Arizona Gould's

[.270]

That’s awesome. Finally after 30 bonus points I was able to draw a NR Gould’s tag and fill it opening day this year as well. Those birds are the gobblingist SOBs I’ve ever encountered! I’m back to building points and hope to retire in AZ so it won’t be a once in a lifetime experience.

It's still not easy as a resident, I am at 23 points and my wife is at 21 points with no luck yet.

 

[prongbuck]

I know a Californian who has drawn Arizona Gould's twice. Not only that but this year he drew an Emperor Goose permit.....again, twice in 3 years.

That's just not right. I've been in the pot for both and haven't drawn. Some people are definately more lucky than others.

 

[WoodMoose]

congrats

beautiful bird

seen a Goulds while bowhunting Coues in SE Arizona a few years ago,,, impressive bird,,, haven't drawn a tag yet, but I keep trying

 

[Rodmor80]

Beautiful bird. Congrats.

 

[Cootmeurer]

Outstanding. Good call on the shot, did something similar once hunting on Ft Bragg in NC. Decided it was a good bird in a high competition area so took the shot. As I was driving out here came an unplanned company level exercise in a Humvee convoy right though the drop zone I was just in

 

[MidwestHunt]

Congrats, can't wait to do this one day to finish my slam.

 

[LopeHunter]

Nicely done. Hunted various turkeys all around America but never the Gould.

Well, drew a Gould's tag here in AZ. Starts May 1, 2025. Have to be in MO leading up to the opener so won't be scouting much unless can get in on the census of the Gould's that may be in March or April. Sent off an email to one of the NWTF contacts for AZ and waiting to hear back if can help with the census.

 

[Bugle 'Em In]

I wish you luck @LopeHunter . If I was down in AZ, I’d have been happy to be boots on the ground for you. Unfortunately, I’m a few states away. I hope you’ll start a new thread and take us along on the hunt.