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Just to clarify, I don't own any of these devices and have no plans to purchase one - just wondering what other hunters think.

Excellent post - almost every encounter I've had with them has been very positve too. Now lets see some pix of that goat!

That's a stud buck for sure! Huge congrats to the hunter and outfitter.

The Havalon Tracer 22 is one of the best tools you can carry in your pack - along with extra blades. I've done elk, deer, javi and turkey with this knife. For elk, I like a big strong blade like the buck classic. Lots of rubber gloves, good cotton game bags - gotta take care of the meat.

If you are hunting 3A/C I can help with water and a generator.

If you don't mind, I think the video editing was amazing - could you give some ideas of how that is done? What I'm asking is, were those shots with the fades and other effects done more with the camera, or through the editing software? Obviously there is a lot of artistic thought in the selection of scenes - I particularly liked the tagging sequence, cutting out the slots on the tag and the process of attaching the tags - I get that, but the way it's presented is so well done. There's clearly an art to transforming "regular" video footage - I could take video of one of my kids or friends tagging an animal, and it would look like shakey blurry, hurried footage you see on youtube all the time - any insight you could provide on how you seem to slow everything down, get that close-up effect and make it so artistic - I'd love to learn how that's done.

Hey Cody, I feel your pain. The draw process can be tricky, any I bet you would be hard-pressed to find someone who has not accidentally messed up an application at one time or another - I know I have and it cost me my loyalty point, for 5 years. Our G&F is generally very dilegent when it comes to processing applications. If a question arises, the can usually show you a picture of your actual application. If they are in error, they try to fix it, but more often than not, it falls back on the applicant. If I could give one bit of guidance, I can tell you are very frustrated with AZG&F right now - please realize that they are doing their very best to accomodate all hunters and put a lot of emphasis on youth hunters. Don't let your frustration turn into a negative view of the G&F department. They have rules, just like we all do and they have to stick to them - that's a good thing.

270 Win. 58.0 gr H4831SC, Nosler Ballistic Tip 150 Gr. WLRM primers. 25-06 - this one is a tack driver. 50.0 gr. IMR 4350, 115 grain CT Ballistic Silver tips. Win Long Rifle primers - non magnum. You can substitute accubonds in either of these if expansion is an issue. I have yet to see a rifle that doesn't like IMR 4350 and accubonds - medium load, keep them as long as they'll fit in the magazine, and load without extra force on the bolt.

Man - check out the muscle tone! If you get him, take those pix to your taxi! Good luck!

Nice job Andrew and Shane!

Wow, I'm just getting caught up, and I'm just amazed at how well you guys are doing this year. Lots of first and second coues with a bow, some absolute giants. I just want to congratulate all of you successful bow hunters this year, and thank you for taking the time to post the stories and pictures. The community here is what separates this site from other hunting sites out there, and you guys just keep on making it better!

That .257 wby is awesome.

I say, let it play out. Years ago when people first put out salt, they had good concentrations of deer. After a while, there was salt everywhere and the deer returned to their normal distribution and patterns. In the last couple of years, people have learned that salt was less effective in the winter than corn, so we started seeing deer attracted to corn piles in the colder months. Now, there's corn piles everywhere - and my guess is, they'll return to their normal distribution. We don't need to limit legal take methods, we need to focus on intentional poaching, IMO.

That's a GREAT looking bull - I love the character up top! Nicely done!

Wow, that is just OUTSTANDING! Great job, and congratulations on some great hunting.

Two different worlds - same planet, same country...

Awesome.

Wow, you guys did an amazing job with that video - I just keep watching it over and over. Great job on the hunt too, but I love how you capture the "essence of the hunt" as the driving force. Too bad the hunting shows on TV, backed by big money and sponsors haven't figured out what you have. Thanks so much for taking the time to make that and share it here.

Can't say it any better than that!

Hey Dillon, fantastic job! Taking a coues deer with a bow is one incredible feat - but your practice, your patience and willingness to stay put all came together. And dad, nice job on getting him out there and creating such an awesome experience. Huge Congrats, Dillon, on a fine hunt. I'm glad to see all that practice paid off - and a huge thanks to everyone who helped this young man create a memory he and his father will never forget.

Sorry for the long story, are you kidding me??? That's one of the best write-ups I've seen on here! Great job on an amazing buck. Lots of guys would have lost that buck, but your persistence paid off big time. Congrats on an amazing buck and a story you will re-live over and over again. Thanks for taking the time to write it up so well that we all got to practically be right there with you as it unfolded.

That is just awesome! Huge congrats on a stellar buck!

Wow! What can I say that hasn't already been said??? What a gorgeous buck - HUGE congrats to the hunter!

That's awesome. Congrats!

Green's Peak. Bulls are screaming, we've got our last 'Blue Moon' unti 2015, the roads are wet from all the rain - perfect time to go play.