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IMAG0146.JPG Would you consider this abandoned? TJ Definitely not...LOL. We always put our name & # on our game cameras. Maybe people with corn feeders should do the same

I don't hide what I do and it's not pride that makes me post about it. I have values and my values are centered around what is best for the animals and the land. If I find garbage, I will pick it up. I take great offense at being called a thief. Anyone who knows me knows how I feel about thieves. let's remember we are talking about less than $5 in PVC pipe that was clearly abandoned and not being used any longer. You said CWT members were stealing your tree stands and cameras too. I must have missed that post. Who stole your stuff?

You can get as close as you want to get. it's the personal challenge of the hunter. 300 yards seems to be a typical shot here in most of Arizona's terrain.

I've been here since 1979 and I've only seen 3 ever in the wild. The last time I saw one was over by Seven Springs about 10 years ago and the time before that was by Canyon Lake another 10 or so years before that. They seem to be a pretty rare sight. Too bad the video didn't work.

I own a good amount of cameras and have used them extensively years back. I don't like using them very much anymore because they are time consuming. I'd rather be out seeing alive stuff in the woods than running and checking cameras all the time. I love the pictures no doubt, but it comes down to how much time I want to put into cameras and I also know every time I place one out that it very well may get stolen. Off the beaten path water is the best place for a camera. Good trails work well too. I think it is verging on unethical if you have to skirt the corn law to get what you want out of it (i.e. corn for all these feral hogs we have here in Arizona). Just my 2 cents. I also apologize if it was your corn feeder I took up in 6a last year. I didn't hesitate to take it down since it looked abandoned, empty, and there were no cameras up, down, right, or left of the feeder. It just looked like litter in the forest to me, which I clean up when I can

I hear you. Went out Sunday and didn't find even one, but we really have no clue about the ins and outs of shed hunting so we enjoyed our horseback ride in the woods regardless.

the very first thing out of your mouth is "thank goodness I don't have any big hunts coming up." Funny how I can deal with everything else like it's no big deal, but if I had to miss a hunt I'd be one bummed girl. Here's to hoping my rotator cuff will be fine for turkey season, but it's no big deal if it's not because this turkey tag is devoted to spending the time with my 5 year old in the woods. The drop tine buck from last year is my August goal so rehab/surgery, etc., here I come!

UPDATE doc says he would not recommend surgery right out the door so PT and I have restrictions (yuck!). I started off thinking I could just do everything with my left arm. Then I started thinking I might not want to hurt that one too. The injection and anti-inflammatory are working well (almost too well). I have to often remind myself of my restrictions, make myself go to PT, and then back to doc in 6 weeks to check in. I didn't ask about turkey season.....I must admit, though, 1-3 shots since I'm not having surgery is really tempting to me but only if the opportunity presents itself, but I'll inquire when I go back in.

Ughh. That sucks. I'll keep my eyes open. Thieves sure can be stupid sometimes so you never know where they will turn up.

I was up in the Show Low area yesterday and the grasses are brown with no new growth yet. The ground was spongy wet from the big rains that just came through. If the monsoon isn't a good one and some rain doesn't come before that, there will be forest fires because there are too many idiots out there who don't follow the fire restrictions and it was generally a pretty dry winter in most places. Sorry guys I could care less about how rain affects antler growth. I want to spend time in the beauty of the trees....not downed burned timber that's always trying to break my ankles and my bow.

She is a pig! She's so round it looks like she has been laying there a few days expanding.

browning Yukon gold. Does everything we need it to. We don't move very often, but it is a real pain to move even with door off (moved it twice now). it is what it is when something weighs almost 500 lbs. It only has a 30 minute fire rating at 1200 dg though. The rest fits your specs.

My 5-year-old daughter was just asking me yesterday (I kid you not) about bow fishing because Imelda from the Disney movie Brave can kill a fish with a bow. I love that movie and how it encourages little girls that bows are cool! 2 years ago March I broke my left wrist that required plates/screws. I'm a good patient and do most everything my doc tells me to and I was fine by my archery bull hunt that year. It's just a major pain to not be 100%. I have no doubt I'll be okay come August even if I have to drop my poundage down if needed, but I don't think I'll be shouldering a shot gun by May. MULEPACKHUNTER - I'm still riding. That's one piece of doctor's advice I didn't follow last time. I just can't wash the horse the way I'd like. I haven't figured out how to throw my saddle up yet, but I've got an idea of a way if the old man isn't around

He is getting it done! Way to go Beautiful Coues by the way!

You are a very nice husband! Now it's time to practice, practice, practice and she's ready to go!

I personally own a 270 and would go with the 300 for long range such as 800 yards. I know everyone has an opinion. I have paid a lot of attention to these opinions over the years the majority feels 300 is better than 270 for long range shooting. A 300 is my next gun I would like to purchase, but I want it for close range elk.

Love the gun. I have one but in a 12 gauge stainless steel, but I do love the wood. It would make someone's wife a really nice gift

My butt I use a pad that hooks to pack. It's a permanent part of my pack that goes everywhere with me. I used to use one with a back rest, but I can find a back rest most places I sit to glass. The single pad is super light and works best for me. My husband tried stealing mine he liked it so much. I got mine at Sportmans Warehouse. Also if I know I'm going to be glassing all day I will bring this small portable bleacher chair that has a back on it.

With the amount of research you would think that would go into any re-introduction they would've done a lion survey prior to the release. Makes me feel like the sheep were free meals given to the lions This doesn't appear to be a very successful re-introduction to have 50% of the sheep lost within such a short time. Very sad for the sheep and sad for the lions.

I'm no longer a kid and still loving catching them. In my book any fish is better than no fish and it's a monster! I couldn't help but think wow this guy actually is letting his picture be posted so we can all enjoy his record breaking fish! Great catch!

Thumbs up to your uncle for doing the right thing. This guy sounds like an intimidator and your uncle isn't taking his crap. I hope the outfit is shut down or at least a big dent is put in his business. Great ideas some of you guys came up with...LOL

Those are some happy kiddos! Way to go !

Ruger 380 LCP

Security is typically the reason I don't post my birth year. I'm around 40 and perfectly happy with my age

What a beauty! Congrats!