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  1. Viper

    found gun

    Did you find those keys in 5B-S, near Clint's Well? I lost a set while riding my quad....maybe 5 years ago.
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    turkey loads

    Now that would be quite a challenge! I was pretty good with one as a kid. Might have to pick it up again.
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    turkey loads

    I just bought a brand new Mossberg 500 Turkey gun with 24" barrel and 3" chamber. I will be patterning it this weekend. I will try the longbeard shells. In prior years, I just taped up my old 870 wingmaster, 2 3/4" chamber, Modified choke. I had some old #2 steel shot shells from several years ago. I got real lucky to take two birds with this setup...one at 40 yards and one at 30 yards. The one at 40 yards only took a few pellets to the head and neck. I decided this year to have a dedicated turkey gun with much better performance. I hope I don't have buyer's remorse
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    Turkey Hunting and Calling Seminar 4/9 6PM at Mesa Sportsman's

    It was some good learning....and I bought a new call It would be nice to meet some fellow CWT members, and I know there were several there, but you don't know who they are. Maybe, at these gatherings someone should ask for a show of hands or something.
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    2015 coues az

    Thats a GREAT buck! Did you tape him?
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    Any thought

    That's a big cat! Those bucks may not make it to October.
  7. Solid green, with "border patrol" on your cap
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    Turkey Hunting and Calling Seminar 4/9 6PM at Mesa Sportsman's

    I will be there with a hunting buddy. Hope to meet some of you.
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    Elk in Unit 22 South

    I had this hunt a couple years ago. Tough hunt! I won't do that again. You will see a lot of elk...until the rut is over. Then, most of the bulls are gone, so early scouting for elk won't matter. Mainly, scout for water and get familiar with the area. The smaller bulls that tend to hang with the cows may still be there, but the larger bulls head up...up into the Mazatzals or north toward the rim. If the weather stays dry into the hunt, water will be the most effective. You will be in competition with the local rancher and other hunters for the water. This has been my experience. There are others on this site that know this hunt better than I. Perhaps they will share info.
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    2015/2016 Hunt Recommendations

    Yup...I saw that they added a Nov hunt in 22 (and other units). Jack, I know you have had a voice in this for a while. Thanks for being involved. Time will tell how it works out. It should spread out the hunters a bit...I hope....unless they start increasing tags for each hunt. It will be a tough choice for me now...Oct as usual, or Nov when it might be cooler.
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    What Church do you attend?

    Been going to Without Walls, Assembly of God for a month now. Lindsey and Southern, Mesa. Great music and teaching.
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    Bald Eagle & other photos from my canoe trip

    Very nice pics. You caught some good poses. I think the flower is Owl Clover. I too moved here in '79, from Indiana.
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    1997 viking tent trailer

    Can it be towed safely with a 1/2 ton, or is 3/4 ton advised?
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    WE NEED TO DO THIS!!!!!

    signed
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    1997 viking tent trailer

    What is the total length of the trailer? What is the length of the ATV deck area? Thanks
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    Range Snap!

    I have one of these. I don't use it for archery hunts because it seems pretty noisy.
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    Still hope cc issues

    You sure it's not a scam to get your CC info?.....just throwin' it out there.
  18. I bought a Leupold RX-1000i TBR rangefinder a couple years ago, and within six months the bottom LCD segments of the readout started to fade. I continued to use it because it wasn't that bad. This last hunt season it got worse. I had to cover the lens to see the yardage readout. I contacted Leupold to get return info and the CS guy made the statement that "they would most likely send me a new one free of charge because they want to keep their customers happy". I hung up the phone thinking, yeah right...we'll see. Well, around three weeks after sending it in, I get a brand new RX-1200i TBR! The display is excellent and works great. Thank you Leupold!!!
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    Such a shame what shed hunting as come to

    I have never been out specifically shed hunting in the spring...just keep a sharp eye when I am out for fun and spring turkey. I usually find sheds during fall hunting, which is a real treat. I have never sold a shed. I like them too much to sell. I have a pile that I display in my house. The money is usually what drives the lunacy...makes people go nuts. I prefer not to participate. Years ago I was a member of Sheriff Joe's posse. I presented this idea to a G&F officer once. He didn't like the idea much. It seems it would be a good idea to have a G&F posse program to have more eyes and ears in the outdoors. The officers are spread way too thin. Basically, have a radio to report violations real time, take pictures if possible, and be a good witness. Heck, if we had the program/support of the G&F, I would even buy my own radio. We all witness illegal/unethical behavior, and I would love to be able to do something about it.
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    Pitching Machine

    Does it do slow pitch softball with decent arch?
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    lost on 10 hr ride

    I believe it was Daniel Boon who said "I've never been lost, just mighty confused for several days".
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    lost on 10 hr ride

    An old cowboy once told me, he doesn't get lost...just "tangled up".
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    Eberlestock X2 and holster setup

    I have hunted with the X2 for a few years. I have the same complaint with many of the pack designs for not accommodating holster carry. With the X2 I put the holster on the left side pack belt, appendix carry. I t works well and is easy to draw. I considered cutting off the pouch on the right side to carry traditional, but didn't want to disfigure the pack. I recently bought the Outdoorsman Pack. It has a belt system for mounting holsters and such.
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    How's Your Hearing?

    I can hear 8000 and 12000 with the right ear. None of them with the left ear. I also have tinnitus real bad. Background noise kills my hearing. Don't like a lot of bass in music either.
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    Archery HQ - DART

    When I belonged to Az Christian Archers, we had a group night and pizza about once a quarter. It was a lot of fun. Not sure if they still reserve to groups or not. Something to consider for a CWT group night.
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