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I was able to take my son on his second youth turkey hunt this past weekend (last year being the first). After several close calls on the first day of the hunt with no shots fired he was able to connect on this tom on the second morning. The birds threw us a curve ball on the first evening and roosted in a different location several ridges away. From hunting this location in years past I knew where I wanted to get before first light and set up. The birds ended up being roosted a little farther than what I had thought but I still liked my chances and setup. There were several toms gobbling off the roost but you could hear the hens show up to pick them up. They were out of sight over a ridge or two. It sounded like they were starting to head the other way but luckily the boss hen was talkative and we got into a nice argument. After about 5 minutes of back and forth she decided to come kick my butt. And guess who she brought with her a strutting gobbling tom. My son made a great one shot kill to the head. I love it when a plan comes together. It is so fun and exciting to be able to share these experiences with my son, some of my favorite hunting memories.

man I hope someone finds it for you! I lost mine some years back on an archery deer hunt. I was camped near Haigler creek and changed clothes before heading back to the valley. When we stopped to get gas I realized in a panic it was gone! We continued to the valley after tearing apart all my gear. I get home and get ready to go back up by myself when I got to thinking......... I always see a truck parked at a house before the creek with a Haigler Creek Outfitter sticker on the back of it! I google it and the address comes up to the house by the creek. I had talked to KC from that outfit in the field a couple times. Seen him out and about while glassing around bar x ranch bringing HUUUGEE cedar tree cuts out.... like the kind for making furniture. Also seen his picture with a giant late season bull at the restaurant in Young. He was always polite when we spoke. So I called the number on the website. KC answered the phone and I proceed to explain to him where we were camped and asked if he'd mind going to the campsite to take a quick look before I go back up there, he said sure no problem. 5 minutes later I get a call back and the guy says is this James Walton adress ......... I said I guess you found it. Said he had to come to the valley for some work and he'd bring it down with him! I was so relieved!!!!!! Very lucky! He also refused to take any $ jlw

No problem. It got me away from my computer for a couple of hours. Deal on either.

Sooo . .. whatcha do?

Something about the way I was getting out of the tractor at work was making my wallet fall out. Found it the first couple times but eventually my luck ran out. An old timer asked me if he could metal detect on the acreage I work on and I said "sure." Dang if he didn't come across my wallet. We're good friends now.

My kids love watching this guy do stupid s***. Fortunately they know he's dumb.

This got me to researching the terms. I like this article, in particular. https://www.thewalletshoppe.com/billfold-vs-wallet/ I really like this quote: "Billfold is an archaic term describing a wallet that literally “folds” bills (e.g. a traditional bifold or trifold). Wallet is a broader term, so all billfolds are wallets, but not all wallets are billfolds." I kinda like being called archaic. I grew up with the term billfold and its what I use the majority of the time. In reality, I don't care what its called. I'd just like to help my son get his money-license-HE Card-holding thing back home. I greatly appreciate Fred being willing to help!

Text me the spot and I will check tomorrow. Your turkey spot is safe with me. I rarely hunt turkeys. 928.358.9183 Fred

What can I say? I'm old school Gen-X raised by a combat-hardened Baby-Boomer. My son even called it his billfold. Guess I'm raising him right. Thanks!

I’m just intrigued to hear someone use the term “billfold”. Old school…. 😉 Hope he gets it back!

I'll take it per our conversation. Thanks. Ben

sneakem might be more versed in the point thing but basically you get x amount of points for different violations, I don't know the break down but it isn't anything to mess with for sure!!!

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Made in the USA versus China and would be a primary reason to go Avet. Avets are more user friendly to clean/maintain for the average guy too. I own an Avet HX Raptor and one of the newer Fathom 40NLD2, as well as variety of smaller Avets and one of the older Fathom 25n 2 speed They are all excellent. The Raptor is superior but it also costs at least $200 more than a Fathom. If you are in PHX go to Phoenix Fishing Supply on 16th & Camelback. They sell Avet & Penn and have an excellent selection of saltwater rods.

I’ve never heard them called braces…I’ve used the term billfold for years though.

Suspenders (American English, Canadian English), or braces (British English, Australian English) are fabric or leather straps worn over the shoulders to hold up skirts or trousers.

Kind of a curious question. CPW was very thorough the few times I ran into them, kind of annoying actually. But I was glad I had all my ducks in a row.

If you don't want to dismount current scope, night vision mounted on your rail at the end of your optic will probably work best. I dought you will have room in front of your scope. But if you're willing to mount a thermal in place of your scope, that would be my go to.

prayer sent

My father has been dealing with macular degeneration for over 6 years and has started getting much worse to the point he is just about blind now at 89. He has been feeling run down and dizzy for a few months and just found out that is due to leukemia. We don't know if it's going to be manageable or not yet. He has always been a hard charging Marine and it is taking its' toll on his spirits so I sure would appreciate any support. Thanks, Doug.

Bump to the top. (For good relief)

Wallet

I got a chance to work on the Bima, an ocean going dredge based in Nome, AK back in '90-91. That dredge delivered some gold. Owned by Westgold, the bottom shaft broke and they scrapped it. On edit, The Bima

^ I see what ya did there.