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This I can tell you, when the deal was first conceived, people were "hand picked" so to speak. How those names were arrived at, I have no idea, but I think it had to do with prominent players at the time. I know I was not their first choice. Some of you may know of Jonny Fugate. He was originally picked but asked me to serve in his place as he had too much going at the time and I believe he was on the outs on Wildlife stuff. Our Club approved that. I can also tell you that occasionally someone would resign and another name would come up. How those names were arrived at, I don't know that either but as a Board we voted those folks in. In theory those names were supposed to come from County Affiliates. Let me see if I can dig up a version of the bylaws. Nick

I stand by my statement. Here's what you wrote. "I see from their site that you have to donate $1000/year to even be eligible to be a Board member "For an individual who wants to make a special commitment to the AZSFW Mission and who may be eligible to serve on the Board of Directors."" Key word here is "individual". Myself and most other people on this site can read and understand English. Are you now trying to say that you weren't implying that me, and every other guy on the Board did not shell out $1000 to be on their board? Come on Bruce! Where in this statement does it talk about organizations? I was serving on the Board way before the Club became a member organization. I payed a $50 membership fee. Our Club paid approximately the same amount for each member of our Club as dues for AZSFW, but was not right away. I believe it was at least a couple of years before our Club paid. Again, careful relying on a website that was last published a year and a half ago. "Don't believe everything you see on TV!"

I think I paid a $50 membership fee per year. I never paid $1000 to be a Board Member so I consider that information bunk! This thing got set up with 6 Regular Joes and 6 of the Money guys. You can guess where I fit in. Someone from our Club was asked to serve and I volunteered. AZSFW has done a lot of good things, however I have real problems with the whole premise of this bill. Nick

Very nice deer, story and pics! Thanks for sharing! Nick

Fantastic buck! Way to go! Nick

Roger that!

Great job! Any deer with a bow is a real trophy! Congratulations! Nick

That's what I was afraid of. After getting a sheep and a goat last year, plus an archery deer this year already I think my luck should be about worn out!

Silly question...How do I find a good bedding area? What am I looking for?

Congratulations! Great story and awesome photos! Nick

Way to go Cliff! Very cool story there. Nick

Congratulations on your javi TJ! Your stories and your passion for the animal are a true inspiration. Nick

Way to go! Still trying for my first javi. Great job! Nick

Right on! Can't be easy with a longbow! Nick

I am not a board member of the AZSFW, but I will be requesting that information at next Tuesday's meeting. The financial records would probably surprise even you Lance...That group has never taken a dime from sportsmen for all the work they have done in 5 years. they are NOT paid, they were required to pay enormous sums of money to get the AZSFW off the ground. I know that other than Capitol Consulting (our lobbyist)no one else takes any money. The board member names will be addressed shortly, but most were correct, except for Nick. Sorry, gotta run to my dance lessons... What about Trent? I could have sworn he resigned as well and moved to another state?

Great job! I will always remember my first archery kill! Anything with a bow is a trophy. Way to get it done! Nick

My name was listed on this thread. I WAS on the AZSFW Board for a number of years. AZSFW has been a big part of a lot of good things for wildlife. Was on the Yuma Valley Rod and Gun Club (YVRGC) Board for quite a while too. I don't serve on any Board now and haven't in well over a year. I am a Life Member of the YVRGC and a Member of the ADBSS. That's it. I totally oppose HB 2072 as written. I don't speak for anyone but myself. The only reason I am writing here on this thread, other than to state what I said in the line above, is to make absolutely clear that I don't have a thing to do with the Bill talked about here. The first I heard of this is when Steve Clark called me on Saturday (1/7) to let me know what was happening and to see what I knew anything. Sorry to hijack the thread. Nick

Keep after it! Sounds like you are doing the right things, just circumstances are getting in the way. You keep having opportunities like that, and something good is bound to happen. The balance of patience and agression is a fine one. Good Luck and let us know how the rest of your season goes! Nick

Great buck! Way to put them boys to work!

Great job man! Congratulations on a cool looking buck!

Great buck partner! 5 years is nothing...try starting when you were 14 and be 37 before you kill your first deer with a bow. I have killed a bull elk with my bow and a number of other things with a rifle, including another deer, but it just isn't the same as setting a goal and it finally comes together after so long! Great job and thanks for sharing! Nick

Congrats to your wife! That is one heck of a first deer! I bet she is hooked bigtime now! Well done! Nick

Outstanding! That is a great deer! Congratulations!

Awesome story and fantastic buck Jake! Way to go man! It's awesome having a good hunting buddy isn't it? Thanks for sharing your adventure and great photos! Nick

Great shooting and congratulations on your sheep! What better way to spend time with family and friends both new and old. Well done Troy!