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At one point of my life, about 20 years ago, i was asking myself the same questions about where i wanted to go. I had lived my whole life in Az. 44 years of it in Payson. Had a great life there. No complaints, just wanted something different and cooler. Through a strange set of circumstances i ended up buying 20 acres in Trout Creek, Montana. I drove from Payson to my place here 41 times getting my house built. 8 years ago my wife and i decided to pull the plug and move up to the Montana place permanently. It was the best decision we ever made. It is a great place to be. Although my first winter here had me questioning what i had done. But once i figured out how to handle the winter it really became easy. Havent had a winter like that one since. Actually the hardest thing we have had to adjust to is the length of days. Not the short days of winter, which arent all that short, but the long days of summer. It stays light until 11:00. You can work yourself to death. Or you can work a regular job and get off and go fishing for another 7 hours. We rarely get to bed before 11:30 in the summer. The elk hunting here is alittle harder than it was there. Not a lot of bulls but buying a tag over the counter and getting to go every year is nice. I've managed to kill 2 5x5s in 7 years. The deer hunting is great. Whitetail deer are everywhere. Not hard to kill a nice buck if you spend a little time at it and dont shoot any of the first 75 bucks you see. Lots of other hunting opportunities as well, turkey, grouse, bears, wolves, etc, all over the counter tags. Fishing nothing short of spectacular. Never know what you might catch. Could be a 5 lb smallmouth or largemouth. Or it could be a 30 lb pike or a 5 lb walleye. Or anything in between. And license and tags are cheaper here. I was a little worried about the job situation up here. Although i had semi-retired from my job there, i knew i would need to work. It seems that it is just as hard for employers to find decent workers here as it is anywhere. There are lots of work opportunities here. Cost of living is just about the same as there. Although taxes are much cheaper. Income tax is about the same, no sales tax on anything and property taxes are lower here. Before i left i bought a lifetime hunting license in Az. Great decision. Ive drawn better tags since i left than i got when i lived there. All in all we havent regretted leaving Az not even once. It was great for me but it was time to move on. Since we moved both of our boys have followed us up. They are doing very well at making their lives here and love it almost as much as we do. Sometimes you have to throw caution to the wind and take a chance. In the long run you provably wont ever regret it. And if you do, Az will still be there.

Drinking my dinner tonight. Went to a customers house today and got 2 buckets of pears. Made syrup today, prepping for jam tomorrow.

Puppies are my moms and 8 weeks old and ready to go. They are full AKC papered. Parents are hunters duck/ dove if interested please text or call my mom at 505 818 8989 tell her you saw her sons post on here.

A little slow this year but brought a few home. Water temps were low and captain was having tough time finding warm currents. Really big water first day, half the boat was yacking. Almost all blue and yellow fin. Used spin set up this year and had a blast on that.

Selling a used Manfrotto panhead, model 700 RC2. Good shape, functions well. Includes a baseplate. $50 located in NW Tucson 520 349-2926 thx Jim

Not too sure it was like that when I got it from a yard sale.

2010 Aristocrat travel trailer - $9,750.00 7zero2-37eight-9nine07. $9,000. Excellent condition with limited use, and includes weight-distributing hitch rated to 10,000 lb. w/ sway control. ½ ton towable at 4,800 GVWR. Ideal for the solo hunter or adventuresome couple, as well as group or family outings where a little more privacy is desired. Trailer has 13,500 BTU air conditioning, and 13,680 BTU Atwood Hydro-flame furnace with auto-ignition. Interior is comfortable in snow, wind or rain. INTERIOR: Queen bed in front, dinette booth that converts to bed, multi-mode 4.5-cu.ft. refrigerator/freezer, 2-burner range, microwave w/carousel, range hood w/light and fan, 6-gal. propane water heater, water pump, full bathroom (no tub), wall recess for TV/DVR with jack for digital cable and TV antennae (adjustable from inside). Outlets are GFCI protected. Fixtures and appliances work flawlessly except for AM/FM radio. Manuals for appliances are included. EXTERIOR: Front diamond plate, electric brakes, E-Z lube dual axles, 4 ea. stabilizer jacks, 2 ea. propane tanks w/cover, patio awning, tyvek RV cover with storage bag. Fairly new plumbing vent, new roof vent, and new Timken wheel bearings and seals. Tires, brakes, and battery are in good condition. Has 4 ea. aftermarket HD steel wheels. Spare tire is new. Has 2 new stab. jacks in front. Faucet in bath is new. Awning will need to be patched or replaced. Wheel bearings repacked in May, 2023. Photos are from dealer lot - can provide current ones upon request. Maximum sleeping capacity: 4 Length: 16’ Width: 8’ Interior height: 6’6” Base weight: 3,340 lbs. Carrying capacity: 1,460 lbs. Hitch weight: 480 lbs. Number of axles: 2 Fresh water storage capacity: 35gal. Gray water storage capacity: Unk. Estimate 18 gal. Black water storage capacity: Unk. Estimate 18 gal.

Sig Sauer Cross 6.5 creedmoor cypher (New) Brand new in box! Asking $1600 **reduced again** asking $1200 Rifle Only....scope has been sold. Located in Tucson

I'm at the local Goodwill searching for props for my new acting gig... And all of a sudden I see a 1/4 scale M1857 12 pounder cannon and caisson being put.out for sale, $7.59 later, I have an artillery piece. I do my research, it's a 50 year old, functional, black powder cannon made in Spain. Although it's called a .70 cal, she fires a .680" ball with a max 85gr charge. Can't wait to touch her.off The balls or mold are kind.of spendy online Ever heard of grape shot?. .177 BBs will work. Come to find out these are available in a 1 1/4" bore, too.

Sold the rifle and don't believe I'll get another so the brass needs to go. 3 20 boxes of new unfired brass in boxes, $75, $60 47 pcs of new unfired Norma brand brass, $60, $50 71 pcs of once fired Weatherby brand brass, $80, $50 All 300 wby mag head stamp, buy it all for $175, $145 Located in Mesa.

I have had this for a few years. The rifle is in 95% condition with no dings in the checkering. The scope is a VXll 2x7. Weighs 9 #'s 14oz. $50 will be donated to Crazymonkey to go toward the Youth Raffle. Asking $1800. Also included Forester Dies, no shell holder. 100 new Winchester cases. 180 Winchester 300gr FMJ 118 Hornady 270gr SP. 7-31-23. Adding 500 CCI Large Rifle Magnum Primers.

Seeker - Good morning. I read your post on MM as well, I have to agree with most of what was said on that thread. Congratulations on a great tag.

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no trades at this time. thanks

I think 1k but don’t quote me on that.

Yeah these were real big and mostly overipe. A bunch were already claimed by birds and bees. Location was Hereford 4200ish feet

Free bump for a good guy. Steve, what you planning on replacing it with?

To be clear, these photos are not from OEM date. They are from Nov. 2017 when I bought the camper in as-new condition. I do have photos of the minor scuffs and scratches that accumulate over time, but they are minor, and what is shown is representative of actual condition (except for awning). Thanks for looking.

My first tuna, albacore on the El Capitan probably almost 20 years ago.

I can’t believe this hasn’t sold. I’ve got 2 of them and they both shoot lights out. Coyote smasher! Great price too! Someone needs this, you won’t regret it. Might have to justify 3 of them soon 😅

Great write up. I'm sure your Dad was smiling on you all. Love NM fishing!

We ended up simmering it for a few hours, didn't want to risk the smell. Thanks to all who replied

I've done it the last three seasons. 1st season, I got a depredation tag, which I filled. Last year, I missed a bunch with my pistol, switched to my crossbow and found a bull that i really wanted but couldn't close the deal. This season I've helped four people fill their tags, including myself. It's a 3030.

Bought a pair last year (beartooth 0g) before the early coues season. I give them a good review. they were comfortable right out of the box, no break in. Between hunting, scouting and camping I probably have 100 miles on them and they have held up like new..

Final price drop - $9,4,00.00 and you provide mattress (designed for queen size, but we have been using full for a little more room). Guys keep in mind that on a fully-guided hunt, you can save a TON of $$ if you provide your own accommodations and grub. And the guide will appreciate a break from the client! This includes WDH and RV cover.