Arizona Guided Hunts has been operating since 1997 near Tucson, built on the foundation of owner Patrick Feldt, who holds a Bachelor of Science in Renewable Natural Resources from the University of Arizona. This isn't a side hustle—Pat spends over 220 days per year in the field either scouting wildl...
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Arizona Guided Hunts has been operating since 1997 near Tucson, built on the foundation of owner Patrick Feldt, who holds a Bachelor of Science in Renewable Natural Resources from the University of Arizona. This isn't a side hustle—Pat spends over 220 days per year in the field either scouting wildlife or guiding hunters. The operation is fully licensed to guide on Arizona State Trust Lands, with Special Use Permits for USDA Forest Service lands (primarily Coronado NF and Coconino NF), USFWS National Wildlife Refuges, and BLM lands as needed.
Hunts accommodate archery, rifle, handgun, crossbow, or muzzleloader depending on season and area drawn.
Every guide is Arizona State licensed, First Aid Certified at minimum, and has passed background checks. Combined experience: 1,500+ hunters guided. Most guides have 20+ years hunting big game under their belts.
| Guide | Background | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Feldt (Owner) | Wildlife Science degree, #8 SCI World Record black bear (21-11/16" skull), 84" record-class antelope, multiple trophy elk | Turkey hunting fanatic—completed U.S. Royal Slam |
| Jake Lindsey | Native Tucsonan, guiding since 2003, firefighter/paramedic | Trophy bighorn sheep and Coues deer, multiple B&C and P&Y animals |
| Eliot Anderson | Arizona native near Tucson, guiding since 2005, Fire Department Captain | Coues deer specialist, record-class bucks with rifle and archery |
| Andrew Nelson | Arizona native, firefighter (Tucson) | Coues deer enthusiast since 2007, multiple trophy takes |
| James "Jim" Comins | 25+ years wildlife management career, now retired | 30+ years pursuing Coues, elk, javelina (AZ) and antelope, elk, mule deer, bears (NM) |
Long-Range Canyon Hunting is Standard. Most shots average 300 yards for rifle hunts but 400+ yards are common. Javelina typically 100–300 yards (200 avg). Archery averages 35 yards but 60-yard shots occur. No horses used—terrain is steep and remote.
Rifle Marksmanship Requirements: - Scope minimum 4.5-14X (NOT 3-9X). Most use 6.5-20X. - Practice at distances up to 400 yards. - Zero at 200 yards; create drop chart in inches or MOA (50-yard increments from 200–500). - Tape chart to stock or scope. Use scope turrets (Leupold CDS option available) rather than hold-over. - Practice prone position (most common), but also sitting, kneeling, standing. - Use Harris bipod (9"–13" or 13.5"–23") in prone for accuracy. - Rear rest (leather filled with rice/foam, NOT sand) for 3-point stability. - Standing shooting stick/hiking pole with V yoke rest for varied terrain. - Practice multiple times monthly on paper targets or 500-meter silhouette ranges.
Archery Marksmanship Requirements: - Practice multiple times per week at uphill/downhill angles. - Effective range: 35 yards average, up to 60 yards possible. - Laser rangefinder (Bushnell/Leupold angle-compensating models recommended) or learn distance judgment. - Broadhead selection: Fixed vs. mechanical debate unresolved; both work if properly tuned. Two-blade mechanicals (Rage Hypodermic Trypan, 2"+ diameter) popular for long-range accuracy and blood loss. Single-bevel 2-blade fixed (KuduPoint) excellent for bull elk even quartered. NOT recommended: 3-blade mechanicals. - Paper tune arrows if fixed blades don't fly like field points at distance. - Test broadheads before hunt (practice heads in most packages). - Lighted nocks (Lumenok, Nockturnal) beneficial for tracking.
Muzzleloader Requirements: - Modern Magnum .45/.50 caliber inlines capable of 300+ yard kills with proper loads (250–340 grain .50 cal, 2000–2100 fps). - Average elk shots 200 yards (range 60–280+ yards documented). - Scope 3-9X minimum; normal rifle scope preferred with crosshair. - Create drop chart to 300 yards; tape to stock. - MOA turrets preferred to hold-over for precision.
Patrick Feldt's personal takes include: - #8 SCI World Record black bear: 21-11/16" skull, 7'6" length, 500 lbs - Desert mountain lion: 155 lbs - Pronghorn antelope: 84" record-class - Bull elk: Several, one over 350 inches - Multiple Coues deer, javelina, Merriam's and Gould's turkeys
Guides have successfully placed hunters on numerous record-book animals across species.
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