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He closed last year. I guess he had to get a regular job in Payson. I had a hard time finding a processor in the area, so I did it myself.

I have hunted 22-S, late Oct, for the past several years. I usually glass a buck or two each time out scouting, but some days they are really out and moving....some days they are really hard to find. I think it depends on moon phase....like mentioned in a previous post. I also believe they have trap doors and a network of tunnels The main thing during the hunt is to not give up. Hunt hard every day. Hunt the whole hunt. It will pay off. That hunt has been getting very crowded. It will be interesting to see how it goes this year, with the hunt being split. There are a lot of lions. Someone in our group sees one every year...have a tag in your pocket. I will be up there every weekend of October...maybe I'll see you around.

I was in 5B-S this weekend. Heard a few bugles Sat evening...saw a couple bulls. Pretty quiet/slow though. The rest of the hunt should be much better. Batten the hatches....suppose to get 1 to 3 inches of rain Mon and Tues...expecting flash flooding. Should be good hunting after that.

My son is a Navy vet currently going to DeVry for IT Network Managment. He is seeking employment in this field. Preferably east valley, but will consider anything. Let me know if you have any leads. He will also do in-home PC/network troubleshooting, repair, install, software install/configuration, etc... He, s been building his own computers since he was a teen, mainly for high performance gaming. He eats and breaths this stuff. He spent 6 years in the Navy as communications/electronic tech aboard two different ships. Thanks

Thanks for the replies. I edited the post to include that he can do in-home PC/network related sevice.

I agree with the others....last week of December. If you're concerned about a full moon, there was a recent thread about this. It was interesting. Deer are moving more, morning and afternoon during that moon phase.

The last week is always the best....be there.

Holy smokes!! Great bull! That is definately a wall hanger, especially for a first bull. He can always mount it later. Capes are easy enough to come by.

Great bull!!

I love the fit, comfort, support....and price of the Cabelas/Meindle Perfekt Hiker. Just bought my 2nd pair. I tried on the Kenetreks, but the arch support dug into my foot.

Thats a real bummer. Someone must of known what they were looking at, and the value.

I have the Havalon and Outdoor Edge. I've used both on animals. I broke a few Havalon blades on one deer. I prefer the Outdoor Edge. It is more sturdy and stout for all around use. No broken blades on last deer....about took off the end of my finger though. Both have blades that are scalpel sharp. The OE is easier/safer to change blades. Eastman's is still offering the OE free with subscription....can't go wrong.

Great shotgun! I have the same one, from the mid-70's.

Dead snake is a good hat band.

Sunflower, 4-Peaks, Roosevelt Lake

I've had the chain take hits and break. I use convair belt wrapped over the top bar and bolted to the plate. It can take hundreds of hits.

My buddy had his treestand, ladder and trail cam stolen last year from 5B-S. We've hunted this area for 20 years and this was the first incodent. Five or so years ago the FS hung notes on our ladders stating regs regarding leaving equipment in the forest but nothing taken. My buddy checked with FS and they claimed they didn't take his stuff.

I tried it on the rim. You think those roads are flat until you're on a bike. At 7000' you breath pretty hard...and get plenty sweaty. You also have to consider your pack and bow/rifle. I had a guy in 4A ride up on me twice during a turkey setup in the Turkey-Beaver Wildlife area. Ruined both setups. Second time, I got pretty pissed. His method was quiet, but came in a little too fast.

yup, thats what I run, but an old version. I dont see the need to run a heater all night. Just pack a good bag. Nothing beats wood heat when its really cold.

I love an apple and milky ways around mid-morning.....like a caramel apple.

That fox reminds me of 2nd grade....bad memories.

I always pack too much junk..... Rem 700 XCR .270 130 gr core lokt

Matthews Drenlin

I've never tried the Buddy heaters. Seemed they had problems early on....some years ago. I use an old blaster type that threads to a large tank. It heats up a tent in a hurry. I turn it on before bed, shut it off at night. Turn it on in the morning to take the chill off. Always keep the tent vented. if it's real cold, I take my Alaknak tent with wood stove.

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