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When I was about 15 my dad and i had a deer tag in unit 27. We were on our morning hike and climbed to the top of a wooded finger hill. We were slowly working our way up the finger about 10 yards apart. Apparently there were more hunter somewhere out ahead of us that spooked a herd of about 12-15 cow elk down in the valley below us. The herd came barreling up the hill directly at us with no clue we were there. They are on a full blown run coming directly at us. We start waiving our hands and yelling as they bear down on us. By the time they realize we are thereally they are literally right on us.they see us and of course freak out. They slam on the brakes with the oh sh*t look of fear and the group breaks in half. Half them cut to my left about 5-10 yards out and the other half split me and my dad who are about 10 yards apart. It was a very interesting and scary moment having a dozen or more elk headed right for you Full tilt and slam on the brakes just yards away.

Lawrence R. Huntington passed away yesterday about 4 PM Colorado time at the age of 96. He was the father of 4 and the grandfather and great grandfather of many. He lived his life as a rancher and farmer outside of Durango CO. He lived a full life and was known for being as personable and loving as he was tough and strong. He lived in a house built in the 1800's at the nearby Fort Lewis CO. He and his family disassembled 2 houses from the fort and moved them by wagon to there ranch and built 1 new house. He didn't have the luxury of things like indoor plumbing until late in his life. He was a tough old man that I had the pleasure of knowing for about 10 years. He was my wife's grandfather and the great grandfather of my son. My next son who is due in about 2 weeks will carry the first name of Lawrence in memory of a great man he will never get to meet. Lawrence was drafted in the US Army during World War II. He served in the European theater for several years earning the rank of Sergeant First Class before his release from duty. He was assigned the the 2nd Armored Battalion and was the NCO in charge if a group of anti-aircraft half track vehicles. One of the last conversations I had with him he told me he was in charge of roughly 115 men. Until a few years ago nobody was even aware he received the Bronze Star among other medals while in Europe. He would never speak of how or why he received it. A nurse at the VA hospital mentioned seeing that he earned a Bronze Star and my mother in law heard. He would never talk about it though. The man was an inspiration and example of what hard work is. He worked harder every day into his 80's and early 90's then many "men" these days will ever ever work once in there life. Lawrence, you will be missed by many, and you have touched the lives of more than you will ever know. Harley

Thanks guys. I am very blessed for getting to be able to know him for the time I did. Some of my wife's best memories are spending summers out on his ranch for weeks at a time flood irrigating and cooking for all the help during cattle round ups and hay cuttings. He was a prime example of the kind of man this country is missing more and more these days. I pray I can explain what kind if a man he was to my sons. If they even half way understand and follow his lead they will be fine in life.

http://www.bentfabaz.com He is on this side of town.

Where are you at? Paul @ BentFab Andrew @ Letzroll Offroad Barry @ Four Wheelers Supply All in Phx Metro.

Will do. If I get drawn for elk I will be doing a lot of glassing soon.

Well my dad decided he wanted to get me a set of bino's for Christmas. I had been planning to get them for myself before my javelina hunt in February but I picked up a set of 8x42 Vortex Diamondback's. I compared the 10x42's and also the Nikon monarch 5's in the same sizes and the 8x42's just felt better and gave me a better field of view. I know they are not great glass but they are a serious upgrade from my little $30 Bushnell 10x25's I normally sport during hunting season. I am pretty excited about getting out and getting to sit and try these things out!!! Harley

That's a bad arse truck. I think your asking price is just right to start with. You should be able to get at least 28k for it all day with the condition, mileage, add ons, and the fact that it is a stick shift mega cab. The 2006 makes it awesome too because you can tune it with EFI Live. I paid 22k for my 2005 6spd long bed dual cab with 141k miles. Put it on cumminsforum and I bet it's gone quick. East coasters would drool all over the condition and options of that truck.

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I have learned a fair amount from this website on ways to improve my hunting ability especially on the topic of optics. Even in my hour on the hilltop glassing last weekend it became very apparent that I need some form of rest like a tripod. The advice I have received here is top notch and much appreciated. I want to go hunting and return with a harvest, not go hiking with a gun like I normally do. My father was never a great hunter but he got me outdoors and learning to enjoy it. Now I need to grow and hone my limited skillset so I can teach my son (soon to be sons) to respect and enjoy it too. Thanks guys! Harley

I sent you a PM TJ. Thank you for the awesome offer.

I finally got to use them today on a hunt for the first time. They didn't help with the success but that was mostly due to lack of scouting and lack of preparation. I did get to the top of a big hill and glassed for about an hour. I my old bino's out to compare and holy crap the difference was amazing. Some day I will upgrade to even better glass on my rifle and bino's but these are a huge step up for me for sure. The wild was blowing 10-30mph so I didn't see much in my glassing session but I saw much more than I would have with my old bino's. Harley

I managed to get out this morning and saw squat. My spot that was hot awhile back was pretty darn cold today. I guess that is what I get for stopping scouting because I had my sales meeting. I did manage to get up on a high ridge and glass for awhile with my new bino's and was amazed to see how much clearer they are. I didnt see anything but the wind was blowing 10-30 mph on top of the ridge so I was not surprised. King of the hammers rocked though a couple weeks ago. One of my team drivers finished 4th overall out of 150+ racers and only 17 officially finished. His sister finished outside if the time limit but was the last person to cross the line in 22nd place. She was the only female racer and she is 18 years old in her first bid to race this race.

Today I received a lovely email about our annual sales meeting at work. Guuss what weekend they planned it for...the weekend I have my javelina tag for of course!!! I already had time off and the hunt was planned and now I get to spend at least opening day and Saturday at work! I drew 2 hunts this hunting season and they both are going down the tubes. Best case I get to get out Sunday and maybe tell work to stick it and go out Monday too but I will be hunting alone Sunday afternoon and Monday instead of with my group. Maybe this is my penance for deciding to go to King of the Hammers this year when I hadn't planned on it. My team better win KOH so I can at least party it up after the race. Harley

There is at least 1 clean up effort out there every year. Typically the offroaders and a few other groups come together to clean up shooters trash and illegal dumping. Every year they fill multiple 40 yard construction dumpsters with trash and that is just cleaning up the tip of the iceberg. Shooter trash at TM has been a problem for over 15 years. Offroaders and other groups have been trying to make cleanup efforts to keep the area and trail system open.

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The chevy 6.0L is a very good motor. If I was going to a gas truck that would probably be my choice. There is tons of aftermarket support so you can make them do anything you want. If you are hauling heavy and hauling a lot though there is no replacement for a diesel. Anyone who tells you different has never hauled with a good diesel. A buddy of mine's dad was a firm believer in a gas motor was just as good for hauling until I showed him what a real diesel will do. He had a 32' triple slide 5er that he had me haul to Forrest Lakes for him. He followed me and he admitted that his 2008 6.0L chevy that was warmed up would not have towed that trailer as fast or well as my stock 2003 Dodge did. I shut him up once and for all.

Can you check this one for me please? 4 hunters, Resident late rifle cow. 7e 3 bp

Dodge cummins for the last 10 years for me. I had a 98.5 24 valve that I bought drove the heck out of. I traded it in last year for my current 2005 Dodge cummins. Both trucks were stick shift 3/4 long bed extra cabs. The Cummins motors are tough as heck. The fit and finish of the competitors trucks are probably better but my dodges are workhorses and have been great. If I had to own a ford it would be a 7.3 liter. The 6.0 was junk stock. They were liabilities waiting to happen. Once you fix the EGR problem they are great. I tried to explain this to a good buddy but he had to have a ford. He got a great deal on a stock 2005 6.0l. He paid about 5k under blue book for a really nice truck. 6 months later he spent that $5k on the EGR system and 1 new cylinder head. Now his truck is a great truck, but no longer a good deal. That said, all diesels are potential for expensive repairs. I don't care what brand you buy things can go wrong and they cost more to fix then the same truck with a gas motor. Conversely they have the ability to do more work quicker then a gas motor. My 98.5 was awesome and almost repair free. I did very little other than basic maintenance on that truck for 200,000 miles. I bought my 2005 dodge and 3 months later I had to do $3k worth of injectors. I could have fixed it cheaper but I did it right and replaced all the injectors even though only 1 or 2 were bad. Harley

I doubt they can charge you for discharging a firearm in self defense.

I would get one in 10mm, 38 super, or 9x23 first. All are similar or more potent then 357 mag and are already somewhat common 1911 builds. I bought my 38 super 1911 with the intent to modify it to shoot 9x23, but 38 super is pretty potent in its own right so I have left it alone. It's a great and isn't to far behind 357 on ballistics.

They are both at fault. The GF is at fault for not enforcing there own rule, and the users are at fault for procrastination. You knew the deadline to be to work. You left just enough time to get to work barring any issues. You were late, because you didn't leave time to account for any issues. Who is to blame for the above scenario? The guy who wrecked? I think it is the word I used to start every sentence in the scenario... Let's change the scenario. You knew the elk deadline date. You knew the online app can be sketchy to get an app in at the deadline. You chose not to apply early or drive or mail the app to GF. You didn't read the disclaimer on the online app saying it doesn't guarantee it will work, or chose to ignore the warning. You missed the draw because of an online glitch with a computer system. You are pissed because you don't get to go hunting. Personal accountability?

It's not about the result date, it is about all the extra applicants that now worsen the odds of the draw lottery.

No. If you gamble on the worst choice (last minute online app) and lose, you should suffer the consequences and not get to go hunting. Just a small lesson to learn in life. We as a society don't enforce the rules enough anymore and people don't learn lessons they should in life.

So you don't want anyone to infringe on your percentage chance of getting a tag. And are willing to screw someone that really did nothing wrong, out of their opportunity to draw one. And fish and game wants all the thirteen dollars they can get. Seems like two of the same to me. It appears birds of a feather do flock together.Take care, Willie Apparently you have never read the websites disclaimer on the front page. They extend the draw to not piss people off and make more money. The Department makes no representation or warranties in relation to this website, the operation of the web-based application process or the information or materials provided on the website. By using this website and the web-based application process, you assume all risks associated with the use of the website, and the Department disclaims any liability for damages resulting from use or misuse of the website, including failure to complete or transmit an application prior to the deadline date or any errors in the application or transmission. This disclaimer means the deadline date should be 100% a hard deadline. You have plenty of time to get your online app done or take it to G&F directly. I make sure to give myself at least 1 full day incase there is an online issue so I have time to take the app to g&f in person if I need too. It's not my fault you waited to long and can't read the rules. If you read the rules and still gambled on the worst odds on how to submit your app and lost why is that everyone else's problem? Let's stop changing rules to make everything "fair". Life isn't fair.