elkaholic

hello - i read all that but i wasn't 100 % convinced a rangefinder fell under that clause - but it does give you an unfair advantage - so i sent an email to the head guy at pope&young and will probably get a reply soon! If range finders are infact illegal for use ,with the guide lines of fair chase , for the records - guess it would be an big dissadvantage for most archers. Then an arrow with the light on impact nock would be illegal also ! very interesting! thks for replying - gary - you handled the pope and young. -- now for b&c unless of course any elk rejected by pope and young for whatever reasons would automatically be rejected by b&c.

hello - I guess for most of us hunters who have never taken an antelope and aren't as determined to take a monster buck , it's not hard to decide. Most of us may only ever get one tag, so just about any picture you post is a shootable buck - I'm positive a lot of bambi antelope will fall this year. Thanks for posting the great pics -keep'm coming - gary

hello - think I'd have to pull the trigger -kinda a weird angle but looks to have good mass- from most of the different forums - mass is the key factor on lopers - so drop'm quick! gary

hello - youth hunting camps- I know when my son was 12 he went for 5 days to a place on the north end of mormon lake - facilites were kinda primative - shacks w/ wood slat bunk beds but they had - a 22 range - shot-gun shooting clay pigeons - a tracking and first /aid course etc. fly fishing at a pond etc.-they took'm to lake mary for a day - he had a great time - they offered decent meals - nightly camp fires .etc - it was a resonable fee- i don't really remember everything - I know different organizations AES- ADA - have weekend youth camps - we need more of these for our youths. Gary

hello - krp- just looking at any map and reading the 3 main mt. ranges isn't giving away too many secrets - . you and I both know and probably have secret little spots that always seem to produce bucks. some may be easy to get to others - not so easy - In my younger days it was drive to the top of mt. ord get dropped off and walk a ridge to the bottom. Sometimes you pick the wrong one - never twice mine you- something that seemed easy looking turned into a disaster. now I prefer the bottom ridges along the creek bottoms ! Packing into any wilderness is a unique experience to say the least - taking everything to sustain yourself is not as hard as trying to figure out what to do - now if you have to contend with a rookie who just doesn't believe its that hard a task to accomplish! Hat's off - good luck - check his pack before you go - - Gary

hello - if you are talking coues hunting in 22 - why think they are limited to the rim area - 4 peaks is loaded-- mt. Ord is loaded - the Mazatzals is probably one of the underated areas for monters coues - If you are passing on 22 from what you seen while elk hunting on the rim - - oh well - - If you want a true wilderness experience try packing into the Mazatzals - get into the limestone hills south of the east verde and you are in country few have ever been. I've heard tales of guys doing the mule trains and having to spend nights fighting off mountain lions and bears - after 3 nights of no sleep they came out! - you want a cat fight - brave the back side of the Mazatzals !! I was takin coues off mt. ord back in the 80's - Oh well just my .02cents-- gary

Hello - perhaps you can back up this statement and direct me to the location of proof. I have read a few things and never came accross anything that makes me to believe the use of a range finder makes an animal exempt from entry . I may be wrong. i know p&y talks about use of electronic devices for locating and giving unfair advantage! B&C states anything legal by state regulations ---- Seems like the range snap product could be very usefull- if you actually owned a rangefinder ----- Gary

hello - not really hunting but i found this hilarious funny0001.PDF was trying to download just the pic but oh well - try this !

hello - NICE!

What makes you think something like that ? Try unit 29 - A game and fish did a survey and stated 4 bucks to every doe. so they uped the tags this yr. The local ranchers wanted to know how g&f got this information - On the spring round-up they had 10 guys on horeseback for 5 days all over the back country. they seen a total of 2 does -- period !

hello - yep gonna unit jump - . I was turkey hunting and had a pleasant surprise show- up-a group wht-tails - 3 bucks 2- does - gotta watch 'm for 90 min. and they were nice enough to parade by at 30 yrds. a forky - a big 3 point with one antler and a really nice 4x4 - biggest eye guards I ever seen 6 in. + his g-1 's at 8 in. the g3&4 about 2-3 in. He was as wide as his ears and good length - nice mass - a solid 100+ in anybodies book ! I'd like to put a tag on his new and improved rack next yr.!! I know I'm dreamin but seeing one is 1/2 the battle !! Gary

hello -- here's what i can trade - 11 1/2 ft jon boat it's got a 32 lb minn kota 4x4 trolling motor with swivel seat - oar- 2 vests - fish basket - new tags - and I'll throw in a used deep cycle battery that holds a charge - it does have the paint starting to peel in a few places - it basically just how i bought it - just a little dirty from sitting in back yard - Gary

hello -- guns - guns -guns and more guns from every manufactor and custom dealer from accross the U.S. - hands on makes a show like this one a success! Anything to do with guns and reloading could be found. some hunting stuff also. Losts of interesting items - kinda hard to see everything but i tried my best. Watching and listening to Ted Nugent was inspiring. This country needs more men- like him -willing to take on the challenges we face to keep America free , proud to fight for our american heritage and speak the truth for all to hear ! I'm sure you can go to Ted's website and watch this seminar/show if you missed it !! Well worth it !! Gary

hello - i plan on going tomorrow - want to catch Ted's speach - if ya see a big guy with an elkaholic hat - probably me ! - Gary

hello - while turkey hunting we had an unique experience with a few coues. One buck only had one antler so guess it's time for some brownie's to start showing up! This one experience that was worth the whole trip- We were at a tank -unnamed-looking for tracks and had 5 wht-tails show up on the dam - 3 bucks 2 does - the one buck was a small forky , one buck had only one antler but he was a big 3 point -western count- and the other was a jaw dropper 4x4 -He had a set of eye guards the were at least 6-7 in and his G-2's were at least 8 in. his g-3 and 4 were small maybe 2-3 in. great mass and nice spread as wide as his ears . nice length to the main beams .A solid 100+ we got a real GOOD look at him -we were using my leopuld 8x25. What made this special was they fed around the tank and walk right in front of us at less than 30 yrds. we watched them dance around and chase each other around in the water's edge for 90 minutes. What makes this even stranger was we were sitting in lawn chairs right out in the open next to the truck. we were parked at the corner of the tank in plain view. big white dodge. go figure - no camera -- lol -- we had fun- no turkeys. Now i got to decide if i should put in for unit 8 this year - that was anice buck a shooter in anybody's book - not huge but i couldn't quit looking at him . might be a good spot for a trail cam. Gary

hello - my question is whats the second animal in the picture - - looks like a coti tail or bobcat leg - it can be seen over the animals back (secondpic) fairly large in first pic and can still see the top in second pic- right next to the tree ! Gary

hello - having a spare or several- is a good idea - i always pick up used tri-pods at yard sales-estate sales all the time - some inexpensive, some rather exspensive if bought new - used $5 - CRAZY - I got one place i like to scout- i call tri-pod hill -seems every trip , i loose a piece of my tri-pod . check local pawn shops but make sure they have the release plates- $2 tripod worth nothing if you gotta spend $20 to get a release plate for it . check craigslist - usually a few for less than $20 -- Gary

hello - lots of great sights out there- never thought id fork over 100+ dollars for a sight but i did ! I was at cabelas - i like the idea of holding a sight at arms length to see how the pins look to me ! all the sights are mounted on individual grips so it's easy to see the exact view like holding a bow- - everyones eye sight is different - i'm a glasses guy who cant see distance so 3 out of 4 sights i couldn't get a clear picture of the pins , some times the colors just blurred - kinda irratating to say the least - i settled for the vital gear tri-angle sight - all three pins are the glow green -rare- kindalike seeing the green traffic light at night - man are the bright - i l love it ! - i guess what i'm trying to say is holding the variety of sights they had avialable was the deciding factor - Gary

hello - sounds like a fantastic trip ,with great hunting experiences. thanks for sharing it! - congraulations to all! Gary

hello - is today the day we get a pic? The guy probably doesnt believe you have anything to post -- prove him wrong!! Gary

hello - you might even call a few of the pawn shops around town - the gun shop on 19th ave south of maryland mite be able to help - I'd opt for the 223 --- Gary i guess i could start my posts with - How's it going today u'all - - hello is easier --

hello - never really thought to ask that question - As long as your not daming anythting - removing rubble or sediment shouldn't be a major problem - I'm sure to proper thing is to contact G&F water catchment department and report any problems you may come accross!!-- gary

hello- you just barely scratched the surface - thanks - give me a chuckle to start the day !! Gary

hey thanks Mr. Herndon

total . B.S. >---why didn't they ask her about something less bais. I think she was targeted and knew what her responce was gonna be ,before the question was asked , concidering her upbringing and the fact she was attending a christian college. Just the kind of question a gay judge would ask ! then get assulted for an honest answer on a blog! why didn't he ask something - like what her position - on the subject to ban assult weapons ! i thought they had a list of questions or do these guys just wing it and ask anything they want! -- Gary