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We didn't fish for any on this trip. Brian

Non res deer. he said he bought a lifetime license though? Still pay non res fees but still considered res in the draw.

Non res deer.

I'm headed up there Thursday with a friend. Will be my first trip up there fishing. Friend had been up quit a few times this spring and summer. Fishing has been spectacular. Brian

The draw is unfair. Need to change how tags are given out. Brian

Still shooting my 2008 Diamond. Brian

During the elk draw, I can't remember if it was the radio program or one of the ladies in the draw department that was giving info on Facebook, said that they do cards all at one time. Any stragglers after that is declined cards (3 attempts),to the next in line. Brian

Long time to wait. Enjoy it. Brian

its just deer. Screw deer....in going fishing. I got the coveted otc tag. Brian That's perfect for you. Get a big velvet buck to start off the year Yep. I'm actually good with it.

its just deer. Screw deer....in going fishing. I got the coveted otc tag. Brian

Ttt for those that were lucky enough to draw tags. New glass for the hunt!!!! Brian

Congrats and have fun!!! Brian

I like it! I want one! Brian

TTT

Just your weekly draw update lol... Brian

Quit complaining Bob. Lol. I've been a Cubs fan all my life. That's real misery. I'm sure some black cat or Bartman will screw this year up. Brian

Lots of very optimistic people have faith in the draw this time around. Lol. Brian

July 11. 10:07 am

My bow is too old and slow to not have a 20 yard pin. Lol. Brian

I believe it is for now. Haven't heard anything otherwise. Brian

Reservation

Update on the fire as of 1930 The Cedar Fire is over 40,000 acres. Governer Duecy has declared a state of emergency for Navajo County. Fort Apache Agency is working two lightning fires. Pacheta Fire is located just south of Reservation Lake in the eastern portion of the reservation. The fire is 1/2 acre. The Poker Fire is located 20 miles southeast of Whiteriver just west of Poker Mountain within Mormon Canyon. The fire is 70 acres and fire behavior was active. The fire is burning in Pinyon pine and Juniper. 8 Jumpers and a helicopter are working the fire. Two engines are responding to a third start within Cerro Gordo Mountain east of McNary. No size up has been given as of 7 pm. Fire danger is very high on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. Therefore, Effective, Friday June 24, 2016 at 7:00 AM, Modified Stage 2 Fire Restrictions will be in effect for the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. This means that campfires will NOT be allowed during the hours of 7AM to 7PM. In addition, debris burning will not be allowed. For more information, call (928) 205-5662. Thank you.

Cedar Fire update Posted on June 20, 2016 by Kym Ofarrell Official Fire update *****6/20/16 at 9:45 am****** Yesterdays weather did in fact break records across Arizona including the local area, with extreme heat and low humidity which resulted in extreme fire behavior. The fire grew approximately 14,000 acres yesterday, with all growth extending from the south side of the main fire. The current perimeter of the fire extends directly south and east of Highway60 across the Gila County/Navajo County boundary. The eastern edge of the fire has crossed over the Cedar Creek drainage. The southern perimeter is still approximately 1 ½ miles east of Hwy 73, and approximately 2 ½ miles north of the Cedar Creek community and has reached an area with more sparse vegetation. The Community of Cedar Creek is under a PRE-EVACUATION notice. . Community members that choose to leave the area now can go to either Snowflake High School or to the Eager Round Valley Dome. Livestock can be taken to the Taylor Rodeo Grounds or Holbrook Fair Grounds and small animals can be taken to Apache Eager Animal Control. Early this morning, the winds did shift and are now coming from the south. The wind will limit future fire growth to the south. Firefighters were able to prepare and conduct burnout operations along the eastern flank of the fire near Faught Saddle, tying in a critical piece of the northeastern flank of the fire with completed line. Fire crews will continue to work south along Hwy 60 to fortify the control points. In coordination with Navopache Electric, fire crews are looking for opportunities to conduct burnout operations along the highway. When they are able to conduct these operations, the electric cooperative may need to turn off the power line for a short time to provide for the safest possible environment for firefighters. Navopache Electric Cooperative will notify affected residents prior to turning off power. On the eastern flank, fire crews will be scouting opportunities to tie in the road system to existing control features related to the 2015 Playground Fire. With the recent growth of this fire the Incident Management Team has ordered additional resources to support continued suppression efforts. As of this morning, resources include 23 Fire Crews, 37 Engines, 7 Dozers, 11 Water Tenders, 7 Helicopters, 4 Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) for a total of 770 personnel assigned to the incident.

I don't have any kids of my own but spend tons of time with my dad in the outdoors. Yesterday we spent the day at Lyman Lake. Happy Fathers day! Brian