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  1. bigorange

    what went wrong?

    agree...depends on height or angle of the camera. I had one out and had a bunch of "empty" photos that I thought were due to branches. Then looking very closely I noticed the backs of javelinas at the very bottom of the frame. Surely they weren't moving through that quickly that you missed them...
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    binocular question

    I have Vortex Diamondback 10x42 around my neck and Viper 15x50 in the pack. I've been really happy with the Diamondbacks. Good glass for not much $$.
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    AZSFW question

    Sorry for posting in the wrong spot. Found it here. I think this answers my question. http://forums.coueswhitetail.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=30737
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    Recommendations for a good flashlight?

    Petzl Tikka headlamp...
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    WTB Rangefinder

    Cabelas was out too this weekend. Check swfa.com
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    iPad for checking trail cameras.

    Even Apple haters love iPads.
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    Gov Bull Hits The Dirt

    REALLY big spike...
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    Best tripod

    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.
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    tucson dove

    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.
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    Swhacker Broadhead Deal

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

    I like th Nosler Trophy pushing 130gr Accubond.
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    Women's hand gun for protection

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

    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.
  14. 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.
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    Looking for...

    Now that's some Cash we could all use...
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    Trail camera thiefs

    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!
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    AES Elk Clinic 7/28

    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
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    Results Are Out!

    35a Nov 30-dec 9. Second choice.
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    Two Javelina Bag Limit (under some circumstances)!

    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...
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    AES Elk Clinic 7/28

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

    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?
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    Badlands Binoc Cases - Good deal on Amazon

    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...
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    elk calling

    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.
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    Swacker Broadheads

    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
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