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the new 3/4 ton duramax AZGFD truck i see on the 202 every morning on my way to work pisses me off. You're joking, right? Some things in life make me a little angry, but a new truck purchased by G&F isn't one of them. Do you get angry when you see a new police cruiser or helicopter? Maybe you expect G&F to purchase used pick-ups? (They can make a bid on my 96 GMC if they want..... ) S. ya i think they should be using the same ones they were 10 years ago Again, I'm thinking you're joking....... You know they actually drive these vehicles for work, right? The average miles driven per year on these vehicles is not necessarily what the average citizen puts on thier personal car/pick-up. Imagine the maintence and lost service necessary on a 10 year old pick-up that is driven for work (not just to work.....). So now the G&F has a fleet of old worn-out pick-ups and has to pay an army of mechanics & purchase parts to keep the old fleet in service? Not sure if you've ever run a business before, but in the long run that very well would not be more economical than keeping the fleet staffed with fresh wheels. Plus the minute some hunter is looking for help/assistance from the G&F (or any 'first responder' service) but the call is not answered because the old pick-up broke down? Not a good thing, I think. Just something to think about. S. well, ford ranger would be more cost effective than a 2500hd for daily driving Can't dissagree with you there, Of course if a guy's primary job is to sit around the office and/or handle a 'desk job', then a 2500hd is not necessary. They should buy the 'desk jockeys' sedans and/or more efficient vehicals. That is a totally different topic than the 10 year old vehicle debate though....... S. PS: Nice job dodging the '10 year old vehical' question.....

the new 3/4 ton duramax AZGFD truck i see on the 202 every morning on my way to work pisses me off. You're joking, right? Some things in life make me a little angry, but a new truck purchased by G&F isn't one of them. Do you get angry when you see a new police cruiser or helicopter? Maybe you expect G&F to purchase used pick-ups? (They can make a bid on my 96 GMC if they want..... ) S. ya i think they should be using the same ones they were 10 years ago Again, I'm thinking you're joking....... You know they actually drive these vehicles for work, right? The average miles driven per year on these vehicles is not necessarily what the average citizen puts on thier personal car/pick-up. Imagine the maintence and lost service necessary on a 10 year old pick-up that is driven for work (not just to work.....). So now the G&F has a fleet of old worn-out pick-ups and has to pay an army of mechanics & purchase parts to keep the old fleet in service? Not sure if you've ever run a business before, but in the long run that very well would not be more economical than keeping the fleet staffed with fresh wheels. Plus the minute some hunter is looking for help/assistance from the G&F (or any 'first responder' service) but the call is not answered because the old pick-up broke down? Not a good thing, I think. Just something to think about. S.

the new 3/4 ton duramax AZGFD truck i see on the 202 every morning on my way to work pisses me off. You're joking, right? Some things in life make me a little angry, but a new truck purchased by G&F isn't one of them. Do you get angry when you see a new police cruiser or helicopter? Maybe you expect G&F to purchase used pick-ups? (They can make a bid on my 96 GMC if they want..... ) S.

Wow! VERY cool Amanda! And check you out with the awesome music in the back-ground! You can now add Film Producer to your resume!! S.

Lots of great people/groups helping the kids on the turkey hunts!! There is also a camp up in 27 & 1 hosted by Youth Outdoors Unlimited for the junior hunt. Watch the AZ G&F website for information too! S.

Very cool! NOTHING beats hunting with your kids!!! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

One of the coolest things ever posted on this site! Congrats on an amazing adventure! Simply AWESOME!!! S.

I don't have any information or much of an opinion on this, but I found the article interesting as a bird hunter...... S. http://www.azcentral.com/travel/articles/20131230arizona-biologists-struggle-to-save-masked-bobwhite-quail.html

Actually I was thinking about starting a third thread about this, because it's that important. Deer season must be almost over and nobody has much else to think about....... Deer and bird hunting (and Christmas tree cutting on Saturday....) is important to me. Not what some network and an entertainer are fighting about....... S.

BINGO! Has absolutely nothing to do with free speech. Longbowpilot; He is free to speak his words and apparently according to any contract he had with A&E, they are free to do what they want. What-ever. Just another bunch of goofy TV 'stars'....... Who cares???? S.

Not allowed to shoot a lion with spots... Also not allowed to shoot mom if she is with spotted kittens. My ignorance about the law! Thanks for the info. S.

Interesting. How do you know it was poached? Maybe they had a legitimate tag....... Or was the unit closed to lion hunting at the time? S.

The world could use LOTS more of this. An inspiration and example for all. I hope my children grow-up with 1/2 of this type of character in them. Good stuff! S. PS: Bitter sweet, of course. Sincere condolences.

Sorry folks!!! Amanda is/was out of the country having fun and I didn't have the access I needed with the web hosting company to fix the problem in her absence....... She was finally able to handle so we're of course back up now. She and I will work together to make sure I can handle any/all issues if needed going forward. S.

Awesome stuff, Doug! I saw a couple of pics posted on the news (none as good as these though...). Glad you got to capture that rare event! S.

"Any day in the field with your dad is a GREAT day" Plus 1!!! Awesome post! S.

That's the 'feel good' story of the week! Happy Thanksgiving to the piggys! Good stuff!!! S.

Other family obligations are keeping me out of the hills this weekend. Will be there for the second weekend though!! Good luck this weekend! Post a report! S.

Great stuff, guys! All three of my kids killed their first deer on that Jr. hunt. NOTHING beats hunting with kids and seeing the excitement in them! Love those smiling faces!!! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

Nothing for me, but my middle son got a 23 Junior Turkey tag. S.

NICE!!!!! Hunting with your kids is the best there is!!! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

Nice!!! Thanks for sharing! Ditto; Good luck on the Kiabab!!! Have fun here in the great state of AZ!! S.

Pretty cool! Jim Heffelfinger might have an opinion on this. Anyone rememver his handle, here??? S.

Can't believe I missed this post! VERY awesome! (Those Spanish Daggars are tough sometimes! ) Great story! Congrats and thanks for sharing with the site! S.

" I love "fast food" "...... Too funny!! LOL Awesome! S.