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I have a Schneider Polygon, which I like a lot. That being said, I've heard good things about the 5C and 5R barrels. I say give it a shot.

Look on ebay, there are a lot of remington stocks with recoil pads. If you go with an aftermarket, look for a reputable brand. Also, it's probably worth you time to bed the stock as well.

Check out Iron Horse, Fade to Blur Grass. It's a blue grass tribute to Metallica.

+1 I had a 1990 with a 4" lift and it had over 200k before I sold it.

There has got to be another spot that is just as good, if not better than this location. I would have to ask my self why I'm focusing on this location so much and see if your preception has been altered due to someone else liking it enough to place a stand there? Please note that this isn't an attack, I'm just trying to point out human nature part of it. Also, if you feel that the blind is abandoned, then let the Forest Service know, it's not a decision for you to make.

If you purchased the Slick PRO634CF (weighs 2.05 lbs, 63.1" tall and cost around $255.00), added soft rubber feet (that promote vibration), a .95 lbs cow bell (for more noise) and paid an additional $335.00 dollars; you would have a tripod that competes nicely with the Outdoorsman Tripod. That being said all of the other Outdoorsman equipment that I've tried works great. If your interested in a pistol grip, give theirs a shot along with their quick adapter.

According to who? Under ARS 13-2927 you can't put out food for wildlife in Maricopa and Pima counties only...and hunting activities are specifically exempted from the law. So, what authority are you referring to, because I'm sure a lot of people would like to know if there is something else out there? From the FAQs page on the AZ DGF website, in response to "Can I use bait or attractants to lure big game?": Yes, except for bear. The Arizona Game and Fish Department does not allow you to use any substance to attract bears. Different federal land agencies, such as the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may have restrictions against the use of salt or other bait as an attractant for wildlife. If hunting these lands, contact those land management agencies to verify the legalities of attractants. I would susspect that since he said "lands" he was referring to the restriction on Forest survice lands. Several of the National forests have restrictions on baiting or leaving stuff in the forest.

+1 They seem to disappear after they lose their velvet.

If you take 17A as an example,the draw success rate is 4.5% @ 20 bps, 2.3% @ 10 bps and .2% @ 0 bps. What this says is that having max bonus points does very little unless you apply to a unit with at least 5 tags available. For an example, take 6A with had 5 tags last year: 100% @ 19 bps, 4% @ 18 bps, 2.3% @ 10 bps and .2% @ 0 bps. The only change that I would be in regards to the loyalty point. I feel you should receive a poiint if you successfully apply for a tag 5 out of the previous 6 years. This would allow you to make one mistake without loosing your loyalty point.

If your going to be using it over the summer in the heat, then use the high sensitvity. Just makes sure that you clear out all of the vegitation that can be blown in the wind.

If you have the time to scout, I feel the earlier hunts are the best option. The bucks will usually be in the same general area that you found them while scouting, you usually have more time to get closer and set up on the bucks and the meet tasts a whole lot better than a rut buck.

Does anyone know what the raffle tags bring in vs. the auction tag?

Last years Expo was March 26 and 27th.

I would be surprised if you have a slower twist than 1:11. You probably either have a 1:9, or 1:10. You can check this by running your cleaning rod along with a tight patch, and measure how much movement it takes before the rod rotates one revolution ( due to the rifling).

Jay Lopeman is listed as co-owner of Triclawps LLC. Lopeman already made it clear he supports 2072. Nobody randomly involved them. Here is a link to the Arizona Corporation Commission. http://starpas.azcc.gov/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wsbroker1/names-detail.p?name-id=L14745971&type=L.L.C. Cade - You might want to rein in your boy, he is messing with your ability to make a living.

Were they a member? I see this on the azsfwc/wcc website, I didn't see them listed but maybe they are a member. Anglers United Arizona Antelope Foundation Arizona Bass Federation Nation Arizona Bowhunters Association Arizona Chapter SCI Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society Arizona Deer Association Arizona Ducks Unlimited Arizona Flycasters Club Arizona Houndsmen’s Association Arizona Trappers Association Hunt of a Lifetime Mohave Sportsman Club National Wild Turkey Federation - AZ Chapter Outdoor Experience For All Southwest Walleye Anglers Arizona Trout Unlimited Council Kent I'm pretty sure they have never been affiliated with AZSFW. As a matter of fact, several years ago an AWF member gave me the heads up on AZSFW, their members, and their agenda.

FYI, This is going to be an uphill battle because I know that at least one of their Sportsman Circle is very very influential with her.

Here is what I have and it shoots well under an MOA. Stiller predator action ( direct from stiller $850), Schneider barrel 5.5 taper 28" with a 1:11 twist, McMillan a-3 stock, van horn muzzle break, Wyatt box, bdl bottom metal, stiller picatinney rail, timiney trigger. I'm getting consistent sub 1/4 MOA groups consistently with mine chambered in 300 rum. 210 Berger vld.

Ringtail Cat?

I'm currently looking for a new light weight tripod and the Slik Pro 634 Carbon Fiber appears to have everything I'm looking for. Does anyone have any experience with this tripod, or is there another light weight tripod that I should consider? Thanks,

Thanks for all your help. I think I'm going to give it a shot. Westernhunter23, The tripod that I'm currently using has the twist locks, and I've gotten use to it. Let me know if that was your only issue. Thanks again,

Technically you are no longer a resident. You have to have a residence in AZ for 6 months immediately proceeding your submital of your application. From what I understand, you are not effected by th 10% non- resident rule, but you still have to pay non-resident fees.

"Spirit towers", I've never heard them called that before... Heck, if I called them that, I would assume they are all made by dirty hippy leaf lickers too and nocked them over. I've always called them Rock Cairns and figured they were a better alternative to blazing trees. Personally, if they were on a marked trail, i would leave them alone; however, if they are someones attempt to create a new trail nock away. Either way, 300 within a 1/2 mile is excessive.

That is how the laws work and the courts were right. I am not talking about you buy 100 acres and build a road to your land and continue out the back of the property ... I am talking roads that have long been there and used by many generations getting gates locked keeping people from accessing.... Right of way and easements do not change ( without courts) if someone buys a ranch that is 150 years old 5 years ago and the previous owners gave ingress and egress to public land the right of ingress and egress is expressed and would be upheld in the courts. Again we are talking roads that have given access for many years not private drives ( well some have become that) The courts found a tiny loophole and exploited it to the benefit of the legal system. They were not right, however, they did prevail.Even our attorney told us we got screwed by the court. I am not a sore loser by any means, but the law is not always right. The roads in this area where built by owners of private property, on private property, they were not built by the county, or maintained by the county. I agree that locking gates that has been public access may be wrong, but in some cases, maybe not entirely illegal? There have been many battles over the years of ranchers and landowners locking gates when many they did not have the right to do so. Look at the big fiasco up in Aravaipa canyon? If someone recently purchased a ranch where the previous owner had granted access in the past, the new owner would be well within their legal rights to deny access if it was not a recorded easement. However, allowing public access over time probably creates an access precedent in the eyes of the law, just as it did for us. Like you said, easements and access would have to be researched. Fortunately, I do not have to worry about access where I hunt. But in the past I have found locked gates on forest land that were put there by forest service people, or maybe other hunters, as it was in a very remote place.? If the adjacent property owner's property would have become landlock after you locked your gate, they can file a suit for an easment. This is done fairly offen and they would of won either way. If they were not landlocked then they probably won by the loophole. "If someone recently purchased a ranch where the previous owner had granted access in the past, the new owner would be well within their legal rights to deny access if it was not a recorded easement. However, allowing public access over time probably creates an access precedent in the eyes of the law, just as it did for us." In this case, I would think they could file for a perscriptive easement. The question is , who is going to file for it?

The real issue and the one that mitigates any money that is raised by this program, is the power that AZSFW would gain. All of the other animal specific groups would become powerless to argue against AZSFW if they had different views. For example, if AZSFW decided that they would like to see landowner tags in Arizona all of the other groups would have to follow, or at least keep their affiliation with Azsfw. Their risk would be loosing their auction or raffle tags. Please remember that these groups are only as good as their board members and without you knowing it they can change course. this is the reason why I will never become a life time member of any of them. Another question I have is what was the name of the group that backed the changes to the tresspass law a couple years ago? This was the law that attached your hunting rights to any tresspass violation and and designated red posts as legal posting?