AzDiamondHeat

Personally, I like the leftovers because the hunts I get drawn for are of the "less desirable" nature. As such there are usually more leftover than drawn. A lot those guys seem to only hunt the first weekend then bail. Obviously that is not true for every hunt nor for every hunter, but it is very common.

I don't see how the playing the points game, then getting a left over is a bad thing, like you make it seem. It may not be. It is just a theory. I should have said "might" be a good thing. 2 years ago I hunted a unit with 300ish tags available. there were like 70% of those leftover. That means almost 200 people put in for units that they didn't get drawn for to build points(maybe not all but I think it is safe to say that MANY did). All those tags were picked up in the leftover draw. Hypothetically, if those people KNEW(because there are no leftovers) they would not hunt unless they put in for an easier to draw unit, would they still ONLY put in for those hard to draw units? If more people started "burning" points to get drawn for "lesser" units, would that not make the "good" units become easier to draw for those who hold out? One would think the point creep would start coming down. It seems to me that people are figuring it out that if they DON'T put in for an easy to draw unit they might NOT be hunting as there are fewer and fewer leftovers these days. Only time will tell if that is good or bad for the overall, not just the individual who plays or doesn't play the game. It's just a thought. Not good or bad. Just a thought. For me it makes ZERO difference because I hunt every year.

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I think it is a good thing that leftovers are going away. If you want to hunt, out in and get drawn(or archery). If it continues like this maybe people will stop playing the points game(putting in for units with little to no chance just to get the point and then picking up a leftover) and eventually it might be easier to get drawn for the "good" units. Maybe not, but we will see.

not if you drive in the right way in the right places.

A guy in flagstaff is selling one on Craigslist

Muddy mess is the best time to go!

With children? Thankfully I have a heater so I don't need to....

At least it wasn't a rabid cougar......

Hard to say. It has three Is the big buddy overkill for the jumping jack? Hard to say but I don't think so. It has three settings. I have only used it on low, but I have not camped in the "cold" yet. The only reason I used mine at all was for the kids because it was "chilly" and raining. At low it was very comfortable (even though it was only 50 outside). When I used it in my popup it was definitely not too much. Popup was only slightly larger than jumping jack. I have used the little buddy and I do like the big buddy better fwiw.

I have run my big buddy in both a popup and now my jumping jack (thanks Andy!). From my research and personal experience I think there is plenty of air movement and oxygen to not have to worry about the catalytic type heaters. With that said, I also crack a few vents "just i case". No fun waking up dead.

When you find one I recommend getting the long hose and running it off a 20 lb tank. won't run out at 4 am........

I have never washed mine. Aired it out and disinfected it a few times is about it. Always worried the insulation will bunch up. Could you redneck wash it on the line?

Crank up the Mo Tab to get in the right state of mind and be grateful you are not driving a chevy....

We are interested. My wife would like to meet her tomorrow if possible. Ironically I had a gsp and she had a chocolate lab before we got married.

when does it typically come out and apps due? I haev never paid any attention to it as we always do a 100% draw hunt. My brother forgot to apply.

I have zero experience with those specific binos, but the meostar glass is top tier. I would have a hard time believing the older swarovski is better than the newer HD meopta. From my experience the meopta hd is every bit as good as the swaro hd. I have swaro 15s and a meostar spotter.

You have no idea the joy they get by stringing you guys along......

Sounds like timber camp is off to a good start this year.

I got a bunch of 220 gr.

That's the part that disgusts me. It's one thing to steal or trash a cam or whatever in a fit of rage/jealousy(not condoning it but I understand the mentallity) but to walk around with frigging bolt cutters??? Straight up punk move.

I tell her that EVERY day.....lol

Props to AZGFD for being on the ball this year and getting results out quick! I just checked my wife's portal...

I know how you feel man. I won the lottery and can't decide to take a lump sum or payments. It is driving me nuts not knowing. You guys just don't understand how frustrating it is not knowing! My life sucks...

WAY too small for 4b... I was in 4b this weekend tooling around with the kids and I kicked up several dozens of bulls in the 380+ class.