We've worked with this outfitter since 1994, and he usually produces 100 percent hunter success on big bulls. The hunters we have sent him in years past have raved about the quality of the hunting and the quality of hunter service. Even the outfitter's bow hunts and his late rifle hunts have been highly successful.

We've been telling our rifle hunting customers for years to apply for a tag for the late season in this area. The odds of drawing a late season rifle tag are much better than an early rifle tag. Granted, it's much easier to find a big bull during the early rut season, but this outfitter and his guides know the area so well that they normally produce well even on the late hunts.

During the late season in 2008, for example, they produced eight bulls for eight hunters with racks averaging 365 Boone and Crockett points. The biggest bull grossed 400 points.

If you're interested, call us before the application deadline (Feb. 10) so that we can have you apply in the proper zone.

To maximize your chances of taking a special bull, the outfitter has increased the length of his hunts to seven full days of hunting. You'll stay in a camp trailer, wall tent or hotel, depending on where most of the big bulls are located. Food, cooking, skinning, packing and transportation to and from the nearest airport are included in his fee. All you need is your personal gear, and your license and tag. No transferable landowner permits are available in Arizona.

You'll ride a truck or ATV to get into hunting areas, and then you'll hike to spot and stalk. During rut hunts in September or early October, the guides often can locate and sometimes call in big bulls by bugling and cow calling.