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Saw it last night with my kids...... Of course my thoughts echo many others here. Even my near 16 year old daughter was struck deeply! When we left the theater, she said something to the effect of "Boy dad, I kind of feel like I should go put an American flag up in my room.....". Good girl! She got it! S.

This story caught my eye today. Rifle left leaning up against a tree for over 100 years! http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/01/15/132-year-old-winchester-rifle-found-propped-under-desert-tree/ Pretty interesting to think of the how the story might have played out..... S.

Awesome write-up!!! Glad you had a great adventure!!! Thanks for sharing it with the site! S.

I'm leaving for a two week business trip to several ports in Asia next Weds, and was looking for some reading material for the long flights. Now I'm thinking I'll hold-off on the movie for now, and get the book to read on my trip! Then maybe catch the movie upon my return.... S. You'll b glad you did. Great book! If you like it you should also check out 98 confirmed kills about carlos Hitchcock. I actually liked it even better. Good call! I've been wanting to read the Hathcock book anyway, but never got around to it. I'll get them both prior to my departure (going to be a LONG trip)! S.

I'm leaving for a two week business trip to several ports in Asia next Weds, and was looking for some reading material for the long flights. Now I'm thinking I'll hold-off on the movie for now, and get the book to read on my trip! Then maybe catch the movie upon my return.... S.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-OCKxSqTHw S.

My only question is how can a totally logical machine like a computer generate a random number? On the surface, your question seems to raise a good point. In reality though, random number generation (RNG) is a very common computational function. Any standard language (JAVA, C++, etc... Even Excel.) come with RNG functions. RNG's are used in many ways within computer programming such as statistical sampling, cryptography, simulations, random design applications, etc... Assigning random numbers to a list of specific objects is extraordinarly simple for even the most basic RNG. S.

+1 to the positive comments. I had heard of the gutless method (apparently there is not just 'one' gutless method.....) many times. I finally tried it for the first time last fall when my son killed a big cow elk 3 miles into the Pine Grove Quiet area in 6A. I had watched a youtube video a few years ago, but mainly did it kind of by intuition. Frankly, it was VERY easy and I immediatly became a huge believer/fan of gutless butchering! Similar to Slim's experience, we had the back straps and neck meat in game bags and the four quarters hanging in trees within 45 minutes or so of starting, and this was the first time we had ever done it. Try it, you'll like it! S.

I have Direct TV, and have never had a big problem with them. I know and understand what I signed-up for and I accept that...... That being said, I think it's pretty obvious that it's only a matter of time before satellite and 'cable' TV is obsolite, just like broadcast TV before it. Like the previous poster mentioned, with Amazon, Hulu, Netflix (I binge watched House of Cards while sick over Christmas..... Awesome! lol), and ALL of the other content streaming sites on the internet, along with the advancement of 'internet ready' TVs, there really isn't a need for the traditional satellite content providers anymore. The vast majoriity of content available on the TV is available on-line for low or no fees. S.

Sounds like an awesome day! I'll look forward to the pics...... Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

What would doing away with extended deadlines do for game conservation??? Could impact the draw odds (very slightly IMO), but the same number of tags would still be issued. S.

what you said. There are statistics from past years that show there is NOT a significant drop in the number of applicants when the online draw system is not available. Also, what would this do for conserving our game anyway (which was the original point of this topic.....)? No matter what the draw odds are, it is the number of tags that is at issue here. S.

This past weekend I took my younger son Nick on his final Jr. hunt (He'll be 18 next year.....). We hunted like we have many times before down South in 36A, taking advantage of the Jr. hunt that the G&F makes available in 36A/B. I've always enjoyed this hunt, and as mentioned have been down there MANY times over the years for either Jr. hunts or trash clean-up events. Let me start off by saying BIG THANKS to AZSCI, AZG&F and ALL of the volunteers who helped and contributed time & donations to make this Jr. Hunt what it is. Bob Boido, Gabe Paz, Steve Paz, (their families), and so many others have been there year after year helping the kids with the awesome Jr. Hunter Camp that they host! I simply don't know all of the people's names, else I would recognize each and every one of them! All of these folks are great to share a camp with, and truly have a passion for helping the kids out! Huge kudos to the entire crew!!! Our hunt started a bit late, as Nicky had a test that he couldn't miss on Friday morning (school first, I suppose.... ). We left Phoenix about 11:30, and by 2:00PM we were pulling into the Jr. Hunters camp just off the Arivaca highway. After setting-up our tent and visiting with a couple of old friends, we headed out to one of our favorite spots for a quick afternoon hunt. In just two hours of glassing we saw close to 30 deer, one being a nice 3 point muley. Unfortunately the buck was about 800 yards away, but we made plans to get back there early the next morning. That night we had a great time keeping warm around the fire while the camp volunteers prepared an awesome dinner! After we filled our bellys with some great spaghetti, we enjoyed some fresh dutch-oven baked cakes & cobblers that Gabe prepared! He made EIGHT of them and the kids chowed down!!! What a treat! Right after dinner it started to rain a bit so we turned in early to get ready for the next morning's hunt. Gabe and his amazing desserts We woke on Saturday morning to clear and cold weather (there was ice on the truck.....). After some coffee and chroizo & egg burros we headed out to our spot. We hiked-in in the dark and set-up in the cool morning as the sun came-up. A little after first light we heard a lone shot on the ridge behind us. A little later 14 does came wandering up behind us as we were glassing a large canyon in front of us. They made their way around us and across the canyon and started to feed. We kept glassing and I noticed a few does feeding on the ridge across from us. I kept glassing around, occasionally coming back to the feeding does. Sure enough as I re-checked them again I noticed a new deer with them and quickly identified a little buck had joined them. They were quite a long way off, and I estimated them at around 450 yards. Nick got scooted over closer to me and got the .7MM settled on his shooting 'mono-pod' for a rest. He found the deer in his scope and I asked him if he thought he could make the shot. Due to the distance, i told him to put the cross hairs high on the deer. He said he was pretty steady and felt good and was ready. I couple of moments later he fired and the round hit low, right under the deer's torso! The deer kind of jumped a bit and trotted, then settled down again. Nick said he was holding right where I told him to, so I told him to hold about 1 1/2 feet over it's back this time. He did so and this time after the shot the buck dropped in it's tracks, kicked a time or two and was done! While Nick was hiking to the deer (while I kept an eye on it through the binoculars) a fellow cw.com member (cflores) and his father & son walked-up on me. His son had just killed a javelina over the ridge behind us, and they had been watching some of the same deer that Nick shot at. (He said there was a bigger buck with the group but we never saw it.... ). We had camped together for the early Jr. hunt a couple of years ago and it was nice to run into him! Anyway, he had a range finder and confirmed that the shot was 423 yards. Nick and his deer! (he shot it from the ridge in the back ground). Cutting up the back-straps and roasts while watching football yesterday. I've hunted MANY times with my kids over the years. With or without killing an animal, each and every hunt is special! Next up is 36C this weekend with my oldest son and a couple of good friends! Happy hunting all!! S. PS: I noticed yesterday on here that there was a thread regarding 'questionable shots'. Made me think about Nick taking this deer at such a long distance, when based on the first shot we obviously didn't realize how far the bullet would drop. Luckily the deer was killed quickly after adjusting, but made me ponder none the less.......

Outstanding!!! Great write-up and pics! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

Thanks much for the kind comments, all. Yes Casey, it was a long shot. I'm assuming lrf stands for 'laser range finder'...... As I said, it was a bit of a learning experience for us. I had 'guestimated' the range fairly accurately (later confirmed with Carlos' range finder). Our problem was that even if I would have had a range finder originally, I don't know if that would have mattered much. We don't shoot long range enough so didn't have a good idea of how much drop there would be at that range. This has convinced me we should prepare more for next time. We just kind of did it 'old school' by adjusting the second shot based on where the first round hit. I've never been good at holding steady for long shots myself, so I avoid them. My son, on the other hand seems to have a knack for holding much more steady than I. I think we'll now spend more time at the longer targets at the range so he can make them a little more predictably. Of course, I'll also carry my range finder for now on. S.

Good stuff!!!! Very awesome for the kids! AWESOME for you to be helping them out! I was at the SCI camp in 36A/B last weekend with my son also. (He was fortunate to kill a nice 2x1 muley....) The SCI guys and helpers really know how to host a camp!! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

Yes! Awesome!!!! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

RIGHT ON!!! Awesome to see those kids out! Kudos for helping them create some great memories!! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

VERY AWESOME!!!!! That smile is priceless! There is absolutely nothing that compares to hunting with your kids, IMO! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

Ducks in the desert! Nice!!! Cool to see a great example of the amazing diversity in hunting opportunities we have here in this great state!! Thanks for sharing the pics and write-up with the site! S.

Outstanding for you and your crew!!! Awesome! All three of my kids killed their first deer on that Kiabab Jr. hunt over the years, and it is always a fun and awesome time! Glad you guys made the most of it and had a great time! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

Sounds like everyone has some great plans! 'Turkey Bowl' flag football with the kids (and friends & their kids) in the local park at 9AM every Thanksgiving morning! Then head to my sister's place in the early afternoon to hang-out with the family (all 25+ of us...) for the afternoon and into the evening. Eating, visiting, watching football, and eating some more! This will be the first Thanksgiving without my parents, but we will give thanks to the wonderful lives they led up to their passing this year! Then after all of the eating and family time, my oldest son and I will drive down South late Thursday night to join a couple of friends for the late coues hunt starting the day after Thanksgiving! No Black Friday shopping for me, just those STEEP mountains in 36C! Peace everyone! S.

Hey Mark: I just sent a PM to Nick (Heat) with a link to this post. He used to be quite involved in the club, but not sure if he still is or not. Either way, maybe he can help..... Stan

Outstanding!!!! Awesome! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

BIG congrats on filling your tag! I'll be in 36A this coming Friday for my son's Jr. hunt! Looking forward to it! S.