Sam

So nice to see this type of view of the Canyon - thanks for the pictures. I was lucky enough to co-lead a science rafting trip a few years ago - 12 high school seniors. Great experience. I have also hiked most of the trails leading in and out of the Canyon floor - but these pictures are amazing. Everyone needs to spend some quality time at the Canyon at least once. Me, on the other hand, I need to go up a few times a year......

Hate to tell you this - most hippies don't smoke Meth. Pot maybe, but Meth no way. Still a bold move by some jerk.

Here is a link to the latest release of wolves - 80 miles south of Douglas. Now we have to worry about Coyotes and Wolves crossing the border....... http://azgfd.net/artman/publish/NewsMedia/Mexican-authorities-release-Mexican-wolves-in-Sonora.shtml

Check with the school districts. Pull up their websites. There is alot of turn over. Granted the pay is not great, but the benefits are pretty good. I've got 18 years as a teacher and counselor and haven't had a raise in quite a few years. But classified staff - custodians, electricians, plumbers, grounds guys, they seem to get regular raises.

Sad - I was in 6A on the fall turkey hunt and me and my kids spent part of one day cleaning trash from some joker's old camp site. Looked like they too tried to burn all their old trash. Not to mention the numerous beer and soda cans we picked up. I just don't get it - I wish I could give out tickets for littering.

Our 18 month lab has gone on 1 deer hunt and 1 turkey hunt. While my daughter and I hunt, my wife and other daughter stay at camp with her. She is great company for them and they enjoy going on more hunts because they feel safer at camp. Even though we all know a lab is more apt to lick you to death than bite you .

The On Line application Process is back for the Spring draw. I was curious as to what everyone thinks about it.

Lots of emotions ran through my mind as I read. Excitement for you, your brother and Dad for being successful of your hunt and staying with it after two very unfortunate events. Anger that two individuals could steal someone's elk. Sadness for the future of hunting. I too am not all that old, 43, but the good "old days" seem to be coming out of my mouth quite often. Not only in regards to hunting ethics, but in regards to society as a whole. Not sure what to think about the future, but everyone reading your post will have a little bit more morality instilled in them. Oh yea, also a little jealousy, I wish I had an elk tag this year:).

For quite a few years, we rented sea kayaks in San Diego every summer - made by Malibu. I thought they were great for touring around the Bay and for flat water. This past summer, we purchased two inflatable Kayaks by Sea Eagle. Not the best model out there, but, for $200 it is a nice set up. The paddles aren't the greatest, I'm looking for others. It has two skids so it floats pretty true and it moves quicker than a hard sided kayak. For transportation, it is so much easier than driving long distances with a hard sided kayak on the roof. And, it was less than half the cost of a used hard sided kayak. I think a sit on top model with a skirt is the way to go.

What a nice outing. Great pictures too. I think my lab Lacey would spend the morning trying to chew the boots off.

Here's a great recipe for dove, quail, rabbit and squirrel. Mix salt, pepper an flour. Roll birds in the flour, coat all sides. Saute in olive oil until brown on all sides, about 20 minutes. Remove birds from pan, but save drippings. Place birds in a glass baking dish. Then add the following to the saute pan and slowly mix with drippings - can of cream of mushroom soup, one can of milk and one can of beer. Scrape drippings as the liquids are being heated. Then pour liquid over the birds. Cover and bake on 350 for about 45 minutes to an hour. This is best served with brown or wild rice and fresh Italian bread for dipping in the sauce. You will love this. I also make chicken this way once in a while. Enjoy.

Pulled into Blue parking lot around 6:45 with my daughter. Behind a white pick up with sticker in back window and Wildlife conservation plate. Thought I would see you in the parking lot, but you went straight and we turned south toward the stadium.

My daughter is using a .270 instead of the .243. I bought a youth stock from Remington for my BDL and it fits her well after I cut the stock. I may have to get another youth stock next year and leave it at the factory size. I would rather spend another $90 than have the wood stock scratched up and I don't think she will outgrow it. She uses reduced recoil bullets (100grain) made by Remington and the recoil is actually less than a .243. In a few years I figure she can shoot regular bullets and have a more versatile rifle.

Deer in 3C and Turkey in 6A.

July 22nd at 9:00am

This is tragic - both for the woman and the bear. I have spent many a summer up in Pinetop and have never had the desire to walk my dog at 11:45pm. Not the best time for a walk. Yes the bear was aggressive, typically they run, unless they are very hungry, thirsty or startled in the middle of the night. Too bad he couldn't have been relocated - even though that often doesn't work.

I have had Pirelli Scorpion All Terrains on my Toyota for the last 12 years. First set lasted about 60,000. My current set has just about had it with about 50,000 miles on them. Thinking of getting the same ones before the fall.

I was hoping for a bull tag but will happily except my 22n archery cow tag. 23 straight! TJ Wow! Good for you. I can't get over the fact that you have been drawn for 23 straight years.

No tag - 17 bonus points.

No tags for me, my wife or my daughter.

You earned this one. Great deer. Who needs a rut hunt to get a big Coues?

Looks good. Venison Chili and Football for me and the family last Sunday. It was a sad day, this was our last package of venison......it will be a long summer.

Anyone ever had a dog chew at her nails or dew claws? I have a 9 month old yellow lab and lately she has been chewing on her nails. i keep them trimmed. Actually, I walk her quite a bit on the side walk and they pretty much stay trimmed by that and by her digging. But, tonight I caught her chewing on her dew claw........any ideas??

Very touching. The news in Phoenix has given very little coverage to the victims. Thanks for sharing this act of kindness.

Saw this on the AZGFD website. Looks like a whitetail to me. Take a look...... http://www.azgfd.net/photos/details.php?image_id=3987