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That was it and it made sense when they explained it to me last summer. Thanks for the reminder of why I gut-checked myself when I first complained.

I'm leaning towards doing this as well, but it seems that if no one at AZGFD can answer the question, they need to allow it, fix the online app, promise they will accept the paper app, or clarify the rule. Unfortunately, it is not in my nature to just let something like this go. There are definite advantages to putting her in for the youth hunt (time of year, cost, her fall break from school, fewer hunters to compete with, etc.) that I would really like to take advantage of. This will affect both the elk and the deer draw as their will be youth hunts that weekend for both species. Petition the Commission. I'll be using some inside channels to try and push it forward, too. I don't remember the reason I was given for it this summer when I confirmed it for my son, but It really does need to change!

Found it. R12-4-104. Pg 113 in the 2017-2018 Regs. R12-4-104 Application Procedures for Issuance of Hunt Permit-tags by Computer Draw and Purchase of Bonus Points A. For the purposes of this Section, “group” means all appli- cants who placed their names on a single application as part of the same application. B. A person is eligible to apply: 1. For a hunt permit-tag if the person: a. Is at least 10 years of age at the start of the hunt for which the person is applying; b. Has successfully completed a Department- sanctioned hunter education course by the start date of the hunt for which the person is applying, when the person is under the age of 14; c. Has not reached the bag limit established under subsection (J) for that genus; and d. Is not suspended or revoked in this state as a result of an action under A.R.S. §§ 17-340 or 502 at the time the person submits an applica- tion.

I was in that situation when applying for the 2017 deer hunts for my son, who turned 10 in the middle of the Unit16 youth ML hunt. I had someone point it out in the regs to me. I'll try to find it. I went to the Flagstaff AGFD office and asked and they confirmed it. Its something I've been talking to them about, especially when they bring up hunter retention and recruiting youth into hunting. It needs to change. I'll try and find it in the regs, but I've had it texted to me before.

Andros is also on my list, but I wanted to check out Abaco the first time. I'll be getting an 8 wt for bones and (hopefully someday) reds, and my 9wt my all-around for small(ish) tarpon, cuda, and small sharks. After that black tip took my fly, that got my totally addicted to chasing small sharks with my fly rod! I think my wife would love Andros since half of the island is a national park. She'd love the birding and general exploration. My son would be ok fishing all day, but I'm not as sure about my daughter. Guess we'll have to plan a trip and find out!

In a heartbeat, I'd be there with you! Its close to the top of my bucket list! When I was a kid, all I wanted to do was study sharks...until I realized it was hard to do in Iowa.

Bonefishing was $500/boat and you had to provide your own lunch. That seemed to be the norm (+/-) for the local guides who weren't associated with the big lodges, like Abaco Lodge. I contacted three different guides and only one (Justin Sands) emailed me back. I knew he was our guy until he said he was having shoulder surgery. But he pointed me to Danny Sawyer, who was great. He also mentioned Buddy Pinder, but I never heard back from him. If (when!) we go back, I'm trying to decide if I'd stick with Danny (known good guy) or give Justin Sands my business since he was my first choice to begin with. The multi-package fishing/island hopping/ray swimming trip was $675 for the day and we had to bring our own food and drinks. We opted to grab lunch at a nice place on Green Turtle Cay, but brought our own bottled water. The open water charter could have been an all-day fishing trip, combining trolling and bottom fishing, but my daughter really wanted to see the famous swimming pigs, so did a combo trip of bottom fishing, seeing the pigs, having lunch at Green Turtle Cay, and then going to a cove to swim with and feed sting rays. It was an amazing thing to see and experience. I had to grab my son's hand out of the water because a small (2 foot) lemon shark swam right up to him as he was holding a piece of fish for a sting ray to eat. We didn't notice the shark until it was about 1.5 feet from him. My wife got a great pic from up in the boat, though. I'll try and post that one tomorrow. Open water fishing charters ranged from $600-$1000/day depending on the size of the boat and what you were fishing for. My son and I could have spent all day fishing, but we had to honor the family commitment!

That would be awesome! We definitely want to go back. I had my 9wt fly rod with me, but I chose to spin fish so I could fish with my son. Our guide was good with two people spin fishing at the same time, whereas only one person could fly fish. I didn't want my son sitting there getting bored and it was great to fish right next to him. After seeing a 4-5' black tip, I strung my fly rod up with bite wire tippet and started casting to sharks. We definitely want to go back, though!

We hired guides for both trips. The Marls is such a vast expanse of flats and mangrove islands that you could get lost unless you're very experienced. The guide was telling us stories of inexperienced people heading out into the Marls and having to be rescued because they couldn't find their way back. We stayed at the Bahama Beach Club on Treasure Cay ( Our condo was the one to the left of the condo with the car ports in the far right of the main page. Ours overlooked the beach. If you go to Abaco, I can definitely recommend some bonefishing guides. The main one I contacted (great reviews) had shoulder surgery, but he put me in touch with a trusted friend of his, who was our main guide, who brought his colleague so my wife and daughter could have the second boat. If you go, I'll give you all of the info I have. My son and I badly want to go back and chase bones with fly rods now!

Like others, both my kids have portal accounts and have had one since they were 9. It must be a part of the new portal changes and, most likely, related to the child privacy act. I think I'll bring this up at the next Hunter Ed Advisory Committee meeting, though. Whoever it was that said above that their kids won't be able to see their results is correct. Maybe it will, in fact, be set up for a family sub account.

Its something along those lines and I learned the whole thing when I took RCIA to become Catholic back in 2012. Way back then, people were still meeting in secret to celebrate Christ's sacrifices and being persecuted by the Romans for following Christ. To avoid persecution and, therefore, stay alive, people would write out the "Chi/X" instead of "Christ" when referring to Christmas. That's a very simple version of its origin and in no way is to be removing "Christ" from Christmas. To people who don't understand the meaning, its often interpreted as being a materialistic symbol, removing Christ from the meaning. Either way you interpret it or however you celebrate, our family wishes yours a belated very Merry Christmas!

This is a very good resource however I disagree with this statement; Besides finding suitable habitat, the greatest limiting factor for Javelina expansion into new areas in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and beyond, is climate. Javelina have no under fur, so they cannot survive winter in a cold climate. I have seen them in the snow in Prescott and it gets pretty cold around Williams. We have a few herds here in Flagstaff that have become residents. Last January, I had a pic sen to me of two big sows standing outside the main door to the Flagstaff Arboretum when we had 3+ feet of snow. I have a trusted biologist friend who has seen them in the aspens on Mt. Eldon, too!

That's the situation I'm in! What a situation to be in, huh?!?! Right down to the Savage 7-08 for my daughter and another Savage 7-08 for my son! Awesome deal for you and your family!

I'd have a helluva time passing up that deal and I really don't need another hunting caliber. Know how the lack of room in the safe goes. We bought a second, smaller safe a couple of years ago and its full now that my son is getting older and we're getting him set up!

Bump for a great bow! My daughter (13) has been shooting a Ruckus since she was 8 or 9.

Congrats on a great ram. Love the curl on that right!

What a stud! Congrats!

Congrats on a great ram!

I can vouch for two less tickets!

Seth Staples over in Parks. He owns Rim Country Custom Rifles and does great work. He's done all of my trigger work and installed three Vais brakes now. Absolutely can't go wrong with Seth. I can pm you his info if you want. PM me if you do, since I'm on a conference call most of the day and won't see much here.

You and your family have been on my mind and in our prayers since you first brought me in, Jack. I've been a full-time caregiver for a cancer patient (my mom) and I know how bad it can take a toll on you. Remember to take care of yourself and for Annie to do the same thing. If you don't, you're no good to Gabi and Ezra. I learned that the hard way, but not taking care of myself. Having said that, I know how tough it is to do just that. It was hard enough watching my mom battle, but I can't imagine watching my little girl. Don't be surprised if I give you a hug the next time we cross paths. Gabi is a tough, beautiful girl and she'll win this fight! I'm always just a phone call or text away and two hours north if you need to get out and clear your mind. I know you have a great support group down there, but you've always got a friend up north.

I wanted to get the word out about the scholarship our Flagstaff chapter of the NWTF (Northern Arizona Chapter) offers to seniors in high school in Flagstaff and other northern Arizona cities. All contact information is in the announcement or you can contact me for information. If you're a senior or your son or daughter is a senior in high school in northern Arizona, please consider submitting a completed application! NWTF SCHOLARSHIP 2018.pdf

Congrats! Hunting with my kids, especially my daughter, is my favorite!

Awesome pics! A couple of weeks ago, the local gray fox at our office here in Flag shot out of a grass clump six feet from me as I was walking to the back door. We were 10 feet from the door when he exploded. Three of my coworkers were looking out the 2nd floor window, watching him when I walked up. They got a great laugh at me jumping and almost peeing myself! I gathered my wits and followed him around the corner. He was looking back at me and let me snap a few pics.

Right now there is free shipping with no minimum order "7HOLIDAY", unless you're looking for a certain amount of money off-type savings. If so, can't help, but thought I'd throw the free shipping out since I used it last night and again this morning.