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Now, let's see some eagles!!

Lots of debate on both sides of the issue. I guess what I would HOPE for during National Forest closures is this: properly licensed hunters with big game draw tags would be allowed access, just as properly licensed hunters/fisherman are allowed to access "posted-restricted" Arizona State Trust Lands, or "posted-restricted" SRP canals and their associated roads. .

I guess the anger or frustration rises with one's addiction. An annual bear hunt for me is personally more valued than an early rifle bull hunt in unit 10! I even chose to burn a general antelope tag about 20 years ago to go calling for bear instead. I have lived here all my live, so I too accept the closing of forests; however, that does not mean I like it or agree with it. I simply don't approve of any entity infringing on my liberties or making choices that negatively affects my Constitutional guarantee to pursue what makes me happy. Thus, I will also pray for rain!!

I was very upset, as it burned my tag. I felt that I was owed for tag reimbursement, as well as scouting trip gas and food that invested into my hunt as well. Can't remember if I drove around a barricade or not, but felt robbed of being unable to use our tax payers' supported land. I also experienced G&F closing down half of unit 22 for "bear danger" instead of welcoming bear hunters with tags to come forth and attempt to end the problem!

Which forests, or which units will be affected?

Tons of it along Tonto Creek in the shade under the rim.

It is SPOTLESS, which is all you need to look for!

That is a hefty looking night bear on 4-22. Would love to see him in the day to check out its color.

Garmin Rino 530CHX. Is the first and only GPS I have ever used. Bought it because I once hunted with a guy and his son who both had one and I loved the communication feature that shows where other users are on the map interface. Is the 60CSX a better version of the Rino 530?

Having lots of bears around is not a problem, it is a solution to one's addiction!!

Mountain cat!!! Thought you had tagged yourself a lion! Nice eating anyways!

The best standard of general size is to measure the width of the front pad. Five-six inches across is a good bear. Eight or more is a GREAT bear!!

Very sweet! Imagine the coats-of-many colors that their offspring will have! I called for bear all day today, but no dice. Its tough for bears to be interested in chasing wounded animals when they are chasing each other!

A short guy that can't reach the trail cam without shimmying up the tree!

He is BA BP!

I would have gone NUTS without that bear article from Adam to keep me occupied! Great job!

I have never ever thought about turkey hunting, but your story makes me think I should grab an OTC archery tag, just in case! Nice job!

Very cool story. Almost makes me want to shoot a bird! Is that common to go 3 for 3 in turkey, or is that a tough thing to accomplish?

I caught a lion in a cage trap in the Bulldog Canyon area 3 years ago. There are a number of lions that call that area home. I would love to see a picture of that. What was it, a 50-60 pound youngster?

Buddy of mine called me today. He was camping on the rim off the 300 road with his grandkids. He had a 1-year old on his lap and saw what he thought was a coyote. He plucked a blade of grass and squeeled on it and this beast RAN towards him and at about 20 yards he realized that it was the largest coyote he had ever seen in his life. He stood up and it did not flee, but it continued to circle around them in the forest. He yelled for his son in law to come out of their trailer with his AR-15, but he was unable to get a shot off. They went out and saw its prints, which were too huge to be a coyote. As the sun began going down they heard this wolf howling going on right behind their camp. So his question, which I am passing on to you is this: Have our wolves spread up to the rim country already? They were going to shoot this beast without a second thought as they figured the wolves were only in unit 1 or unit 27. If they are there, I will be a little more worried sleeping on a cot outside while bear hunting.

Bear scat in a saddle, sounds like a wonderful place! Can't wait for the pictures! Heal up soon!

Nice light brown color. Very nice. Hair looks nice too. What month did you shoot it? You obviously skinned it for a rug. Have you gotten it back from the taxidermist yet?

You have a little bear family hitting your water source!

Hyper, I don't recall any posts with that bear you tagged. Put up a picture or two and share the shot story! Thanks.