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I would go shed hunting. Sheds are going to be where bulls go post rut and where you might find them on your hunt. This gentleman harvested this bull less than 800 yards from where I found the bulls previous years sheds

Well day 1 was rough. The boat didnt like the 6k elevation change. Same with my buddies boat. Cant get on plane. Called boat mechanic said dont worry about it. Happens alot with 2 stroke valley boats. Anyways. Managed two on jerkbaits was warm on lake look forward to the cool down and some coors tonight

What is winter range in Arizona. ?

Brand new in the box with chokes. CZ Bobwhite G2 sxs 20 gauge. Never fired. 28 inch barrels. $675.00

6x14 Tandem axle trailer with brakes and 2 5/16 ball the gate has the heavy duty springs bought it brand new to pull side x side around no longer need it . $3500

I’ve handled this rifle. It’s pristine. Will somebody buy it so I don’t?

(I'm pretty sure he was being sarcastic)

had a great fly fishing trip to Colorado and was blessed to hook into this 26" giant brown trout... it was similar to the River Runs Thru It movie where he falls in and fights the fish while floating down the river... lucky to be alive and to actually land it.

Aw, heck, I'll give you any info you want on the San Juan, anytime. Just let me know when you're going. There are 2-3 nymphs and 2-3 dries that are consistent throughout. There are others that work, obviously, but a select few that are consistent no matter what time of year and what hole you're in. I typically only fish two specific nymphs, and rarely branch out beyond two dries.

My brother, Son, Nephew and I caight 6 fish over 20" and and 8 over 15". it was dream trip. My nephew is a guide up there and if any of you want his contact info, PM me.

Why waste your time in the outdoors? Stay home

I grew up here but spent 20 years around Boise (elevation 2700') granted Southern Idaho along the Snake River Plain is known as the Banana belt of the NW so we got much less snow than our MT neighbors. We lived in a town of 2500 people and the locals knew everyone's business. Didn't bother me though. I coached my kids in Tee-ball and baseball and that was a great way to connect with the locals that were in a similar stage of life. My wife was born in Boise but you may be surprised how many people never leave those small towns (Boise was the "Big City"). Helena (elevation 4000') being East of the Rockies gets that polar vortex occasionally in the winters which is pretty brutal. My wife and I honeymooned across Western MT back in 1998 and a lady in Kalispell (not Helena) recounted their population boom in years prior followed by a 1996 winter with 12' of snow. She said as soon as Spring came many of those new arrivals were on the first thing smoking out of town. Helena is more flat so you won't have that same issue Kalispell had due to the way weather interacts with the mountain topography. Once Winter thaws you have what I call mud season until it dries out. Summers can find you with air quality issues from the wildfires. Having always owned livestock, I had to use stock tank heaters and still broke ice with a sledge hammer. Not fun at 0 degrees as you can imagine. I really heard about it when I was out of town and the Mrs. had to do it. You will get sick of winters the same way we get sick of summers here as others have mentioned, but seasons pass and maybe you snowmobile and ski so you can make the most of it. Like Idaho, the timber companies have sold off large tracts of land we used to be able to hunt to folks that lock it up and will trespass you like those Texas Oilmen the W Bros. You will have a leg up rolling into town with AZ plates on your rig instead of CA plates though. Also, you will want 4wd or if you have a Fwd car you will want to put on studded snow tires seasonally and sometimes that will not be enough if you beat the plows on the road. Also think about your proximity to family Parents, kids, grandkids, etc. If you are the hearty type and the Mrs. promises not to get home sick, I would go for it. Just don't expect the cost of living to be lower. I still have some snow shovels I can give you if you decide to go! Good luck and have fun!

I grew up on a farm, nearest town was 65 people. Went to high school 20 miles away in a town of 800. Great place to grow up. I really enjoyed growing up in a small town and still have a farm there where I try to get to on the weekends. There’s nothing in a city that I need.

Tempe Sales still around? They used to have everything from foam to fabric.

Last of the elk steaks, seared on the Traeger and diced and added to the griddle mix for barrio tacos . I sweated out a six pack cooking them in this soup.

Are they still your friends after you shot them?

I hope he continues to apply and gets your tag every year

Was stationed in Tacoma for a couple years. The fishing/crabbing is great and definitely plenty of hunting opportunity. Washington is really two different states east and west. I miss a lot about WA.

Buy an az lifetime before you go if you haven’t. Pry a redundant statement but I’ll say it anyway.

Did a quick one tonight after it cooled off. Threw a couple flatirons on the traeger and let them get a little smokey flavor, then finished to a medium rare to medium on the Blackstone. My wife did sauteed squash, zucchini and onion inside. Turned out great for a quick easy meal.

This is a great rangefinder!!!! I've been using the same set up for about 2 years. I HIGHLY recommend this Rangefinder!!!!!

You can find deer almost anywhere in the entire unit. Find high points away from major roads (there are a lot of roads) that you feel you can get to quietly and without sky lining yourself and start glassing. Expect to see a lot of hunters...not necessarily rifle whitetail hunters but bird hunters, archery deer hunters, etc...and lots of UTV/ATV's on the weekends. It will be fairly peaceful during the week. That's my experience anyway.

Green chili smoked pulled pork pizza

My 2022 Archery buck