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It will most likely be hot, depending on elevation, so wear something you can strip down to in the blind....shorts, boxers. Also, may get some monsoon activity, so be prepaired for rain...usually afternoons and doesn't last long. Bugs can be bad (not necessarily mosquitoes) so DEET or Thermocell or... Your outfitter should be able to fill you in on the specifics. You'll be hunting the sneakiest critter in North America so bring lots of patience. Find the entrance to their underground tunnel system and wait there

For a second I thought that was my truck. I drive that route every day.

Wow! What a job! Always wanted to see a griz.

I put the fullfield II with ballisti-plex reticle on my .270. Great scope for the $. Real bright image. Mine is the 4.5-14x42. Love the 14x....really makes a difference past 250 yrds. The ballistic reticle works well with the .270 out to 500 yrds. I believe the "E" model replaced the "II" model. Should be the same scope.

Does it require gas to operate, or can it operate on electric only?

Roof-top, window, ground unit? 3 ton, 4 ton?

That should be it. I believe eye protection is required to ride a "motorcycle".

That's a good price for a great tent! I paid nearly that for my 12x12 with all the extras. It will hold up to any weather, dry and warm.

15's are getting hard to find. There's a couple old Mom & Pop tire shops in Apache Jct. that usually have old used tires, good enough for a spare. But I see you guys are not in the valley. How about craigslist?

Nice! The Bushnell cam looks to be high above the waterhole. Does it actually trigger on movement, or is it in "plot watcher" mode? Just trying to learn more of this trail cam game. I tried mounting a camera up high in a tree and had poor trigger results. Thanks

Halleluiah!! Getting emissions on my two ATV's was always such a hassle. About time someone came to their senses. I rarely ride them in Maricopa county anyway.

Cool! Looks like spear fishing would be effective. Not much vegetation on the bottom.

Voted. But couldn't get the show to load. i want to see it!

Who manufactures these tipis/stove? What is the cost? I'd like to research it.

I've seen pictures like this from down along the border

We have used the Gorilla stands, as well as home made (much heavier). We would hang them with a heavy chain, binder, and pad lock. We used the ladder sections that you slide together on location. Used the factory straps, and a heavy chain/pad lock. Never had one stolen. I also have a climber. It is very comfortable. You have to be careful if you stand to shoot, as the foot base can twist on the tree with uneven weight on one side. If you hunt in the pines, it's not too hard to find a good tree, but may not be ideal....right diameter and no lower limbs. For extended hunts, like a 2 week elk hunt, we would hang stands/ladders the weekend before the hunt. We camped in the area and visited them every day, so less chance of getting stolen. The USFS is the big issue these days. They are cracking down on leaving stands and "damaging" trees. I am moving more towards the ground blind method....why are you moving from ground blind to tree stand? Curious.

It was fun last year. Courses were well laid out, several vendors and food. The beer and band should be fun. There is a "camp ground" just past the bar/restaurant/store/stables, but it fills up quick. May be by reservation...not sure. There is open camping in the surrounding national forest. There is a FR to the left just before the store/bar. It goes up the hill. The best spots are taken early, but shouldn't be a problem. You can go through town and take the road up Mormon Mnt. for more camping options.

I've used Allie's Auto Air a couple times in the past. Auto A/C is all they do, and they know what they are doing...honest too. I assume they are still in business. But, they are in Mesa, on Country Club. 480-834-4599

Chef....OMG! That is how I prefer backstraps. No special tricks, just favorite marinade and grill on low heat. Onshot, yours looks good too....but I about yacked when I saw the brusslesprouts

Archery elk camp. Heck of a rain storm!

I have the same tent....love it!

Bah-ha-ha-ha That's great!!

I have a hard time getting rid of old magazines as well. I see more value in them than my wife does.

Very nice! Lizards are cool.

Leica would be my first choice...but my budget didn't allow it. I too went with the Leupold TBR 100i. I really like it. It is a ton better than the older models. It has the illuminated reticle and gives a read out quick. It will range trees/bushes at 900+ yrds. I studied reviews before buying, and the Vortex did not rate well overall.