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Congratulations on the birds Don. Sounds like it was a tough hunt but still alot of action. Glad it finally all came togther for yens. I have always heard them apache bears were smart critters. Thanks for sharing. Great write-up. TJ

Good looking pups and there is no doubt they will make someone a great pet. Thanks for sharing. TJ

Good video Brian. Wish I was on the lake today instead of working. My computer's hard drive crashed and will be without for 2 or 3 weeks. Have to catch up here at work with the latest. Thanks for sharing and good luck today on the lake. TJ

Great pictures! TJ

Very nice and thanks for sharing this beauty. TJ

Thanks for the heads up. Got plenty of room now. TJ

Keith, I know how passionate you are about bear hunting. I loved your story and also know you put your heart and soul into this hunt. It saddens me to hear the outcome just because I know how hurt you are feeling my friend. Those of us who have archery hunted for years all know exactly what you are going thru. Thanks for sharing your heart breaking experience with us. If that bear died I hope it's a boar and it's spirit not be dead but lives on in the bears it's bred. TJ

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I feel your pain. Good luck on recovery. I hate thieves. String'em up! TJ

That looks pretty good Shelvin. Happy cinco to all. Peg and I had lunch at Garcias on Gilbert & University. After just one beer I lost my mind and Peg a I went shopping for 5th wheels. Now I'm the proud owner of two 5th wheels. What the heck was I thinking? Looks like I'm going to need another Coueswhitetail sticker. TJ

Congratulations Tommy on a beautiful bird. That Mark sure is a nice guy. I hope if I ever draw he's still nice enough to help me out. lol Good luck with the NM turkey hunt. Can't wait to hear more of your stories. Great write-up by the way. TJ

I hope my memory isn't starting to fade a little. I've been waiting for the second hunt to start this friday and got a call yesterday from my Dad that our hunt actually started last friday on the 26th. Holy crap, and I'm working. Cutting the work day short today and running up after work and hopefully get to hunt before dark and tomorrow before it ends. I hope this isn't a sign of things to come. TJ

Whale, you know they had to come out of 22. lol TJ

You bet it does in my book. We need more people like Ilene and Roger getting out there and helping our wildlife. Thanks for all you two do in helping out our wildlife here in AZ. TJ

I see no reason why Sam couldn't buy you at least one of these guns owned by Annie. Can't wait to see it after it's in your hands Deb. Congratulations! lol TJ

I knew I shouldn't have looked at this post. Now this is all I'm going to think about. Looks awesome! Thanks for sharing. TJ

WOW! That is just awesome to have so many pictures of him. I don't know if I would give out his location after what happened the last time. Thanks for sharing. TJ

Now that is what I call one excited young hunter. I know older hunters that still haven't connected on an archery turkey. The first picture is awesome and priceless to say the least. My congratulations to your son Cole and kudos to you and your wife for getting Cole interested in our sport. TJ

That certainly was a good day for her. Thanks for posting. TJ

Congratulations on a beautiful bird and thanks for the good write-up. Glad you could share it with your parents. TJ

Congratulations on both your turkeys and thanks for sharing your hunt with us. TJ

Awesome pic of you and Roger. Sounds like something Peg and I would liked to have done. If only we had a side by side. I'm sure it was a blast and for a good cause as well. TJ

That's just to funny Mike. I'll pass on the compliment to Peggy.

Good luck Jim. I'm heading to the San Juan NM as I type this. Always see turkeys along the river. Could bring one home for you to tag. lol Jk you.know TJ

I decided to volunteer this year on the Youth Turkey Hunt and sure was impressed with every aspect of it. It was as well organized as anything I've ever attended and the work that goes into putting something like this together is amazing. My hats off to the Az Elk Society, Turky foundation, and the Phoenix Varmit Callers. Sorry if I left anyone out. All kids along with their parents all seemed to be having a great time and with the help of all the mentors and azgfd most either got to see turkeys or heard them. Not sure exactly how many were shot but quite a few. Putting something of this size together couldn't be possible without the help of all the volunteers and I applaud each and everyone of you. When I was told I had to get up at 2:30am to be in the kitchen by 3am I thought they were kidding. lol If you've never been to one of these camps I encourage you to do so. Sign up your kids or volunteer as a mentor or part of the camp staff. I promise you will never regret it. Not the best but here are a few pictures.