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Is that yours, Mike? You two are about exact same size. Thanks to everyone who responded and PM'd think I've got it covered. What a great group.

Thanks for the formula. He'll be here Sunday.

I'm assuming 28-30"

I saw that, thanx

Scary hot, that's what you are skeered of.

I came across RMEFs petition to stop the lion hunting ban initiative while on Facebook. Only takes a second to sign. https://elknetwork.com/take-action-arizona-ban-on-mountain-lionbobcat-hunting/#/18

Forgive me sir, haven't seen any such posts here suggesting that but I have on other social media. By signing the petition not only is the state capital put on notice, but RMEF has your contact info and what we sportsman lack is organization. One thing everyone should keep in mind is HSUS's goal is to eventually end all hunting.

Who's asking the Gov to do anything? He has no power before or after the vote. What I object to is we are addressing our reps only to get a a stupid form letter from the gov office. If memory serves me, it's much easier for the measure to get on the ballot than for it to pass. To get on the ballot, only requires I think signatures equal to or exceeding 15% of the number of votes cast for governor in the previous general election. So there's no doubt you're going to see it on the ballot. To pass in the general election it only requires a simple majority of Yes votes or over half. In any evetuality, it's going to take a huge effort by all of us to be heard. I'm hoping groups like RMEF can help get the message out, perhaps newspaper, TV...

Legislatively-referred constitutional amendments. Either chamber of the Arizona State Legislature is allowed to propose an amendment. A majority of members of both chambers must approve it; if they do, the proposed amendment goes on a statewide ballot for a popular vote of the people where if a simple majority approves it, it becomes part of the constitution. I've tried to reach my Rep concerning such an amendment as provided by art. 21, AZ Constitution only to get a form reply concerning the Gov. I'm no legal beagle but it appears to me our state Representatives are hiding while the governors office supplies cover.

I've been following the rabies outbreak pretty closely. I've had to move locations for a deer camp I was setting up in the Superstitions not so much out of safety for myself but also my friends, family that were hunting also. Had the trail and pack animals vaccinated as well. If you're predator hunting you may want to leave the varmits where they lay for you only need expose yourself to the infected saliva. The link talks about Rabies in Maricopa and Pinal Counties but cases have shown up recently in Yavapai and Coconino Counties also. http://azdhs.gov/director/public-information-office/index.php#news-release-121317

While Dr Partridge was here I hit him with my own rabies climate theory. Bats carry the disease and like birds, will migrate in cooler temps and we haven't seen those cold nights down here. Side effects of the advancing stages of the disease often causes paralysis of jaw and throat muscles making it impossible to drink, thus the animals stay near water sources. Of course I could be wrong about all that. Can a rabid animal infect a water source with its saliva, in turn, infecting other animals? I'll ask my vet how large of an area of water can be affected. Years ago a neighbors horse was tested for rabies. The other animals in contact with the horse and drinking from her water tank were quarantined until the results came back. Results came back negative but too bad for the horse.

While Dr Partridge was here I hit him with my own rabies climate theory. Bats carry the disease and like birds, will migrate in cooler temps and we haven't seen those cold nights down here. Side effects of the advancing stages of the disease often causes paralysis of jaw and throat muscles making it impossible to drink, thus the animals stay near water sources. Of course I could be wrong about all that.

We need a list of talking points. Everything from the failures of similar bans implemented in CA and British Columbia, to the harm the ban if approved would do to other species populations on the cats menu and public safety issues.

Probably yes.This is the Central American bat strain. Most people and animals will contract it thru bat bites. My vet researched the strain before inoculating my livestock. I believe skunks and grey fox are high on the list for spreading it. And yes, deer can get it too. If you're considering giving the boosters, reconsider. You can buy them online for your animals but you may not be getting the correct strain and you're not certain how the vaccine was stored or handled. The boosters have a very short shelf life and quickly denatures in the incorrect storage temps.

PreHunt who determines whether the animal you're pimping is a trophy? Are game wardens going to search your phone for this app? What folly.

I sent an email to Rep Weninger's office yesterday asking if a state representative would be writing a counter ballot to the anti hunting initiative as provided by the AZ Constitution, art 21. Instead of a response from the Rep, I received the same response as above. What really chaps my hide is I didn't even address the governors office.

Name?

encryption?The mystery only deepens...

Is the boat in a top secret location?

Ques free bump...

Going to have to agree with the gut hook. Has anyone found a simple way to sharpen the hook? nope. LolBut I’ve found that mine is used for only a few cuts per animal and seems to keep for a while longer that a normal edge. Tim, I tend to use mine often for cutting cordage and leather strings. I found a chainsaw blade sharpener out in the shop that just put a nice edge on the hook. I think I picked it up at Home Depot ages ago.

As I tinker away in my shop making knives for friends and family for Christmas.. I realized I've neglected making one for myself. If you could only carry one knife into the field, what would it be?

Going to have to agree with the gut hook. Has anyone found a simple way to sharpen the hook?

Interesting, when I was about 12, dad and I was looking around in the Cash box Pawn in Tucson. My birthday was coming up and I told my dad I had to have that biggest baddest Kbar in the display case. It was a Bowie style with stacked leather handle.