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    Headlamps

    There are so many really good ones available these days under $20 makes me feel silly for my $60+ petzl that's still my go-to. One thing I find annoying about headlamps is they have so many "modes" - bright, brighter, flashing, red, green - and you have to cycle through all of them. I want one that is really bright and has two modes, on and off with one big button you can feel through gloves.
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    AZ Strips Hunts

    Huge congrats on some amazing bucks! Love that place. You guys did great. Congrats again and Merry Christmas!
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    Derringer Anyone?

    It's like Déjà vu all over again. LOL.
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    Late season tactics

    Hate to say it but driving around is probably the most "effective" approach. Personally, I like still hunting - hiking, listening, looking. While doing this for deer this year in NM I was surprised to find myself right in the middle of a bunch of turkey. Had it been a turkey hunt, it would have been awesome, but for effectiveness, I'd call it a low-probability approach, but super fun if it does come together.
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    Merry Christmas

    And a HUGE thanks to you, Doug for sharing so many of your amazing photos with us - honestly, one of my favorite things on this great site. That and whenever Chef chimes in with his art of cooking.
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    Morning with the boy!

    Love it. Congrats to you and your son. Don't you just hate how phone pix end up sideways or upside down? Certainly not the fault of the site, but seems to be a very common occurrence lately.
  7. Nope. It's still available.
  8. DANG! I always miss the great deals...
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    Giant coues

    Awesome buck - great job, and great shooting.
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    Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas!
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    Guns for sale

    I'll start out with a Remington 870 youth 20 gauge shotgun. This thing has killed more birds than a wind farm. Has extra chokes, including turkey, aftermarket truglo sight. Bass Pro has 'em for $329 new but without all the extras plus tax. Asking $290 ftf, obo. Next up, a Stevens 555 12 gauge over-under. Brand new in the box, never shot, great wood. The pic below is not the actual one, that's the one I kept for myself. I'll post better pictures of the walnut stock tomorrow (I hope, we have a Christmas party tomorrow so I'll be cleaning house). 5 chokes. Amazing gun for the price, I just don't need two. Google these - great value for the $$. Normal retail is $550 to over $600 plus tax. I'm asking $520 OBO. Finally, a savage 110 FP in 25-06. Not really sure how to price this one. It has a Cabela's Alaskan Guide 6.5-24x50 scope. It's a tack-driver, but heavy. I just don't use it for much more than exploding p-dogs. With this one comes reloading dies, brass, already loaded ammo and probably some bullets. It's got the original black stock painted in camo, with wear from carrying it around with a pack a few times. I've got reloading info to go along with it. It has the lighter accutrigger too. I've got at least $900 in the rifle, scope, dies, brass, etc. I'm thinking $650 for all, but open to offers. In trades about the only thing I'd look for is a Tikka t3 Light, Ruger M77 or Winchester Featherweight - in .243. I'm in Lakeside, so it's all person-to-person. If I need to ship I will, but you pick up the FFL and shipping costs. All serious offers considered.
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    Guns for sale

    Yes. In Lakeside.
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    Looking fo a kodiak tent

    One other thing to keep in mind, competitive edge often has deals where they include a ground tarp that is exactly the same footprint as the tent - that really helps protect the floor. I've also bought a few mover's blankets from Harbor Freight - they are like $4 each when they're on sale and you can line the inside of your floor with them.
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    Looking fo a kodiak tent

    I bought mine from http://www.competitiveedgeproducts.com. Make sure you get the newer model with big windows - the older models have a tendency to get hot and hold in moisture from what I've heard.
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    Guns for sale

    Ouch - 473 views, not one reply. Over priced? Open to feedback.
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    My Sheep Hunt

    Hey Shelvin - Excellent write up and fantastic ram! Way to get it done! I've been looking forward to this story and it sure didn't disappoint. Great job, and HUGE congrats.
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    Heber back yard buck

    Don't ask about the busted 4runner - that's a different story. lol.
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    Heber back yard buck

    Not as good but had this guy in the back yard last year about this time. That's my chicken coop in the background.
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    WTF is up with some hunters

    If I told you what I dealt with on a 23 youth hunt this year...Any time I tell someone the story I hear a lot of "that dude would be toast" kinda responses. 7 guys in two rangers, tempers blazing, everyone armed. All I can say is keep things civil, your voice low, your tone rational...don't escalate a bad situation, and make sure everyone goes home. Any time you are upset with what others are doing, take a deep breath, look at the situation, those in your care, those looking to you as an example, dig deep and find "that guy" who makes sure an ugly situation gets diffused as quickly as possible, with nobody getting hurt, and be "that guy".
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    Another NM Muley

    Red Rabbit - about 85 yards. Norteno - neither. It was one of the 19s, that should narrow it down
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    Left over Tags

    I totally blew it this year and missed the draw. First time in 15+ years. My sons and I have had a pretty consistent track record on javi hunts over the years. The boys are now moving out and moving on, so I guess I spaced it this year. If anyone ends up with a tag in 22, 23, 24A, 27 or 32 and wants a tag-along-glasser, let me know. Units outside those, I'd still be happy to tag along and learn a new area. Been hunting these buggers for years all over the state and it's still one of my favorite hunts. If not, good luck to those with tags, get those kiddos out there and make memories. I've got turkeys to chase and crappie/smallies to catch this spring.
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    My Desert Sheep Scouting

    Congrats, Shelvin - looking forward to the story. I'll be travelling the next few days so might be late on the details, but I'm super happy for you to have such a hunt.
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    Filled a couple tags

    You should tell your buddy to work out - kinda scawny. Let me guess, he scared his buck to death at 450 yards. LOL. Great hunt, and thanks for sharing.
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    Watch those replaceable blades knives

    I'd be interested in that quick clot. Have a son who has more stitches in his tongue than most ever get in their person. He has many - on the head, legs, arms, fingers... Too many stories to tell. Just grateful we've had someone willing to stitch him up on the dining room table, or pull steel splinters out of his eye - several times.
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    Any Javi left overs?

    Missed the Javi draw for the first time in many years. Anyone who wants to go together on a left-over tag, I think it would be a good chance to meet someone new, maybe start learning a new area.
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