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How is the hunting going, rhett?

Does your hunt start Saturday or is it over ? Did you get the access thing figured out?

Very interesting read and wondering how the new 7mm PRC does whenever it comes out. Hornady is a machine for these new calibers and I wonder how it will do in the 7mm family. https://www.loaddevelopment.com/7mm-prc-hornadys-new-7mm/ Backfire TV has a pretty good review on Youtube of the caliber (somehow that dude got a hold of one already!) What do you think? Jeff

I may have missed it but what is the condition of the clothing? Jeff

Thanks Red Rabbit, good read. Jeff

LOL. Good for you, they'll take care of a few rodents and then be food for some other critter. It is interesting to see how many outdoorsman squirm around snakes. Jeff

Here is the Backfire review for anyone that is interested:

You did the right thing at seems like you have learned your lesson the hard way. It says a lot to come clean like that! It is a shame you paid for bad info and thanks for the link. Unfortunately, now that you have posted this for the whole world you get to deal with the CWT judges and whoever else. 😒 Then again, hopefully it will prompt someone else to verify open/closed units. Jeff

Hunters Lair _RIchard Owens or Tommy Hancock in Snowflake/Taylor https://www.facebook.com/people/Hunters-Lair-Taxidermy/100063615802379/

Dang, I should have answered my phone today and not assumed it was a robocall! LOL. Congrats you got a sweet tag! Jeff

40 years here!? Wow, I'm sure you have made a dent in that time. Good luck back in Iowa. Jeff

Last year I had 2 WT tags and had high expectations. Hunted 5 days in New Mexico and 13 days in AZ. Since my expectations were high I ate both tags but don't regret the time I was able to spend with my kids on a couple of days, including a great backpack hunt with my daughter....priceless really. That Mexico buck will be very difficult to beat even on San Carlos (btw that is a smoker deer!). What are you hunt dates in December? That will be your best tag, IMO, and I would hold out for a big buck on that one! I don't know anything about 33 and only a little about 16, which like others have said, and I agree, it will be tough. Although, with a guide, it is increasing your chances. Good luck and keep us posted. Jeff

I am sure the mafia will be happy if Lake Mead rises at all. LOL! The Gila running through Safford has been going strong for over a month and the Frisco finally jumped up today, so I'm sure San Carlos is up. One thing I noticed around here is that even with all the rain some dry washes are still dry or only have a tiny stream probably because the ground has been so darn dry for so long it is soaking up every drop and not allowing running water. We'll see what comes of the "AREA FLOOD WATCH" from Friday morning to Saturday night. Jeff

Check your hotmail Jess. Jeff

Very sad. Great video and always stay out of the line of fire! Jeff

Being from Kearney I imagine you could get lots of scouting trips in. The "panhandle" of 31 is really close to you and is a the furthest from me. I have hunted 31 almost exclusively over the years for WT and have never made it off the Pinalenos (everyone calls it Mount Graham)! LOL. Aravaipa, the Santa Teresa's interest me but I have never made it over there. Don't be a stranger and welcome to CWT noahwarren18! Jeff

Need a little help with some specifications on the Mark 3 I recently bought. The specs say I have 15 Mils of elevation adjustment and that the dial only travels 5.6 Mils. I need help understanding this. My brain is telling me that I should have 15 MILS to dial but that is not what the turret will do, it is certainly 5.6 MILS with a hard stop. Thanks for the help. Jeff

Thanks for the confirmation. I do need to get to the range but that sounds right! Jeff

No cameras where I am. Haven't been out much but that is going to change soon. 😁

I think I figured it out.... The 15MILS of "Elevation Adjustment Range" comes from 5.6 MILS of dial adjustment plus 10 MILS using the reticle (I know 15.6 actually). Correct?

Glass every little opening you can! Yes, it is thick but glass into the thick stuff anyway. Be patient because your glassing skills will be tested! I believe the tadpole ridge/sheep corral area burned 2 years ago. I wanted to check it out last year but never made it. I have glassed some of the area from the other side on my 2018 hunt and all I could find was mulies. I would stick with your plan with a backup spot or 2. Also, I would re-figure still hunting up a valley, those deer will see you or smell you first and be long gone. Glassing is the best plan. Jeff

Sounds like you hit the jackpot! Congrats! We went 2/4 with a 3rd WT and late WT hunt. Jeff

How did you and the family do on the draw? Jeff

Awesome pictures, video and stories! Thanks! Jeff

Great pictures! Thanks for sharing. Jeff