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Patagonia was good to us today... the Frog bite was on

Turned in at the last minute? It’s 2 months till the seasons start. And what, they’re gonna make a new season in January for tags that were meant to be used in the general seasons? this a Special randy newburger season or what

I hope they all lose their sense of smell

I can’t be the only one who is worn out hearing about colds and flus

(Slightly off topic) Who would waist 20 years waiting for an elk tag. I've honed my craft by hunting elk on what people consider crappy tags. I would take a 4b November archery tag every year. Back to the question. If it was a sheep tag which I am now at 20+ years of waiting. If I had a similar ethical dilemma I would immediately call g&f and proceed from there. If not available (and we are speaking hypothetically) I may use the SSS method.

I got this in trade a couple months back. I have little need for another 223, so this one goes up for sale. It is used, but appears to be in great condition. Metal and finish is 98%; the stock has some very light marring from safe rub, but is hardly visible to the naked eye. There is one ding in the stock that is visible in the last picture showing the caliber stamp on the barrel. Round count was represented as low at time of trade. I have not had any time to shoot the rifle myself, but Tikkas have a reputation for being fairly accurate. Comes with bases and medium height 1" rings that should accommodate up to 50mm scope objective. price is $650. Not looking for much in the way of trades right now, except for maybe a Frankford Arsenal Platinum Case Prep Center, or a Lee or RCBS hand primer. Lowballers - please walk on by. First "I'll take it" in the thread trumps any PM or text messages. It's the only way I know of to keep everything above board and ensure you that another deal is not done behind your back after you have accepted the price. I live in N Phx / Sctsdl area, but I am willing to meet in the middle of metro Phx area to get the deal done.

He'll no, i' get ahold of the azgfd, let them decide, never waist 20 on a moral kill. Lol butt I would let azgfd take care of it, unless last day and you wanted the meet. Great post great outcome.

Buy a new house!

Go away 🤪

No such thing as sick without covid.

Nice job Fred. Hopefully the meat is nice and tender. Im actually curious about if it will be or not. Youll have to let us know.

Probably some of the best meat imaginable

The more I think of it, I still see no real ethical dilemma or choice either way here. Cool that you shot the baby., and to Bonecollector's point, you did the calf a favor by ending it's apparent suffering more quickly than would have otherwise. It was hurting, and it was a legal animal. On the other hand, had you passed on the baby and killed the cow, honestly for me that would have been just fine, too. That baby became injured somehow and nature & the way of things were running their course (with or without you). I see no moral/ethical obligation to shoot or not shoot the baby either way in this case. (But obviously this is TOTALLY my own opinion only, and we all know what they say about opinions..... As I said earlier, good show!)

I could have walked past by the wounded baby and shot a full sized cow.

The story. G&F called me last week and asked if I wanted a depredation cow tag for round valley after a minutes of thought I decided to take it. I heard it expires the 8th. What she actually said was the 5th. My wife had the show low creek hunt that expires today so it would give me the weekend to hunt. She got her elk Tuesday and I was really relaxed Wednesday until I saw the date on my tag. Last night I go to the very south end of the area and nothing. Get a semi late start from my house in show low today. Rushing to my vantage point I see a few cows just off the road by the river and figured why not. Sneaking in to where that cow is at the beginning of the thread I jump a 3 legged calf with dots in bad shape. I say to myself sh!t and take the 20 yard shot it runs 18 yards and falls over. For s&g I finish the stock on the cow and take the picture. Hardest part was deciding to rock climb out, go through the swamp, wade the creek, or go through willow jungle to get out. Willow jungle was the best. The cliffs the river the jungle before anyone says anything this hunt has a special exemption for archery hunter where you can shoot within a 1/4 mile from an occupied structure and it is encouraged to shoot the elk that are in the alfalfa.

2Spoiler alert*****

Obviously 4b.

He's in New River. I'm pulling a shock of my '06 so he can get his Ranger home.

I’ll drive my truck on any road. Where are you broke down?

I will also pull my rear one off and you can use it.

Just left it’s kinda low but plenty of fish nothing real big but fun to catch them

Frog Toggs. Cheap, Easy, and disposable. They come in a nice flat package and pack well in a pack. I believe they even come in camo patterns if you didn't want the normal solid colors. Last time I bought a pair I think they were like 12 bucks at Big5.

Ruger M77 .270 in 1976 from Jensen's. It is still the only rifle I have harvested any big game to include my sheep. Cuz Jack O'Connor said so.

AZ Troutman, I think we get hung up on #'s. If we actually saw all the bucks that come off the strip and Kaibab, there are plenty that are far less than trophy status by the numbers game. The reality of unit 3a/3c is it has plenty of mature animals of trophy status. Age class is there just need to have the patience to sift through them or you shoot the buck that you are happy to hang your tag on because that is what really matters. I am stoked to have the December hunt and like most guys will be working my butt of to shoot a buck of a lifetime. At the end of the day we are super blessed to have the opportunity to hunt such a great state! Respectfully, Mark