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Hey y’all sorry it’s taken me forever to finally get to this, but it has been archery season for the last month and I’ve been playing catch up from my rifle tag… I ended up scouting and hunting what felt like most of the country between the 17 and the river, and all the way from Bartlett to a little bit south of camp verde. I was planning to finally have a hunt of a lifetime with the opportunity to pass on multiple mature bucks. That didn’t pan out. This hunt was grueling. I was able to hunt with some friends a lot though which was a lot of fun. Being able to have friends along because it was close to Phoenix was one of the reasons I stuck with the tag. Another reason I put in for the tag was because I’ve hunted 21 in October a bit in the past. Granted it had been a few years but I didn’t think it could be that different. It should only be better in December. I couldn’t believe the drastic change from back then to now. Places where I used to see tons of muleys now held 1 or 2 does. We put in a lot of miles hunting hard to access places, easy to access places, and places I thought would be overlooked by the masses. We glassed up coati, javis, lots of white tails, and more mountain lions than 4 point mule deer. About a week into the hunt I passed on the first 4x that I saw. He was pushing a doe so I felt confident I had nothing but time, with the rut kicking off, so why end it now? I regretted that decision a few days later when it was clear that he was the only mature mule deer chasing anything that I could find. I had glassed up a good sized 3x at one spot a few times and I was ready to throw in the towel and go shoot that deer. I hadn’t seen the family much for Christmas and had the kids home from college. The hunt was 10 times harder than I thought it would be. The morning I decided to go look for that 3x, my buddy and his daughter convinced me to try a different spot one more time. We’d hardly even seen does there yet, but decided to give it one more try and found this guy hiding in a thicket with some does and smaller bucks. Couldn’t hardly believe it! Literally ran 3/4 of a mile to cover ground and get closer. Had to top a little finger 130 yards from him to actually get eyes on them. They must have sensed something because as I went up the back side of the hill they blew out. Caught back up to them a few hours and a few miles later. The events of that morning honestly seemed too easy, and it’s crazy to think if someone was watching me that morning it would have looked so quick and simple. But all told, I hunted 10 solid days before finally tagging out (actual hunting days in the field and not counting scouting). It was hard fought and hard won, and I’m glad I got to earn this deer. There’s no way I would have gotten this deer without the help of my buddies who were amazing to hunt with. The steaks have been great! Took the hide to Weller’s in Tucson and can’t wait to get it back!

Came to water at 12:40 pm on the last day on the Fort. First Coues with a bow. 😀

The good. Great shape. Shot less than 200 rounds. Upgraded mainspring housing/mag well. Thin grip Magpul grips. Functions wonderfully and accurate. Kills javelina. Have original grips and mainspring housing. Two magazines. The bad: Box suffered water damage in storage. How, I have no idea. Gun was not in the box. Has a stripped grip screw. Ruger will fix for free under warranty. I never messed with it as the grips are on there plenty tight. $675 face to face, (Tucson/ Eloy areas) $725 shipped from my FFL. https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/ruger-sr1911-semi-auto-pistol

All you guys applying last minute drive me nuts! I’ll be applying at 12:57 tomorrow with plenty of time to spare!

they need to just hire the guy that built NM system. WAAAAAAY easier. applying/paying for one species at a time is just stupid. And then having to start all over with the SAME info.....just....stupid

Marlin 1894 CS 357 nice rifle JM microgroove barrel $850 Marlin 1894 25 20 $1100 Winchester 1892 Rifke 25 20 oct. Barrel $1100 Winchester 94 1971 30 30 $750 Winchester 94 30 30 pre 64 SOLD Winchester 1873 38wcf missing dust cover $2500 Sonoita SE of Tucson. Some Colt SAAs for sale as well. 1st 2nd 3rd gen.

Custom SSK 12" stainless encore pistol barrel with factory grip and forend, 7 twist, uses Remington head stamped brass only, will include some brass to get you started. $295. Located in Mesa.

Looking to rehome a few older shotguns that are in good shape and ready to be knocking some birds down. Remington 870 Wingmaster 12 Gauge 2 3/4 Chamber - 30" (29.5") Vent Rib Barrel, Full choke - $550 OBO Remington 870 Wingmaster 20 Gauge 2 3/4 Chamber - 28" (27 1/4" Vent rib barrel, Mod Choke - $750 OBO Ithaca 37 Magnum 12 Gauge 3" Chamber - 28" Barrel, Mod Choke - $450 OBO Have more pictures of each gun, feel free to shoot me a PM if interested. All prices are OBO, happy to bundle all three in one sale. These are some nice classy pumps that deserve to be out in the field doing what they were made to do.

Picked up a barely used Cross in 6.5 Creedmoor in the box. I was going to build it into a 22 creedmoor, but I decided to use a different platform. I shot a box of basic Hornady American gunner. Shot about moa with that ammo. It is really awesome rifle. Came with extra mags. Pics to come. $1325 OBO

Thanks all. And thanks Eddie for correcting the photo! Kev, yes on Huachuca. Just retired (for the second time), so should have more time to hunt and fish if the grandkids will let me. 😀

Bushnell sharpshooter scope. Brand new taken off savage axis xp. Never used. Comes with 1" scope rings, weaver style. Medium about 21mm height. Perfect for kids gun or .22. These go for $60 brand new on Amazon. Asking $30. 480-980-1907 text is best

Give me a call and I can order you one.

So i take it a license is still needed for just buying the point?

Pm sent

Hey guys, I’m new here and I’m hoping I’m doing this right. I have a Remington 870 12 gauge shotgun that I’d like to sell. It’s completely stock minus the extended tube (it’s now 6 + 1).I have rarely used it so it’s in great overall shape…. $350 with a bill of sale. Please see pictures and let me know if you’re interested. My name is Abe and I’m located in NW. Tucson. Send me a message here or text 480-455-8799 Thanks.

I hope Hurley and Jerry Jones both stay forever!

Located in Safford. Savage model 11 6XC 26" Criterion 7 twist with Hawk Hill Radial Brake. Muzzle is threaded 5/8-24 HS Precision PST114 stock, Black with blue webbing Fluted Bolt with tactical handle Tuned Accutrigger set at 1.5lbs AICS bottom metal and Magazine. Riton Conquer 5-25x56 scope. This rifle has been my back up match rig for a couple years. Has 321 rounds down the tube and shoots fantastic. For those not familiar with the chambering this is essentially a 6 Creedmoor before Hornady ripped it off. This rifle is shooting 107gr Sierra Match Kings at 3116fps and shoots in the highs .2s low .3s consistently. I am an FFL, this rifle is available at my shop and buyer will need valid current ID and pass a background check. This would be an excellent rig for getting into the PRS game or F-Open. Chambering is a proven winner in competition. Asking $2200 for complete set up or $1600 bare rifle.

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My son completed his a few weeks ago. You pay like $50 and it is ONE course that will count towards your online AND field day. Once you complete the course you are DONE. No additional course or field day needed. I was confused about this as well so I emailed AGFD. They confirmed it is ONE course that counts for online AND field day. The bonus point will NOT show up and will NOT count until the NEXT draw cycle (deer etc). I got all this in an email so there was no confusion.

You'll shoot your eye out!

Thanks Sam!

We did not charter. I had family from Michigan that would spend a couple months down there in the winter and had some friends with a boat. We did most of our fishing from the dock on the canal. Not sure if the place is still around but there was a restaurant on big pine key that had a dynamite lobster Rueben that wasn’t to pricey.

What a freak.

I have absolutely no geological qualifications to be making any claims about what makes a seep. However I have found many a seep spots in my hiking miles and it has been my observance that a seep is spring that does not produce enough water to flow. I have noticed that sometimes a spring will flow for a while and then go back underground then pop back up later down the hill. Sometimes where the spring almost reaches the earth’s surface but does not do so enough to flow it will create a seep spot. Then later down the hill you can find where it pops back up to a flowing spring. Like I said I do not have any geological qualifications to be declaring the doctrine of springs and seeps this is just what I have noticed. But maybe I have noticed wrong.

if it's in the desert, look for a cottonwood or seep willow or about any kind of trees or bushes that may be a little out of place. if there is just a little water, there will be some sort of vegitation that is a little out of place from the rest of the flora. in the fall is a real good time to scout for a seep or spring, because the leafs change colors and really show up, especially if your in a place with a lot of cedars or scrubby pines. Lark.