Pine Donkey

It's nice to hear some good news with one of these thefts.

It's always good to put a reminder of the hunt memories on the living room wall. Nice looking, mounts.

Looks like a great day on the water for the family. Thanks for sharing.

Dang, that thing has serious eye guards!

This is a post that I have wanted to make for several days; ever since reading the thread about Alan Hamberlin's 410 bull. I am starting this new thread because I do not want to detract from all the well deserved congratulations in the other thread. I have no idea who Alan Hamberlin is or how he was able to afford a governor's tag. It's really not of interest to me. If I wanted to know more about him I would Google his name...I really don't care. What I do care about is the great, yet rapidly eroding, economic basis of our country. Americans have the right to spend there money however they wish within the constraints of the law; it is really nobody's business how Alan Hamberlin chooses to spend his. The concept that it is not fair that he was able to purchase this tag is very offensive. It falls right in line with our president who wants a redistribution of wealth because it is fair! This is crap! LIFE IS NOT FAIR. Some people are born into money, others earn it, others never have much. Some people are born into health, others never have it. Some people are born white, black, brown, short, tall, male, female...it's just the way it is. I have a friend who was not able to apply for elk this year because of his personal financial situation, is it fair that others were able to pay for their tag? For the first time in my adult life I bought a bonus point for Big Horn instead of paying for my chance at a tag. I just don't have the money this year after draining our savings on an undiagnosed nueroligical condition my daughter has...its not fair, but it is what it is. I do not hold spite for those who drew a tag, I just hope they post pictures and stories for all of us to enjoy. I have been blessed with a lifetime of hunting memories that I cherish. I have hunted with friends who struggle to come up with enough money for a license and ammunition, and others who have purchased governors tags or other similar auction tags. The memories are sweet because of the people, the animals, and the outdoors, not the money. If you have money, good for you. I think it is great when you spend it on things that make my hunting better. If you are not into hunting, spend some of it on something you desire, and keep our economy pumping. If you don't have money for the things you desire, I hope you find a way to earn the money, or find a way to be content with what you have. Many with money are very generous. Thank you Bill and Melinda Gates for your generous educational foundation. Thank you Don Diamond for your support of the Diamond Childrens Medical Center in Tucson. Thank you Larry Potterfield for your support of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and Thank You Alan Hamberlin for your support of hunting and wildlife in Arizona.

"usually" is a very generous term. It is ALWAYS cold and windy that time of year.

Beautiful as always. Thanks Doug.

Very nice. I can't wait to get up North.

Amanda, Thanks for sharing the pictures from such a neat trip. Arizona is so diverse and beautiful. Thanks for taking us along.

Very nice!

Those are great, you have a real talent.

Oh that's funny!!!

Years ago, when I was a young boy, I was out hunting with my grandfather when we came across a locked gate on public land. He was upset, and cussed the rancher by name. I suggested that we shoot off the lock and go in, but he was not interested in pushing the issue. He just got out of his old scout, took the toothpick from his mouth, and jammed it into the keyhole. As we drove off, he explained that the locked gate made him mad, but it makes him feel a bit better to picture the rancher ( he called him by first name) cutting off his own lock. Maybe his helped me develop a love of irony.

wow! Those are great pictures, what a cool find. Keep your location quiet, but please continue to share your pics.

Proff positive that you don't win by reputation. The Devels wanted it more.

Another great story of youth success. Thanks for posting such a nice story and beautiful pictures. Congratulations to all!

Excellent

That's a classic. Uncle Ted for President!

Geneva recently started shooting archery and decided to use her bow on her rifle javalina hunt. Due to baseball and softball practices, her and Garrett could not get out until this morning. It didn't take her long, by noon they were back home with a very nice pig.

Another great story of father and son out hunting. I love seeing the kids have success. Nice pictures, Great story. Thanks for posting.

Lmao

Great job Tom. I love to see the kids out there. Thanks for the nice write up and pictures.

Beautiful! I love this time of year. That's for posting, tell Paul thanks for sharing.

This was a great camp. Amanda did a wonderful job organizing it and making sure all the hunters were taken care of. Woody is a great cook, those ribs were excellent, as was all the food. We really enjoyed meeting so many members that we only knew through the Internet. Special thanks to TJ who worked so hard to try and put Laurie on a pig. This weekend showed us many things, but the clearest thing is that this is greatest site on the web because it is made up of wonderful people. Thanks again Amanda for providing this site and giving everybody a medium for sharing our passion.

Not sure what is better, the shot or the video. Thanks for sharing.