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Cabelas was out too this weekend. Check swfa.com

Even Apple haters love iPads.

REALLY big spike...

Found this thread helpful as I'm looking at options for a new tripod. The AZSFW part caught my eye too. Since thread is already hijacked I'll ask...is this the same group as AZ Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation (the group that benefits from the wildlife license plates...)? About to renew my truck plate and was going to change to the wildlife plate...if same group I might reconsider.

PM me...depending on what part of town, I know a few spots. Mostly water tanks that are pretty common knowledge and far from honey holes but a couple other areas near ag fields that can be really good shooting.

Apparently the buy one get one offer has started again...on the swhacker website.

I like th Nosler Trophy pushing 130gr Accubond.

I bet your MIL doesn't shoot a 60 lb bow either!

Haven't used shooter due to the cost. I have Winchester Ballistics (free) on iPhone and it's pretty good. Used to be pretty limited to only Winchester ammo, but that seems to have improved. Looks like Nosler has a free one too but haven't tried it.

Swhacker just posted their buy one get one free offer again...no personal experience with blinds but they claim to shoot thru mesh without opening. I've had similar issues with fixed blades and switched to mechanicals.

Now that's some Cash we could all use...

Are there particular units or areas that are more susceptible to theft? Obviously high-traffic areas and waterholes, but besides that? Thinking specifically of Unit 27...heading up to scout in a couple weeks and putting out at least one camera. Just wondering if that's a common unit for thefts. Thanks!

Anyone else heading to the AZ Elk Society Elk Clinic this Saturday? I'll be there along with my hunting partner...we drew early archery cow this year. Looking forward to learning some new pointers and techniques...should work well to really get the itch going. And of course a side trip to Cabela's afterward. Bradley

35a Nov 30-dec 9. Second choice.

That would be nice...I usually get an archery tag to overlap deer in Jan, and this would extend my season by allowing a leftover rifle or HAM tag...

9-4 at he FOP Lodge on N 19th and Cactus in Phoenix. Info on the website http://www.arizonaelksociety.org/

Noticed the same thing on the elk/antelope draw but I can't remember how long it lasted. Ever notice he nice elderly lady sounds kind of like Marge Simpson's sisters?

A buddy uses these with Viper 15x50's...seem to fit nicely with extra room. Not sure the difference in size between those and the Swaro's though...

In my opinion the worst thing you can do is call too much. If they're bugling you won't have to call much...just locate them and get ahead of them if you can. Last year we saw a lot of bulls being pushed out by overuse of both bugles and cow calls which were obviously hunters. Bugling can help locate them if they're not making much noise but use sparingly.

Well said!

I've been researching these a lot myself and just ordered them for my upcoming cow elk and of course Aug deer. I love the fact that they're locally developed here in Tucson and also very impressed with the design and video I've found online...especially the quartering shot info. How many shots are perfectly broadside anyway? There was apparently a buy one get one free offer on the Swhacker website that just ended...here's the best deal I've found. $26.25 for 3 with free shipping on eBay...seller is actually Bowhunters Superstore and they're $25.99 on their site but no free shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swhacker-100gr-Broadhead-2-Cut-3Pk-/221073448008?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3379011c48

I have the same vortex adapter. It's a pain with the old 15x50 vipers too. Thanks to a buddy's suggestion, I made a tool for tightening it out of a dowel. Cut a slot in the end and works well. I generally leave the adapter on them since I carry them in my pack and usually only use on tripod so it works for me.

Lots of good ideas here. If it seems to be holding the weight of the bow up that fatigues your arm, try dumbbell or bands and do front and side raises for the shoulder. Repetitive raises, raise and hold, and slowly lower...mix it up. If it's fatigue from staying at full draw then use a band and hold full draw for a minute or so at a time. You can even do this watching tv or whenever.

27 archery cow sept..

#1 goal is getting out more, having fun, and being safe...and hopefully get my first bow kill which will hopefully be my first elk or first AZ deer...also have 4 buddies that I'd love to help get their first deer with rifle or bow...