Jcubed

Wish I had the space for it

That's a great deal billrquimby...is it located in Greer?

Maybe post a link to the description of the reel and pole from the manufacturer? I fish but don't know anything about poles and reels

I fried mine and they turned out great.

Hey couesaz...I might be traveling to safford this weekend. If you want that pack, I will pick it up and meet ya in safford just pay me the cost of the pack. Pm me if ya want

JLG...gotta talk to Kyke as he is the owner if that trip hahahhahahahahahahaha

Bummer. I love owls and have many a story of the silent fliers scaring me in the woods at dark. I have been watching a family of hawks in a eucalyptus tree at work for the last few months. I haven't seen the chicks or parents this week so I hope they all flew away and are soaring high. Maybe they will watchbme stalk my next coues :-)

Thanks Marshall the event was a lot of fun! I know my small group has a great time.

Yup

That is really cool looking!

Bivy=coffin like Tent allows you to move around, sit, stand (in my backpacking tipi I can stand up) and get out of the weather if it turns bad on you...more comfort but also more weight to carry.

Kifaru is my go to pack. Buy once, cry once definitely applies

I would recommend reading a lot on sites that are dedicated to backpacking, light weight backpacking, and backpack hunting. For backpack hunting, kifaru or rokslide would be good starting points. Lots of useful information and people on those forums. One thing that is a bit different here in Arizona is that sometimes during our hunts, we get hot weather which can make caring for meat something to consider if you get back in there a ways. For gear, you must find what works for you. Personally, on my trips gear is a region specific choice. For example, on my last trip I took a two person tent but I usually go for a kifaru 6-person tipi style tent with a wood burning stove. I personally like the floorless design (allows you to wear boots into the tent) but others sometimes do not. I also enjoy the ability to fire up the wood stove and be in a heated shelter where I can cook and dry out my boots, clothes, etc. The places you should focus most of you effort in the beginning in terms of acquiring gear are the tent, sleeping bag, pad, and bag. A lot of weight can be shed or gained with your choices on these pieces of gear. And always remember..."ounces equal pounds"

Only thing worse is ManBearPig!

No wait for me as I know I won't draw what I put in for...good luck all.

I want that .44 lol

Well this stinks. I was planning on hiking up into the wilderness in the not too distant future. Guess I better find another way.

$245000...great job for wildlife all! PS Keep those tags out of SFW's hands!

Saw a convoy of Nevada hot shots driving East on I-10 the other day...hope they get lots of rest this summer and no work.

"The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time." I may steal that quote...thanks Jack London

With the wife I would stay away from a backpacking hunt down south...while the deer numbers are good the added risk is not... Plenty of great and beautiful units to get away and see deer with effort!

Pm sent again

*popcorn*

Ah my favorite kind of hunting...

Congrats! Love to see the future catching fish and having fun!