stanley

OK, here's something for all to consider; I just opened the new regs (on-line) and noticed that the hunt success reported for one of the units that I like to hunt actually had a higher success % for the October hunt than the November hunt? For what it's worth.... S.

Hey Doug: I had thought about this myself as well, as I usually put in for the October hunt. My opinion is that it will not change it that much. I'm thinking that most 'average joe' hunters (like me...) generally hunt the weekends or long weekends, so adding a couple of more days to the hunt in the middle of the week won't matter much to most. I could be wrong, but that's my $.02..... Tis a fun time of year when we get to start strategizing & planning for the draws. Fall will be here before we know it! S.

Now that's really funny! S.

My boy and I will be heading out for our turkey hunt in a couple of weeks, and the joke about the 1st grader inspired me to write about our experience last season. We had tags in unit 23 here in AZ, and had an adventurous hunt but ended-up with tag soup. The turkeys were a little silent, and the stomach flu swept through camp. We made the best of it though, and had a good time. We were joined in camp for the weekend by a couple of my regular hunting buddies. Now, don't ask me why, but on the drive home I felt compelled to give my son the 'what happens in camp, stays in camp' talk. I wanted to make sure that anything of the words he might have heard around the fire didn't get repeated around his mother or sister. Well, he said he understood but asked if it was OK to say ANY 'curse' words. I said that I didn't really think at his age he should be cussing. He then said, "Well what about the 'C' word?". I immediately said "WHAT?? NO, YOU CAN'T USE THE 'C' WORD! ESPECIALLY DON'T SAY THE 'C' WORD!". I then said "Erik, do you even know what the 'C' word is, and what it means? I couldn't believe it when he replied that he did, in fact know what it was and what it meant. Holding my breath, I then said "OK then big guy, what is the 'C' word and what does it mean?". He calmly replied "It's crap, and it means poopie.". I let out a HUGE sigh of relief and told him that he should try not to say it too much . S.

Congrats Vini! I'm heading-out with my son in a couple of weeks here in AZ. Great pic with the family as well!! S.

Are you kidding me Christian???? What a dream job! Good for you, and I'm sure you'll learn a lot up there. You'll also make some friends that will last a life-time! Make the most of it! Alaska is an amazing place. I'm planning on going back there some day with my sons & daughter, and I can't wait. Good luck, and bring us lots of stories!!! S.

Hope to see some pictures from Texas in a few days!!! From the sounds of it, I suppose there will be a couple of birds hitting the ground. Good luck right back at you! Myself, I'll be hunting turkeys here in AZ 23 for the third year in a row. I've learned a bit more each year, and I'm hoping this will be it! Better still, my oldest boy has a tag as well. I'll obviously be pulling for him first. Ditto what Scott said; Good luck to all! S. PS: No feeders where I'm heading. Just good ol' pine tree covered mountains (and STEEP ones)!

I was there for a brief time with my wife. Unfortunately we had another commitment that we had to get to, so we could only stay a couple of hours. Seemed like things went pretty well. Congrats on the 15x56s! How did it go at your table Amanda? Any other winners? Sorry Tracy and I didn't get much time to stop by and visit, but I'm glad you got a chance to meet her anyway. Hope some other CW regulars made out OK in the drawings & auction. S. PS: Amanda, I missed the chair auction. Do you know how much it went for? Curious...

I'm not a member, but I know several of the folks from the Tucson chapter through my ADA trash pick-up & youth camp dealings. They're right in the middle of the semi-annual unit 36 ranch pick-up efforts. Seems like a lot of energy in that bunch, and that they're doing some good things for the deer down south. S.

I'm Stan Johnsen, and graduated in 83. My sister graduated with Clell (then married Sam L.). Anyway, always good to see some home town folks on the site. Sorry to hi-jack the thread Lorona24! Once again, I say it's a big hummer! S.

I think all of the Loronas in Kearny are related. My sister has been a 'Lorona' for 25 years (married one...). Who did you meet in school? Did you live in Kearny Dotshot? What is your family's name? S.

I'm not much into scoring, so I won't venture a guess except to say that it is a BIG SUCKER!! Kearny buck??? S.

I think it's only illegal to bait for bears. I know lots of guys are putting salt out for deer/elk (anything...) these days, and I don't think that there is anything illegal about it. S.

Doug, you're killing me!! I to, tangled with a fish hook once. I was spending the summer in Lakeside with a buddie's family in their cabin when I was somewhere around 10 years old or so. I ended-up wearing a good sized Mepps spinner as an earing for a few of hours until the doctor could dig it out. Screamed like a little girl!!! S.

Man, I LOVE Molly Butlers! Always have.... I remember going there as a kid in the summer and loving playing pool or pinball & goofing-off. Food was great, and now I love the fact that my kids are getting turned on to it. Get there early for the prime rib!!! Good stuff. S.

VERY, VERY, VERY, awesome!!! I love those kinds of stories!!! These are the kinds of stories I LOVED as a boy, and that my young children are just now starting to appreciate. Great job. S.

Everyone has their own thing, that's for sure. LOT'S of work & some travel during the week!!!!! Also, lots of little league games (coaching & spectating...), birthday party?s, school stuff, ballet class, fishing, turkey hunting, etc, etc... Mainly boils down to good ole' family time. I used to spend several weeks in Lakeside during each summer as a kid. Still love the White Mountains. Good memories there... S.

Very cool Kaffer62!! Good story & good pics! Congrats on the lion. S.

Outstanding Sott! Looks like you really did it up BIG TIME! Nice way to go our man!!!! Best wishes with the next phase of your life! S.

Anyone who knows me, knows that I would HAVE to jump in on this thread. I can say with total honesty that this past year has been the best hunting year of my life, and I didn't kill a thing!!! Nothing compares to hunting with your children, and I'm looking forward to many years of hunting with my oldest (below) and his little brother & sister. S. PS: Ditto on what everyone said about hunting with their dad to! Mine doesn't get out much anymore, but it is still special to spend time with him when he has the energy.... Lots of good memories there. My son Erik, with his first deer last fall! His first javelina last month! HAPPY HUNTERS! Look at all of those smiles folks!!!!

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/031...nghorn0310.html Keep praying for rain everyone! S.

VERY sad situation Brian..... My little ones are just coming-up, and I'm looking forward to many years of exploring that area with them. Bummer that we actually have to be 'on guard' while out trying to enjoy the country. Are you going to be at the clean-up tomorrow?? S. PS: Dotshot, their in there. Just get high and glass, glass, glass.....

Good clarification Amanda! My initial reaction when I saw the first post was to seriously doubt it's validity. Seriously, what major US company would be so dumb as to print that they 'didn't support the war nor anyone in it'... Red flag for a hoax BIG TIME! S.

Kudos on the pigs!!!! Were you in 'B' or 'C'? Regarding Hollister, yea he's a good guy alright. You all should head down for the ranch clean-up next weekend. We'll be sharing a camp & telling stories with Mike and some others around the campfire I'm sure... S.

I really hope that this survey will help get some more detailed information regarding what the majority of sportsman want. It's purpose is to try to get as much information regarding hunter's opinions as possible in front of the G&F for consideratin. TREESTANDMAN mentioned that it is 'painfully obvious that the majority of sportsman want the hunt structure to stay the way it is', but at the ADA board meeting last month Leonard Ordway basically said that for every hunter that feels the way we do, that there are several more that are just as happy to just have a tag in their pocket. Desertbull said that almost everyone who puts in for the early hunts gets drawn, when in fact only about 20% of the early hunts had draw odds better than 80% for 1st & 2nd choice applicants in 2004. To me, these two opinions point out that it is VERY important for all of us to take the survey. We must ensure that all of our voices are heard!!! Finally, rthrbhnting is correct; This survey is being driven by the ADA, and is simply a means by which we are trying to get more information into the departments hands. No matter what your opinion is, please take the survey and give your opinion! S.