DesertBull

That's no way to treat a mule.

Thanks everyone. I didn't get my 3A/3C elk tag in the mail, so my birthday sucked.

I don't understand all feelings about too many people wanting to hunt. Sure, it makes it hard get a decent tag, but on election day and when we are calling for people to send messages to those in charge about hunting related issues, we need as many voices as possible. You can't have it both ways. Kind of like the people that want to hunt public land for free but don't want anyone else in their spot. I do understand the concern about rising prices though. The G&F are likely to keep raising the price until it has an effect on applicant numbers.

Well, they have a lot of friends and G & F now. Especially on the Commission.

Well, another dry winter for AZ. Not as bad as last year, but still disappointing as this was supposed to be an El Nino winter. Hope there is a late storm or two to help things out.

Why would Antelope apps increase by 14% and Elk apps basically stay the same?

WHOA! I know if ever killed a buck like that, I would not let anyone with a tape measure near it. I don't need a score to tell me that is a trophy of several lifetimes.

If looks are really that important, a laminate stock will fit your needs. Looks great and doesn't warp.

Yes, AT has a lot of very good info, if you can wade through all the "my bow is the best and your bow sucks" stuff.

Did you shoot a Guardian yet? I just bought a new Bear Truth, but the Guardian was my second choice. I just could not justify a $400 difference in price between the Truth and the Guardian.

Buy a Winchester or Remington and send it to Hill Country Rifles. They can do all the things you described in your description to the "stock" rifle. Then spend your savings on a better scope and mounts.

I think you should be calling the USFS insead of G&F. Of coarse, if you tell the G&F the violators are leaving a trail of $100 bills, they will probably be there within minutes.

That's interesting. I wonder why the G&F never publish any of the photos?

She could shoot a buck and make me a sandwich at the same time!

HELLO?

I'm in

I didn't see too many bashing him when he drew his unit 10 Elk tag, the same year the USO debacle hit, then decided to eat the tag because he disagreed with the USO lawsuit. I don't think a man should lose his livelyhood over a few poorly chosen words and especially when he almost immediatly appologized and admitted his error. He has a long history of supporting the 2nd Ammendment and hunter's rights. We have few of those types left, shame to throw one of them out over a web blog paragraph.

I have a friend that missed it too.

So much for hunter opportunity. I knew their outrageous price increase would turn people away. Sad fact is, most parents that could not afford for everyone to apply, probably decided to not apply their kids for hunts rather than sacrifice their own application. Who the blank is going to shell out $121 dollars for a limited opp archery cow hunt?

Sorry, I thought you had a sense of humor.

Al Gore? I figured you for a Carp hunter. Welcome.

Premier Reticles doesn't do that anymore. You can order those pre-calibrated reticles directly from Leupold now or send your old scope back to them. Evidently, they saw how how popular those things were and stopped Premier from doing it so they could offer it themselves.

WOW, pretty good year when you consider a 112" archery buck gets bested by 7" and a 113" TYPICAL buck gets beat by 12" Congrats!

Marshall, do not be so modest. It takes a hard working and dedicated father / husband to get through the obstacles your family has faced and overcome. Great article.

Only occasionally. Depends on who I am hunting with. You free on Saturday?