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Im still lost. Is this a riddle?

If you are shooting rolling hills etc then the average bipods will do you fine. If you are shooting canyons or extreme angles then your larger bipods will do you good. I personally have found that shooting sticks are more versatile and weigh less & add stability to a hike versus a large bipod. Admittedly, I have taken my bipod off main rifle due to the weight and lack of use. I have only used my (homemade shooting sticks) once. I rarely take long shots just because of the area I hunt. Good luck to you.

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Here is the Famous 36a Desert TOAD!!!!! Its not about the length...but the quality...just look at the character on this guy

That is crazy. Post up the pics when it arrives

A 30-06 is my favorite "all around rifle." I would leave it the way it is and build a completely different rifle in a 6.5, I don't own a 6.5 but if I had the $$$ I would build it in that caliber. Can we see a pic of your grandpa's rifle?

Congrats! I hope momma and boy are doing great. Best of luck to all (3) of you.

I would love a 400 bull but like elkhunter1 said...anything bigger than the last is a trophy for me. I love to tag out...to each his own but for me...if I see antlers....it's getting my attention and probably my arrow/bullet. I love antlers and meat and will take both, maybe later on in life I will be more picky but as for now. I enjoy it all.

Add me to the "still waiting" category. I felt that before I became proficient with a bow I had all kinds of opportunities...now that I can actually shoot decently I have yet to get a shot.

I have a list that I go off of just to make sure that I have everything that I need. However, I do have a camo-phanny pack that is packed full of everything I would need to survive 24 hours in case the crap hits the fan. If it is a short hike I always have my little pack....anything more and I put that little pack in a backpack with everything else. Bare essentials for me are a knife, gun, bullets, water, pic of my wife and a prayer.

Just know you are putting up cameras in one of the most heavily hunted areas in the state not only because of a healthy animal population but because it is just one of 2 ways to get up north. A lot of hunters, campers and hikers go all over that area. Camouflage/hide your cameras well or it'll will be another sad story on the website. That being said....it are some good animals out there.

Ya be careful, just one glance in Pete's Cabaret and you'll lose your eyesight

I was guessing squirrel not sure tho theres two other pictures but just as fuzzy. Amazing spot! I love looking at trail cam pics almost as seeing them in real life....and it looks like you got plenty of variety. Its definitely a big squirrel, you can see the white on the tail when close up. Thanks for posting them up. If you need help clearing out some of those vegetation destroying deer just tell me! haha

That was the first hunt a harvested a big game animal on! If you can throw a rock you'll likely hit a deer in that unit. Locate the meadows etc on your maps and just hike around. He will definitely get a shot at one! I can't think of a better "starter" hunt! Make sure you post up some pics. That time of year will be a little chilly but beautiful!

Wow great job and with a light broad head too. Just goes to show that the right shot placement does the trick!

It just depends on the area but if you are planning on putting them out in area that gets a lot of foot traffic them they have a high chance of getting stolen. Put my cameras out march-April depending on snow melt and pick them up before archery season begins. Seems to work for me. What unit are you looking at if you don't mind sharing?

You may be mistaken....that looks like a northern az moose! Great buck! Yes let's hear the story

amazing! great job and congrats to your mom

I am still in unbelief and will do my best to describe what happened without boring anyone! Yesterday (9/12) found me and my old man back in the hunt. We had a little over ½ a day to tag either a bear or deer due to obligations that night. We found 16 does and no bucks. Finally we decided to try my ol’ honey hole. This time I took my gun and was in bear/predator mode, I have been tracking and getting picks of a big bear for 5 years and no luck! With only 2 hours I didn't have much time. Walking down into a small canyon (having left my dad to rest in the vehicle) I noticed a dark patch of fur 100 yards below me. I knew immediately it was the lower half of a bear. Its feet were tucked under it and its upper ½ was in a bush. I raised my rifle and scanned- no cubs…..I then realized this was my chance. With adrenaline surging in the blood I realized I couldn't move for a better shot without making noise in a huge patch oak leaves. I took aim for a spine tap and let my (30-06) 165gr federal premium fly. The bear roared and struggled to its feet. Disappearing and crashing immediately through brush I listened as it ran and then went quiet. Shaking with excitement I hurried to where it has been hit, marked the area and then HEARTBREAK! There was NO blood, not a single drop!!! I scanned every leaf, felt the dirt, followed a short trail where I assumed he had ran…NOTHING! I then hiked out, got my dad and like a champ he came to help 500 yards in and 500 feet down. Still no blood, I wanted to “man cry.” Did I really hit it? Why wasn't I more patient with my shot? Why didn't I wait for a better shot?! I began circling/canvassing the area…then I saw it!!!!! Laying motionless on the other side of a ditch 80 yards from me. I put my cross hairs on it but can’t see the head. I yell to my father coming down and still no movement on the bear- HE WAS DOWN! I make my way to the bottom of the ditch, call my wife telling her how happy I was. She jokes with me….”what if it’s not dead?” I say to her “I am 30 yards from it…its as dead as a door nail.” All of the sudden I hear a growl and as it leaps to its feet crashing down the canyon away from me. I freak out and take off full speed after it falling and tumbling down the side of the mountain. 1 min. later I see it pause at the side of another hill looking away from me as if deciding where to go. I take aim AGAIN at 80 yards and land my bullet through the back between the shoulders. As it growls and bites at its back I put another in its shoulder…..he is down for good this time!!!! I then began to realize...this is the bear I have been after...the one that has haunted my trailcam for 5 years and he is old! He had scars on his head, missing several claws, only one canine tooth left and 3 ground down molers. After a prayer, pics and some good laughs we went to work. I found the bullet to the shoulder…it never made it past the fur… the shoulder was so tough with bone the back of the bullet was still protruding. I had landed all (3) shots but the one to the heart was the killer. To see the bear & bullets I attached some pics. The G&F guys gathered when taking the samples and guess the bear is about 18 years old and 6- 6 1/2+ feet in length (I'll provide actual measurements when I get them, I am 5'10" just to give you an idea when you see the pics). This bear only had one of the premolers to take for inspection. I am just happy to make some more memories with my old man while he is still able to get out. This bear is a trophy to me because I got to share it with my Dad he has taught me everything he knows. He said on the way home, “its tough to fully appreciate hunting until you can hunt with your kids.” I couldn't have said it better...my 6 year old girl (she's the oldest) is still mad I didn't take her with me. Special thanks to my patient Wife, Dad and Dustin from G&F. Now I need your help guys- who is a good taxidermist for a bear rug????????? Please give me some names etc.

Awesome bull!!

Great bull! Sounds like a heck of a hunt. What broad head where you using?

WOW what a year for you guys! Great job.

Thanks Dan for posting this info. Ignoramuses like myself enjoy these updates. I would love to get a healthy TOM or 2 on the wall! The more taken the merrier as far as I am concerned for the SC

Good to know. Thanks for sharing

It's one of those catapilers that eat tomatoes I think. they get huge