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Gary is one of four new inductees who will be honored into the class of 2008. Along with Gary Barcom is Duane Shroufe, L.V. Yates, and Chandler Rod and Gun Club. The reason I point out Gary is because I had the pleasure of meeting him on Gamehauler's sheep hunt and Gary left me with an ever lasting expression of one who trully cares for helping others and his enthusiasm for the great outdoors. I had the pleasure of sitting with Gary one day while watching one of the sheep Gamehauler shot and was treated to a one on one seminar of sheep 101. I would like to congratulate Gary Barcom and all the other inductees for their contributions. Not only have their services benefited Arizona's fish & wildlife and their habitats but everyone's as well. Maybe someone else, who knows Gary or any other inductee, would like to comment. TJ

I will have to disagree with ya on this one. I will get the numbers for us and post em in the next day or so. I use to think the samething but after talking with some people in the draw department they gave me the overall numbers of the total people that applied over the last few years and regardless of paper or online they were within a nats a$$ of each other. I do think that the economy will have a impact on the draw this year as well especially Bighorn. Troy and Jim, you both bring up good points. I do know hunters who don't have the money but will transfer money from a credit card to pay up front and then I know hunters who depend on Dad to fork the money over until the draw is over. If not drawn then the money goes back on the credit card and sweet old Dad gets his as well, with not much out of pocket expense to the not so lucky hunter. Those who trully want to hunt will find away no matter what. Good luck to everyone on the draw no matter how hard I pray you don't take my sheep tag. With the help of a VoooDooo Witch Doctor I put a curse on all sheep hunters applying for 24B west. TJ

...if you say so! TJ

Welcome to the site Hunter X. TJ

Wow, sounded like a good time. There is no way I could have carried that pack. Even without the camera I could see the bear as you told it. I had a similar situation years ago, back in the superstitions, and brought back memories I had forgotten. Thanks for sharing. TJ

Thanks for sharing some of the work you have been doing with g&f. This must be a blast to actually be part of. I'm enjoying listening to all the info. Thanks! TJ

CASH? TJ

I asked my wife where she would like to go for our anniversary and she said fishing so we're heading to Bartlett in the morning and I was wondering which road (Scottsdale or Pima) off the 101 is best. We will be coming from Mesa.I also heard there was two Pima exits. Would anyone like to comment on this? Thanks and I'll post some pics if we catch some fish. TJ

Casey, maybe we better team and go on the road. TJ

Mikep35, your girlfriend can put her own climbing treestand up and also shoots a bow and she is only your girlfriend? She is remarkable and rare for these days. Don't let this one get away unless she can out shoot you. TJ

Peg and I beat the sun to Bartlett but not by much. If there was a top water bite we missed it. Fishing was fun but the catching sucked. We had a great time as always. Peg catches a 2 pounder and I ended up with 1 bass shown below. I have spent 3hours on here this morning trying to figure out photobucket from Bass's instructions and have had it. (Not Bass's fault) I really do hate these computers. Here is a couple pics but not resized and I apoligize but will figure it out one of these days. sunrise at Bartlett...notice the bird? the best I could do Peg's lucky fish. I taught her does that count?

Thanks Jim, it's been a long fought battle, 31 yrs., but she is finally trained. She wants to go fishing instead of a movie. Praise the Lord! The hard part is waking her now at 4am missedagain, Josh, & GKAINES.....pima rd it is and again thanks for the info and fishing tip. GONE FISHING, TJ

TJ, I think the main thing with that is you are only hearing what the Gross score is.....the Net score which counts for the books is rarely mentioned. Also the tape stretchers do their best at turning a good buck into a great buck all the time. There are the ones that just don't get entered too and there are a bunch of those out there. Lastly, there is a long time between printed record books and the big critters killed lately and entered just haven't been printed yet. Thanks for the information as always. TJ

Jim, you would know what the record coues is I'm sure. I'm confused here at all these bucks in the 130 to 160 class. Do these really exist and why aren't they in the record book. I guess I have a lot to learn about these big bucks. Wow, TJ

Peg and I are sorry about Duke. They do become a true friend and family member for life. Thanks for sharing with us Duke's picture. It was good seeing you and Kathy at the outdoor show this year. Good luck with your caribou hunt and how are things coming with the bed&breakfast in Williams? Take care and hi to Kathy. TJ

My plans are to arrive Friday around noon to actually see if people really exist behind these forum names. TJ

Count me in on this one. Online! TJ

I'm not sure how far back these survey cards go but I can remember me thinking if everyone would say they were unsuccessful then I believed g&f would never go to a draw for pigs. I was not helping g&f one bit by falsifying information they so much depended on. I do know why some of you feel the way you do and that is your right but I don't think tearing them up and falsifying information is the answer here. I was wrong back then when all I thought about was killing my next critter instead of doing my part in helping manage for the critters I enjoyed pursuing. IMO...I strongly believe that if one is not happy with the way g&f is handling things then one needs to do their part assisting g&f collect the most accurate information they can with the situation now in place until mandatory survey is implemented. Yes, I am in favor of mandatory survey. The survey is a tool and if used correctly, (truthful information), can be a big asset for the g&f. TJ

You do not have to get your rocky to finish off your big 10 1.elk 2.whitetail 3.lope 4.big horn 5.javi 6.turkey 7.buffalo 8.bear 9.lion 10.mulie Maybe I'm wrong. What do you all think? TJ

These binos are a really good price for someone looking to buy. I bought a pair from Ray 6 months back and haven't regretted it since except for loosing a little blood. My wife had me sign in blood that I would give her all my savings until they were paid for. OUCH! I checked around and you save hundreds on these. They even come with a camera adaptor, tripod adaptor, and a very nice case. Ray was excellent to deal with and will work out any details you have I'm sure. If I had the money I would buy them as well. Good investment! Good luck Ray and happy hunting. TJ

coueschaser3.....pm sent!

Thanks for sharing. Nice pics. Marshal Lake?????????? TJ

plus 1 on this one for sure TJ

I've already sold a few things to pay for my sheep tag. 30plus yrs. and counting! TJ

I've stepped beside them, over them, and even had one strike my boot but have escaped a bite somehow. I use to kill everyone I saw but have not killed one in over 10 or so years. I finally realized they are here for a reason and they are neat to look at. I would kill another if it gave me reason though. TJ