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Yup! Great service and prices. Nice to see that your product selection keeps getting bigger as the weeks go by. I've referred many customers to your newest storefront, not only for your predator calls, but your firearms. (I'm the John Deere guy)

Sounds like a good idea. Amanda has pondered this before and I think if there is ample support and donations to cover publishing, it would be a hit. I can have a photographer help with taking some photos of some of the entry dishes as well. We have a similar thing going at work for the second time. I've noticed that the easy to understand recipes bring good reviews. I can gladly assist where needed. In!

Funny you mention it. I was thinking the same think as I was driving to work this morning!

I, and many others, agree on some of your points. Lets keep in mind, from the numbers given to us the other night, it costs the department, on average, $9 and change to run the draw. This includes everything including credit card fees. Right now a big expense is the paper licenses sold at storefronts across the state. It takes a lot of manpower and time to acquire the info and process. The department would like to streamline this process somehow and is actively looking at ways to improve the system. Preferably going to an all online system, that would save them money. You bring up a very good "real world" example in bringing up the cost increases for you and your family. Having the new cost of a youth license be considerably lower, helps offset "some" of the cost. The department is fully aware of the publics many choices in recreation options. (movies for example) and they want to try to make sure that we still hit the outdoors. So they walk a VERY fine line in pricing themselves out of the market. Then again, I had to take out a loan last time I went to the movies! One thing to note, is that the $3 (resident) and $5 (non-resident) "fee" added to the Application fee will go directly to hunter access and habitat enhancements. This is obviously all near and dear to our hearts and at the forefront of the battle we are currently facing. (ie: travel management plan)

I feel that the best thing about the process, is that the department is taking public input and adjusting their proposal. They have now made changes after the second round of public input. I realize that they can’t make everyone happy, and they know that too. Bottom line is, any business needs to adjust their pricing as inflation and other costs increase. Anyone can check out the latest License Structure & Fee Proposal: (copy & paste in your browser) http://www.azgfd.gov/eservices/documents/LSSF/Draft%20Proposal%20Handout%20%20061813.pdf A couple points that I would like to point out are: They removed the premium hunt structure from the draft. (based on overwhelming feedback) Mountain Lion and Bear fees went WAY down for non-residents. (to stay in line with pricing structure of other tags) Youth tag pricing went WAY down. I think this is important as hunter recruitment is key in making sure our outdoor heritage lives on. Fact is the demographic of sportsmen across America is getting smaller every year. May be non-existent in FIFTEEN YEARS! So introducing youth (and new sportsmen) to the outdoors is key for our survival. The combination licenses are a great value. The license being valid for a full calendar year is a great idea. The department did not meet their cap on a lot of the proposed tag fees. In other words, they had the liberty to increase many tag prices by even more money, but did not. Bottom line is this, the department takes no money from the State general fund. The cost of doing business has gone up every year, and the department has not increased fees for over 5 years. They are down in revenue $5 million compared to 2007. These new prices are forecasted to increase revenue $3.8 million, which helps tremendously. We have some of, if not THE best hunting in the west, even with the price increases, there is still a tremendous value to us. I know I pay PREMIUM prices every year to other states for the opportunity to hunt there. This is my opinion thus far on how things are progressing. I have more opinions on this but want to hear what others’ have to say.

Congrats again Ernesto! The buck definitely has the WOW factor! The extra special surprise is in the details...tell everyone the inside width measurement.

Here is to one of my favorite guys on the forum. Cheers my friend, enjoy your day. Happy Birthday!

Voted!

That looks great oneshot! Red wine, Brussel sprouts and all! Btw, I love to roast Brussel sprouts in butter and olive oil, cracked black pepper, sea salt, tossed in honey and whole grain mustard. Yum!

^^^^This

LOL! I got the call to check this thread out! Coues deer meat is best described, when compared to "regular table fare" meats, as a mix between veal and baby lamb. If you can imagine a meat that is tender and lean. With a mild nutty and sweet flavor that takes well to marinades and rubs. Not gamey at all, especially when compared to other game meats. I have served (and will continue to do so) Coues venison to unsuspecting guests and they all love it. It's not until afterwards, that I tell them what they are enjoying. I have come to learn, time and time again, that people have a stigma about how game meat "should" taste like. They are always pleasantly surprised. Coues venison is great standing on it's own. In other words, no need for "tricks of the trade" such as wrapping in bacon, or smoking, stewing, to where the meat is non descript. I think this speaks volumes as to the quality and flavor of the meat. Now, in comparison to other game meats, It is more delicate than elk, not "grassy" tasting like antelope, and sweeter in flavor than any of the above. Field prep and proper care of the meat is key. I hope this helps in answering your question and I'd like to hear others' comments on what I had to add.

I just got a message from Amanda... The Coues commissioner tag auctioned and sold for $25k. Nice!

Even as you're so easy going TJ, I can only imagine how ticked you must have been while taking the photos. Even if you don't get a hold of those responsible, you definitely got others' attention.

Congratulations!!!

Happy Birthday! Enjoy it and sure...I'll tip a few back for ya tonight too!

Happy Birthday! Hope you eat well and spend some quality time with those you admire most.

Way to go Peggy! NIce job with the guidin' TJ! I enjoyed the read and am happy you two had a successful hunt. (well, the second day anyway)

I was hoping to make this. I have a wedding to attend. (Not mine, whew!)

Gorgeous wood on her rifle! Thanks for sharing.

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/05/02/arizona-school-holds-duck-dynasty-inspired-redneck-day/?cmpid=prn_zap2it Leave it to the kids in Queen Creek! LOL!

Found it... Here you go... http://www.monstermuleys.info/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.pl?az=show_thread&om=9104&forum=DCForumID6&archive=yes#54 Looking back at the dates...Man time flies!

Yes they did. He was a younger kid. Killed the buck with archery equipment. I can't remember if it was out of season, or wrong unit, or? I remember seeing photos of the buck caped out in the kids backyard.

Here is a photo of the buck named "Frito's" after it was poached. this is the same buck as in your photo except it's not Photoshopped.

Ha Ha! Nice try. Yes, this pic has been passed around years ago and yes, it is photoshopped. I do think that buck has been killed too. Actually, even poached.