SWDesertRat

Wow! Pintails. Amazing.

Someone should buy this...thats a friggin deal!

Bump for a great deal and solid stoves. Dragonfly are great stoves for simmering and both models are tough and will last many years. New pumps are plug and play and available from most outdoor stores or online.

I've generally gone through life keeping my mouth shut unless I knew what I was talking about. Seems like you have a pretty set opinion about how game and fish acquires trucks without much knowledge about what it costs or takes to run or operate a fleet. I also think you should further look into the projects and opportunities that Az Antelope Foundation, AES, ABA, DBSS, Rod and Gun Clubs, SCI, Turkey Federation, Trout Unlimited, (and all the other groups I missed) that not only identify but also gladly volunteer their time and funds to conservation work done. Additionally, maybe you should do some research about HPC and what funding and allocation or resources are utilized and evaluated. I have my complaints about the game and fish department, as well as any other state or federal agency. I greatly appreciate the work and effort that many wm's and biologists do on a regular basis. Could they do things better, sure they can. I simply challenge that you get involved in a conservation project in 2014, and then tell all of us here at CWT that you still can't believe game and fish couldn't do it on their own...'cause I'm sure you will value the sweat, effort and satisfaction in working alongside like minded folks and agency personnel. Have a great year...

Been using this same type of filter for 10 years. It helps to take it apart to clean and to dry it out once you return to civilization Bump for a good product.

Not sure what your budget is but I recently found an Arizona company based out of Prescott. They do custom, semi custom holsters and belts. Simplyrugged.com not inexpensive, although similar to market prices. Good luck with your search.

My goodness TJ, does Peg know youre a vampire?Otherwise, very impressive run on the elk tags. Hope 2014 is just as successful for you as your early pig kill.

19b is fairly limited on public land. There are grasslands but most of that is locked up and the remainder is thick juniper country. Not familiar with land access issues in 31 but I know what the country is like and it way more favorable for finding pigs. In full disclosure, I did pick up a 19b leftover general tag, and now the homework starts to find available pig country and pigs. Good luck

Amazing buck. Nice job!

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^ that is funny! Thats a great streak of pig killing. Sounds like you guys have your herds figured out, thats more than half the battle. Congrats to your dad and thanks for sharing.

I don't have one of the new tags so I can't compare. I've often wondered why Az's were so different than other states and frankly didn't like the adhesive at first. I've stuffed tags in critters ears, mouths, gambrels, and zip tied or electrical taped to horns/antlers and wherever it works to keep me legal. But I don't think it's a big deal, figure there are bigger things for me to worry about than what my tag looks like. Hopefully, once they get their system figured out, it'll be smooth sailing..at least we don't have to wear our license on our hats or jackets like some states back east... I quit buying license and tags from Walmart years ago after a clerk sold me the wrong license. Game Warden gave me a break when I got checked although I was in the wrong. Been overly concerned about it since, I always double and triple checkup tags and license now and don't buy from Walmart.

Nice job, way to start your New Year. Congrats!

Saw this video a month or so ago, covers aspects of the predator control and plans for transplant.

Saw this video a month or so ago, covers aspects of the predator control and plans for transplant.

I can understand your frustration, I'd be a bit miffed myself after calling and driving. Im certainly not creating excuses for them, but maybe it was one if those days where business was dead or slow and they decided to call it a day.Every time I have visited them it was well worth my trip and enjoyable to chat about hunting or gear and they have gone above and beyond in customer service. Id hope you would give them a second chance to earn your business. Have a good New Year.

'Choncho, when you are a man, sometimes you wear your stretchy pants in your room'Señor Libre Sorry PRDATR, I couldn't resist. I have nothing substantial to add to this post.

Carefree office has a dozen people in line, I shoulda got my leftover pig tag last week.

Its because he doesnt have any investment in it. Go to Ross, Gila Outdoors or Outdoorsman and they will spend more than enough time with you. Prolly even have some good feedback for you regarding field experience. My .02 on the topic is that if you are looking for a pair of binos to do it all (carry all the time around your neck and glass on tripod) the 12x50 will suit that need, if you are looking for a big eyes and something you carry in your pack but put away once you start stalking or that kind then the 15's will be that for you. The 12's are a lil more variable but the 15's I see as more of a specialist optic.

Worth the wait. Nice job getting it done. Perry sounds like a good guy to have on your hunt. Ha! Thanks for sharing the hunt with us.

I think you're right, it usually is unless it was pen or farm raised and processed for commercial sale and use. Might depend on the state though.

I would look into freight flights. Depending on what airport and airline companies are there your friend can drop off a cooler at the freight shipping office, and you can pick it up at the freight shipping office. It will be an overnight flight but usually a 1/3 of FedEx, UPS, DHL and any other company. Usually the best deal for moving heavy items with airport availability.

Website looks great, no more tweekers..lol Megan is a pretty pup too. GLWS!

The outdoorsman is the way to go. The stud goes into your binos with a lil blue loctite and then stud slips and locks into the post, then you can screw the locking mechanism down so it is secured and not going anywhere. Hiking or moving around no binos falling on the ground. Additionally, you can quick swap out other binos if you have the stud on your other binos ( as long as they can take one of the studs- outdoorsmans makes a variety) you were glassing w 10x42 and wanted to switch to 15's it takes less than 30 seconds and you dont have to fiddle with plates or unscrew anything, just loosen the post and pop out the 10's and the 15's go right in.

Incredible. Fortunate man for certain. Great picture of the line headed out. Thanks for the update Jay. Is the bow record for Rocky still 175 and change? Amazing accomplishment to kill, even more so to take such a magnificent ram with the potential to beat record.