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I have debated about what to say about this as I know some have mixed feelings about these highly sought after tags being donated. But after thinking about it I hope that if we are able to share the story that more people might enjoy the experience this increasing the good that has come The selfless decision someone made to donate the tag. A little background. In April of last year my son Hunter (9 at the time) was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Toothe. CMT is a degenerative neuro-muscular condition that causes muscle atrophy and reduced sensitivity in the extremities. As a result of this condition Hunter also had hip dysplasia in both legs which led to two separate reconstructive surgeries last year. He turned 10 in August and we squeezed in a youth Kaibab hunt as well as a cow elk hunt (from a donated tag) between surgeries. I was proud of his effort as he did whatever he had to and filled his deer tag and stuck with it through three cold days for his elk hunt but that tag went unfilled. He goes to PT twice every week and probably will do PT//OT until he is skeletally mature. We are blessed that his lifespan is not impacted and for now he can walk and ride a bike likE his friends, other than limited strength and the unknown of when and how fast the degeneration of his nerves will occur. Well a couple week’s ago Eddie Corona from OE4A called and asked if Hunter would be interested in an antelope hunt. This has been an aspiration of his for several years since accompanying me on scouting trips for my antelope hunt in 2014. So the next day, after going to PT, and the dr and getting x Rays we met Eddie Corona and picked up the tag. It’s been his top choice every year since so of course we were in. Then to find out it was Unit 10 tag, well, we were over the moon. I hope to share this experience with as many as possible and want to make sure that those involved know how much this means to a kid who has not had an easy past 12 months. Thanks to Eddie and everyone who helps OE4A in anyway and also to Darren Couturier who donated the tag. We can hardly wait to share the journey with everyone.

Took a quick ride out this weekend to fix one of my cams and checked a few others. Also found a couple coues sheds.

Another member posted a week or so ago looking for a car for his mom. This one would fit the bill.

Honestly, I used to love Rinellas podcasts. Saw him when he was live in Phoenix.... Havent listened to another one since. I'm big in to true crime, fantasy football/baseball, Joe Rogan, Brendan Schaub.

My roast is resting now,but "bone in butt whole roast " should be labled different. You Think?

COSTCO does the old" in an out thing". Here today, gone tomorrow. Your local ACE Hardware will have the full line of them year round along with the rubs and pellets and accessories. There's lots more options than what you see at COSTCO. I just purchased the new Ironwood model that has variable speed motors, and WIFI controls. You can monitor it from your phone for grill temp and meat temp so you can leave the house while doing long slow cooks. Doing 3 racks of ribs on it today , can't wait! I grilled Yellowtail steaks on it last night that were excellent. Traegers are the bomb! If you haven't tried their dry rubs you should, they have a Veggie Shake I put on everything from asparagus to potatoes. Also for you new users, check out their website for recipes. I made smoked Chorizo grits last weekend that I got off there. Fantastic! Try cooking biscuits on it! BTW, did I mention that I own four? Yeah, I have a grilling problem.

SOLD Selling a brand new unfired and in the box Kimber Micro 9 KHX 9mm semi-auto pistol, my 2XL gorilla hands will be a bit too big for it and I picked up something a little larger. Includes the box and everything that came with it. I paid $720, looking for at least $675 Willing to ship to your FFL but would prefer to do a local sale. Must be of legal age, have legal ID, and sign a bill of sale. Firm on the price and located in Oro Valley Message me if interested!

Been out walking the dogs every chance I get. This has been the best year for finding horns for me. Found my first confirmed lion kill, first match set, first nice deadhead (only deadheads I've found have been spikes 🤣🤣). Heres a few pics. A few of the dogs are locating sheds, one brings them back, one runs off with em, and my pup is addicted to them.

My dad and I were able to get out for a few days last weekend. After starting off with a couple missed shots by my dad on Friday morning then not being able to keep an eye on a couple bucks we were able to glass up Friday afternoon. We headed to a different area Saturday saw lots of deer but no bucks. Sunday morning we hunted around camp i glasses up a bachelor herd of 7 bucks. We made a plan and started the climb up the mountain. My dad said since i found the deer i could get first shot so we split up thinking the bucks would go over the top after the shot. So i snuck into place when i got over there i couldn’t find the deer thinking i had gone to low. As i was getting ready to grab my stuff to back out and go higher a spike steps out so i stay put and get ready. After 4 spikes and forkies step out my buck presents himself and i shot. I watch him go down the deer stay put i call my dad and tell him to get over the top right away there’s a bigger buck! After what seemed like a hour but more like 5 minutes his buck was getting ready to top over. My dad tops the ridge and shoots his buck at 200 yards! It was awesome watching both bucks drop within 50 yards of each other!

This stainless grill has not been used for about 10 years. The last time used it functioned as it should. It needs some bigger wheels, the ones on it now are too small. I did a half a$$ clean up on it. It ain't new , but it's free. I do have a fork lift to load it. Grill dimensions are 16"x36". This grill new was over $1500.00 the four corners are the only parts that are not stainless, so they show some rust.

Check out the Joe Rogan episodes with Steve rinella, Dan flores and the Cameron Haynes. there are a few other episodes with hunters and stuff here and there. If you can listen to the Rogan ones in chronological order it's cool because you hear rogans development from a guy that knows practically nothing about hunting to the avid bowhunter now. One of the latest meateater ones with the biologist who was attacked is crazy. when she describes the sensation on having the bear bite down on her head is nuts. good stuff

This post is 5 years old. Why are you bringing it back to life??

For AZ the first couple hundred Jay Scott sponsored were really good. A bit dated now but still lots of good info. I really like Meateater for conservation topics. It’s refreshing to hear a scientific discussion about the topics confronting sportsmen today. I also like Randy Newberg’s Hunttalk Radio.

I shot one deer and the copper jacket was just under the skin and the lead came out of the jacket. I got little to no penetration. The ELD-X bullets I've seen have done a very good job. The ELD-M bullets are super accurate but the terminal results are less than favorable. I've probably seen 6-8 impacts with less than desirable results.

What are you going to do with it once you get it out of the garage? There is a Community Tire by the airport that does good work and also One Stop Truck Shop who can possibly come to the terminal and make the repair there. What make/Year truck is it? I usually take Lyft and leave the truck at home. It is $14.50 from my place to the airport.

It might be cheaper to have a mobile repair guy come out.

Join the Brian Enos forums and post on their classifieds section. Tons of 3-gun shooters over there that would jump on that. Great scope, btw.

I have a stop sign right there.

Great bow! Lots of life left on string. 5 pin PSE Sight and stabilizer included. $240 Tucson set at 31” draw and 60# but a very adjustable bow that fits almost any shooter.

Yeah, this is why I was hesitant about posting. Lots of people question the system and start getting sour grapes when an 11 year old kid gets a world class tag. The tag is donated by the hunter to a qualifying charity. The charity has a list of qualified individuals who have submitted paperwork from a doctor who confirms that they meet the requirements. In Hunter’s case he has a permanent disability but children with life threatening conditions also qualify. Veterans have different requirements around combat injuries of certain severity. But I can tell you that the kids we have met at OE4A events are sick. At the OE4A banquet they have pictures in their slideshow of the kids who have passed away since their hunts. The wounded vets organizations sometimes have a hard time finding vets who meet the requirements but are still capable of the physicality of the hunt. The organization appoints the tag to a qualified recipient at their discretion. Last year Hunter received a late rifle cow hunt. This year the organization knew that he was better suited for walking and was really excited about antelope hunting. When Eddy called about the tag he said the donating hunter said he would like it to go to a kid if possible because it was a father and son who both donated their tags. The other tag went to a 17 year old boy. Hopefully that answers questions and people will continue to support these organizations. I know last year when we were driving home from Hunter’s elk hunt, he asked me if we could hunt again the next weekend. I reminded him that we were going back to CA for his next surgery that week. His response “Oh yeah, that is coming up.” We didn’t kill an elk on that hunt but for a few days he forgot all about surgery and the half body cast he would spend Christmas in, and the PT after that. He didn’t have to go watch his little brother play on the football team that he couldn’t be on. He just went hunting with his Dad. I can’t tell you how much that meant to that little dude and especially his Dad. So I am grateful for everybody who provides a tag or volunteers or spends 200+ nights a year helping or scouting or guiding these hunter’s. It means a lot.

Go shoot a bigger buck than your dad Hunter!

He loads a light weight SST in it... I want to say 129 gr sound about right. She harvested a 3 point mule deer with it as well. So far it works well for her.

Now that is the bump of all bumps.

You can't go wrong with either. But if it were me and I had the 7mm stuff already I would go with a tight twisted 7 mm RM. And shoot 160+ grain bullets. The browning fits that bill also take a look at the Christensen Arms mesa too. Both nice rifles.