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Awesome!! That's great! Too bad you didn't get a face to face, but you tried and got him the shirt! Can't believe he mentioned the site in his concert!! How cool is that??? I hope he drops by the site sometime. Now you guys have to let me know if you see him ever wearing the shirt on some show sometime. Amanda

LOL!! At least he has his CW.com hat on!! hehehehe

Wow, that is just great!! Congratulations and thanks for sharing your adventure with us!! Now you know how exciting it is when a big gobbler sounds off right near you! Sure gets your heart beating doesn't it?

Thanks for sharing all the stories Bill and Tony....interesting stuff!!

Uh, he did sell his rack.....I think that's a replica he is comparing the shed to.

from Pete C. Please read! If you have a couple of hours on Saturday morning April 24th, we could really use your help. Those of you who live on the west side of the valley are urged to help! Those of you who have already agreed to show up, Thank You! Please Pass This On! Dear Sportsmen and Sportswomen, As most of you know the two primary sponsors of SB 1200 / HB 2189, the Game & Fish Commission Appointment Recommendation Bill, were Senator John Nelson and Representative Jerry Weiers. Representative Weiers has asked for the sportsmen’s help in making sure that he, Senator Nelson and Representative Steve Montenegro (the three incumbent legislators in Legislative District 12 - all of which supported our bill) qualify to get back on the ballot to run for their respective seats in the upcoming November election. In order to qualify they have to collect and submit more than 500 valid signatures on their nominating petitions. This is very difficult for them while they are in session because of limited availability of time. We need to step up and help these very supportive legislators in all ways possible. Getting on the ballot is the first step. We need at least 15 people who are willing to walk Legislative District 12 on Saturday April 24 to help collect signatures from 8:30 am to 12 Noon. The organizational meeting will occur at the McDonalds located on the NEC of Dysart and Indian School. Breakfast will be served by McDonalds, maps of walking areas and instructions will be disseminated and the actual walk will commence between 9AM and 9:30 AM. Petition gathering volunteers must be registered to vote in Arizona and a member of the Republican Party or registered as an Independent or with no party preference. If you are unable to participate in this event, please consider making a contribution to Jerry for his campaign. Checks need to be made out to Jerry Weiers 2010. You may send them to: Jerry Weiers, 5025 N. 81St. Drive, Glendale, AZ, 85303-6010 Historically we do not have a very good track record of supporting candidates, but it is truly warranted in this case. Jerry not only sponsored HB 2189, he is also the sponsor of HCR 2008, the Right to Hunt and Fish Referendum that will go to the ballot in November. His support over the years has been exceptional and we need to show him how much we appreciate his efforts on behalf of Arizona Sportsmen. Please contact Casey Ratlief at 602-405-2434 to RSVP. Yours in wildlife conservation, Pete Cimellaro Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife

A good day!

Awesome Matthew!! Congratulations to your girl!! Bet she will love that turkey mount! Amanda

Wow, that's some awesome luck there ultra300mag!! congratulations and of course you better take lots of pics and post your stories here when you do all these hunts! Amanda

LOL!! good one!! Gives new meaning to the word dogsled! Julie says she might do that, but it's way too slow and sedate a sport for her! Amanda

Very cool!! Thanks TONY!! Amanda

That's a good one!! But I am wondering how on earth you stumbled across that one? Amanda

A teenage boy had just passed his driving test and inquired of his father as to when they could discuss his use of the car. His father said he'd make a deal with his son: 'You bring your grades up from a C to a B average, study your Bible a little, and get your hair cut. Then we'll talk about the car.' The boy thought about that for a moment, decided he'd settle for the offer, and they agreed on it. After about six weeks his father said, 'Son, you've brought your grades up and I've observed that you have been studying your Bible, but I'm disappointed you haven't had your hair cut. The boy said, 'You know, Dad, I've been thinking about that, and I've noticed in my studies of the Bible that Samson had long hair, John the Baptist had long hair, Moses had long hair...and there's even strong evidence that Jesus had long hair.' ---- his father replied, 'Did you also notice they all walked everywhere they went?

We always hunt the second season and it is usually timed perfect! They are accepting applications right now for tags for next year so you might still have time I thought they were already sold out for the 2nd spring season next year. Guess I better call! thx. Hey, don't tell anyone though, ok, otherwise they might sell out before I get back from my NM hunt!

Were you hunting in the 1st or 2nd season? I keep wanting to get my lady hunting friends to go, but I want 2nd season tags and those are sold out so fast I can't get any! Amanda

congratulations!

Awesome write-up and +1 on San Carlos doing a great job keeping hunter numbers down and game quality up. That's what I love about hunting out there, great game, low hunter density and gorgeous country. It's a real treat to hunt out there! Amanda

Thanks to Bryan Waitman we get to have a Guess the Score Contest on this wonderful set of sheds found recently. Guess the GROSS score (including a spread) by giving it a 12 6/8 inside spread (which is what I guessed it would be when I was scoring them). Post your guess here in this thread to the nearest 1/8 of an inch. Have fun! Top 5 guessers get a CouesWhitetail.com tshirt of their choice. tshirts: http://www.coueswhitetail.com/bookstore/tshirts.htm Deadline to enter your guess is Monday April 12, 2010 at 9 pm. Amanda here are the pics:

Can't wait for your story Eric. And good luck to all the junior's out there! Don't forget there are turkey camps set up in several units to help you out, so take advantage! Amanda

Kevin, The factory covers won't work even if you fold down the rubber so they are flat against the sides? Amanda

Wow, sounds like a great event! Thanks for doing this and I hope you get some help. Amanda

flowers & photography -- superior & globe April 16/17/18 saludos! there will be a guided flower walk at globe's "round mountain park" saturday the 17th at 3:00 PM lead by our own BTA flower tour guide cass blodgett -- also photography workshops friday/saturday at BTA, then sunday in globe, featuring maggie leef (one of BTA's most popular instructors). complete info's below if you're interested! ~pw __________________ Superior, Globe Offer Flowers & Photography April 16-17-18 Superior, AZ: Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Superior and the Round Mountain Park in Globe are each higher elevation than the valley, wildflowers reach peak color in mid-April and native species include golden Wallflower, indigo-blue Delphinium, white clusters of Desert Onions and other flowers interspersed with vivid magenta Hedgehog Cacti blossoms. The weekend of April 16-17-18 offers flower fans and photographers a chance to learn to ID wildflowers – and to photograph them in their natural glory, too. Arizona Native Plants Society member Cass Blodgett leads two Saturday flower walks: at 11:00 a.m. at the Arboretum (included with daily $7.50 admission), then he’ll head east to Globe to lead a 3:00-5:00 flower tour at Round Mountain Park (free admission and no park fee to attend Cass’ afternoon walk). Springerville pro photographer Maggie Leef has five classes to choose from, too, showcasing April color at the Arboretum and also Round Mountain Park, and with classes ranging from beginners’ photography to more advanced “in the field” workshops -- even a classroom session teaching intermediate-level users of PhotoShop a range of effects in the popular digital imaging software. Classes at the Arboretum range from $37.50 to for $52.50 for PhotoShop. Read complete class descriptions at http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu/photoclass.html to enroll have a credit card ready and call Arboretum staff at 520-689-2723 during daytime business hours. Leef offers two Sunday workshops in Globe April 18 sponsored by the Globe Chamber of Commerce; these include ‘Beginners’ Photography’ in the morning and a flower-specific field study workshop that same afternoon. For Sunday workshop registration call Chamber of Commerce staff at 928-425-4495. Class Details: BOYCE THOMPSON ARBORETUM April 16-17 * Basic Flower and Garden Photography April 16, Friday, from 9:00 - 12:00. $37.50 Beginners and intermediate photographers: learn basic, practical skills to improve flower and garden photography. Topics covered include composition, exposure and metering, light, using color to create mood, problem colors and color casts, and dealing with wind. Also covered will be utilizing different camera settings and using aids, props and some optional equipment. Shooting in wet weather will also be covered. * GardenScapes -- an 'In The Field' Shoot April 16, Friday, 2:00 - 4:30 PM. $37.50 You've read your manual, you understand basic photography concepts and are getting comfortable adjusting the dials on your camera... what's next? Apply what you've learned with a Friday afternoon in-the-field shoot. * Simple Effects in PhotoShop April 17, Saturday, from 9:00-12:00. Got Photoshop, but you've never progressed much past simply cropping and resizing your JPGs? Whether you have Elements, Photoshop 6, 7, CS2 or comparable image-editing program, it's time to get higher mileage out of your software. After a short introduction to image preservation and layers, students will learn how to enhance their images with a variety of special effects, including Soft Mist, Vignetting, Colorizing and Tinting. ROUND MOUNTAIN PARK IN GLOBE April 18 • Beginners' Photography & Camera Class: Sunday, April 18, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Your point-and-shoot digital camera is more powerful than you may know -- and includes a range of settings which replicate fancier, much more costly digital SLRs. This is an indoor classroom session designed for beginners – even if you’re still shooting with film -- even if you only use a disposable camera! Learn the most basic camera techniques, as well as a few intermediate and advanced tricks with Springerville nature photographer Maggie Leef. $37.50 ; call 425-4495 to enroll. Check out Maggie’s work at leefphotography.com . “I'm offering this class by popular demand, said Leef, noting that a Globe resident asked if she ever offered classes to novice photographers who haven't found the time to learn more about their digital cameras. "We'll cover the basics, I'll also demystify the camera manual and help participants get more out of their settings and options." • Round Mountain Park April Flowers: Sunday, April 18 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.; also Monday morning, April 19, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. The City of Globe's Round Mountain park has lovely wildflowers, color typically peaks during April and this month two photography classes are timed to capitalize on the blooms from Wallflower, Delphinium and brilliant magenta Hedgehog cacti. Learn to capture their beauty with your digital camera alongside a pro photographer. Both in-the-field classes are limited to eight students, allowing plenty of one-on-one time for students to pose their own questions about camera settings, modes and applications. Enrollees should bring their camera manual along; also a tripod if you own one. Cost is $37.50; call the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce at 928-425-4495 to enroll.

I thought it was the AZ Wildlife Federation that did the award, but when I went to their website, they listed this as the Big Game Award and you only have to take 9 species. http://www.azwildlife.org/big_game_award.html Bill Quimby will know the answer since he has taken all 10 and then some. Amanda

Clay, you know I have to keep getting new products in to keep your interest! Come on over sometime and check them out. Amanda

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