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Hadn’t seen much rut activity this Jan until a week ago. After a few days of rain I found 14 bucks all w does. Too many deer on the Mnt to even get in there and hunt one of them. Came back a week later and saw a buck stand up at 8Am w 3 does. Range was 1500 yards. Got the spotter out to check the details. 3x3=go time. Made a plan to get half way and try to relocate. From that spot I couldn’t see into the cut he was working down. I glassed one of his does and decided to close the distance to see if I would be able to see into that cut and maybe make a play. Got to the skyline of that cut with perfect wind and some cover I was able to see the buck behind an ocotillo. Range was 82 yards. I knocked an arrow and dialed the slider to 82. If he steps out I will get a chance. 1 well placed arrow and he ran for 2 seconds. Made a trip to the truck to drop all my gear and hiked back to process him and pack out. I could not be happier. I’ve been trying to do a solo spot and stalk Coues for 10 years now.

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wont crash, data centers will take it to the moon. I give my grand kids a Oz everytime there on the honor roll. There kicking butt for 6&8 year olds

Everybody has a Rzr, Can-Am or other utv now days and the desert is covered with people. We used to have the area we hunt pretty much to ourselves and the hunting was great. This last rifle hunt, there was a camp with 15 or 16 tags and they were like cockroaches out there. Just running all over the place. Not one of them saw a deer but we found one area that looked like the Baja ran through there and found deer tracks bouncing where they had clearly jumped some bucks and didn’t see them. I know people hunting the 45 units that are notorious for avoiding people and the road hunters are out in full force this archery season. I wish we could go back to times before Covid where all these people used to be indoors 🤣

Not that simple. I think this case was wrongly decided, partially due to some poorly written law, and partially due to Nick Debaca being ratted out by the hunter. The hunter was the one who squeezed the trigger, and should have manned up and done the right thing. By the way, Marsha Petrie Sue voted against the revocation, so it was not unanimous. That should tell us something. 1. I agree, the terrain along some of the roads in 34a is such that it would be very difficult to shoot off the edge of the road unless you had practiced with shooting sticks; 2. On this hunt, Mr. Adams was apparently the guide of record, although the signed contract was probably with the company, so any of the licensed guides could have been the "official" guide; 3. There were 4 citations issued, 1- to Mr. Adams (possession of meat), 1- to Mr. Olieto (possession of meat), 1- to the hunter (shooting from a road) and 1- to Mr. Debaca (possession of scalp and antlers of unlawfully taken deer). The charges against the first two guides were dropped because the officer who issued the citation was away on military duty and therefore unable to testify. The charge against the raffle tag winner Mr. Best, was dropped or reduced as he pled guilty, but through the practice known as "diversion" implicated one of the guides, Mr. Debaca, as being partially responsible for his taking the shot from the location he did. As Mr. Debaca stated, he was not anywhere near the hunter Mr. Best, as he set up for the shot, rather he was glassing the deer from another location in anticipation of the shot. And finally, Mr. Debaca who was not the guide of record, and was primarily along to watch how the hunt would play out with an opportunity for a rifle harvest of a quality Coues buck, was issued a citation for possession. Due to "strict liability" the citation for possession had to go to someone. Additionally, Mr. Debaca got some bad advice with respect to the 180 day timeframe with respect to affirmation that AZGFD was going notify whether or not they would assume jurisdiction. He never heard one way or the other and therefor assumed there would be no revocation hearing and he would just have the misdemeanor conviction, and could continue guiding after the "1 year penalty period" which as stated by the investigator Mr. Foley, was actually a 5 year window for a prior conviction. We all know sometimes life does crappy things to us. This whole thing looks to me like a perfect storm of being in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong people, and in the gray area of the law. I have hunted with Nick Debaca. He is an excellent guide and a good man. It is shameful that got caught up and railroaded which is exactly what happened, and will result in him being unfairly penalized in numerous ways. If any of the folks involved walk away with a clear conscience, maybe they are fooling themselves. That little nagging voice might be there for a long time. Hopefully Nick Debaca can bounce back and continue with his guiding business at some point in the future, but in the meantime, let this be a word to the wise for all of us.

236 and 224 NT. 224 has over 6 inch bases and a 203 mainframe. Same hunt 1992 thumbnail (2).jfif thumbnail (1).jfif

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Goodness, should have bought at $3/ounce. Guess I will be poor my whole life! 🤣🤣🤣

I’m old enough to have seen the archery hunts when I hunted for days without seeing another hunter. 180+ bucks weren’t uncommon. then progress happened

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224k on the odometer. You’d be pretty hard pressed to find another Tundra of this generation in this shape mechanically. Carfax has over 69 service records, Arizona truck owned its whole life, original owners neighbor bought it from him had it for a short time and didn’t drive it but registered it. Really a 1 owner truck. Truck was not in a car on car accident. Damage was caused by a palo verde tree while out archery hunting. A little dent removal and fender flare would bring it back to looking cherry. 4WD works great along with everything else. -Front and rear LED lighting -LED lighting in cab -Husky floor liners front and rear (carpet is in excellent condition -Matching camper shell with 5% tint all the way around -American Outlaw wheels -265/75/16 Goodyear Wrangler tires -5% tint all around on cab with strip on windshield -Rear brakes and drums done at 222k -Oil changed at 224k with full synthetic and OE filter -Power steering pump done at 222k $9k, Arizona City (480)848-8six9seven Rest of pictures aren’t loading.

Another shoutout to Copperstate Diesel for quality and honesty. Hunter is top notch and does great work. He's quick to respond to inquiries and keeps up on frequent communication. Said he'd be at the house on a specific day and time and was there as committed. Always explains what he is doing and gives sound advice on maintenance and sustainment items that should be addressed. No pushy sales pitch, just solid feedback. I have peace of mind when I need a repair or enhancement and can rely on Copperstate to come thru. Can't say that about other companies I've tried over the years.

Rifle is in great shape, less than 100 rounds fired. Shoots sub moa with factory 143 eldx. 22" barrel threaded 5/8x24. Will come as pictured + accessories that came with the KRG Bravo. I also have a couple muzzle brakes I'll throw in if wanted. I have the original Bergara stock as well. $800 located in Flagstaff.

silver $103.98 at close

over a $100 an oz right now, hold baby hold.

thank you very much, Hunter is going good , and still loves taking care of the great people here. He comes to you. Give him a call Hunter 9289786008

Also, gold was $220/ounce at that time. Had just gone to Alaska to dredge for gold north of Fairbanks that summer with my brother. Great memories.

Pm sent, you have any cool varmint rifles? Im sitting on a pile of coins, and tempting to sell. The shop near me is paying out $92 a ounce right now.

I’ve always assumed it happens when they add or remove a hunt with a lower number so things shift.

he’s old enough, maybe that’s all he could do in his condition.

Hello all, I’m headed to South Africa most of the month of June 2027. I have camp completely booked the last 2 weeks of June, but I have availability’s the first 2 weeks still. If you have any interest in partaking on a safari of your own please reach out and let me know.

I'm just glad the G&F are starting to crack down on these guides.

Just throwing it out there that when a non resident applies with a resident (in this case your son is treated as a resident for cap purposes) it does NOT suck the resident into the non resident cap. There simply must be enough tags to give to both. If there is one non res tag available as well as a resident tag available when their app is pulled it will give them tags. Same thing with a non resident with a lifetime license applying with a non res without a lifetime license. The lifetime license guys is treated as a resident for cap purposes but pays non resident prices for the tag if drawn. The only thing that combines in either scenario is their bonus points averaging. Not that helps your odds much but figured I would clear up some confusion from prior posts.

Seller is solid guy. Bought a few from him before.

Do you know how many assholes now live in this state ?? Especially the Phx metro area. Explaines alot