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Thanks for all of the responses and PMs. Have my ideas now of which hunts would be the lowest likelihood of drawing, BUT one viewpoint I hadn't thought about was pointed out to me by a great guy on here who has been very helpful to me in the past. On the slim chance my son did draw the <1% odds early rifle tag, I'd hate to be the guy who's been putting in for years and gets bumped. I may have to re-think this and just wait another year. I know it won't be a big deal to my son either way, and that's what is most important to me. I don't think he'd want a bonus point if he knows that it means someone else missed out.

North end of the monument...Douglas Spring Trail at the end of Speedway. Last time we hiked there I saw a guy in camo with tripod/binos coming out. He said he glasses there all the time since no risk of bothering hunters. He said he sees a lot of deer and has seen lions too.

I know it's hard to imagine, but I think the reality of being able to hunt big game hit him and scared him. He loves shooting and going out hunting with me, so I don't want to pressure him or make him hunt with his own tag until he's ready. Planning on getting him a deer tag this fall and taking him to one of the youth camps so he can see other kids hunting too. I'm sure this will pass eventually, but I don't want to ruin hunting for him by forcing him but also want to get bonus points in the meantime. I was thinking any early rifle hunt would do the trick too...

Hoghntr email is the best way to reach her Amanda@coueswhitetail.com

My bad. Yeah he has the 1 BP for hunter ed. I don't know the answer on buying a bonus point without hunter ed.

early archery bull 4a vs 5bns vs 6a, resident zero pts early archery bull 27 vs 4a vs 5bns, resident 2 pts oh yeah and an easy one...10yo resident with zero pts bonus point he doesn't want to hunt this year... Thanks a LOT for doing this flatlander. Awesome.

I think the online app only populates your address if you buy license online...not sure, but my observation from entering apps for our group. Is it also true that the lifetime license counts as a resident license even if you move out of state?

Keep at it man. I'm in the same boat...have had several great stalks where things haven't played out just right. It will happen.

My tires would help it sell...still in really good shape.

That was fast! Mini-fridge is spoken for...

Still have this set... http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/52869-kelly-safari-atr-2657017-250/?do=findComment&comment=505847

Merry Christmas to all and to all a great hunt!

Just picked one up myself...sweet pack! hope you find yours...

Very glad to hear he will be okay. I too have never met TJ, but like others have grown to know and respect him on these pages. Prayers for a quick recovery brother.

Send those prices south! $2.25 in Tucson and diesel is $3.19...

Interesting...I'd like to hear what you find out, especially if you put a camera out. I've never seen what I thought might be a scrape in the desert, and wasn't really sure if mule deer made them at all.

Awesome...congrats to Samuel and to you Eddy for getting him out there! My Samuel turns 10 this year and can't wait for his first big game hunt!

Nice couple of Christmas gifts there...what scope is on the rifle?

I was in contact with them for a while, but ended up deciding not to rent and just used my Vipers. Another sponsor Ross Outdoors also rents optics. I've heard good reports on both of them.

My buddy just pointed out to me that Eastmans' is giving away the Outdoor Edge with any subscription...time for me to renew anyway.

I did not realize there were hog hunting ranches in AZ. Anyone been there and able to provide any sort of reports? AKretschmer I look forward to hearing about it after Feb...please post some pics and a report!

I have the Piranta and love it...the Baracuta bone saw is on my Christmas list this year and can also use the fillet blades and a blade that is similar to Piranta but is longer and I've heard a little stronger for larger game.

Awesome season hunting with your dad. Congrats! I like the hat!

Great read. Thanks for posting the update and congrats on your buck and a great hunt with your dad.

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