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Thx for the recipe Ben. I will print that out and maybe make it this weekend for some friends! Amanda

This project is going on for two weekend. March 13-15 and April 3-5. For more info: http://www.azdeer.org/37b_water_project.htm

Email sent to Konopnicki. Amanda

Just to clarify....the info that TLH posted is from an email Chris Denham sent out to spread the word and as a plea for help. Chris is very concerned about this and I spoke to him last night at the board meeting. However, he believes that Konopnicki will rethink the issue because I don't think he knew about all the ramifications of the bill in the way that Chris has pointed out. So Chris feels he will be open to input. Please send polite emails ASAP. If anyone wants to call Chris and talk with him about it, please feel free. Chris Denham Western Hunter Magazine 480-219-1503 Amanda

Hey Jeremy, Looks like I might be there representing the AZ Deer Association and CW.com. Hope to see you there. Amanda

Nice Coues collection there Larry! Amanda

Thanks for posting your trip Doug! I always enjoy seeing the Trail through your eyes. Hey, Otis looks like an orangutan in that first pic! Amanda

wired for heating and cooling....LOL! My neighbor says I shouldn't let them live there because it's a fire hazard. I took the nest down last year or the year before after the season just because of his comments. But the green wire in the video isn't a hot wire, it's just one I used to use to hang a hummingbird feeder. It was coiled up there out of the way for the winter and I hadn't yet put up the hummingbird feeder this year. Looks like I won't be using that wire! The white wire in the video is a hot wire, but I have looked it over and it seems in excellent shape, so not likely to start a fire. The wrens don't peck at it or anything. Amanda

Wow, that's a gorgeous cat! Congratulations on finding that perfect spot and getting your dream cat! Amanda

Cactus Wrens actually make several nests, one for nesting and the others for the male to sleep in when the female is on the other nest. I think this was the secondary nest, the main nest is also on the porch rafter but not in a filmable spot. Amanda

Most Gila monster sightings are in the spring. They are coming out of hibernation and I believe it's their mating season in the spring. So they are just more active this time of year, and therefore more likely to be seen. I have only seen a handful in all my hiking around. Amanda

here are the photos Bill Quimby asked me to post. Nice pics Bill!

No, actually I don't carry it since Jim decided to just sell them himself on his website. I wish I carried them. Amanda

Fair enough....sorry about your shirt! Amanda

Thanks Jim! For those that don't know Jim, he is a biologist with AGFD out of the Tucson office and he wrote the book "Deer of the Southwest". His book contains loads of information and is well worth the money. Please consider buying one. Jim has been sharing some of his knowledge with us on this forum for years. Amanda

Hopefully by begining of April.... It's going to be cheaper, but have fewer features. 3MP photos only, the smaller size video file, and just a few delay options. It won't have a remote like the other two Covert cams. Amanda

I had a great time and thanks to everyone that helped out. As was mentioned Ben Brochu did some outstanding cooking including a great chicken tortilla soup Sat night and egg mcmuffin-type sandwiches on Sun morning! The weather was perfect....storms around us kept nice cloud cover while working and then cleared up at night so we could enjoy the stars. It was very nice to be able to chat with members of the forum as well as AGFD personnel. Anyone considering going on one of these projects really should do it. They are fun and productive. It's a great feeling to complete something like this that will provide water for wildlife for many years. Saw this gopher snake out sunning itself on the way to the project. He was still cold enough that he didn't really even respond to me, just a flick of the tongue to show he was indeed alive: Flowers were gorgeous on the way in and out: brittle bush: desert marigold: There were a few kids at the project and one was too small to help out so he spent a little time collecting some flowers. What a nice bunch! His father was the welder for the project: here is the boy with his dad's welder helmet on later in the day: Raul Vega, sector supervisor for AGFD, also brought his boy along: This water project is designed to collect rain water on an apron that is built over the large holding tanks. I believe the whole system can store 10,000 gallons and Ben Brochu, WM for the area, suggested that would be enough to last two years if it was full and then we were in a bad drought. Overview of the work site: Some of the storm clouds that kept the day cool: TJ working on the framing: The tank sitting under the framing: A fence is constructed around the entire project to keep cattle out. A spacing bar is used to keep the fence wildlife friendly: The AZ Deer Association helped fund purchase of a 1000 gallon water buffalo last year and we used that to help add water to the system: water trickling in: The water in the tanks and the trough are always at the same level due to some cool engineering. In addition to the water buffalo they also brought a much larger water truck and added water. The trough is angled and lined with concrete and rocks so wildlife can walk in and out safely. Oh and here is Angie sportin' the CW.com colors!! Great chatting with you Angie and Tracy! These projects are a great reason to get outside and help wildlife. It's a great way to meet some new people and talk with AGFD personnel informally. We will be working on the second water project in the area April 3-5. For more info: http://www.azdeer.org/37b_water_project.htm Amanda

Wow, awesome!!! Amanda

Very cool Doug!!! Amanda

Prayers sent....sorry to hear about your accident. Hope your friend comes through ok. Amanda

I can attest that it's rough in Eagle Creek!! I have ATV'd in there and it beats you up! I would hate to take a vehicle in there. I am surprised Scott Adams hasn't posted....he just emailed me pics of the ATV extraction they had to do because they broke a frame on the ATV!! Amanda

Nice pics! Amanda

Nice finds! Looks like you were in some thick country.... Amanda

Thanks for posting this cmc! Did you add it to the calendar also? Amanda

Hope you have a great one Ashley! Amanda