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I don't see any snow in your pics that would be reflecting light? But anyway, to eliminate the overly white areas, just move the camera back so the infrared lights are not so close to the animal. It's the reflection of that light off the animal that causes the overly bright part. The infrared lights are supposed to light up the area out to 40 feet, so when you have something really close to the camera it can appear too bright. Amanda

Great info and pics! Thanks for sharing and congrats on all your finds. Productive day for sure! Amanda

I enjoy these! I actually did really well, but that's only because I have seen one like it before! Easy to see how the mind is led around. Amanda

Amanda I was just reading the wildlife news and some of the stuff written in there seems confusing to me compared to the statute you listed. "Every spring, deer, elk and other upland wildlife lose their antlers. They grow them all winter long, keep them through mating season, then the antlers fall off (or are shed) and the process begins anew. A common question asked of the Arizona Game and Fish Department is if individuals may pick up and keep the head or any part of wildlife they find dead in the field. What may appear to be an easy question actually requires a complicated answer. State law requires an individual to have evidence of legality when possessing or transporting wildlife carcasses or their parts. A hunting license and/or big game tag meets this requirement for wildlife lawfully taken during hunting season. However, if an individual in the field finds dead wildlife, or any part of an animal he or she did not legally take during the hunt, then that individual may not automatically possess and /or transport any of it. An exception is that there are no restrictions on the possession of naturally shed of cast antlers. If an individual wishes to keep such wildlife parts found in the field (other than shed antlers), he/she must contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department so an officer can determine the cause of death of the animal. If it is determined the animal died from a natural cause, such as predation, disease, fights, falls, drowning, lightning, etc., the wildlife part may be possessed by the individual. If the officer determines the animal died from an unnatural cause, such as wounding loss, illegal activity or vehicle collision, no part of the wildlife may be possessed or transported. If the cause of death cannot be determined and the wildlife part is fresh, meaning bone or tissue moisture is present and the part is not oxidized, possession will not be allowed. This also applies to parts, such as skulls, where the age cannot be determined because the finder has boiled and/or cleaned them. If the cause of death cannot be determined and the part is old (with no moisture and oxidized), possession will be allowed. Just remember, the key is to contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department prior to picking up the part. There is no way these parts may be lawfully possessed until the department has determined the cause of death. In recent years, the use of off-highway vehicles to go out and find these sheds has increased in popularity. The Game and Fish Department cautions all shed hunters who use OHVs to always stay on roads and trails when out shed hunting." I remember that article and I think it came out before they clarified the regulations. What's the date of your article? Amanda

Yes, I am curious about this too!!! Looks big enough to hold some fish and back in the country enough that it doesn't get fished.... Amanda

I don't see any attachments either. Amanda

Gotta say I wondered the same thing!! Maybe he thought he needed to dress up since he was sportin' the CouesWhitetail.com colors...... Amanda

Maybe these pics will warm-up some of you that are up north. Some flower pics from yesterday's hike into a trail cam. daisies: astragalus: poppies and lupine: Wild carrot: owl's clover

Very nice Colton!! I can see why you were excited!! Thanks for posting Gino! Amanda

Excellent! Sounds like a good time. Nice find on that head. it sure can be depressing though when those "not so far on the map" hikes turn into deeper canyons than you expected! Amanda

It's Prairie!! And I have plenty in stock!!! http://www.coueswhitetail.com/bookstore/tshirts.htm Amanda

Matthew is correct and it makes me sad.... Amanda

+1 !!! Amanda

Lark, hope your shoulder comes out better than before! Keep us posted on your recovery.... Amanda

The Research Branch is making your hunting opportunities better. The Arizona Deer Association and the AGFD research branch have been involved for the last three years doing research on the Kaibab. This research project is just finishing up, but you may recall AGFD just issued a press release suggesting that the cliffrose monitoring they were using as part of the decision making process regarding tag numbers was not reliable. Therefore, they are recommending to the commission to not use that data during this year's hunt recommendations when they set hunting permits for the Kaibab. This is research providing guidance to the game branch and the deer herd benefitting from it. There is much more research being done up there that will allow us to know more about the current state of the herd in relation to the winter range. This is all data that will allow for better management of the herd there. There are also other research projects such as the one in the three-bar wildlife area that focused on causes of fawn mortality and then there is the one that has been mentioned here studying lion and bear movements in the sky islands. All of these projects provide information so that game managers can make better informed decisions. Amanda

Welcome Dan, Got any pics to share? Amanda

Nice find! Amanda

I agree with you Johnathan....it's amazing how beautiful these deer are! The more I see the other deer subspecies the more I appreciate the delicate beauty of these Coues deer. Amanda

Hi All, You guys are gonna like this!!! I finally got a chance to upload some video of a big buck that I filmed while out with Steven Ward of Wards Outfitters (one of our sponsors) during the archery hunt. We were hunting an area with lots of private property, but we only had permission to hunt on one piece. There were two big bucks that were travelling the area looking for does and if they weren't on the huntable land, then we spent some time at least getting video of them (with permission of course). I filmed this big typical for several minutes, but the light was fading, so the video at the end is not so great. It was pretty dark when I reviewed it, so I used the software to lighten it up so you could see more, but it's still not high quality. But the beginning is good. Be patient, it's close to 4mins of video. http://www.coueswhitetail.com/video_clips/...ck_w_Steven.wmv Thanks Steven! Even though we didn't get a buck, I had a great time seeing those monsters with you. So, what do you guys think this buck will score? Amanda

360? That's the best set you have ever found? That ain't nothing!! Why don't you find some BIG elk! LOL!! Just kidding! Always great to see what you are finding out there Josh!! Amanda

Anyone can go and help out. For directions to the site, just click on the link above. I hope to make it on Sat/Sun. FYI - dinner will be provided Sat night for everyone, so if you can RSVP with Ben, please do. If you can't, don't let that stop you from showing up. We need all the help we can get. Amanda

This project is this weekend (Mar 13-15).....hopefully several of you will have time to come help out and have fun!! Amanda

Nice Dewey!! I agree, it always feels great to get out in the hills! Amanda

You are welcome, Coues! Glad you are enjoying the cam. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Amanda