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Could be pretty cool. I've noticed how many night-vision type tools are being sold these days by companies like Cabelas's and Bass Pro for coyote hunting. I wonder how that will impact AZGFD's ability to combat poaching. This could get interesting.

Does anybody have specifics of when this show will run? I'd like to see it.

Wow! Thanks for the report, Brian. I figured with the low front moving in the fishing would have been off. I sure hope to get into the fast bite this year with the boys. We hit it pretty good a couple years back but the last two springs it seemed we would always show up 2 days too late. A cold front would be on the way in and push the slabs back down, then while we are all at school or work the next week people would slay them. Rinse and repeat...

Great job! Way to get the kids out there hunting and giving them the taste of success!

That is simply awesome! Congrats! First big game archery kill at age 10 is amazing. Great job!

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Congrats! That's a great looking buck for sure.

That was super cool. Man I love those little piggies! Thanks for sharing the hunt.

We had a super fun (although unusually easy) hunt for my two oldest sons' youth Javelina hunt. Friday morning before 9 AM we had the herd located. After a bit of a stalk we had circled around to keep the wind in our favor and got inside 100 yards. A couple of missed shots ensued but each of them redeemed themselves with good one-shot kills.

Nicely done! You guys are having a ball! Keep it up.

shameless BTT.

Scary stuff for sure, and I agree with Bill that the Blue Range is one of the first to be at risk here in AZ for this kind of nonsense - however I think some of the areas around Phoenix and Tucson could be equally impacted, as well as the units around the Grand Canyon, and Aravaipa Canyon, Patagonia Lake, just to name some of the obvious. Any place that draws a lot of hikers, sightseers, birders etc. where we "ghastly, camo-clad, heavily armed hunters" overlap in a "shared resource" environment, we're going to see this kind of pressure. In addition to becoming more informed and politically active about these issues, we can all play a role by doing a few very simple things. Make sure you keep a clean campsite, pick up not only your own litter, but that left behind by others, be courteous, respectful and helpful when you do encounter non-hunters in the field. It's also a good idea to make sure if you have game hanging in camp or in transport to make sure it is well taken care of, and when appropriate, out of sight. I've had lots of people flag me down to look at an animal and even take pictures, when the rack sticks up past the bed of a truck. That doesn't mean we want to hang the head over the tailgate or other tasteless stuff. By-and-large, the non-hunting public seems to be OK sharing the woods with hunters as long as they don't feel threatened or don't see us doing things that are overtly disrespectful or "showy". It only takes one "bubba" for a lot of non-hunters to make a bad impression. However, by being conscientious hunters with a good sense of awareness and a little judgement we can show the non-hunting public that we don't fit the easy stereotype, and that we truly are stewards of the land and animals we hunt. I tell my sons what my mom told me. "When you leave this house, others will judge our entire family by the way you conduct yourself. What you do will not only reflect on you, but on all of us." That statement is true for any family, and I think it's very applicable to our "extended family" of hunters.

Great looking buck. I'd say 105-108" for what it's worth. Definately a shooter any way you cut it. He's tall, not real wide but has great mass. He'll look great on the wall for sure.

That is awesome! Congrats, Dillon on a great looking Javi!

Beautiful buck! I would definately say high 90's. I sure wouldn't hesitate to "burn" my tag in January on a buck like that!!!

Wow - great buck, Shane. Congrats! I love the live footage.

Awesome!!! Any other give-aways?

Wow - can't believe I missed this post so long. Congrats on an amazing buck. Way to stick with it and stay patient! Just a truly outstanding buck!!!

Thanks everyone! I appreciate all the responses, and the boys really enjoy reading all of them.

Congrats on an awesome hunt, and great write up! Man, I had decided I wouldn't ever hunt Mexico with all the stuff going on down there, but man, this post makes me rethink that! Definately something I'll have to experience at least once! Great deer, and great story.

Wow - that's a surprise. As much money as hunting and fishing generates in this state via license, tag and application fees, you would think we'd have more than enough money to effectively fight poaching.

Holy Headshot, Batman! Did he drop right in his tracks? Congrats!!!

Great Job Ryan! Way to go on your first coues buck!!! That rocks buddy.

Talk about a crazy huge Muley, this thing is awesome...

Awesome buck and great story! Congrats! That's one heck of a way to start out the year for sure.