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You the fella I ran into in Sportsmans in Mesa a couple of weeks ago?

I think we are still a few weeks out but one can always hope.

I was very disappointed in the one I got a few years ago. It only lists a few in each Hunt Unit.

As I sit here having dinner of my own "Gift Buck" from last weekend I can relate.

Nice. I'm officially in the Christmas Spirit now. Great Job.

Don, I like to use these for a Cover Scent. http://www.amazon.com/Hunters-Specialties-Fresh-Earth-Wafers/dp/B000ND7EG2

Go to an Archery Shop and have them observe your form when you shoot before you pick any bad habits. I know it is tempting but try not to sneak in closer than 15-20 yards as they can sometimes hear you breathing and hear the bow as you draw it back. Never walk with an arrow nocked because it you loose your footing you could potentially fall on the broad head, happened to me.

I'm not familiar with that area but I just finished hunting in Unit 33 and only saw Does on Thursday and over 20 on Friday. Saturday Morning I shot a 2 1/2 year old 3x3 at 7:10am so keep your eyes open. I glassed with a pair of 20x80's on Thursday and Friday and never saw horns but heard shots on and off. Stick with it and the deer will start to move after the pressure from the weekend warriors lets up.

But a Govenors Tag or a couple of tags offered up at auction for $300K+ each pays for the whole fiasco. WIN/WIN/WIN. Right?

Nobody worth their salt is going to shoot cast bullets in a 7Mag since they are limited to under 2000fps. Waste of powder and lead unless your in the Upper Penninsula in January.

H3ll yeah. I taught my son to drive my truck when he was about 8. Never know when they will have to actually to do it if you can't.

I know you said she doesn't hunt but is that because she is gun shy?

If he shoots the BT99 well why not get him one of those? Are there any gunsmith/stock builders left out there any more who can fit a stock for eye alignment? I know there used to be some National Shoots up at Ben Avery around this time of year. Lots of world class shooters who are willing to help out a youngster. I wouldn't jump into it buying him a gun just to get him something for Christmas. Good luck to you and your son in finding the right gun. Nothing wrong in shooting a 20ga. If he really gets into it he will want a K80 with tubes in 410. 28, 20 and 12 gauge. Then you need a Ponneses Warren.

The BSA did have some decent reviews on SWFA. http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=OS223312X40A

I have been looking at them for a while too, just have not gotten around to getting one. http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentId=productDetail&prodId=NK8496&green=7653565A-C523-5A26-AA5A-D78AF613092D

I have one with a 24" barrel I bough back in the early 90's and it shoots most everything under an inch at 100 yards.

Good to hear. I know that chemical storage is a real challenge especially for homeowners who are unaware of the dangers of storing things like chlorine, acid and gasoline in the same location.

Millers Southwest has been around forever and they do great work. There is a company that makes sausage for most of the local supermarkets that also will make you up sausage but I don't think they will process a complete animal. Sorry but I can't remember the name but they are on the West Side of Phoenix. Maricopa County Community College District teaches a meat cutter class and also takes in animal but I don't know the price. Just don't be like the guy who brought in a whole animal because they will not field dress it for you.

This is a pretty good resource and about as close to real time as you can get. http://www.gunbot.net/ammo/rimfire/22lr/http://www.gunbot.net/ammo/rimfire/22lr/ I know that Tractor Supply is moving into the state but it will probably be at least late spring 2014 before any of their stores are built. I understand that also carry ammo.

Yes.

Did you search for MSDS on them? You can check with the Fire Department which may be able to help.

I tagged out early Saturday morning In Unit 33 on a small 3x3. I'm guessing that I got about 40#'s of meat when I boned him out in the field. He taped out as follows; Chest - Shoulder to Chest 13". Girth 32" Height - Toe to shoulder 30" Length - Chest to Butt 35"

I saw half a dozen does on Thursday after I set up camp. Friday I saw about 20 does while glassing. They were in groups of 2-5 and I only saw three fawns. Yesterday morning I managed a small 3x3 and took him at 216 yards at a little after 7am.

Good luck to you and your daughter David. Way to stick with it and hopefully the roads will be a little more dried out by tomorrow. I'll be headed out on the Redington Rd early Thursday morning and hope it isn't going to be too muddy.

They get stolen quite often and the Forest Service will take them after 72 hours. I don't have or use one but it seems like most of them are now the popup kind and can be set up in a couple of minutes.