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We've had a great time on the youth hunt so far. My youngest son, Josh, was able to take his first javelina back in Feb, shortly after turning 10. Yesterday, he took his first ever turkey. It was an awesome but tough hunt - just an amazing experience. I had a long, detailed story planned, but hey, what do we really want to see??? Pictures! It was a great hunt - classic turkey calling with lots of gobbling and strutting at the decoys, followed by a one-shot kill by a first timer. Josh with his first turkey... So, today we headed back out with my two older boys. This time my middle boy, Nick, was in the "shooter" seat. Poor Matt, sucks to be the oldest - lol. After a weak start on our first set-up, we got a gobbler talking across a small drainage. No time to set up decoys or blinds, I had them lay behind a log near the edge of the cut. This tom was close and looking for love. I backed off and started calling. He gobbled twice, then shut up. I wasn't sure what to do next and as I was watching Nick, I see him raise his gun and fire. "I got him" he shouts....LOL. That tom came in quiet but walked right into the boys. Hope you enjoyed the story and pix. Jason

I know parents/grandparents can sign over their tags to kids/grandkids with certain stipulations. My two oldest sons drew youth cow tags and both have expressed an interest in giving their tag to their little brother since they have both gotten cow elk before. Does anyone know if siblings can sign their tag over to eachother?

Thanks guys, I do enjoy building them. Nothing is theft proof, but at least I know my cams won't be taken too easily. FWIW, I haven't lost one yet. Knock on wood.

Great photos! I'm a huge fan of the A-10. I saw one on the San Carlos one year while deer hunting and was blown away by how quiet it was compared to the ones I used to see over UofA when I was going to school down there. And not only was it super quiet, it was hugging the canyons so tight, it was almost like watching a hawk looking for prey. If you were a bad guy haning out, you would never know it was there until it rained down all sorts of fury on you. Fantastic job on the pictures, and thanks for sharing.

My first thought was a fox but it looks too big for that. I've never seen a 'yote that red. It sure looks healthy. Is this spot close enough to houses that it might be a domestic dog?

Wow - that is really cool. Congrats on a great hunt, and thanks for sharing it here.

One last bump TTT.

I lag bolt every camera I put out. If you're going to steal my camera, you are going to hike out with a huge chunk of tree, then go to work with a grinder and/or torch. By then, you've earned it.

Congrats on a great tag. I know it will be an amazing hunt. You know it will be a physical challenge, but it sounds like you have been keeping up and preparing for this opportunity. I can't wait to hear your story and see the pictures of your hunt.

Holy smokes, the javis at all stages of their life and death - including the final processing were more attractive than Flavor Flav flashing that grill.

Wow, great ram, and a beautiful full mount. Looks fantastic!

Awesome pictures Doug, as always. This is the first year I've heard of the "Supermoon", but many years back while I was still in high school, a buddy and I headed up to Sunrise Lake late one afternoon after football practice to do a little fly fishing for the big brookies that used to inhabit the lake. As the sun set, the moon rose over mountains so huge, and so amazing - I sure wish I had been carrying a camera, but I will never forget how incredible that moon looked. I've forgotten a lot of things since that time, but I can still picture the scene of the lake, totally calm, except for the rising trout, framed by a moon you could swear was almost close enough to touch. Thanks for the outstanding photos, and for bringing back a fond memory.

Good info - a little bit of a donwer - lol. It sure is fun to think that there might be a gold vein out there somewhere they are rooting around in.

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That pistol is gorgeous - almost looks unfired...C'mon video camera, sell... I sure wish I could make you an offer but I've got to sell some things too before I get to start shopping. That gun is on every gun lover's short list, if they don't already have one, and the condition is amazing. Usually, close-up pictures make everything look a little more tattered and worn - that thing is prestine.

Wow, very apropo on a white sheet - looks like a super model. That's one beautiful rifle right there.

When I use them, it's only as a visual deterrent - there's always something harder to get to holding my boxes a tree. I've never tried, but I would think you could get through one of those with a leatherman or hatchet - not to mention any serious snippers. The real jerks carry battery-powered grinders with cut-off wheels, and there's basically nothing practical that's gonna defend against that. Funny thing is, about 90% of the cameras I have encountered in the woods and desert have had ZERO locks. Just strapped to a tree with a nylon strap or on one of those mounts that screw into the bottom. Never even a suitcase lock through the plastic rings that the manufacturers expect to protect them. I guess folks figure, if someone wants to steal it they will.

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I like it. How do I get one?

That is SUPER COOL! Nice job.

Bump - someone jump on this so I don't have to deal with Ebay. Make an offer if the price is too high.

Bump, C'mon, you know you want it!

Nice bull, and great footage, Jed. You sure have a knack for finding the big boys and getting them on tape.

Very cool sheds - looks like you found a great spot.