NE AZ Guy

www.jbmballistics.com has worked well for me over the years. Never used Strelok Pro so don't know how they compare.

Think seriously about getting an alumaguard on your awning..I put one on mine when I replaced it 15 yrs ago, the awning is still like new.

I live in Taylor, so if you want to come and look at this blaster you are more than welcome. I don't have any oxygen tank so can't demonstrate it but can show you the concept.

Yes its similar to the Rodenator, its a blast. no pun intended, my kids love using it. I had to retreat maybe 20% of the holes one more time. its takes a lot of time. But it worked for me.

I bought and used a oxygen/propane rig, that you put down the hole, run the mixture and send a spark to the end of the hose remotely. I got rid of about a 400 burrow town in a cpl of years. I dont need it anymore as they are gone. I would sell it if you think you would like it. Before I used this, I tried oat bate, shooting, traps. Even had Animal Damage Control come in for 4-5 yrs and poison. no long term help. I can send you info on this equipment if you like.

Good for Payson PD!! Took some drugs and some of societies bottom feeders off the streets. How can that not be positive!! Great work recognizing something was amiss! Glad the County Sheriff and Judge have a good working relationship. I remember when the County Sheriff and Judge were brothers I think, Lyman and Ezera Peace. That was bad news for the bad guys.

I received a photo ticket in the mail a few years ago in Show Low. Talked to a retired JP who advised me to just ignore it, don't send anything back to the court, if you do you acknowledge it and have to either send in the fine or show up to contest. He told me the court must serve you in person, which in Navajo County is an extra 75.00 charge. I found the ticket on the Show Low justice court website, and checked it every so often, about 3 months later in was dismissed. A friend of mine received one also, from the same camera, he ignored it and in about 3 months it was also dismissed. I figured I would bet an extra 75.00 against not paying the 250.00. It worked out for us. Good Luck to you.

I put a set of Luverne Side Entry Step Running Boards on my ram 2500. I have used single step and nerf bars in the past, on other vehicles and they seemed to really mud up, and hard to keep clean. These fit against the rocker panel and so they also keep the panels from getting chipped up. Also, a little wider step area. Very easy to install.

I would assume since the commission has statutory authority over hunting, they can create no hunting areas anywhere in the State, except maybe some federal lands, like federal wildlife areas, not sure about that. I wouldn't think they could unilaterally make a change on state land, only the State Land Commissioner could do that.

I applaud you for getting involved!!

That is a chronic problem with some of the Rem 700. There have been a few fatalities because of it. According to my gunsmith Its a spring issue, gets stiff. I have two both did the same thing. I would suggest changing out the trigger with a Timney trigger. Supper easy fix.

Easier way is just put out a Rumensin Tube, buy at any feed store. They eat on it and actually do "explode" from inside!!

We have to raise the top bunk all the way up and take the bottom bunk out. Also, my son is a member of some ATV club that does a lot of 2 and 3 day back road trips around the state, they are a bunch of gearheads, they pretty much all drive CanAms. If the industry is getting away from Belts thats great!!

I had two Rangers 2010 and 2014, both were good, but the belt drive was very frustrating if you were trying to ease forward or backward. Purchased a Pioneer 1000 in 2020, use it everyday on my farm, as well as in the bush. The difference between a belt drive and a gear drive is night and day. And as said, it is much quieter than my rangers were, and has crazy power, I have a tailing ditch I have to drive through and had to pull my ranger out of it a cpl times, the pioneer fords it like a champ. Dont know what the industry is doing as to belt drives, but personally, I would never buy a belt drive machine.

Absolutely, Chris Williams Trappers Den, and there is a processing plant there also.

Second Knoll Shooting Range, east of Show Low, its about 4 miles east of the light at Hwy 77 and US 60. Also, the cinder pit at porter mountain is a wildcat shooting location, if they haven't shut it down, been years since I was there...

Just trying to clarify a couple points, based on questions I always received on SL. If you knew all that great, but you must understand not everybody is as smart as you. Also, thanks for the label Newb, I am usually referred to as Oldb.

Your hunting license is a permit to use state land, but you have to be actively hunting, just having it doesnt count. SLD does not have an enforcement arm they contracts with individual county Sheriff Dept for enforcement, so if they dont have an agreement with the county you are in it probably isnt going to be enforced. G&F can also, but usually, at least in the past doesn't. If you are worried about being hassled just by the permit. I bought one every year so I could walk on a state section across the street from my house in Yuma, took 5 minutes on the net. It was $20.00 a year. Whats the big deal?

yes it seems strange for a pizza/sub place. my friends in Lakeside go there all the time. Not sure I would trade a build-your-own calzone for a burger!

I have heard Red Devil Pizza in Pinetop has a great burger. Not a place I would think of to go for burgers

HISTORIC BREWERY in Flagstaff...All natural local grown Burgers, you can actually taste the meat, not just the seasoning+ great beer FRONTIER FAMILY in Williams same meat supplier as Historic I believe.. no Shamrock or Cysco Systems beef!!

Thank you for starting this tread. As the wildlife manager/ Field Supervisor in Unit 3C for 26 yrs. I saw the end of the horse capturing that the Heber Ranger (Black Mesa) Dist was doing, and the results. It saddens, and angers me to see what these horses have done to the habitat in not only that unit, but also Unit 1. Specifically, the Kettel Holes area. that area has been decimated and all those meadows have been converted from grass land community to noxious weeds. Any business in the white mountains that supports the horses should defiantly be boycotted, especially by hunters, or anyone interested in sound forest management. There is no place on public land for even one feral horse. Besides the habitat issues, thats a lot of high-quality protein on the hoof, that could feed a lot of people!

All are good comments above, as to things to consider. The figure Sparks put out is in the ball park for last years costs. Raising finished beef for the retail and restaurant market is what I do to support my farm, we do 35-40 beaves a year and have for 30 yrs. now. A few things. For your situation, I would suggest buying yearlings in the 750-900 lb range in May (getting beef through the winter can be pretty costly and labor intensive) and feeding them on your pasture until September-October, try to get them to at least 1000 lbs. Best to feed at least two together. Be conservative the first year on how many your pasture can support, most people over estimate that and slowly degrade it. You have a good sale barn there, go to a few sales and just watch. Then look at some of the ranches and other back yard guys. Were you buy them is not as important as what you buy, IMO stay away from the Brahman cattle, Corrientes ect. we breed Angus cattle, but other breeds work well also. When picking out yearlings look for CALM cattle, with good hinds that carry low, full backs, bright eyed, good coats. As soon as I got them home I would worm them with an Ivomec injectable. Ivomec Plus is good for those raised in areas that have liver fluke infestations. A lot a permanent pasture in AZ has that now, ask the producer. And ask if he has wormed them and with what, and when. A good indicator of a liver fluke area is the presents of snails. Don't forget processing costs, you have a good packing house there in Perkinsville if they are still in business. Call them and check on availability of appointment slots and costs. I am currently scheduled out to June of 2023 with my processer just to make sure I can get animals in. If you want to supplement with grain, (we offer both, grass finished and grain finished in our program), understand the grain prices are out the roof. Two years ago I was paying 500/ton for corn and sweetfeed, last year 800/ton. I expect 1000/ton this year. After working them up we are feeding 8 lbs twice a day/hd. We feed for 6-10 weeks. Watch them close for signs of bloat and always make sure they all come to the feeder at feeding time. I hope that helps some, I am sure I am missing something. Personally, I think if you have the facilities raising your own beef is great! Great for the family!