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Its great to hear a Rep. oppose this so strongly. We need to keep in constant contact with our Senators and Reps. With the new Obama administration taking power, our hunting and 2nd Amendment rights will be under constant attack like never before. The NRA convention is here in Phoenix this year and we need to send a powerful message to the people who want to restrict and take away our rights that we are ready and willing to take them on. Wayne LaPierre from the NRA was here in AZ this week to meet with convention volunteers. He is dedicated to the cause and will fight to the end for our rights. The biggest push will be to increase membership in the NRA. If we can double membership- that is a powerful message to our enemies. Some people have issues with the NRA, but in this climate we need to unite. If not the NRA, join another group like GOA or SAF. If we don't put up a strong, united front then we will end up like England, Canada and Australia. Every hunter and gun owner needs to GET INVOVLVED AND GET BUSY!! Our rights depend on it.

I hunted 36b for the first time in Dec- I was also shocked at the amount of trash in the washes- If these areas are so obviously continually used by UDA's and smugglers- why aren't they under continious watch? I phoned into the BP on 3 UDA that we spotted during our hunt. I gave gps coords to the person on the phone. It went downhill from there. I was asked to give road #'s and mileage from certain locations as he told me that not all BP units had access to gps info. HUH? No access to Gps? This guy made me feel uncomfortable for making the call which ended up being 5 minutes of questions. We talked to some BP on the ground after 4 UDA ran through our camp at 4 AM. He said all units have gps access- so hummm- what was with the phone guy? Who knows. Anyway I've vented. Put me down to help with clean-up.

He seems to be a down to earth guy- the shows he does with his father are a hoot!!

Good question- A 600 yard rifle shot- a 70 yard archery shot- I also hear these stories and wonder. If you practice these shots and are proficient, I think it's ok. I'm no expert with bow or rifle but shoot both pretty well. I personally would not take either of these shots because of all the variables and the chance of a wounded, lost animal. When I dove or quail hunt and lose a bird, I consider it part of my limit. In the big scheme of things it probably doesn't matter but to me personally - it does. I've been fortunate to have never lost a big game animal that I have hit. I know it happens even to the pros on TV shows. Nothing goes to waste in nature, but I don't hunt to feed coyotes and buzzards. I don't shoot and hope- I take only shots I KNOW I can make. But that's just me.

Awesome buck- I checked all sources and I found Notellum Canyon near Wereizit Creek - congrats on a great buck!

Goodbye- good ridance!

I've had excellent results with the 160 gr. Nosler Accubond- flatter trajetory than the 175 and still packs plenty of punch and bullet expansion- I can punch 2" groups with them at 200 yds with a factory Remington 700 ADL

I have the same hunt dates in 36B and was thinking the same thing- BUT- Faith, knowledge, hard work and a little luck will prevail!!

Great story- awesome bucks!

congrats- patience and persistance pay off

I understand you have to stay on numbered roads unless you are retreiving downed game!

Came from a non hunting family, but did have an uncle who would take me on his dove hunts to shag birds- got a little taste of hunting- Moved to Phoenix in '69- some firends I worked with talked me into applying for deer and elk in '73 -I didn't even have a rifle - that year I got my first mule deer 4X2 in unit 22 and first cow elk in 4A- beginners luck- I have been pretty sucessful- I also bow hunt- after all that time, this is my first Coues hunt- 36B last weekend in Nov- and I'm pumped! This a great site- good advice and good company!

Prayers go out to Chris and your whole family, for a speedy and complete recovery.

Good job on the calming words of a father- congrats!

Great story- congrats!

As being relatively new to the group, am I correct to assume carp= mule deer?

If you have a honey spot you can be a little more choosy about going back to camp for lunch- if you are learning a new area you are probably better off spending as much time in the field as you can. I remember napping one fine day under a juniper in 23- sleeping real good actually- I don't know what woke me up, but when I did there was a yellow and black centipede almost a foot long right next to my face- scared the bejeezies out of me- since then it's been much more difficult for me to nap in the field- nap sitting up, look around, and move slowly when you wake up. It still gives me the chills thinking about that centipede. Good Luck!

Good luck guys- the early hunts last year were hot too- but it's better than sitting home with no tag- I'll be out last weekend in Nov 36B- definitely take lots of agua so your pelotas don't do what Sun Devil says- Hunt hard and have a safe hunt!

No hate- just logic- fewer 'yotes- maybe more deer, antelope and elk = more draw permits= more outdoor time and fun

Great story- had me going too- We all need to make it a point to make as many varmint expeditions as possible. Keep 'em thinned out!

I hope everyone has a safe and sucessful hunt- I have 36b 11/28-12/04

What I can't figure out is why are all these ex controllers of these failed banks and financial organizations are still in positions of power- controlling billions of tax dollars- They made millions of dollars from their failed banks and companies- why do they get to keep all that money while the investors of their failed companies lost their butt-ets- They need to be investigated They are working in the Bush administration and for the obama election campaigns- obama wants to clean up poiitics, but its just old fashioned Chicago sewer politics- that'll be real change- The state of illinois is in chaos because of liberal democrat policies- this is where America is headed if obama is allowed to put his policies in place. God help us all!

The people at CVA were very helpful and had all the info- it is one of their rifles- thanks for the views

I recently won a Winchester X-150 muzzleloader rifle at a raffle- It has a 45 cal barrel and a 50 cal barrel- It's brand new and has never been fired- I did some searching on the internet for info- It"s supposedly made by CVA or by a Spanish Company BPI- It appears to be an older model rifle, maybe 2005 vintage- it came with no instructions or info- Any idea where I might get some paperwork for this rifle? The person who donated the prize no longer has the papers

My friend Jim and I were drawn for our first whitetail hunt in 36B- last weekend in November. Is there a group camping area? We're mainly concerned because of the border issues. We'll probably be scouting near Pena Blanca Lake. Any help would be appreciated-