naturebob

I think alotta Folks that attend the meetings don't go much to complain about tag costs, but more so are there to talk about quality of hunts and habitat issues , Animal #'s and represent their Orginazations. Who ever did attend. Thank YOU. Like I said before ,they don't listen much anyway.........BOB!

+1 on Nikon. Don't waste $ on them . Crap service. As far as spotting scopes go save Your $. I have posted many times on forums ,They aint worth It unless You have the very best. I only own 15 power Minox binos and can find what any body else can, as far as Game. Iv'e had all the cheap spotters up to $800 my self and don't own any now. Just use My 15's all the time. Even a lot of high $ spotters ain't worth it till You get up to the very best. Iv'e tried all of My buddy's that have them,and I will never pay $2500 for some thing that won't get You clarity .Buy the Minox 15's like someone mentioned and that's all You need. It's not a $ issue with Me , but a reliability issue. Not bragging, Just trying to help from experience. If You can only afford $300 take leoupold or Minox over Nikon.........BOB!

Good news! Keep strong Jim.........BOB!

I am glad you lived Jay! I might need You some day. Good thing You didn't have any Female Elk scent on.........BOB!

Bowhuntaz, I got one of them Ohio 2 legged dear also. 34 years and She can still take a shot from my rifle.,LOL........BOB!

Snapshot is right. I don't mind paying either if there wasn't so many dang tags on most hunts. Covering all bases as far as G &F meetings go I used to attend and the same 5-10 Guys were always there. When 1 was speaking the commishes looked dis-oriented. They Really didn't care who was speaking or what they were saying. That is total BS. WE pay their way and all the bills. AS far as getting new vehicles ,I don't have a problem there. Most successful bussiness'es do that. Gotta have reliable transportation. On another side note here in North Dakota I just paid $15 for spring turkey and I think My deer tag was $18.50 last fall. I do mostly non-resident hunts now days living up here and they are all costly. It has become a rich mans hobby if You do out of state. At 57 I don't mind paying. You don't know how many You physically have left. praise the Folks that do try to fight G&F....BOB!

You never know . I drew a early rifle bull tag in unit 1 with only 3 points in 1996. 50 tags and over 6,000 apps. if I remember right. My daughter drew 6A early rifle bull when they had it for 1 year about 9-10 years ago , She had only 4 points. Miracles happen. On the other hand I now have 19 points going into this elk draw and had to wait 15 years to get a antelope tag. Got 21 for sheep also, so it catches up to Ya sooner or later but good can happen too.Good luck to all in the draw! ........BOB!

520 Hunt, I can't comment there. Don't know football, but do know they should be embarresed from that game.....BOB!

You want Eastern whitetails or the real whitetail, The Coues deer?.........BOB!

Kentucky lost tonite , Them and Michigan now have 6 losses too. Hopefully ASU can get ranked ,they only have 6 and 1 more win than Mich. ,but watch these East coast bias voters. Probly won't happen. ASU really doesn't look like a top 25 team but they got the record......BOB!

No problem, guaranteed Iv'e played and know more about hoops than You. And at 57 I can still shoot better free throws than most of these guys......BOB!

Forgot to add this ,as far as fans storming the court, that is normal thru out the country when You beat a top team, not even a question there. Technical on Carson ,they did miss that but it whouldn't have made a difference anyway. Plus they probly whould have missed the shots. Coming from a pretty neutral fan , don't blame it on the refs. Hollis Jefferson play was a good no call as well, they were both going for the ball. Cat fans don't be sore loosers. It too bad You lost Ashley. Could of won it all with him. You guys got a by far better program and allways will as long as Herb is around . Show some class and just eat one this time. Next year You will clobber the Devils once again..( not in football tho).........BOB!

I allways root for both teams thru out the year. So I was happy who ever won. Both teams will go nowhere in the tourney. That's if ASU even makes it. They are as boring as ever and can't free throws. They might win one game if they get in the tourney. The Cats will go sweet 16 at best unless someone decides to take over this team and be a leader. They are too unselfish, and can't shoot free throws either. That will kill em in the tourney. No one on either team is ready to go pro. I hope Gordon doesn't make the mistake. He's got no shot. Johnson needs a better out side shot too to go to the next level. Carson needs to improve in all aspects of the game to be a point guard in the NBA. Good game for the State of AZ. on national tv as the only big game of the nite Nationally. Congrats Devils. that might get them in the tourney. .........BOB!

That is 1 table dance and a half a beer.......BOB!

I like Leica's as well. I have the 900 range finder ( 5 years now) and its as true as anything. never seen their spotting scopes, but the only one I whould touch is the swaro HD high dollar one or nothing. I can tell at 1-3 miles away if a animal has a good rack with My 15's but to get any detail you need the hd's in the spotting scope. Just an old farts opinion.....BOB!

Bow fish dude. Dumb comment. I guess its like Me saying I hope You fall out of your boat and drown , well bowfishing.......BOB!

I have close eyes and the old ones whouldn't work for Me . I bought Doctoers (15's) 20 years ago then went to Minox cuz they fit my eyes and price. But I am ready to spend some $. This sounds great. All were purchased from the Outdoorsman. Still using My original Bogen tri-pod that came as a package with the big pistol grip. Kinda heavy and bulky. Like to upgrade all. At 57 they should last longer than Me.......BOB!..... PS. What do they cost Roughley?

Was watching some national news today, and some scientists are saying theres a great chance for El Nino next winter. I only hope. Should be good precip. with it. Hope critters thru out the southwest make it till then. Need an early monsoon too......BOB!

Great Buck, Great work........BOB!

If Ashley is done ,sadly so are U of A titles hopes. Nick Johnson needs to stay too. No way He's ready for the pro's. Got the body but needs a better outside shot, and more time.....BOB!

Very nice mount, Congrats. Getting to be that time soon.......BOB!

All the above true Gary, You just forgot one thing. The cold beer. That's hard to find here. It freezes to quick.......BOB!

Yote buster, I am in Minot, but work all over and as far as Williston and south a little. Give Me a holler 701-500-9845. any time...BOB!

To continue My post from last year, Any more reports from 23 this year ( from fall 2013 ) My 2 buddy's that went had a tough time on finding as many Coues as usuall. Wonder how others did. Muleys too. Lets see em or story,s. I'M home sick and wanna hear some coues stories. I did harvest a OK Muley in Montana solo hunting with a bad back , so I harvested in 2 hours to get it over with. I will dig up a pic. and post it..Thanks.......BOB!

Can some one tell Me the cost diff. Thanks......BOB!