Full on or dedicated hunting vehicle
Hedgehog
Always Off-Roading Jeeper
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- Location
- Tucson/Marana Arizona
- Vehicle(s)
- -1975 Jeep CJ5, 360 V8, Headers, Duel Exhaust,T15 transmission, D-20 Transfer case, Twin Stick Conversion, Warn 8274 Winch
-1951 Willys Wagon, 4 cylinder, "F" head, little rust, very close to stock
It only happened once and that was in a locked Bronco. I actually don't know how they did it without me knowing it. That once made me rethink what I leave in the vehicle.
For those that say, "I should hunt some where else." My hunts cover most all of southern Arizona, sometimes driving hundreds of miles, I hunt where the critters are. Unfortunately Southern Arizona is also a hot bed of illegal crossing and drug running. You never know who you will run into. Also factor in illegals looking for something to eat or drink.
Unfortunately coyote populations are far higher in agricultural areas than it is in open desert. Lots to eat, that's the way it is around populated areas. My favorite or highest success hunting areas include water, cows and old agriculture.
Generally here isn't and hasn't been a problem with theft when predator hunting. But it is increasing. Nothing is truly safe, there is only an appearance of safety, but a locked or semi locked compartment will always feel safer than a rifle laying on the seat of an open Jeep, it's only common sense.
The CJ5 back is 36" in length and ~47 wide. My gear is usually custom built for the task at hand, an 870 with a short barrel, reflex scope, long mag tube AR style stock, fast and deadly out to ~50 yards. My primary is a highly customized Ruger #3 I built in 223 Remington, she's short, semi heavy, fits me like a glove and a proven coyote rifle out past 300 yards.
I'm thinking a top rack going between the windshield and roll bar or a stacked rack on the dash would serve me wonderfully for the primary weapons, meaning those that are in active use.
The stored weapons and additional gear will be served well in a locked box completely encompassing the rear storage area stored across the jeep.
For those that say, "I should hunt some where else." My hunts cover most all of southern Arizona, sometimes driving hundreds of miles, I hunt where the critters are. Unfortunately Southern Arizona is also a hot bed of illegal crossing and drug running. You never know who you will run into. Also factor in illegals looking for something to eat or drink.
Unfortunately coyote populations are far higher in agricultural areas than it is in open desert. Lots to eat, that's the way it is around populated areas. My favorite or highest success hunting areas include water, cows and old agriculture.
Generally here isn't and hasn't been a problem with theft when predator hunting. But it is increasing. Nothing is truly safe, there is only an appearance of safety, but a locked or semi locked compartment will always feel safer than a rifle laying on the seat of an open Jeep, it's only common sense.
The CJ5 back is 36" in length and ~47 wide. My gear is usually custom built for the task at hand, an 870 with a short barrel, reflex scope, long mag tube AR style stock, fast and deadly out to ~50 yards. My primary is a highly customized Ruger #3 I built in 223 Remington, she's short, semi heavy, fits me like a glove and a proven coyote rifle out past 300 yards.
I'm thinking a top rack going between the windshield and roll bar or a stacked rack on the dash would serve me wonderfully for the primary weapons, meaning those that are in active use.
The stored weapons and additional gear will be served well in a locked box completely encompassing the rear storage area stored across the jeep.
Ah.. the good old days.
