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Thanks for the replies. I put a camera up last week on a scrape from last year. Yes, I don mean scrape as a place where a deer paws at the ground, urinates in it, bends a branch and rubs his pre-orbital gland, etc. Here is thew same scrape with different bucks using it. The forkhorn was a predictable visitor for a while. Both bucks are standing in the scrape, it is kind of hard to see and the pictures are from last season (the time stamp is correct). Jeff

Repost: Maybe the bowhunters can comment! I finally got a camera on a scrape line in early January this year and of course it was being used heavily by several bucks. I was wondering when you all started seeing fresh scrapes show up in the pre-rut. Should be soon either way, right? THANKS! Jeff

I finally got a camera on a scrape line in early January this year and of course it was being used heavily by several bucks. I was wondering when you all started seeing fresh scrapes show up in the pre-rut. THANKS! Jeff

Pretty dang cool! Congrats to your brother! And nice job adding another one to the ranks! Jeff

A successful squirrel hunt!! One shot with open sights from the Henry Mini-Bolt .22 A spot we glassed Glassing Kaitlyn was drawn for the "youth any antlered deer" in the middle of October. I have a few spots that I can usually find deer so we went there opening day in the evening (we were not able to hunt opening morning had a endocrinologist appointment in Mesa and I met Monica in Globe to exchange kids and get back to hunt). So we sat on a ridge till it was too dark to see and headed home. Nothing. The next morning we were out the door at 5 and on the trail just after 530. I wanted to be looking into a draw before shooting light. She enough when we made it to that draw a doe and a buck spooked out of the top of the draw giving us no time to set up. We waited 10 minutes or so and continued up the trail. We hiked a few hundred yards along the trail and stopped in the shade for a rest. I turned around to look at the way we had just come and below the trail we had just walked on, in the shade of the steep hill stood a buck looking at us! I didn't pay attention to how big he was, I just knew Kaitlyn needed to get some cross hairs on him before he took off. Well this took about 10 minutes! LOL! The buck was standing, looking at us frozen, like coues deer do and knew he had given us the slip. The buck was only 174 yards but was at a steep angle below and across the draw from us. I had Kaitlyn aim on the top of his back and boom the shot went over him and he was gone! We hunted several more days only to see does or not see anything at all. Kaitlyn was able to skip out on some days of school and we spent a lot of time together. She did an excellent job keeping up with me hiking in the steep mountains and being patient while I would glass for hours trying to pick out a buck. She is looking froward to her Javelina hunt in a week! Kaitlyn and her new rifle (custom built .250 Savage by Charles Gatlin). Oh, yeah, Kaitlyn has had upper braces for a month or so. The super trooper!

Yikes!! My daughter said, "that mule deer is huge!" I have to agree! Congrats!! Jeff

Very nice!! Congratulations again! Tell us more about the gun too! Check your inbox. jeff

Very nice! I am glad I got to see a few more pictures and hear the crazy story!! See you on Saturday. And yes, we'll have to get out and scout! Just a 3 weeks and counting!! Jeff

Excellent pictures! Congrats on a great buck! Jeff

Great buck, congrats!

Looking for a camo jacket that is BOTH QUIET AND WATERPROOF. Any ideas? Cabelas Rain Suede™ Evolution Packable Parka It has some insulation which isnt bad. It does have to pass "bowhunting quietness" tests and not rip on every catclaw or manzanita you walk past. Oh and not cost $300 LOL Any input would be nice Tell me stuff to stay away from as well that said was waterproof and quiet but was not!!! Thanks Jeff

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Looking for a camo jacket that is BOTH QUIET AND WATERPROOF. Any ideas? Cabelas Rain Suede™ Evolution Packable Parka It has some insulation which isnt bad. It does have to pass "bowhunting quietness" tests and not rip on every catclaw or manzanita you walk past. Oh and not cost $300 LOL Any input would be nice Tell me stuff to stay away from as well that said was waterproof and quiet but was not!!! Thanks Jeff

Thanks SBD I would use it in other states.

I just got a VX 3 (3.5-10x40) for my daughter's .250 savage. 13 ounces Almost 5 inches of eye relief!!!! (at 3.5x) I got it online for $450 and have seen it at Sportsmans warehouse for $479 (Mesa). I'll let you know how it goes when the gun is done, hopefully soon. I also have a 4.5-14x50 Zeiss Conquest on my weatherby. Love it, I did pay $600 though. It only has one kill so far. Bottom line get as much scope (quality) as you can afford!!! Jeff

Nice!! My son is the middle picture on the banner with the monster sheds!! There should be a small group from Safford! Jeff

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The bottom of the front page of the regulations booklet says: "Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 7 p.m. MST" At least they got it right there. I am not worried though. I didnt procrastinate. Jeff

Thanks Will. I'll take all the info you have bowsniper! Jeff

I am looking into climbing treestands and need some input. (I dont think I am interested in a fixed stand because you still need to buy some sort of way to get into the stand steps, etc.) So, safety first. Summit seems good but the cables may not be the best for aspen trees or other slick species) That is my hang up with Summit. api? It has to be quiet going up the tree and remain quiet while hunting. Lightweight. Reasonabley priced. Thanks for any input. I want the good, bad and ugly. Anybody heard of cougar claw usa? Jeff

nice! and nice taxidermy job!

I cant believe I missed this a few months ago! You are one tough, hardcore chick!! What words do you have for a 10 year old girl getting ready for her first hunt (yes we are anticipating a tag!)? Great hunt! Thanks for sharing it with us. Jeff

What is the scope and the eye relief on that scope? Great video, I'm going to have to show it to my daughter! Thanks for posting. Jeff

G&F draw page says specifically tribal and NON-TRIBAL FOLKS are eligible for leftovers.

NICE load. Jeff