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Got some interest - the XM is SPF, Sharpener too, as is the bow case if it's worth it to ship (elpepe25), Nuvi is still up. These heaters are $100+ each new, I'd take less than that for all of them. The radios and gun cleaning kits are free for pick-up. I've got a TV Swivel mount that holds a good sized TV and vcr together (pics to come). Any interest in the computer stuff? I hate to toss it but it's taking up space. The router and WAP work well.

Cleaning out the office. I've got a lot of things for sale. I'm in the Pinetop/Lakeside/Show Low area, and would prefer not to ship. Everything shown is "best offer" and I'd consider in trade ammo - 22LR, .223/5.56, 45 APC, 9mm, .357 Mag, beer (I like Sierra Nevada and Sam Adams), cash, and whatever. Youth bow - Bear Banshee 25 pound 16.5 - 19.5 draw length. 3-pin site, and wisker biscuit. Big box of aluminum arrows - Easton GameGetter II in 2217, xx78 Super Slam 2315, 2216, xx75 2117. I haven't counted them all but it's 3-5 dozen in a variety of sizes. Also an Apple Archer Spin Tester ($49 new - brand new condition) Garmin Nuvi GPS. Chef's Choice 300 Diamond Knife Sharpener in stainless steel. Barely used. Lots of 220V 1000W heaters. There are 4 Cadet 1000W 220V "toe kick" heaters and one Cadet 1000W/220V wall heater. Linksys BEFSR41 V.2 Broadband Router and WAP54G Wireless-G Access Point (Wireless AP - extends your wired network to wireless devices) XM Stereo car kit. I bought this as another XM radio for an older car that wasn't set up for XM. Never installed - like new. Box isn't in perfect condition but everything in it is still in the original wrapping. Cabela's Soft Bow Case. Pretty basic case with a big pocket for a hard-sided arrow box. Misc. stuff - 2 Motorola Sport 7 radios (4 AA batt) with one earbud, 2 vortex bino cases (neoprene) and 2 very basic gun cleaning kits (old school). Too good to throw away, but not worth much $$. Some computer stuff: 2 monitor stands - one has a semi-circular drawer for pens, a tape dispenser, etc. A dell keyboard and used Logitech TrackMan Wheel.

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Man Addict, I have to say - I thoroughly enjoyed your first video and couldn't wait for the second. It was even better than expected, and the bar was set pretty high. Thanks so much for taking us along on a hunt we all dream about. The hunt was awesome, the way you edited the video was awesome. Huge kudos.

I usually can't watch the shows - it's like the same show over and over with slightly different backdrops. I'd love to see some REAL hunts on TV, like ADDICT's Ibex hunt, or even just some public land DIY hunts where everything isn't so cut and dry. I think shows where guys work hard on public land without guides, but show true hunting skills, even if they ended up not killing, would do a lot more to attract the "right" kind of people to our sport, and with a better attitude and set of expectations.

Sorry to hear about that. Not to derail, but the good news is, we can expect the same kind of efficiency from our health care going forward.

Congrats - I bet you'll be hooked now!

Love those heavy bucks. I've seen that same crab claw formation before on SC bucks - closer to the river though. Thanks for sharing, Dan.

Wowzer! That's an amazing buck! Really unusual and cool shape to the rack.

I've been a member of this forum for as long as I can remember, and I'm always blown away by how amazing the people here are. Whether it's the first hunt for youth, or somebody taking us along on the hunt of a lifetime, like ADDICT's Florida Mountain, NM Ibex hunt, or any of the Desert Sheep hunts we get to share with the people who post here from day to day. Best part - it's 100% free. So I've been thinking. My dad is active in Trout Unlimited and their local chapter and fishing club that get together and auction stuff off, seek donations, work with G&F all to create awesome opportunities for kids, disabled veterans, newbies to the sport - and basically anyone that wants to learn how to start fishing in AZ. They are geared more toward fly-fishing, but anyone who wants to learn the sport, just going out with worms and power-bait, to really learning how to flyfish - cast, tie their own flies, etc., they are an awesome resource. Truth is, we are that resource. We don't have a club, no meetings, no dues, but we have the ability to do some really great things here. I've been so inspired by all the stories this year of youth hunters, as well as the willingness of members on this site to help eachother out. So many youth hunts and armed service hunts are documented here, but so far, besides encouraging donating tags to HOAL, I don't see us yet taking advantage of the tremendous support on this site to proactively get involved - to raise money for hunts geared toward diabled vets, to educate youth hunters or to actively enhance our hunting lands. I think Amanda has given us an amazing tool - the place where hunters who care about and want to preserve and protect the hunting heritage we believe in, and the ability to pass that on to our children. But I think we have more to do, now that that tool - that power, is in our hands.

What an incredible story - on the one hand it's so awesome to see Jaycie so exited, and have so much support - and to bust her tail for a fantastic deer! Awesome job, Jaycie. But for you guys to just keep pushing through all the challenges of the hunt and do anything and everything it took to make memories that will last a lifetime, wow. My hat is off to you. Great job - great write-up, and glad to hear things are getting fixed back up.

Those are some great looking bucks! Awesome job to the youth hunters - and everyone involved! Very cool!

Awesome post! You guys have had an amazing season - looks like it's going to get even better! Huge congrats.

What do you want for it? I shoot a flintlock, and that old stuff is right up my alley. Too bad no 4F?

Looks like my previous post on this was lost. Great job to your son on a very successful hunt. Looks like you guys had a blast!

For slim-jim type snack sticks, I don't cut with any fat, but make sure to get every last bit of fat, sinew, connective tissue - anything white out of the meat. You don't even need a casing with snack sticks - just use an LEM jerky cannon with the round nozzle. The LEM snack stick mixes are great - and you'll want to be sure to add the cure they provide - I find it's best to dissolve the cure in some hot water and mix in when you mix in the seasoning. I've done lots and lots snack sticks from javis, deer and elk. The outside will form the skin when it's dehydrated.

That's really cool - congrats to Kaitlyn. Love the pink rifle.

Nice write up, and congrats to your wife on her kill - I hope she is hooked like you are. Way to stay with that blood trail too - I'm sure glad you guys were so diligent and found her when you thought the first shot might have missed. Great ethics there.

Nice buck! That's the way to get started right.

Looks like a dandy - the pix are mostly sideways, but the smile says it all. Nice job, and welcome to the site!

Hey, I know those guys! Nice shooting Barber boys! A .243 is a great all-around gun for kids since they have little kick, and tend to be very accurate. Like others have said, if you are going to use it on elk, shot placement is key - As evidenced by the video, the kid in this case took a clean shot and brought the elk down with a single, well-placed shot. I don't own a .243, but wouldn't hesitate to use one for kids or adults for javi & deer. With the great recoil pads available these days, you can get a very comfortable .270 WSM, 7mm-08, etc, that might be a more suitable elk gun - but like the old saying goes, "if it aint broke, don't fix it". Use the gun you (or your youth hunter) is confident with, choose your shot well and just enjoy the hunt together.

Nice job Hunter! Congrats on what I'm guessing will be the first of many - and great work Dale and Heather getting out there together and making it happen as a family.

Nice job, Chris - and great write-up. I'm so glad your family could be there with you. He's a dandy buck and you went there solo, got it done by yourself when a lot of guided hunters came home empty handed. Hat's off to you brother.

Wow - that's a great looking buck! And 650 yards - that's one heck of a shot for anyone, let alone a youth hunter. Nice job all the way around.

Ya just have to ask yourself, 'What would John Wayne Do?" Step up, be a man, do the right thing and if you get fired for it, wear it like a badge of honor. Easy for me to say, I'm a software engineer - lol.