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I couldn't make the meeting, so I e-mailed some comments as well.

Ben - My ability to travel is limited, but I could certainly help out with projects in 37B. I will e-mail your work address with my contact info.

couestaxi (I think) is in Africa right now. Maybe he can chime in when he gets back. I'll let him know about this thread.

A barrier? Where I grew up (and in Maine too) you had to keep your deer in view, and go to the nearest check-in station. That's just the way it was. No one there thought it was a "barrier"... well, except maybe the dishonest people. My wife was in the hospital last night; I will submit written comments.

Just a reminder - I'm looking for photos, testimonials, etc., to keep this issue at the forefront. Thanks!

I'm looking for the URL to the Arizona Hunters Who Care website, so I can add it to a blog post... http://arizonahuntingtoday.com/desertrat/?p=235

I'm trying to bring national attention to bear on this problem, working through other blogs and message boards. If anyone has photos, testimonials, or other info associated with the garbage problem along the border, please contact me, or you can just post comments on my blog http://arizonahuntingtoday.com/desertrat/?p=235 I have also e-mailed Lance. Thanks!

Thanks, Amanda

I see pigs there all the time - except for the during the 3 javelina seasons I hunted there LOL. I have been with DB and seen some mulies. I have seen some does. I have found some sheds (one big one), and frequently - BIG tracks...

Have a link to the story, DB?

I kinda like that, DesertBull....

Have a look at the Coyote John blog - he has some great info on calls... Coyote John

LOL - I purposefully held off because I was waiting for my new Cabela's Visa to arrive. Today, it arrived. Right after supper I went online to apply, and got THIS:

Just got an e-mail from Game and Fish

I'm no expert, but I believe that there are enough oil companies that those kinds of rules don't apply....

Another (minor) factor here in AZ - the recently passed minimum wage law. The Circle K has to raise prices in order to keep their margins the same...

Actually the biggest profiteer when it comes to gas is the Federal Government. You want lower prices, have them suspend/alter/adjust the fuel taxes. Yeah, the oil companies make a lot of dollars, but they also spend a lot. Their profit margins are in the single digits... 8 or 9% if I remember correctly. There are lots of businesses that make a far healthier profit than that, off of us. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5365439 http://www.angelfire.com/pa/sergeman/issue...t/gas/main.html

Welcome back, Ernesto!

Yeah, my house is surrounded with small(er) barred grasshoppers - the last 2 or 3 days

Well, its not because I have a helper, it's because I never kill anything!!

Is it typical that states combine Wildlife Management functions with enforcement functions? In Maine and New Brunswick (my only other experiences) - game wardens were game wardens and wildlife managers were wildlife managers. I wonder if the current system in AZ is effective?

I'm thinking about buying a .410 or 20ga for my daughter, who is currently 9 years old. She definitely needs a youth model. I have a .22 magnum for her that is definitely too big yet...

My favorite part about hunting is that I never have to pack anything out, or get my hands all bloody......

You're a class act, Amanda. I'm proud to consider you a friend.

Happy birthday, amigo