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"So the 1600's do or do not show the compensated difference???" Yeah, I'm wondering the same thing. I know the "B" model gives you the hold-over at various ranges. Here's a hypothetical question. If you could get the Vortex Ranger 1000 for around $320, and it's a big improvement over what you've been using for years, would you still opt for the Leica?

Wow! That thing is HUGE!

Dang, you guys have me all confused now! I was dead set on doing the exact same thing sjvcon was asking about. Now I'm second guessing it.

Hey TJ, Happy Birthday! I hope it's a great day.

Wow - congrats to all who have drawn - Huge congrats on the Sheep Tag!!!

Just verified, 2 of my 3 boys drew unit 27 youth (only hunt I put them in for) and I got either 13B or 12A West Late - unless G&F is pulling a funny one.

Got hit for an adult deer tag. Unless I screwed up my app, that means I'll be hunting North of the ditch for the first time in my life. Going to go look at my applications to be sure.

I like a good wool blend sock too. Haven't had much luck with 2 pairs of socks including liners.

13B First Choice, 12AW Late second choice, so probably BPs as well. Put my kids in for the youth 27 hunt. If they draw, I'll be looking for advice.

I'm planning to do the same thing. The Vortex looks to be a good upgrade just based on the clarity and ergonomics. My Nikon 800 is pretty big compared to the newer style, and I've been using it for years so the clarity is only OK. Haven't looked through the Vortex, but so far the reviews have been very good for its price point ($379 MSPR).

We finally got a decent soaking in Lakeside today. The Indians used to say that if it rains when the sun is out, you'll get more tomorrow. I hope they're right.

Late to the party as always. I say July 24th at 2PM. G&F has a thing for Tuesdays, and always after lunch break. LOL.

I'm jealous. Up here in the White Mountains it's been a pretty lack-luster monsoon so far.

BMB = Buy More Bullets. Smart people are canning, jarring, hording. If you don't have an "exit-strategy" you're behind the times. If your existing "exit strategy" involves any bridges between Phx and Payson, or Globe and Show Low, or even Winslow to Show Low...you might want to rethink. We're loaded to our gills up here with EOTW types that don't want or need the hordes from the valley to compete agaist. Don't think for a mintute that they haven't contemplated how to circumvent an unwanted influx of potential competitors for the resources they'd lay down their life to protect.

I have other pictures with flathead dead on the bank months ago with heads as wide as a long-neck beer bottle. I know the dam is need of repair, and I know the tribe has been conflicted over the years about how to treat the lake. Now there's a Casino, golf course, I fear that letting the lake die this time might have been driven by politics more than science. I'm a huge believer in the fact that out of every tragedy, there is opportunity. And I hope and pray that out of this tragedy, a stronger, better managed San Carlos Lake will emerge. But it is going to take some foreward thinkers, a little strategy, and most of all, the recognition that this lake isn't just a pool of water to be used by the farms downstream. If properly managed, with a minimum pool standard in place, San Carlos Lake will continue to serve the water needs downstream, but can also rebound to be the amazing fishery and outdoor destination it has been for so long.

Seems almost everyone I know drew a 3A/3C bull archery tag this year. Those woods are gonna be full of locals.

Dan, I feel your pain. San Carlos Lake has been my favorite lake since I was a teenager. My buddy and I would head up there every spring and catch bass, catfish, crappie - but aside from the fishing, it's just a beautiful lake. When you're out there on the water, looking at all the amazing country on every side, you just know it's a special place. Over the years, guess it's now decades, we've seen the lake drop to levels we wondered if it would survive. Somehow, it always did going on 20+ years, but this time, it just got too low. I have a hard time looking at your pictures. I guess a part of me thought that once again, some miracle would save the lake. This time, it didn't happen. From what I've seen and read, San Carlos Lake has rebounded from events like these in the past, but it takes years, even decades. I hope one day my sons will get to experience that lake the way I did. I pray that the elders have a plan that will bring this lake back to where it once was.

Gonna have to try these out. Enough CWT'ers say they rock, it's worth buying a pack or two.

I don't even remember when they are typically up - seems like I'm usually trying to get some August salt out "just in case" before we know for sure. I only put myself in for 13B and 12AW Late, and don't have many points, so I'm not counting on anything. Put my boys in for 27 youth, but even if they draw I have no idea where to look. Just something close to home.

Nice truck. Would love to have it for one of my boys (or myself) but I've got enough toyota projects hanging around until they are legal to drive. I agree, it won't take more than a day to sell on Craig's List. Bump for a nice truck I'd rather see go to a CWT family than a mall-rat.

Not trying to hi-jack the thread, but since we're talking about getting the iPads into the field, has anyone tried this topo-map app? http://topomapsapp.com/ipad.html I'm definately going to get one of those card readers that goes right into the iPad - what a great idea. Also, what are you guys using to protect your iPad when hiking? I'm afraid of cracking the screen. Is there a hard case for them that doesn't cost too much?

Yep, I'm busted - I figured we were looking for the deer in the middle of the pic - or what sure looks like a deer bedded in the fall-down. Looks like an ear and eye are plainly visible. Never saw the coyote until I knew it was there.

Dang - what a waste...that is just terrible.

IMO, the Knight Long Range Hunter is at the top of its class. I've seen this gun shoot groups at 350-450 yards that would compare with a lot of center-fire rifles. Good to see that they are still being made. I've got the Knight Long Rang Hunter with the Luepold Ultimate Slam scope. With practice, that combination is very effective.

IMO, Knight built some of the best inline muzzle-loaders ever. Unfortunately, they are out of business now so you can only buy them used. They used a good trigger and Green Mountain barrells. If you can pick one up used, I highly recommend them. Shot a coues last year at around 250 yards with a Knight and it was like shooting a center fire.