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12 gauge won't help your dog if it's been bit....that's what the rattlensake vaccine is for. Our vet recommended it a few years ago. If I remember right, the first year it's three shots, then one shot per year after that. apparently makes it so your dog will not have as much tissue damage from the snake venom and will recover much quicker. The vet said it cuts cost of medical treatment in event of a bite and increases probability of recovery. for more info: http://www.redrockbiologics.com/rattlesnake_vaccine_faq.php

Unlike retractables.....the Range snap is perfectly quiet....it's a great product and it's made by a forum member!

I forgot to post these from the same trip....there were so many species flowering, I didn't get pics of them all. Desert Phlox growing in a burnt out cholla Bluedicks and sundrops Desert Marigold

Actually I am not out of stock. I have a few left, so I fixed the inventory in the store. I didn't realize the inventory number was wrong until I saw your post...thanks for that! http://store.coueswhitetail.com/range-snap-1/

Ok! I added the info to my original post and I am glad you asked. I figured most people here wouldn't care, but I am glad you do I assume you mean you want common names and don't want me to get all nerdy and post latin names too....

Sportsman's Warehouse is working with the Outdoor Channel and will be featuring never seen before award winning films of some of the best hunts in North America. Attached are free tickets and a poster of the outdoor event. A 60' screen will be set up in front of the store and a chance to win a new $45.000 Ram truck will be offered. March 30 - movies begin at dusk! Bring your camp chairs! filmtour_poster_mesa.pdf filmtour_freetickets_mesa.pdf

I got this in an email from Safari Club International. It appears this would affect those of us who hunt in Mexico. I haven't looked into it much yet though. If someone has more info, please share. Safari Club International has received information about changes in the requirements for hunters who wish to export/bring their firearms and ammunition with them when they travel to hunt outside the United States. SCI has been researching these new requirements in order to understand exactly why these changes are going into effect and what will be required of our members who wish to travel with their firearms and ammunition to hunt in other countries. A great deal of confusion still remains, but we are attempting to present members with some of the questions being raised and the answers we have discovered so far. Please note that the information below is not intended to serve as legal advice. Before traveling, SCI members are advised to consult directly with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and/or their own legal counsel: Q: What is now required of a hunter who wishes to export/bring his or her firearms/ammunition to hunt outside the U.S.? A. If a hunter wishes to temporarily export three or fewer non-automatic firearms from the United States and 1000 or fewer cartridges -- at the time of his/her departure from the U.S., he or she must declare the articles to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer, present the Internal Transaction Number (ITN) obtained from the submission of the Electronic Export Information in the Automated Export System (AES) and present the firearms and/or cartridges for a visual inspection to the CBP officer at the port of departure from the United States. The firearms and ammunition to be exported must be with the individual’s accompanied or unaccompanied (checked) baggage or effects. The owner must declare that the firearms and/or ammunition to be exported are for his/her exclusive use and not for re-export or other transfer of ownership. The owner must state that it is his/her intent to return with the firearms/ammunition on his/her return to the United States. See 22 C.F.R. §123.17 Q. Which of these requirements are new? A. Firearm/ammunition owners are newly being required to submit Electronic Export Information (EEI) in the Automated Export System (AES) to obtain an Internal Transaction Number (ITN). The AES is a joint venture between CBP, the Foreign Trade Division of the Bureau of the Census (under the Department of Commerce), the Bureau of Industry and Security (under Commerce), the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (under the Department of State), other Federal agencies, and the export trade community. Q. How are the new export requirements different than what was previously required? A. For many years, the State Department’s International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR) have allowed Americans to temporarily export up to three non-automatic firearms and up to 1,000 rounds of ammunition without a license, as long as the firearms were declared and presented to a CBP officer (also known as a Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) license exemption). Previously, the owner of the firearms/ammunition would bring the firearms/ammunition to a CBP office at some point before the trip and would complete Customs Form 4457—a form that can be completed for any personal property and that is normally used to prove that the traveler owned the property before going abroad. The form protects a traveler from paying import duties on items already owned. The owner of the firearms/ammunition would retain the form and present it upon reentry if needed. Form 4457 will no longer satisfy the requirements for bringing firearms/ammunition out of the country. Additional information about the new requirements can be obtained from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement website: https://www.ice.gov/cpi/faq Q. Why is this change going into effect now? A. These new requirements became part of regulations that went into effect in 2012. For reasons unknown at this time, the government has only recently decided to implement them. Q. When do these changes go into effect? A. While we do not know for certain, some sources indicate that these changes have already gone into effect. Other sources state that the changes will be imposed on April 3, 2015. Regardless, it appears that CBP may not actually be ready to fully implement these changes. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may not be able to require individuals to use the AES system because the system requires entry of an Employer Identification Number (EIN). EINs are normally only obtained by businesses, and the Internal Revenue Service says they should only be used for tax purposes. Because individuals do not generally possess EINs, it may not be possible for ICE to require hunters to utilize them for firearms exportation purposes. SCI is currently investigating this question. SCI has learned from the National Rifle Association that CBP has instituted a temporary plan for those who wish to export their firearms and who are either unaware of the new requirements or are unable to use the AES system. We have been told that, under the temporary plan, CBP officers at airports can manually enter identifying information about the traveler/exporter and his/her firearms. SCI is attempting to verify this information. We do not know how long this temporary plan may be in effect. We also do not know what system will be available for those who are leaving the U.S. by means other than airports (e.g., driving to Canada). Q. What is SCI doing to address these changes? A. Currently, SCI is gathering information to try to better inform our members about what they will need to do to ensure that they are complying the new requirements. At the same time, we will be working on ways to delay the implementation of the requirements until our members have a better understanding of how to comply. We are also working with our partners in the hunting and recreational shooting communities to challenge the implementation of these requirements. We will continue to update you as we obtain additional information.

Wow! Congratulations Courtney!!

My husband and I went out to see some wild flowers the other day and when I came back I snapped this pic. I hope you all are getting out there to enjoy this amazing blooming going on in the desert this year!

Wow, she is beautiful! Congrats on your new friend!

That's gotta feel great! Congratulations!

Love that story and photo Jim!!

For those looking for more info on the topic: http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/56377-grand-canyon-national-monument-proposal-main-thread-information-and-actions-you-can-take/

Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to all for raising money for AZ's wildlife!

Thanks for doing this to raise money for Jared. It's so hard to see young people with such serious illnesses.

Thanks for the reminder to reach out to those before it's too late. It is tragic that so many of our military suffer long after the tours end.

Cool animals! Hope your son enjoys his project!

Wow! Thanks for sharing your amazing work with us! I love it! My favorites of these would be the fog inversion and the Second Wave. and Coyote Buttes with the dead branch. Neat imagery!

I didn't even see the topic in question.....guess I missed everything

I went out to Peridot Mesa on the San Carlos Reservation yesterday to see the amazing bloom of poppies. WOW!! It was unbelievable! I think it's the best poppy bloom since the 1990's! Here are some photos.

Hey All, The Arizona Deer Association is looking for some feedback from hunters on the idea of adding a late archery deer season in the northern units like we have in the southern half of the sate. I didn't even realize it before, but apparently, units up north like 3A, 3C, 4A, etc don't have Dec/Jan Archery Deer hunts. What do you guys think about the dept adding in a hunt during that time?

Beautiful work!

hahaha....very funny....

Hey All, If you are interested in learning more about turkey hunting, you should attend the free turkey hunting seminar by Darr Colburn and Jay Scott. They will be covering topics like scouting, calling, and locating turkeys. There will be raffle prizes as well. See attached PDF for more info. The seminar is hosted by Desert Christian Archers and will be held at : Calvary Community Church Fellowship Hall 12612 North Black Canyon Highway (West side of I-17, between Thunderbird & Cactus) Phoenix, AZ 85029 Hosted by: Desert Christian Archers 602-579-1388 info@desertchristianarchers.org NWTF and DCA Flyer for March 17th Turkey seminar.pdf

I received this info in an email from Safari Club International and thought I would pass it on. Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act Had Second Senate Hearing The Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015 (S. 405) had its second Senate hearing this morning. Two vital hearings necessary for this important bill to move forward have taken place in under a week’s time. The message to hunters from Capitol Hill is clear -- the new Senate is ready and willing to move this vital piece of legislation for American sportsmen. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee’s Fisheries, Water and Wildlife Subcommittee heard supporting testimony from Jeff Crane, president of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus president, and Dale Hall, CEO of Ducks Unlimited. The few groups opposing the bill were represented by none other than Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States. His testimony recapped the ludicrous reasons for the opposition to the bill, but also gave committee members an opportunity to quiz him over the many inconsistencies of his group and others. One section of the bill allows the authorization of permits for importation of legally harvested polar bears that were taken from populations approved for hunting in Canada before the 2008 import ban was enacted by the U.S. These harvested bears are currently in cold storage in Canada because the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has determined that the law prevents it from issuing these once-routine import permits, even though more than $40,000 in permit fees dedicated to bear conservation will be lost by continuing to block these imports. Pacelle and his fellow anti-hunting radicals have attempted to disparage American hunters by characterizing sportsmen as part of the “one percent,” but he could not be further from the truth. The nation's 15 million hunters spent $38.3 billion in 2011, helping to create 680,000 jobs. Sportsmen and women contribute another $1.6 billion annually to conservation through license and permitting fees, as well as charitable donations. Hunting cuts across demographic boundaries and has broad support among all sectors of the American public – something Pacelle can’t say about his extremist agenda. Why is this this bipartisan legislation so important? It supports conservation while also improving access to recreational hunting and fishing on federal lands. Hunting and other outdoor sports continue to grow in popularity across America, as people seek the simple pleasure of being outdoors with friends and family. This long-overdue bill seeks to increase opportunities for hunters, shooters and anglers by reducing regulations that prevent Americans from enjoying our outdoor heritage. Through broad and growing support for the bill, Senators are demonstrating that they can see through the weak claims that bill opponents are putting forward. The current list of Senate bill sponsors is below, and if both of your Senators are not on this list, call them today at 202/224-3121. Ask them to stand with hunters by supporting S. 405, the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015! The Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015 (S. 405) Republican and Democratic cosponsors: Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), James Risch (R-ID), Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Joe Machin (D-WV), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Steve Daines (R-MT), Joe Donnelly (D-IN), John Hoeven (R-ND), Jon Tester (D-MT), John Barrasso (R-WY), Claire McCaskill (D-MO), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Cory Gardner (R-CO), Angus King (I-ME), and Dean Heller (R-NV).