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s P o R T I n G C L a s s I C s 6 6 providing for higher success rates in late-season hunts. Two general deer seasons—early and late—are held in 12A east and west. This year's early season runs from October 23 through November 1 and the late season from November 20 through November 29. It's difficult to be drawn for these popular hunts, particularly the late-season hunt when deer are approaching the rut. For example, in 2005 only 50 permits were issued for 3,373 first- and second-choice applicants for the 12A east late hunt, and only 175 permits were issued for 5,837 applicants for the 12A west late hunt. Note: "Grand Canyon Bucks" originally appeared in the September, 1938, issue of Outdoor Life. A special thanks to O'Connor historian Eldon "Buck" Buckner for sharing the author's photographs from his Kaibab hunt in October, 1937. While they last, Sporting Classics has a limited number two great O'Connor books: The Lost Classics of Jack O'Connor ($30) and Classic O'Connor ($35). To order, call (800) 849-1004 or visit www.sportingclassics.com. The Kaibab is a grand place and comes close to being a deer-hunter's paradise. If you are looking for big heads, the Kaibab has them. If you want scenery, it has it second to none. If you simply want venison, it's there. Some time when your vacation comes late, combine a trip to the north rim of the Grand Canyon with a Kaibab hunt. If you do, you'll have an experience you'll never forget. HUNTING IN THE KAIBAB TODAY Hunting in the North Kaibab today is primarily in Game Management Units 12A east and west, and in portions of Unit 12B. Many record-class animals have been taken from these units, and over the years numerous articles by Jack O'Connor and other outdoor writers have created expectations of finding monster mulies behind every tree and bush. Certainly, the North Kaibab herd is one of the most studied of all the nation's mule deer herds. It's now managed with the goal of maintaining a high buck-to-doe ratio, increasing the number of older-age bucks for hunters to harvest, and It was almost a shame to shoot that beautiful buck. He didn't have a chance in the world. My 7mm came out of the saddle boot, and the picket of the 4X scope came to rest against his shoulder.