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OUTSTANDING!!!!! Great bull!! S.

This past weekend while some of you were out archery deer hunting, I took my little girl on a Hunter Education Weekend up by Happy Jack! We brought several of her friends and their dads, and we all had a great time! The weekend was coordinated & managed by Bill Hill, Woody Farnsworth, De Wane Tabbot, and a host of helpers. The event was held on a private ranch that was generously loaned by the owner, and was the perfect facility for this. The object is to provide a two day Hunter Education course including range time, testing, etc. so when the kids (and adults) finish the weekend they are completely certified. Some of you may have seen my posts in past years. These guys do this every year (although previously have used a different ranch...). The dedication, professionalism, and all out attitude of this group is amazing. They do such a good job with the kids! My little daughter Greta turned 10 years old just this past May. She's been hunting plenty of times, and was by her next older brother's side when he shot his first deer last November. She LOVED being there on that deer hunt, and she can't wait to give it a go this fall. She has a junior tag in 36A, so hopefully we can find a buck for her. In the meantime it will be lots of trips to the range with the .243, plus a little quail & dove hunting in the interim! Here are a couple of pics from the weekend: First morning of instruction Woody cooking burgers & dogs for lunch! Bed time in the girls tent! Do they look sleepy to you???? This is my girl on the range. Nice form Greta!!! Now checking the targets! Group picture after graduation! Finally some sleep (and peace & quiet) on the ride home Sunday!

Cool! A buddy of mine & I saw a bunch in a group one time where we hunt down south. It was raining, and they were moving along in a group, over turning rocks, goofing-off, etc.... Pretty cool! S.

Very cool!!!! I LOVE Utah! My kids and I take an extended camping trip to Southern Utah each summer, and always have a great time! My buddy is trying to get me to put in for archery there.... Sounds like a great trip! Thanks for sharing! S.

VERY COOL Mark!!!! A lion with your bow.... Thanks for sharing the great story and pics! S.

Awesome story and pics!!! Congrats to Angie!!! S.

OK, now I'm thinking..... I have another question that maybe sunsetfarms can answer: In the state of Arizona, do you HAVE to obtain permission from a land owner prior to accessing the property (for hunting, or anything else....)? The only reason I ask is that when I was going to college in Utah, I learned that in that state, private property can be accessed unless 'properly marked'. The burden was put on the property owner to mark the property, and there were strict guidelines. Something like 'a sign every 100 feet...' or something like that. I was chased off of some property while dove hunting a few years ago by a Maricopa county sherif. When I questioned it; telling him that the property was not 'posted', he said that the property didn't need to be posted. He said that the burdon was on the hunter to get permission, as opposed to the burdon being on the land owner to post the property. I didn't have a problem with that, and ever since then I have been extra sensitive to where I hunt to make sure I'm not on private ground. Do you know the rules on this sunsetfarms? Again, more just curious than anything cuz I'm pretty careful these days.... Also, it's obviously simple courtesy to get the land owner's permission. Just curious as to what the law states... S.

I've seen some of these signs, and also was curious. Thanks for the good explanation sunsetfarms!! Sounds about like I figured it would.... S.

OUTSTANDING!!!!! The legend continues to grow!!!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing the story & pic! S.

What a TEASE!!!!! Sincere good luck on getting one of those dudes on the ground this seasn!!! S.

VERY cool!!!!! Always great to meet new & kind folks in the hills! S.

VERY cool!!!! Ditto on the excited commentary behind the camera! I wonder when we'll get 'the rest of the story....'... No matter what, it looks like it was an awesome hunt!!! S.

Cool video!!!!! Amazing! Even more so, that you were able to get that great video when you were 'solo'!!!! What a deer! S.

NICE Doug!!!! Amazing country there..... Great pics and words as always! Thanks for sharing! S.

WOW!!! Amazing deer!! S.

Awesome!!!!! Soooo cool to see the little ones out there!!! Kudos to you! Thanks for sharing the expierience! S.

Should have saved that one for April Fools Day!!!! Nice!!!! S.

Nice pics! Thanks for sharing them here!!! Beautiful black coat on that guy!!! S.

Thanks for the kind words folks! Those that know me a little, know that I take NO greater joy than spending time with my kids. Whether it be reading a story at bedtime, coaching a little leage game, watching a Pop-Warner (or now... highschool) football game, or GETTING OUT CAMPING, FISHING, AND HUNTING!!!! I'm heartened to see all of the dads with kids younger than mine that have been hooked by this post. I remember just a few short years ago when all of my kids were too young to hunt, and now here I am with 3 kids of hunting age. Let me tell you; It is ALL that!!! Good luck to all as your children grow! I know you'll find as much joy as I have! Gamehauler: I'll try to post notices going forward on these kind of things. Additional help is ALWAYS welcome! DUG/Chriscrosland/Scottyboy/matthewp45: Your time will come, and it will be VERY special! Coues 'n' Sheep: You obviousl know Woody! Yes ,he can cook!! Should have seen the dinner we had on Saturday night! Chef: Bowsniper: I'm in awe of your son's bow record! I can't wait to see/hear of your next child's adventures! Good luck this fall everyone!! S.

Holy heck!!!!! What an amazing buck!! Sincere congratulations on that! S.

Thanks Clay!!!!!! How about someone starts another post to debate cameras, guiding, outfitting, Mossback, Mullins, etc.... Let's talk about THIS BULL!!! He's a BIG one and sincere CONGRATS to the hunter!!!!!!! S.

VERY, VERY, cool!!!!! Thanks much for sharing!!! S.

Simple answer here; First come, first served. As I said, it's simple..... It's also the law on public ground. The rhetorical question is; What will YOU do if you get there extra early and they are already there? Hopefully you'll back-out and find a different spot if that happens (just as you would hope they do if/when the tables are turned....). S.

I hear you QUEST! Didn't mean to be a smart-butt! Sincere good luck to you. I'm thinking that if you can get out for a couple of days prior to the season, you'll likely find some good looking spots. Any spot that looks good in that unit, likely IS good! PM me and I can give you another detail or two if you would like. Joeybari had some words of wisdom you should consider if you don't mind hiking off the road a bit further than the average hunter! Regards, S.

Likely???? Depends on your glassing skills!! That's a loaded question! We all know that there are 80 inch bucks in EVERY unit! What kind of bucks would you likely see in 36A? My answer would be ALL sizes! Just like ALL units in the state, you'll probably see more spikes/forks. It's just the way it is. Scout and glass, and then you may find a bigger buck! Snakes??? Sure..... Yes, I've seen snakes. No more than any other unit I would think though.... Good luck! S.