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It was a pleasure meeting you and thanks for my new shotgun. TJ

I can only imagine the adrenalin that was flowing thru your veins. Holy crap Andy It had to be the most awesome experience ever. Thanks for sharing here on cwt. TJ

Thanks for posting the pictures. I need to do this trip before I'm to old to do it. TJ ps....your wife is awesome!

Wow, her first buck with a bow. Congrats to your daughter. That's going to be hard for her to beat. I bet you had a hand in bringing her up as a hunter. TJ

Congratulations again Andy. I'm so happy for you. So you really only had one arrow when you went after him? I love the color and it will make an awesome rug if that's what you have decided to do. TJ

Sent you a pm. TJ

What is that on the barrel? TJ

Nice ram and congratulations! TJ

Absolutely an awesome buck of a lifetime. Congratulations to the hunter and all you other guys who helped in making a great memory. TJ

Congratulations Nate on a very nice bear. TJ

Congratulations to your son. Now it's time to make a bunch of hunting memories for the scrap book. Just write it all down so he can look back on all this years to come. You're a blessed man my friend. TJ

Lots of good suggestions here. I've tried just about everything. It's just going to be hot no matter what. Good luck! TJ

Welcome to the site and good first post introducing yourself. Good luck on your hunt and let us know how your hunt turns out. Thanks for your service. Wish I had some information about your area but I don't. Maybe someone will pm you and guide you in a good direction. Can't wait to see some pictures. TJ

Congratulations on a great buck. TJ

Who cares what the score is when you have something like that in your hands. Absolutely awesome buck and congratulations to Shane and all who helped on this hunt. Thanks for posting! TJ

Sir Royal, you are the man. I have followed you thru many antelope hunts and want you to know I appreciate all the information you have shared for so many hunters. Big kudos to you and thanks for being one of the most upstanding guys here on cwt. I look forward to meeting you someday. It's guys like you that makes this site the best ever. TJ

I was going to buy the 9x12 but saw how easy it was to set up so I opted for the 10x14 deluxe. I put a 10x10 Ozark canopy, bought from Wal-Mart, in front of it and find it to be the perfect tent and set up for a kitchen. I wish I had pictures. I've owned many tents over my lifetime and I assure you these are the best for easy set up and will keep you dry in the worst rain & wind conditions. Can't beat these for the price. TJ

I too was skeptical about some of the projects azgfd and the forest service performed just before and during some hunts I was on in the past. Was I p!ssed, you bet I was but I soon got over it and now have come to the conclusion that you just have to roll with the punches because it's the way it has been for years and years to come here in Az. First......I hiked in to a water catchment in unit 39 one year, after months of scouting and set up in my predetermined spot 2hrs before daylight. The road in had been gated and established wilderness. There was no signs at the gate where I left my truck but I did noticed some tire tracks on my walk in thinking someone had drove around the gate and had entered illegally to check out the catchment. My muzzleloader was ready and I knew I was going to take the mule deer of my life when I suddenly heard some strange noise coming from far away in the direction I had walked in. As the noise got louder and the morning light was lifting I soon saw what appeared to be blue tarps and material laying next to where I was to shoot my buck. My first reaction was wtf, on opening day, azgfd is going to do work on this tank. All the hard work I put in to this hunt and now for nothing. I was waiting next to the tank when the tractor driver shut off his machine. There's no doubt he could see smoke pouring from my ears. I was a bomb ready to explode standing there in my camo and he wasn't getting off of that tractor for the life of him. I apologized for my uncharacteristic behavior after I cooled down. He was with the construction crew and was only following orders and said he had no idea there was a hunt going on. This was my first encounter and a well learnt lesson that taught me not to put all my eggs in one basket and to have a plan B, C, and D. Second..........It was opening day of archery elk season, November, and as the morning light slowly appeared I think I hear antlers clashing up behind my blind. It's not the time of year the bulls would be fighting but I sneak towards the noise, arrow knocked, anticipating seeing two bulls fighting. Then I get a whiff of smoke and realize the noise I was hearing was the crackling of burning wood. I had noticed all the brush piles from the clearing of the forest for months but burning them on opening day of elk season. I hike back to my quad and drive to my tree stand where my buddy was suppose to be sitting and he is gone. Brush piles burning all around and I'm approached by some workers telling me I have to leave the area. I asked who was in charge of this. He said he is down over the hill but you can't go down there. I won't repeat what I said but down over the hill I went and unleashed a string of words not appropriate for this site. He informed me the forest service has a very short window as to when they can burn and he was just taking orders from higher up. These lessons definitely helped me prepare to be a better hunter and lessons I pass down to newbie hunters. Always have a plan B, C, & D. I could go on and on but will leave some for the camp fire. There will always be situations that occur out of character so be prepared. TJ

Thanks for sharing your awesome experience Christina. I know exactly what you were going thru. I've never heard one calling for a mate but I've seen 13 of them and they are an awesome critter to view in the wild. Good job on getting a few pictures. TJ

Doors open at 5:30 this evening.. Walk-ups welcome! TJ

If it was sold out I'm sure muskrat would have came on here and said so. I personally don't know but I would guess not. Try going to the highlighted web on muskrats post and try to buy your tickets and be sure you can print out the receipt or just come and buy your ticket at the door. TJ

I've never hunted 17b/19b nor do I have any knowledge of access issues. I do wish you the best on your hunt and I look forward to seeing you post some pictures of your success. If you don't mind sharing I too would like to know how many points you had going into the draw? Good luck on your hunt and welcome to the cwt family. It can get a little rough at times but the ride is definitely worth it. TJ

Thanks for posting. Definitely got my wheels turning. TJ

With the temp hitting 115 tomorrow what better way to relax in the air conditioning drinking a cool beverage, eating great food, and taking a chance on winning some cool stuff. These smaller banquets are your best chance at winning something good. Not to mention it is a good cause for our mule deer population and a great way to meet some awesome people who feel the same way you do about our wildlife. I promise you won't be disappointed. You definitely will go away from this with a heart warming feeling knowing your money is helping out, not only the mule deer, but maybe that next buck you set your sites on. What do ya say? Come out and support the San Tan Chapter MDF tomorrow. TJ

I can't wait to hear the story from the misses to the trophy shot. Congratulations! TJ