azhuntnut

Sold to Gamehauler. I hope you enjoy it. David

I also like to use the Primos brand calls. I have had real good luck using the Hoochie Mama in conjunction with the Hot Lips. I make myself sound like a entire herd feeding and then throw in the Hot Lips to get the bull to come in. To locate the bulls in the morning I like to use the Pack Bugle and try to sound like a young bull with a short bugle. By giving a short bugle, it gives you time to hear the bull respond and usually won't scare him off if he thinks you are a youngin. Carry the Hoochie Mama with you at all times and give a call while you a walking to imitate a herd walking through the forrest. David

I guess my skin is getting a little thin these days. Waiting for the draw results will do that to a fella. David

I also talked to a friend this morning that has somebody in the office and was told the apps were way down. I certainly hope this is true, I guess we will see. David

Well since I already own the Swaro ATS 80 and a pair of the Nikon LX's, I really don't need another pair. I would just like to win them. Its alot more exciting to gamble with your money than just give it to somebody behind a counter. And let me guess, you must own a Mathews. I could care less which bow I am buying. I have shot the Gaurdian and it is a great bow. Most people should know by now, its not the bow you shoot, but how well the person can shoot it. But like you said, it is none of your business what I do with my money. David

No, but I want to sell the ones I won so I can buy a Bowtech. I was only two numbers off on the Swaro package . With all of the money I have spent on Swaro raffles in the last five years, I could have bought some nice binos. David

No, it was a bucket raffle. You can see by the sticker that it is a 70 lb bow. David

Northeast of you guys about two tables. The table the kept bringing the prizes to . David

We had a great time also. We ended up winning two bows, muley frame picture, az ez fletch, and a quiver. Everything went real smooth and the dinner was pretty good. I wish there were some games to play though. David

I was over on the San Carlos last weekend and met a rancher that had about six dogs hanging around his ranch. He told me that they don't feed them and the dogs go out and take down animals so they can eat. He told me that just the day before, one of them had killed a javelina. There wasn't a mark on the dog. He even said that sometimes they will take down one of there calfs when they get real hungry. I guess when you get a group of canines together, they can do just about anything. Three of the dogs on the ranch were friendly and would come right up to you. They even had a little hound in them and would chase mountain lions off of the ranch and run the cats for a while. David

Those thirds are super nice. Can you imagine if his firsts and seconds matched. That would be a huge bull. Do you have any side shots of him? David

I wouldn't say I am an expert, but my last five trucks have been lifted. I have had straight axle as well as the IFS suspension. I used Pro Comp, Rancho, RCD, and the leveling keys. I have built two custom offroad vehicles using various custom lift springs. I also do the outside sales for Offroad Unlimited. I could help out if you could give me the type of truck you drive and exactly what size tire you are trying to get on it. Let me know if it is 1/2 or 3/4ton. David

I started keeping a log book back in 2005 right before my archery elk hunt. Just this past weekend while hunting lion on the rez I took some time to write in it about the hunt I was currently on. I happened to look back to my 2005 hunt and found where I wrote that I had gotten a photo of a bull that would probably score between 350-360, and where I had found him. I also wrote how I met a new friend that morning (el fuego) while scouting and hoped to hunt with him another day. I ended up shooting that same bull within a couple miles of where we saw him, and he scored in the 370's. I now always write down people or ranchers I meet and where they see animals throughout the year. I also like to put down the areas I scouted and where I saw animals. David

You guys won't be able to miss me. I will be the guy going up front to pick up my raffle prizes . There will be no RMEF PHX chapter banquet this year, so I hope this helps my banquet craving. David

Just bought my tickets and a bunch of raffle tickets. David

Can you give me a little more info on this banquet? Are there some good prizes in the raffles? What about games for prizes? I have been a chapter member with the RMEF Phx Chapter for some years now and know how theres are run. Do you know if it is kind of like the RMEF banquet. How many people usually attend? Thanks in advance. David

I have been looking at this bow also. I figured if I get drawn this year, it would give me a good reason for another PSE. My current PSE has shot three animals including a huge elk. I wonder how many mathews have shot record animals. <_<Here are a few videos to check out. David http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2n59CA0tlA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8MlzJDcOv8 DISCLAIMER-I also like to stir the pot. I have never owned a mathews, but they look like a great bow. Its the person behind the bow that makes it count.

Man I would hate to see a grown man crying when he falls down and scratches that sweet lookin stock. That should be a heck of a shooter. David

I have had the spring rifle hunt in 31 twice. Both times the bears did not start to come out until the very end of the season. I think with all of the snow they have had up there, you might want to start with the cameras and then start glassing when it warms up. They will be in the nice green grassy areas. David

This picture was sent to me. They said it was taken somewhere outside of Flagstaff. I am guessing these are the ones just before you get into Flag. David

Looks like you guys had another great trip, even with the bad weather. Thats terrible that Manny wasn't able to make it, he has been talking about going down there since our hunt last year on the rez. Your dad looks pretty happy in the pics. Starting to get the santa beard goin good. Oh, I almost forgot, great looking deer. Don't take them racks over to Bret yet, I don't want you slowing him down on my elk. David

Game and fish called me this morning to let me know I drew an any elk tag in 4b from Feb 2nd-28th. I can use any weapon, but will probably use a rifle since I have never hunted elk with a rifle before. Where do you think I should start? I have never hunted elk in Febuary, only in September during the rut. Do you think they will be down in the canyons, or up top trying to find some food? I need some advice, any would be good. David

When I shot my bull a couple years ago I had to leave it to go get my ice chests and other equipment. Before I left, I took several pictures of my bull with my tag on the horns. I also held my watch up in the picture next to the tag to show the time and date. I just thought I would cover myself in case somebody came along and tried to put there tag on it. Sorry about the deer, I would be out for some blood for sure. David

I have been using 72 grains of 4350 with 165 Sierra boattails out of my Browning a bolt. Its a little hot, but very accurate. I tried quite a few loads before this one showed the best accuracy. I was getting 3250 fps out of the barrel. I wouldn't use this load if you are closer than 150 yards. The bullet with disinigrate on contact, but will drop a deer faster than you can dam that hurt my shoulder. Make sure you have a muzzle break and good recoil pad when you are working up some loads. David

I think there should also be a hunters who care roundup. David