bowhuntinmaniac

I think this pic needs to be in a "Caption contest".

Congrats to you all that got MY 9 tag!! Curious how many points everone had, I had 9 going into this draw. Sheep, if you get any clients, you cant handle, I have 2 openings left. Garth

Try the camo mesh........keeps you cool and still hides ya.

The mature bucks are in batchelor herds and will usually go where they have plenty of shade, feed and water. What unit did you draw?

You forgot the smugglers.

mjm, just curious, I now have 10 points for elk and only apply for archery in 9................do you know the unit? Let me know if you need help......

drew a 'lope tag and a turkey tag...................mjm, how many points did you guys average for the unit 9 tags?

One way to tolerate blind sitting is to take a small ice chest with cold water and a couple of wash cloths. You can cool yerself down. I killed my 'lope out of 1 in August. The one thing that drives me crazy is you cant see behind you without peeking out of windows.

GPS

You can buy the refrigerant and compressor at NAPA, unless u have a wierd vehicle..........the price sounds way too high, if nothing else get a 2nd opinion.

what is the problem with yer truck?

Bellmont area got some yesterday.

What hp is it and cfm?

We had Chuck at a banquet about 7 years ago, and this is what I learned, a) he is a good all around guy he is expensive c) he is dedicated d) he had a lot of financial backing to achieve taking all big game animals 1st with a bow. e) he doesnt do all of the scouting for his hunts

JVS, you really dont want the general public voting or commissioners.......remember, we as hunters are outnumbered.

Remember, treestands left over 48 hours are considered abandoned property........if you get my drift. Put yer trailcams up a tree about 12 ft. then pull yer hooks so they cant reach them, and just angle them where you want pics.

No, just some smoke, its too deep in the canyon. I was on I-17 last night and still couldnt see it.

I had to switch to a fixed blade when I hunted in Idaho, and chose the Slick Trick. It amazed me, I had no adjustments of anything to shoot them, and had no wind plane.

This is gonna be a long story, so please bear with me.... Before my dad turned 80 on April 26th, I decided I wanted to treat him to a camping/fishing trip on the White Mtn rez like we did when I was a kid. I remember every summer growing up, we would go 3 or 4 times to the White Mtns and fish places like Hawley Lake, Diamond Creek, Whiteriver, Big Lake, and Christmas Tree Lake. I grew to love that country, and for some unknown reason havent been back there for about 35 years. Since that time, my dad gave me all of his fishing stuff, and had basically called it quits for hunting and fishing, because he doesnt want to leave my mom alone. Well, I planned the trip, made the necessary reservations for 8 of us. My mom, dad, wife, 2 sons, daughter in law, grandson and a friend went for the past 3 days. As we drove the dirt roads, which brought back memories of long ago, we saw a bull elk that would score right now about 320", cow elk, 4 different groups of turkeys. We fished, and even though the fishing wasnt as good as I remember it, we had so much fun kicking back on the bank and enjoying all that God gave us. Something that stuck out, and really made me think were, that I had to bait my dad's hook because he has a tremble in his hands. But, it reminded me of when my dad always baited my hook, untangled my line, and got my hook out of the tree or bushes when I tried to cast. Yesterday, as we were about to pack up for the trip home, my dad sat next to me, and as I looked at him, he had a tear in his eye. he said, " I really apprec", then he started crying. I hugged him and asked what was wrong, as I didnt realize what he was trying to say. He said it, this time thru the tears, "I really appreciate you doing this...............I hope you can come back once in a while after I am gone". Well, that brought tears to my eyes, and after a couple of minutes I walked outside to see the lake. But, instead of looking at the lake, I said a little prayer and thanked God for my dad and allowing us to share so much together. I guess I am tellng you this because I have taken things for granted and allowed everyday life to control me. When my dad told me that, I realized that he may not be around much longer, and that I need to cherish the times we have left. So, if your dad is still alive, make every minute count that you possibly can. Garth

here is a pic of some of the new targets, but didnt get any of the jackalope.

Congrtas!! what did it score?

The Bowhunter Happening is a huge 3D shoot held in July every year. It is a competitive/non competitive shoot, with archery vendors and novelties. It is a 3 day shoot and the dates this year are July 21, 22, and 23. If you shoot non comp, you can shoot all weekend for 1 price, and basically shoot until yer fingers fall off. Some of the vendors that will be there are Easton, Hoyt, PSE, Bowtech, Ben Pearson Archery, several local archery shops, a quad dealer and an amphibious 6 wheeler deal. Hope this helps.........

Keith, That is sad to hear about your dad, but I believe he is with you every day, in one way or another.

ok, it says it is too large, and I dont have time to resize it.........guess you'll have to see them at the shoot.

elk-9 points- unit 9 archery antelope-6 points-18B archery deer-6 points- 13A turkey-22 bighorn-37A, 27