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catchemrob 06-14-2008 12:28 PM

Any hot spots in Payson
 
Would like to bow hunt there for deer this year any good spots?

Steelhead31 06-19-2008 12:03 PM

RE: Any hot spots in Payson
 
Bowhunted Payson last year a few times. Saw a few does, but no bucks. The land makes stalking difficult(too noisy). You could be successful there, but you really have to do your homework. I went in December/January, so waterholes were out of the question. Perhaps it would be easier setting a blind up by water in August. You really need to hike quite a ways to get to good vantage points. Just like anywhere, you can't show up and expect to get lucky. Go a few times beforehand, and find some goodplaces to set up shop. Since most guys go all the way to the upper rim, a few miles north of town, past the Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, would be a good spot.

catchemrob 06-26-2008 05:24 PM

RE: Any hot spots in Payson
 

ORIGINAL: Steelhead31

Bowhunted Payson last year a few times. Saw a few does, but no bucks. The land makes stalking difficult(too noisy). You could be successful there, but you really have to do your homework. I went in December/January, so waterholes were out of the question. Perhaps it would be easier setting a blind up by water in August. You really need to hike quite a ways to get to good vantage points. Just like anywhere, you can't show up and expect to get lucky. Go a few times beforehand, and find some goodplaces to set up shop. Since most guys go all the way to the upper rim, a few miles north of town, past the Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, would be a good spot.
Was talking to a guy on the job in Payson he said he seen a doe onthe 260. North of park is there a road or cow trail that will take you in?


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