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Casey, What scope is it?

I have an S8 that is about 18 months old and has 64gb.

This one? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crittermap.backcountrynavigator.license&hl=en_US

I mostly used it to find my way back to camp, not sure I can do that with OnX in the middle of nowhere.

Maybe Lance will chime in, he is the resident scope snob. LOL IIRC he said the Athlon didn't track repeatedly.

https://riflebasix.com/product-category/remington/

Might be ok for Bonefish or Whitefish and that may be a future trip but I am looking primarily for an offshore trip.

So what scope is on it?

And big fish contests.

Good news. I am headed to 23 in the morning and again on Sunday. Wish me luck.

You could try Mission Bay, Point Medanos or Dog Beach.

No problem. I misunderstood that you only read through the regs and maybe didn't know about the hunt unit info that is on the website. If you can glass one up then spot and stalk would be an option. If you can find an area with even old scat it would be worth hunting it or varmint calling but I would use an electronic call so you don't end up with one in your lap. Woodpecker and cub in distress calls would be your best bet. Carry a handgun too, I had one about 300 pounds charge my truck a couple of years ago after I startled it. Covered 20 feet in the blink of an eye.

Black Bear Overview: The bear population in GMU 35A appears to be stable, as individuals of all age classes are regularly harvested. Hunting bears with firearms is limited to a nonpermit (over-the-counter) hunt in the spring, while archers have a dedicated permit (draw) hunt in the summer. Bears cannot be pursued with dogs during the spring and summer hunts, because many of the sows will have small cubs. Permits for bear hunts are issued for GMUs 35A and 35B combined. In the spring, bears will be leaving their dens at higher elevations and will be looking to replenish their fat reserves by consuming tender grasses. Locate bears by identifying damp areas and southern exposures where young, green grasses may be abundant. Also search canyon bottoms for fresh bear tracks and scat. Glassing slopes from a high vantage point can help hunters find bears feeding on young plants. As the summer rolls around and smaller water sources dry up, bears will be looking for larger, more permanent water sources. If there are no high-elevation springs in the area, this may bring bears down from higher elevations in search of ponds, creeks, and stock tanks. Hunters should focus on scouting areas with water and looking for bear sign at springs and tanks. Bears will continue to use canyon bottoms to travel as they seek food, shade, and water. Bears can sometimes be called in using predator calls, and several turkey hunters have reported bears coming in to their turkey calls. All bear hunters must contact an Arizona Game and Fish Department office in person or by telephone at 1-800-970-BEAR (2327) within 48 hours of taking a bear. The hunter shall provide his or her name, hunting license number, telephone number, tag number, sex of the bear, and GMU where the bear was taken. Within 10 days of taking a bear, the hunter (or his or her designee) must present the bear’s skull and hide with attached proof of sex to a designated Arizona Game and Fish Department employee for inspection; this is most easily done by coordinating with the nearest Department regional office. If the skull is frozen, it should be defrosted prior to presenting it for inspection. The mouth of the bear will need to be able to be opened because a premolar tooth will be removed from the skull. Likewise, if the hide is frozen, ensure that the attached proof of sex is accessible and identifiable. Remember: black bears are big game animals and thus allowing the meat to go to waste is a violation. Once a certain number of black bear sows have been harvested, the hunt will be closed for the season. It is imperative that black bear hunters call the bear hotline listed above prior to going out on a hunt. Area: Hunting bears in GMUs 35A and 35B is challenging and typically requires ample preseason scouting. Popular waters may have multiple bear hunters monitoring them with game cameras, and the bear hunter that takes the time to find and explore high-elevation springs, backcountry drainages, and lesser-known waters will have less competition and likely be more successful. Some areas to start in GMU 35A include Brown, Carr, Miller, Hunter, and Ash Canyons on the east side of the Huachuca Mountains. These canyons can be accessed from Highway 90 on the western edge of Sierra Vista, however Carr Canyon is the only canyon with a road that extends up to the top of the mountains. On the southwestern side of the Huachucas, consider Brushy, Korn, Scotia, Sunnyside, Ida-Oversight, and Copper Canyons. These canyons are accessible from Highway 83 north of Parker Canyon Lake, and Montezuma Canyon Road (FSR 61 and FSR 48) south of Parker Canyon Lake, and have numerous springs that should hold bears even during drier times. The boundary for GMUs 35A and 35B runs through the Canelo Hills, which can be accessed off Canelo Pass Road from Highway 83 south of Sonoita. Stock tanks and areas with numerous manzanita bushes will hold bears. For bears in GMU 35B, take Highway 82 to Patagonia and then turn onto Harshaw Road. Follow Harshaw Road south into the Patagonia Mountains, where numerous spur roads will get you into deep canyons and prime bear habitat. Good areas include Flux Canyon, Solider Basin, and Ux Road.

I met Bob about 5 or so years ago when I was scouting for Elk south of Apache Maid and he isn't black.

Are there any vacancy's in the dorms?

How long is it?

Glycerin can be used as a sweetener but some people have allergic reactions to it.

Same here

Seems like you should get it if you want it, don't be shy in asking for it.

Sending prayers for the little one.

Drove from Mesa to Globe then scouted an area south of Young and found one old track. Headed up to the Rim where there was a few spots with snow and came back through Payson. Will be headed up next weekend again. Did see a guy at the store in Young with some nice Elk sheds scattered about his truck.

I may head up tomorrow and start scouting for my and my sons turkey hunt and was wondering what the road was like. TIA, Chris

Forrest Gump with a touch of Apocalypse Now.

I remember it well. I was a senior in HS the year they started the "Lottery". Basically if your number was 125 and under and you weren't enrolled in college you were drafted. Unless you were a Senators Son. I was in woodshop, Advanced Cabinet Making and Boat Building, 3rd period, listening to them read the numbers off. My birthday came up number 308. That year was also the first Earth Day. It was a whole different time. We were just getting over RFK and MLK's assiniations. Country was at was and in turmoil. Kent State, riots, Janis and Jimmi died. Nightly 6:00 news (No CNN) would have the daily GI body count, WITH NAMES and video, not censored. The real deal. Watch a video of a helio landing in a field to pick up wounded when a VC came out of the bushes and threw a grenade into it. One of the casualties was a classmate, nicest guy in the school. Irish kid, state wrestling champion. Lots of protests across the country, Hanoi Jane live on TV doing her thing, me thinking what an idiot, her trying to be sympathetic to their cause while they represented her as a naive fool. Sorry for rambling on.

Jeeze, what's the story behind that?