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I'm pretty proud - my daughter is 10 years old and wrote this with no assistance from anyone... http://arizonahuntingtoday.com/desertrat/2...to-be-10-again/

Vortex carries tripods as well. I just ordered one... http://www.vortexoptics.com/tripods

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them."

I think this election will divide the country more than the last 2....

Way to go! My daughter is 10 and can't wait to hunt big game!

Good job on the deer, great job on the story! Wow!

Way to go! That's one more than I have!

Thanks all. She's very bright, and is loving all of the nice comments.

Political stuff, and Arizona stuff...... :-) Interview With Ted Nugent

http://arizonahuntingtoday.com/desertrat/2...ation-director/

I agree. There's something funky about "their" right angles...

Well done - an amazing animal, and a job well done. I sent you a PM...

Ted Nugent gets it :-) http://arizonahuntingtoday.com/desertrat/2...on-the-bailout/

Topics like this make me squeamish. I'm going to try and explain, knowing ahead of time that I won't do a very good job, and probably should not have bothered piping up. First let me say that personally, I am against homosexuality in that I think the ideal is a man and a woman. I do believe that is what God and nature had in mind. I bristle when I feel like the gay "movement" tries to make me think it is OK. That "they" insist on bombarding the general public with tv shows, commercials, songs, etc., bent on making it "acceptable". We don't get that from people who live other "alternate lifestyles" so what's up with that? That being said, I know lots and lots of people, who claim to be Christian, just as fervently as many of you do. Many of these folks are on marriage number 2 or number 3. I think there is something wrong with a system that won't allow a "partner" be with their loved one of 20+ years in their final hours, because someone doesn't consider them a "real" next of kin. The guy in the next room can get in and see his wife though, even if he just came from his girlfriend's house. Being raised a Christian, and still consider myself to be one, it is my understanding that all mortal men sin. Did someone along the way rank sins in order to decide that the sin of homosexuality is worse than say, the sin of gluttony, or taking the Lord's name in vain? Or coveting thy neighbor? If we are indeed all guilty, why are we not on message boards like these voicing our concerns regarding *all* sin? We are not proudly proclaiming our faith and pointing out that each of us, though not necessarily homosexual, has our own list to contend with, someday. A lot of folks defend their position well, and are obviously proud and steadfast in their faith, and rightly so. I see mr. smith's point though - some of you, in making your arguments, just don't sound loving and tolerant. WWJD is a cliche that is used pretty flippantly if you ask me. I do wonder though, how He would look upon a couple that, although sinning in the technical, Old testament, biblical sense - loved each other. And were kind, and giving and tolerant. I just, honestly, don't know any more. I didn't make my points well, and am tempted to hit the "delete" button, rather than the "post" button - but I've spent too much time typing this out. I know many of you will misunderstand what I was trying to say; some may get indignant; some will craft well thought out responses based on the principles of your faith, and probably - denomination. I may not reply as frankly I am not equipped to pose a Biblical debate on this matter. My response was not meant to be a long rambling version of "He who is without sin cast the first stone", nor "Judge not, lest ye be judged". The point bouncing around in my brain was more than that. Maybe it's the fact that the thread "feels" like we are attacking a group that, as far as I know, isn't here to defend themselves. Maybe it is the proclamation of Christianity as the final argument, knowing that none of us is qualified to judge another. Maybe it's because although for many - "because God says so" is abundantly clear and simple; but I know that exact same phrase is why my relatives spent decades killing Christian Catholics in Northern Ireland; or why the Spanish Inquisition came about; or why Baptists don't agree with Mormons who don't agree with Pentecosts who don't agree with Presbyterians, who don't agree with Episcopalians. All of those denominations KNOW they are right, and the others are wrong. Maybe what bothers me is that I agree in principle with the end argument, but the details are being over simplified. I just don't know...

http://arizonahuntingtoday.com/desertrat/2...munity-service/

I'll stop in next time!

Silver Chevy Crew Cab at the Fry's in Gilbert around 4:00 PM on Labor Day. Was the Fry's at Higley and Pecos

I have no doubt you'll get him, desertbull....

On a slight hijack, I work with HOAL, and appreciate the suggestions to donate tags. I apologize to those who have had unhappy (PITA) experiences with HOAL. I can look into those, if any of you feel the need. Please keep in mind that sometimes folks offer to donate tags, but we don't have any kids available/in need at the time, and none fore casted. Sometimes we get last-minute kids pop up, and have a hard time getting tags. Sometimes we have a sick kid, and the needed tag, but don't have anyone available to take them out. Sometimes we get a last-minute offer for a tag, and there just isn't enough time to put everything together. Its a juggling act, for sure. As stated, I can't speak to your individual anecdotes, but I don't want to discourage people from considering HOAL as an option, either. http://www.hoalarizona.org/ Marshall MacFarlane

Was it Arlette's place? http://pheasantrec.com/

I drew a tag for October and I haven't ever hunted in that Unit. Better yet (or worse) I have never hunted turkeys in my life. If anyone has any advice, I'm all ears. err.. eyes. Will probably be alone, so if anyone wants to tag along, they are more than welcome. Planning on a couple of scouting trips in September.

Happy Birthday!

Being a round-boy that usually hunts by myself - I worry about getting hurt/having a heart attack/bit by snake etc. I always let my wife know where I am and what time to expect me home. I always have plenty of water, but I did do an August bear hunt with DesertBull where I didn't bring enough water (lots left in the truck). It was 100 degrees or better and he was dragging my fat arse all over the place. I thought I was going to be one of those guys you see on the news, air lifted out of a canyon because of dehydration! We did see bears though, so it was a great hunt, overall!

Grew up in New Brunswick, Canada. Was more of a fisherman in my younger says, than a hunter. Shot my first partridge (ruffed grouse) when I was 16. Had a pretty good trapline going through high school and some of college. Hunted ducks and geese, deer, partridge. Lots of bears around but never had much interest, in those days. I only drew one moose tag in NB - didn't get one but had a memorable hunt! Had my first outdoor column in high school, and kept writing for the Maritime Sportsman through college. Lived in northern Maine for about 5 years. I did manage to get a Maine deer in the famed Haynesville Woods. A big fork that dressed out at about 170. Lived in Arizona about 11 years, but only have been hunting for 5 or so. Won't discuss my success - most of the kids on here have killed more game than I have LOL. Still learning though, and almost ready to declare Arizona "home".