.

32+ inch Mule Deer

2012-01-23T08:56:00.000-08:00

Here is the video link: 32+ inch Mule Deer

What a toad!

Huge 6x6 alive & roaming...

2012-01-19T10:29:00.000-08:00

Check-out this Huge 6x6 bull: http://youtu.be/hTcd166zfUw

2012 Trade Show Booth-CEi Outdoors

2012-01-17T05:55:00.000-08:00

It's that time of the year & we will have a booth at two different shows in the Southwest. It's actually a nightmare logistically for us, but someone has to do it!

Here is Phase #1 of the making of our 2012 Booth:

Elk Camp

February 2-4, 2012

Las Vegas, NV

Booth #748

International Sportsmen's Exposition

February 24-27, 2012

Phoenix, AZ

Booth #415

Porky the Pig! 1 yard Javelina

2012-01-16T07:35:00.001-08:00

2012 Arizona ANTLER Growth! Know before you apply...

2012-01-08T10:00:00.000-08:00

The 2012 Arizona Elk & Pronghorn application process is now available online.

2012 Arizona Application Service

Before you apply you may want to check-out the image to your left.

Keep in mind that the precipitation & feed conditions from now until March will significantly have effects on antler growth. Here is the 3 month precipitation outlook. Key word is, "Outlook".

Why we do the Top Picks?

2012-01-05T10:18:00.000-08:00

Why?

hmm...

Well, for starters it is a great way for us to get a feel for businesses that are liked by others. It's also a great way for us to update our information, as plenty of folks vote & then tell us about a NEW business in their town or the one that went out-of-business.

Arizona Wildlife Designs-Region 5 Taxidermist Ad

Almost all of the gun shops, bow shops, taxidermy studios & game processors are small businesses. Small business equals tiny advertising budgets! We offer advertising discounts to the Outdoorsman's Top Picks & they get the endorsement logo in their Ad.

Bull Basin Archery-Outdoorsman's Top Pick Arizona Region 2 & 5 Ad

We all have our own opinions & you get a chance to see them ton on forums, chats & Social Media. Honestly, that is what is great about the web & these outlets. Users can voice their opinions with the touch of a button, but you don't typically get a concrete answer & you are left with 30 different answers, from 40 different unknown users.

Here is a perfect example from a popular hunting forum:

Arizona's Best Elk Guide-Monster Muleys Forum

Picking the Top Arizona Elk Guide Service isn't cut & dry, as there are several great choices. The fact is, we only have 1 Top Pick per category & we DO NOT pick the Top Pick winners. We simply hold the voting, count the votes & publish the results. This is truly YOUR opinion & your chance to VOICE it!

2011 Arizona Elk Guide Service Top Pick Results:

Total Votes-323

1. Mullins Outfitters-55 Votes

2. Mossback Guide Service-45 Votes

3. Southwest Hunting Adventures-23 Votes (2011 Outdoorsmen Supporter)

4. Timberland Outfitters-19 Votes

5. Colburn & Scott Guide Service-17 Votes (2011Outdoorsmen Supporter)

Others with 10+ votes: Arizona Outfitter & Guide Service, Arizona Wildlife Outfitters, Borderland Adventures, Chappell Guide Service, Chasin' a Dream Outfitters, Koury Guide Service, McClendon & Sons Guide Service & Vaquero Outfitters.


Vaquero Outfitters-2011 Arizona Mule Deer Guide Service Top Pick Ad

Honestly, promoting the Top Picks is risky for us as a publishing business. We could just promote the businesses we endorse & hope customers would buy into our opinions, but then we would be just like everyone else...

Vote NOW!

Arizona

Colorado

FYI-You DO NOT have to be a Top Pick to advertise with us, as we understand not every quality business can win.

2012 Advertising-Arizona Hunting Edition

2012-01-03T07:23:00.000-08:00

If you think your business will benefit from reaching out to outdoorsmen, please feel free to give us a call or email us at: advertising@outdoorsmansresourceguide.com.

We offer affordable advertising starting at $75. We design all ads for FREE & we have a variety of discounts available this year for the 2012 Arizona Hunting Edition.

Our goal is to build relationships with our customers & to keep you as a customer!

Your FIRST buck or bull picture! Professionally EDITED for FREE!!!

2011-12-31T13:05:00.000-08:00

We want to edit your first buck or bull images for FREE! That is right, for FREE! All you have to do is allow CEi Outdoors (us) to publish your images across any social media, web, digital & print formats we use. We will then provide you with a free professionally edited digital copy (jpeg or tiff).

You can send your images to: info@outdoorsmansresourceguide.com

Please include: Your Name, Date Killed, Weapon Type, Shot Distance & State You Hunted In

Vote for US! Web Buttons

2011-12-27T09:28:00.000-08:00

Here are some web buttons for businesses & websites that are eligible for the 2012 Arizona & Colorado Outdoorsman's Top Pick voting.

Feel free to post these on your website, blog, or social media pages with the links to the voting pages. These will help remind your customers, friends, family & followers to vote for you.

Cut & Paste the Arizona Top Pick's Link:

http://outdoorsmansresourceguide.com/Arizona_Top_Picks.php

Cut & Paste the Colorado Top Pick's Link:

http://outdoorsmansresourceguide.com/Colorado_Top_Picks.php

Youth Mule Deer Hunt- NO EXCUSES

2011-12-21T07:52:00.000-08:00

This is Part 1 of a 2011 Youth Mule Deer Hunt. The hunter is 13 years old & has never taken a big game animal. Ernie is truly a great kid & no longer has his father, so being able to be apart of this kids life & the outdoors is very rewarding. Ernie (aka the bigE) has come a long way over the past few years & never complains about ANYTHING (okay, well...maybe...he eats too much & is always hungry).

As you watch this video we hope folks understand that kids are our future. Take your damn kids & other kids hunting; there are NO EXCUSES! No matter how rewarding it is for adults to take a big buck or bull, getting our kids involved in hunting will always be more rewarding.

Big Bull Stand-OFF!!!

2011-12-19T16:29:00.001-08:00

2012 AZ Hunting Edition Cover

2011-12-14T06:09:00.000-08:00

Here is the tentative front cover of the 2012 Arizona Edition of the Outdoorsman's Resource Guide. If you take advantage of the Christmas Special you get both the Print & Digital Editions for just $9.95. NO TAX! NO SHIPPING! You can get just the PRINT edition for $7.95!!!

For the first time we will be publishing state DIY hunting stories! We have 12+ stories of Trophy Coues Deer, Mule Deer & Elk. So, if you want to hunt Arizona or live within Arizona, these stories will be exclusively about the animals, country & state you desire to hunt.

On a side note, we will also have some awesome animals on display from our Outfitter/Guide contributors. See some awesome animals taken in the state of Arizona by these top notch outfitters & guides.

Scheduled Release-July 2012

2012 Callin' for a Cause! Coyote Calling Hunt!

2011-12-12T05:47:00.000-08:00

We would like to invite you to a fundraising event hosted by us! The 2012 Callin' for a Cause coyote calling challenge will be held February 11th & 12th. Here is the link to the entry form: 2012 Callin' for a Cause Entry Form

Merry Christmas!!!

2011-12-09T03:53:00.000-08:00

Keeping tabs on moisture...the FACTS!!!

2011-12-07T05:22:00.000-08:00


Drought Report Links are Available in the FREE Digital Preview!!!

As the 2011 Arizona Draw Hunt Seasons start to come to a close & next year's draw approaches, it is the time of year you need to begin to watch the moisture patterns (drought monitor). It's not that you can control them, or the weather, but it may help you decide to apply for a certain unit or perhaps purchase a bonus point (at least if you are worried about maximum antler growth).

Follow this link to check-out the FREE preview of the Digital 2011 Outdoorsman's Resource Guide. You won't be able to view the entire publication, but that's why you should Pre-Order next year's edition now and get the digital edition for FREE!

Order by Christmas! Save 42%

Mule Deer Buck Jumps in the Truck while Bowhunting!

2011-12-05T05:40:00.000-08:00

NEW DIY State Hunting Stories!!!

2011-12-02T05:15:00.000-08:00

Do you have a DIY hunting story or photo you would like to share?

We are now publishing DIY State based hunting stories inside the Outdoorsman's Resource Guide Hunting Editions. We feel that many folks out there want to read about the places they hunt or want to hunt. We also feel most hunters enjoy reading about DIY hunts. It's nothing against guides or guided hunters, it's just the vast majority of us go unguided.

Check-out and share our current newsletter: November-December 2011 Newsletter

We are currently taking photo and story submissions for Arizona and Colorado. You can send these to: info@outdoorsmansresourceguide.com

more than a magazine.

2011-11-23T11:25:00.000-08:00

The Outdoorsman's Resource Guide will now be published annually in a fishing & hunting edition. They are built for the outdoorsmen living within or heading to a specific state.

The 2012 Arizona Hunting Edition will be the first edition to feature the NEW diy state hunting stories. We believe most outdoorsmen want to read about stories from the areas they hunt or they want to hunt, so now the Outdoorsman's Resource Guide is more than a magazine.