bigj23

Any update on the fire ban? I have not seen anything posted.

A Head of the Game Taxidermy. I have known Mike Vacarro for over 30 years and he does a great job. He has done all of our mounts and one more on the way. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Feel free to contact me with any questions you have. https://maps.apple.com/?address=9487 W Camino De Oro, Peoria, AZ 85383, United States&auid=8510924934373958958&ll=33.697772,-112.263430&lsp=9902&q=A Head of the Game Taxidermy&_ext=ChoKBQgEEOIBCgQIBRADCgUIBhDfAQoECAoQABImKdYbEG292EBAMTjNPH00EVzAOVTxNcnj2UBAQUyXxJWDEFzAUAM%3D

Got mine just in time for turkey!!

My boys play it every day. First thing I hear when I get home is what they killed and if it was with a bow or rifle. Game is a good teaching tool, including the fact other hunters can be challenging sometimes.

We are headed to 23 for the week. Shaping up to be a good week in the woods.

When I found out I drew a late rifle mule deer tag I knew it was an opportunity to shoot a good buck but I decided I would rather watch my son give it a whirl, so I donated the tag to him. We made a few scouting trips and were real familiar with the area from multiple pig hunts over the years. Last week we saw multiple does but no rutting action or bucks in the area, but we knew they would come as they always do with time. Seems like the hunt was here in no time and we were loading up for a quick day hunt with a plan to spend most of our time hunting after Christmas. We headed out opening morning and the full moon had the deer bedded early. We found a couple does and three herds of pigs. The rest of the day was slow until the sun started to set. As the sun was setting we found two sets of does but no buck. We made one more move to a place bucks had been in the past and we quickly found a rutting buck with two does. His neck was swoll up and he was tearing up the trees. Once I saw the front view and how wide he was I knew it was game time. My son took one look at the buck and said “let’s shoot him.” We closed the distance to 340 yards and he put him down. There was no shrinkage when we walked up to him and he was bigger than I thought he was going to be from the quick view I had. I couldn’t be happier or prouder of my son for staying calm when it counts and willing to work hard to get it done. My younger son was there as well without a complaint and he can’t wait for his turn. Big thanks as always to my buddy Brian for all he does for me and my boys. We have had a lot of success together and can’t wait until the next one. Next year he said he wants a coues after shooting two nice mule deer. See how the next chapter goes.

I will be helping with 5A cow tags there. It is a great unit and should not be a hard tag to fill. I killed my last two bulls in 5A and spend time up there after the hunt. Bulls should still be talking and have some cows.

I use the one AZ8 posted. It works great in the Ranger. Been on many hunts in some rough country and never had any issues.

The meet was actually set up last week on Tuesday or Wednesday and you pushed it back waiting on your truck, long before they sold on EBay.

Had a deal with Phillyd044 to meet today at a set price and he informs me this morning he sold them on EBay for less. Use caution when setting up a deal with him.

There lower parking lot is pretty much covered. Big spawning flat now.

Guess I can’t pick them up Thursday. Thanks for the return message.

I will take it if it is not sold and you are in the Phoenix area.

PullRite Super Glide 2900 - $475 This is a auto slider fifth wheel hitch / 5th wheel hitch that rotates back when the trailer turns. No rails. This is great for short bed trucks. It is rated for 18,000 lbs. Pics in the link below. https://offerup.co/kVY8PtPzx4

Buy RZR takeoffs. You will be happy with them.

It pulled his information up as he has drawn a few times. It is on the second section where it asks if you have a social and you put it in and dots show. I accidentally put mine there. Couldn’t see it and didn’t think about it until after I submitted.

I accidentally put my social on my sons information, will this be an issue. I am calling to confirm no matter what. I put it in right in the first step but on the info page where it asks to confirm the social I put mine on accident. Not sure if this has came up before.

We will be there or Alamo in March for a week of fishing. Would like to hit Apache if we go to Roosevelt. Good time with the kids.

Go to Alamo lake. They have full hook ups and fishing is always good there. They also have a store for small needs. It will still be too cold for the rim.

We got it done opening day. Hopefully get me an archery buck this weekend.

It is sold by a local vendor. Lifetime warranty on the mechanics and blades are replaceable. I have been happy with it so far but time will tell.

I hope they don’t sell! Just need them to hold out for a few months.

Bill Williams Mountain Men. My grandfather was one of them and used to ride from Williams to Phoenix every year by horse. My dad did it one year as well about 25 years ago. It was cool to see them all together but it faded over the years. My grandfather owned J & L sporting goods back in the day in Williams but sold it to move to Kentucky to end his part. The pic is in front to the Sultana on the main strip in Williams. Been in there many afternoons growing up while my grandpa and dad had a beer and still go there today when we go camp up there. Pretty cool pic.

It is pretty cool. He is palmated at the split on the left side with a hole in it. Thanks for all the comments!!

Headed out to 20B for the late rifle with my son. Handed the tag over to him. See how it shakes out.