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I 2nd that! TJ

If it's legal, it's ethical. -TONY I'm surprised you said that Tony. If you believe that then the global warming has now affected you to. Just my opinion! TJ

If I'm not mistaken, the other outing is the third weekend in June, 21&22. Whenever it is it is. Firstcoueswas80 suggested the second weekend in June. I think that would be to close together for me anyways. I use to be able to party that often before the global warming aged me. Beer & fish is right up my alley. Wlkman did say walley, right? It don't get any better than that! I'll help out where ever I'm needed. My specialty is guarding the beer coolers. TJ

Heck, 80 yards is the new 50 There are a bunch of folks out there right now that "launch" arrows as soon as they near that 100 yard mark It sickens me to see it or hear about it........total lack of respect for the animal and the image of bowhunting, and is only done becuase people are so eager to impress and be successful...regardless of how they achieve it! I do know a few folks and have guided a few that truely are capable of taking a 80 yard shot. These folks practice religiously and can group arrows tighter at 80 than most can at 30. Like has been said before, sometimes that once in a lifetime buck or bull may hang up at 80 yards........if that's within your range and you're confident, consistent and are able to range the critter.....then take the shot. OTHERWISE letdown and get closer....no reason to chance wounding a critter......and if you still feel like flingin' an arrow just to see where it hits, then you need to take up bowling and get out of my woods! What it all boils down to is that we all know deep down inside what our limitations are and each one of us knows when we are exceeding our own limits and taking a chance at wounding an animal.......it's not fair to the animal or the sport by taking chances like that. There's my $.02 JIM> Hold on their partner. Why would a 80 yard bow shot sicken you more than a 500 yard rifle shot? There is a bunch of people on this very sight that fire away as soon as they get to the 500 yard mark or more. They even brag about it. What is the wind drift on a 500 yard shot? What about all these volleys of shots that I consistently hear during early deer rifle season. 4- 5 quick shots. ARE THE DEER RUNNING, ARE THEY AT THE SAME DEER? Slob hunting is slob hunting. It is safe to say there is more slob rifle hunters then bowhunters, yet I sense there is more outrage at the so called " unethical bowhunter" This is hypocritical and I 'm sensitive. Bob I was just addressing my thoughts pertaining to the archers.......although it doesn't matter what weapon your using....limitations are limitations. Exceeding your limitations purely for hope that you MIGHT be successful is wrong......regardless what you are shooting with. What I say doesn't matter and won't change anything.......people have since the beginning of time and will continue to exceed their limitations, it's like gambling, they just want to see if they'll win or not and not worry about the consequences. I've done it and I'll bet that anyone who has much experience in hunting has done it, it's not right to do and we all need to try our best to be as ethical as we can while hunting. Jim, how right you are. I'm sure most of us have been there and I preach this all the time but most will experience it like we all did and hopefully they will learn a very valuable ethical lesson. TJ

Amanda, camo hat, camo pants, but white pants? Do you really hunt like that? Just wondered! TJ

You could be throwing Glass in a Stone house, there CC. There is a time and a place for shots like that.... and it has nothing to do with lazy. There are some of the best archery hunters in the country that can and will make an ethical kill at those ranges in the right conditions or situations..... .... I call it, Planning for the Worst, & Practicing to be the Best. It is only Lazy if it is done by some one who has not prepared for that kind of an opportunity. There are always those type of "hunters" in the woods..... but don't group the good with the bad. My $.02! +1 TJ

Snapshot, how could anyone pass on an offer like that. Sounds like you got the perfect place for a get-to-gether. I'd even make a trip down from Mesa if the dates fall on my days off. Like Red Rabbit said, someone just has to take the bull by the horns and run with it. Why would you supply all the food? That's not fair. TJ

+1...again,Casey!!! Well said.... 3) Trophy Quality; If you are interested in shooting the very first legal animal that crosses your path... (TJ)... then you might never have to shoot more than 150 yds your entire life. But, if you are only looking for that one, the trophy of a lifetime, every time you are hunting then you may have to rise to the occasion when it calls for it. CnS CnS....I'll have to check but I thought that was a law. You mean it isn't? TJ

Well put Casey! TJ

I have the 3130 and they don't come any finer than that. Your glassing is going to be a lot of fun with your new investment. Good luck scouting. TJ

I haven't called in many but I use a cottontail call. The foxes are more of a problem than anything. They just don't want to leave. I've come close to getting bitten more than once. ELECTRIC TJ

I work every other weekend so if it's a weekend I'm not working after this next month count me in. I would like to see how you southern boys put on a party. TJ

I forgot I had him in the icechest before you got back to camp. Yep, that's what they look like Jackshoe. TJ

I as wondering how your hunt was going. That same thing happened to me over on the Navajo Resev. a few years back and I was lucky enough to see a bird just befor dark. I went to my truck and got a flashlight and followed his tracks to his roost and was there one hour before daylight standing in a foot of snow and caught him coming back out of the same thicket he went in on. He gobbled over 60 times before flying down and it was nerve racking to say the least. Hope you have more days to pursue a bird. Sometimes this weather gets these gobblers talking. Good luck! TJ I will be heading out Friday about midnight to hopefully locate a bird before daylight. I will be hunting for a couple more days and hopefully get it done. This hunt to me so far has been like a fall hunt. Sure has not been like the last few years IMO. Wish they would gobble!!! But where ever I have been they have been almost completely silent. Don't matter if its three in the morning or 10 at night NO GOBBLES! It was the same with me. The turkey I shot was the only one I saw and heard. I walked up on it and we both were surprised. Shot him at 50yds flying across a canyon trying to get away. Here's a picture of the last turkey in unit 22.

After watching the video I finally figured out where Christian gets his piss & vinegar. Well, maybe not the vinegar. TJ

Thanks IHunt2live, and good luck on your internship. TJ

I as wondering how your hunt was going. That same thing happened to me over on the Navajo Resev. a few years back and I was lucky enough to see a bird just befor dark. I went to my truck and got a flashlight and followed his tracks to his roost and was there one hour before daylight standing in a foot of snow and caught him coming back out of the same thicket he went in on. He gobbled over 60 times before flying down and it was nerve racking to say the least. Hope you have more days to pursue a bird. Sometimes this weather gets these gobblers talking. Good luck! TJ

Thanks Jason for your contribution! TJ

Jim, thanks for taking the time to explain how the system works. Back in the 80's I use to get surveys from azgf that were very helpful to where I would hunt. They weren't made public but they would give them to you just for the asking. Jim, your facts and opinion can do nothing but help some of the members here in their negative attitudes towards azgf. I said some, not all! The reason is, I know certain members who get on here and go on and on about how azgf thinks it's all about the money. These same members have never been to a meeting but sit on the computer with their negative attitudes and have all the answers instead of working towards a solution. Now there is a difference between those few and those with an opinion. I can see how one thinks that it's all about the money, because I've said the same at times, but overall I believe that there are more individuals in the organazation who really do care about the hunters and the furture generation of our hunting heritage. First of all, again, I would like to thank you Jim for coming on our site to explain a little how the system presently works and last, but not least, I feel all our members together have so much knowledge that if we all worked together we could have the best hunting situation in the USA. We actually have it pretty good with some of the most public hunting area available to us than most states. Most don't like changes but give it time. If it doesn't work then we can change it. I think I just heard someone say YEAH RIGHT! Just my opinion. TJ

Ajohunter.... kind of like the idea of can air. I need to know what to do as well. TJ

I would like to hear that muzzle loader hunt story some time about your friend Dan. You did him quite well in your tribute to him Lark. He would have been proud. Yes, TLH said it right when he said there are a bunch of lucky hunters in HEAVEN today. I hope my Grandpa met him at the gate and welcomed him in to the happy hunting grounds. My Grandpa was the best hunter I have ever known. Thanks for sharing with us Lark. My wife and I would like to share our condolences with all the families and friends. TJ

I don't know anyone who wouldn't want one. I was just wondering if maybe it was patterned off of firstcouewas80's buck of a life time. just kidding Casey... TJ

It sounded like everyone had a great time at the banquet. Thanks for posting and maybe alot more of us will be able to get together next year. TJ

Congratulations on your Friday turkey. I was lucky enough to shoot mine on Friday as well. TJ

Nice bear, and you will be pleased with Clay's work. He did an excellent job on my lion. Congratulations! TJ