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X3 on what they've said. There is also a youth camp that caters to 35A and 34A. I think it also includes 35B. Camp is at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Sonoita. I'll be there with both of my kids, who each have the 34A tag. There will be mentors who can take you out. If you don't want that, pm me and I'll point you in some directions.

You are very welcome and if I could buy that rifle from you, I would in a heartbeat. I wouldn't even haggle or counter offer on the price. If you're ever in Flagstaff, stop by and we'll swap stories and I'll show you my 1918 1903 that was never issued.

Thanks Brian! However, I go by Couestracker on CWT. There is someone that goes by Couespursuit too, but please don't give him my vest. Dammit dammit dammit! I knew that, too. I was in the middle of three things at work when I took a break to post your good news and I failed. I also correspond with Couespursuit and he's a good guy (but he won't get your vest!). Too many "Coues..." names on here! Ultimately, I failed and you have my apologies, Tommy!

We finally sold all of the cards for our deck here in Flagstaff. We held the drawing for the Alps vest Saturday afternoon. Tommy Martin (Couespursuit) on here) was the winner! Tommy has been a long-time supporter of this and all things NWTF. Congrats, Tommy and thanks to everyone who participated and bought a card from our deck. The drawing for the Commissioner's Tag will be this Saturday at the Sierra Vista banquet. As soon as we get word of the winner, I'll get the name posted up.

OK, its confusing when you look at the classes because theyre both titled Arizona online field day, but one of them says its for 18 and older and the other one says its for 18 and younger, but theyre both called the Arizona online field day. The 18 and younger of course is six hours long and 18 and over course is three hours long. Once she has completed that successfully, she will then be issued a hunter safety bonus point? Thanks for the info. She's going to want the six hour course. It has the required shooting, and some other activities such as blood trailing, shoot/don't shoot scenarios, safe fence crossings, etc. This is the full online field day designed for new hunters. There is also the 50-question multiple choice test that day. To be clear, the test she took online was to prove she took the online portion; she still has to take and pass the same 50-question test that every other classroom student has to take. I'm not trying to be mean or rude, but you'd be surprised at the number of people who show up to the field day saying "I didn't know there would be a test!" despite it being in bold red letters on the online class website. After she's passed the class and gotten her certificate, she'll receive her Hunter Ed card in the mail, usually within 2 weeks of paperwork being submitted (usually about a week). The bonus point will kick in about 30 days after paperwork, but likely won't show up until after the next draw cycle, as its been explained to me. Something about how the system updates that stuff. The three-hour online field day is for experienced hunters (more than three years) who are expected to show up and go through a self-taught class. There is very little, if any, instructing or lessons taught on this class. Again, you'd be surprised at the number of people who show up with less than three years of experience (if any) and can't answer basic questions. Don't hesitate to holler if you have any questions. Great info, thanks! Id have put her in the 3 hour class without this info. Always glad to help out! Good luck to your wife!

I own and have read every single one of John Gierach's books on flyfishing, hunting, and life. I highly recommend them for the stories and life lessons. I also read "Elk Whisperer" by Larry Wayne Jones (kind of a John Gierach of elk hunting) a few years ago and it was great. If you want some military history, read Dak To, by Ed Murphy (lives in Mesa). Its about my dad's unit in Vietnam from June-Nov 1967. My dad is in there and, if you look closely, there's an obscure reference to me. Along those lines, Ghost Soldiers is amazing, and from more recent history, The Outpost, Red Platoon, and The Chosen Few are all great books that I had so much trouble putting down. If you love the MWD stories, Top Dog" is a great story about GSD/Mal Lucca. For fiction, the Stephen Hunter series about Bob Lee Swagger (3 books) and his dad (one book) are great.

OK, its confusing when you look at the classes because theyre both titled Arizona online field day, but one of them says its for 18 and older and the other one says its for 18 and younger, but theyre both called the Arizona online field day. The 18 and younger of course is six hours long and 18 and over course is three hours long. Once she has completed that successfully, she will then be issued a hunter safety bonus point? Thanks for the info. She's going to want the six hour course. It has the required shooting, and some other activities such as blood trailing, shoot/don't shoot scenarios, safe fence crossings, etc. This is the full online field day designed for new hunters. There is also the 50-question multiple choice test that day. To be clear, the test she took online was to prove she took the online portion; she still has to take and pass the same 50-question test that every other classroom student has to take. I'm not trying to be mean or rude, but you'd be surprised at the number of people who show up to the field day saying "I didn't know there would be a test!" despite it being in bold red letters on the online class website. After she's passed the class and gotten her certificate, she'll receive her Hunter Ed card in the mail, usually within 2 weeks of paperwork being submitted (usually about a week). The bonus point will kick in about 30 days after paperwork, but likely won't show up until after the next draw cycle, as its been explained to me. Something about how the system updates that stuff. The three-hour online field day is for experienced hunters (more than three years) who are expected to show up and go through a self-taught class. There is very little, if any, instructing or lessons taught on this class. Again, you'd be surprised at the number of people who show up with less than three years of experience (if any) and can't answer basic questions. Don't hesitate to holler if you have any questions.

She should be able to take the standard field day. It would be the same as if she took the classroom class. The BP field day is, in fact, designed for those adults who have been hunting for a few (or many) years and just want the bonus point without taking the class. Its a way to free up seats for youth and then adults who really need/want the classroom class. We have adults register and show up for the regular online field day quite often.

My answer is much simpler. I want a 42 Springfield because its from WWII. I'd also be happy with a '43, '44, or '45 because they're all WWII era. Like my 1903, I have a very specific set of parameters that I'm looking for. I want a Springfiel or Winchester, which were the only two WWII manufacturers. IHC and H&R started making Garands at the onset of the Korean War. Winchesters are harder to come by and cost quite a bit more. Springfields are rock solid and one of the longest running manufacturers of military rifles, which is why I'd like to have one. When it all boils down, I want a WWII M1 go go with my Korean-era Garand, much the same as I want a 1903A3 (certain manufacturers only) to compliment my 1918 Springfield 1903. If I had the extra cash laying around, I'd pay you full price and never bat an eye!

I wish I could talk my wife into letting me get this. I want a '42 Springfield to go with my '56 H&R! Great rifle!

Kids can take, pass, and graduate from the class when they are 9. They will be issued their HE card within about 30 days of completion of the class (usually); however, the card is not valid in AZ until their 10th birthday. If you get your kid into a class now, go for it. Absolutely go for it. We sometimes have an online field day in early January up here in Flagstaff to catch those kids with javelina tags that still don't have their HE completion, but that's weather permitting. If I'd have known you needed a class for your almost youngest, I would have sent you the info for our upcoming campout class. The class is full and has a waiting list, so we likely can't get you in. But definitely start looking for classes in the valley asap. There are usually several held at Ben Avery and the instructors are usually pretty good.

Pffft Year I took it, Viet Nam, Nixon reelected, The Doors called it quits. Had to keep our atlatls pointed in a safe direction... And now, Tim, I know why we aren't allowed to use atlatls for demonstrations anymore! Thanks alot!

Correct. I usually organize our winter class up here and its usually mid/early Feb (after Super Bowl). If you're willing to drive and can't find one local down there, let me know.

He'll turn 10 this coming November, or November 2019? If 2019, keep in touch and we can get him in the winter Flagstaff Class this coming February (2019).

Finally found out that our son got the same tag as our daughter. They both have the 34A youth hunt. Now to figure out how to get both kids opportunities in the same weekend!

Sorry, forgot to clarify. Will ship, but buyer pays shipping.

Love that unit. Saw several great bucks on our Goulds hunt. Holler if you need areas...I owe you one!

You don't. They just told me via phone that they can't even look them up in the office. Which is a dang shame, cause my 10 yr old is in the hospital recovering from surgery and now he gets to listen to everyone else be excited about their hunts and he gets to wait. How many years in are we now, and we still don't really have any added value from creation of the portal. Well that just sucks!!!! Brian Yep. I set up my son's portal account right before they switched the minimum age to 13 for an account. Some of his stuff shows up and some doesn't. Even with my inside connections, I can't get any information and have to wait to find out what he got. Its irritating to say the least. My daughter got tag #8 of the 34A youth hunt. She'll be excited!

First, thank you for committing to using non-lead. As the lead for the Condor program, we need hunters like you committed to overall conservation and ecosystem management beyond just those game animals we love to hunt. I've used Barnes for over a decade now and have always had good luck, when starting 0.050" off the lands, which is what Barnes recommends. As Casey said, most Barnes bullets stabilize and get better accuracy when they are moving faster. As for the 115 TSX vs the 100 TTSX in the .257, Casey is right again. The 100gr has a boat tail that the 115 doesn't and you don't need to go heavy for caliber with non-lead. Once you start getting the accuracy and performance, it will be hard to switch back. Good luck!

What he said. Keep in touch, Tom and I'll help you if its the early youth hunt up there that my son has. Last year (or the year before?) a friend's son had the late hunt and I sent him to the spots where my daughter shot both of her deer. He was done opening day.

You have to call and ask about pending charges. I have two $25 pending charges on mine, but they won't show up officially until sometime next week.

Don't know your situation, but if you need help with a 34A tag, let me know. You've been good to me up here, so I'd like to pay it back! Both of my kids' second choices were the 34A youth hunt, so we can do some early scouting for you, if you have that tag and they do. Even if they don't, I can point you in some directions with deer!

Both of my kids have deer tags, so life is great!!!

I'm in the valley enough when soccer is up and running, but can meet in Camp Verde (half way?) if you're serious. We'll also be by the airport July 13th to catch an early flight on the 14th. Could probably bring it down then. Of course, its much cooler up here than it is down here, so the road trip is worth it!

Up in Flagstaff. Its only ever left my safe two or three times since I received it. Two times were when I was cleaning/reorganizing the safe and once was for these pictures. Its never even been loaded beyond a snap camp and I don't recall that its even the action fully racked.