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Selling a pair of Swarovski 10x42 NL Pure Binos. I purchased these back in May, took them out of the box and never used them. Comes with the Outdoorsman's Stud. I want to go back to my EL Range is the reason I am selling. Has box and all the info. Asking $2,900 obo Located in Queen Creek Call or text 480-299-2573

Got my first mule deer and i couldnt be happier. Hunted this guy for days never seeing him and yesterday morning he decided to show up. We weren't sure if it was him or not so i gave chase. Once i was able to get a good look at him i texted my buddy that i was going for it. Chasing muleys for the first time was pretty fun but man finding a mature buck can sure be a challenge!

I'd like to see a DNA test on that dog.

I want to see the Remington 600 in 284.

Doesnt make any sense that a remington 1100 trap gun would have a fixed full choke...

You can road hunt elk with that rifle/pistol. There are plenty of elk ham hunts. It's legal, but if you can put it to your shoulder it's a rifle. IMO. And not what was intended when they created ham hunts. Personally, Idc enough to argue the topic

It sucks, that's what. Will be Friday or next week before I can get out.

In my area the rut has been better than the last 2-3 years... I missed a buck in his bed yesterday at 51 yards that clipped a little twig a few yards in front of him that flew the arrow way left. Heartbreaking... 61 yards again this AM from a 6+ year old heavy 180+" 4X4 but the little bucks wouldn't keep screwing with his does and I got in the middle of a revolving rut fest which is never good. I crawled 300 yards I bet but only moved 80...lol

Just here waiting on the first “sss” comment.

Granted, you can get away with a lot but personally I prefer to be legal from the get go. I spent too many years putting distance between being a shitty person and who I am today.

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Type in the following email address "AZHuntGuidelines@azgfd.gov" At the very least explain that hunting of these predators helps keep the prey and predator population more stable and wildlife populations recovered the last 100 years because of these efforts. It reduces major disease outbreaks, starvation, and increases genetic diversity. As managers of wildlife the AZGFD should be focusing on the health of the wildlife as a whole. Any bans would be a step back from efforts proven to benefit all wildlife species.

Driving through the southern part of unit 8 on day we found for outdoor privys. Wish I still had pics of it, a buddy made a toilet out of a walker. Then added a tp roller, beer holder, American flag, magazine rack, etc. Somebody drunk crapped all over it and it was abandoned.

I don’t know why this never occurred to me. I wish we had bear baiting. We should ask them for it. If all it takes is a bunch of public comments let’s get started. 2 can play this game.

There are two very problematic assumptions in your statement. 1. AZGFD’s mission has nothing to do with hunting. From their website: To conserve Arizona’s diverse wildlife resources and manage for safe, compatible outdoor recreation opportunities for current and future generations. If you are relying on a government agency to protect what you love, you are in for disappointment. 2. This point has been made, but in AZ, you do not have a right to hunt and fish. We have that opportunity because the so far the public has supported it. The second that changes and some anti organization can pass a ballot measure to end it, it will end. I understand that many people are frustrated by what is happening. I also understand that bitching about AZGFD has become a normal pastime around here, and I have participated plenty. But there is nothing to blame them for here. The HSUS is using this process to go on public record and establish the fact that thousands of Arizonans are opposed to predator hunting. Unfortunately, when the comments are posted in their entirety for everyone to see, there will not be a record of how many lion and bear tags are sold each year unless someone submits it as a comment. AZGFD manages wildlife in the interest of the public, so if the public doesn’t want them hunted, guess what? I know how dumb and frustrating this seems to people who are using common sense. Unfortunately, democracy doesn’t always follow the rules of common sense. It follows rules and processes. Right now the enemies of hunting and fishing are monopolizing one of those processes to paint a picture. The fastest and best way to combat that is to overwhelm their effort. I am begging the CMT community to set the snarkiness and apathy aside. This is important. Please comment in support of lion, bear and bobcat hunting. AZHuntGuidelines@azgfd.gov

Griffin and I hit the road with high hopes and much excitement. We connected with 2 locals who volunteered to help us out. You never know what to expect. Does this mean here’s a dusty 2 track I once saw a deer at or rolling out the red carpet. We were humbled by the level of commitment to help us. Each day was filled with hours of glassing and holding out for a good one. We passed many bucks and held the bar high. Finally on day 4 we spotted a heavily palpated 4x4 about a mile away and 800-1000 feet higher. We watched him graze and knew he’d be the buck of dreams if we would be able to hang our tag on him. We formulated a game plan and off we went. 4.5 hours later we sat above the thicket. We decided to wait him out. Unfortunately the gray ghost gave us the slip and we never saw him again. It was an epic 2 hour hike out in the dark with our egos bruised but our hearts full of the experience. The next day was to be our last in AZ so we decided to take the first legal buck we saw. Finally on the opposite hillside we spotted a buck and moved into shooting range just as the buck disappeared into bottom. He was about 200 away. As we sat there picking apart the hillside just looking our local friend hissed “he’s right there!” 100 yards away the buck emerged from the thicket and stood quartering to knowing something was up. Quickly griffin steadied on the sticks and the crack of the rifle broke the silence. No buck in sight. We decided to give it 30 minutes and give it a look. No blood at all but we spread out and began grid searching. Just a few short minutes later we located the buck and the celebration was on! I want to say I’m so humbled to the 2 gentlemen who took time out of their schedules and spent 5 days helping us chase down the gray ghost we are forever in your debt. We came as strangers but now I consider you good friends! The hunting community is filled with good people who are the salt of the earth with kindness in their hearts! Cant wait to return to AZ next year!!

Public agencies who manage public resources are required to have a formal process for public input. If the anti’s flood the public comment process with requests to end lion, bear and bobcat hunting then if the department doesn’t consider those comments, the anti’s can sue the department on some liberal court and object to the policies, taking wildlife management away from science and into politics. Amber was likely doing hunters a favor by speaking up in a meeting with a well organized sportsmen group who could mount a response. Email your pro hunting comments here: AZHuntGuidelines@azgfd.gov

So, things that you learned flying are OK 48 hours later but game cameras info is forever. LOL

Odds say I won't draw again this year, have not had an AZ tag EAB since 2014.

I still don't understand how this happens and how people don't double, triple, quadruple, etc. check the numbers. If that should fail, it does show the unit and dates on the online application, right next hunt number.

You are about 40 yds from a good buck.

I measured my bicep with a pump last night. 15 3/4 flexed, but it’s cut like a diamond. alright for real, cut starts today. I’ve been catfishing on tinder with shirtless mirror selfies from when I was shredded and now I have dates lined up later this week. Have to kick the initial bloat

Haven't posted in a while. thought id reply since this is the longest running thread Ive replied to and I'm sure many have made fitness new years resolutions. I happy to say my fitness is excellent now. Been doing crossfit for 5 years now pretty consistently and its changed my life. I'm 48 and can run under 8 minute miles for fairly easy, deadlifting 385, back squatting 305, etc, etc. Ive even recruited some new hunters and hunting friends from my gym.I even have a smoking hot girlfriend I met there as a bonus. lol Don;t want to get into a crossfit discussion other than just to say it works for me. Whatever it is, find something that works for you and stick with it. The most important thing is I now am a much more effective hunter and I enjoy everything much more now that Ive gotten my fitness level up. This last year I was lucky enough to draw an Antelope and and elk tag. I was able to fill both tags and especially on the elk hunt my fitness was a big part of that. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and enjoyable new year. Stick with your fitness goals, its worth it for you and your family.