bonecollector

Tonight starts the 3 gm series between the devils and the kitties!!! Lets go Devils

I think I saw Ross outdoors is now a dealer of elite.

I hope this 7-0 lead is good enough for the bulpen.

Nice.

Actually, we don't. AZGFD doesn't receive any taxpayer money for game management. It's all through licenses and tags. And, in lean times, the Legislature sweeps their funds for the general fund. As to only going up a few percentage points each year. Okay. With no changes since 2007, what would a 3% increase per year over the course of 7 years look like? North of 20%, Let's not all forget that none of the proposed increases are above the fee caps the Legislature already had in place. In other words, the Department had authority to raise tag prices even higher than this before the "simplification" bill. They're just doing it now because they can also change the licensing structure. And to the guy complaining about they "keys to the Kingdom" license for resident and non-resident youth. Youth have always paid the same price for youth licenses, regardless of residency. Its in place, in part, to encourage new youth to try out our unique hunting experiences, but it also allows Arizonas resident fathers with children living out of state to bring their kids here for the same price as if they lived with the full time. I haven't made up my mind about all the other changes, but I support the $5 youth license 110%. They're our future hunters (and voters), and we should make it as easy for them as possible to get into the field and have a positive experience. So let me see if I have this correct? You want to argue against my point that “we subsidize AZ Game and Fish with our taxes each year” and then state a few sentences later, “in lean times, the Legislature sweeps their funds for (I believe you mean 'from') the general fund”. Thank you for arguing against my point by strengthening it. I never said how our tax money subsidizes AZGFD, just that it does. Second, you suggest that “With no changes since 2007, what would a 3% increase per year over the course of 7 years look like? North of 20%”. They aren’t recommending a 20% increase, they are recommending a 37.4% increase for elk, 107.9% increase for deer and a 73.3% increase in the application fee. As far as “none of the proposed increases are above the fee caps the Legislature already had in place”. Since the federal government has no cap on how much of our income they could potentially tax, I suppose that means the federal cap on income taxes is 100%. So we should be glad if one day the federal government raises our income tax to only 99% since it is short of the cap of 100%? As Obama might suggest I guess we hunters “aren’t paying our fair share” and “should pay just a little more”. You must be a democrat because yours is the most liberal arguments I have heard yet. No mistake...it's "for," not "from." The Legislature TAKES money (your tag dollars) from the Department to use in the General Fund. You obviously do a good job of staying up on the issues. Also, your percentages reflect the pricing for the proposed "premium" tags. You know darn well that they represent only a fraction of the tags offerred, so the total revenue increase is much lower than what you represent. As I said, other than the change for kids, I haven't made up my mind on the proposals yet. I was merely showing that there are other ways to look at it--trying to be a voice of reason. In turn, I get personally attacked? Nice. What is it with this board lately? Anyone who trys to acknowledge that there is more than one way to look at things is shouted down by belligerant bullies. I agree. These personal attacks are getting old!

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I have no problem with the increased tag prices!! That is ONLY because I just bought the winning powerball ticket for tomorrows drawing.

That is AWESOME!!

I was affraid of that. Not all early hunts are premium with the number of tags they issue.

Wow.

Those look awesome, nice work.

Congrats to all the winners and thanks for putting it together Red Rabbit.

Ordered out tickets today. My wife and I will be looking forward to the banquet. See ya there.

My original Covert II cam still taking some decent pics.

I saw you on Monday at the fast stop in central heights.

Headed uo to Greer in early June and am looking for a good lake to get the kids some action hopefully. Its been a long time since I have been to Greer and last time I was ther I had a lot of luck on the little col. but looking for a place to get the kids and wife some good fishing action. I usually fish Big Bear Lake with good luck but if I dont need to drive there it would be better. Thanks.

Congrats on your turkey, way to stick with it. I enjoyed the read.

Corbin is definately pitching great so far this season. Cant say the same the the rest of the staff.

Welcome to the site and good luck on the upcoming hunts.

Awesome!

Thanks. I have a couple bucks that come in regularly and hang out for a while but they shed already. Looks like that bull is getting his girls lined up already. Lol

Awesome job Peg and TJ. Cant wait for the pics. Glad you guys got it done even after TJ forgetting the first part of the hunt.

Nice buck and with a handgun, awesome

If I had insurance for my family from my main employer just for medical is would be $700 out of my pocket a month. I think that is rediculous and cant afford it. Your telling me that its about to go even higher?

Thanks guys. Staying in Greer, i'll check out the store.