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I keep waiting to see 602.942.3000 on my caller id. It just doesn't want to happen though. I put in for a unit that for the last 4 years 4 points was 100% success for draw rate. Typical that this year it changes!

White mountains are sure gorgeous right now. Even the deserts were looking good in a drive through them. Prickly pears were getting loaded up. It's amazing what moisture can bring for this state.

Nothing. Dang it. Even with two bull tags this year it still stings not getting a deer tag. Left overs hopefully work out.

There's definitely some big ones around here. The wallow fire got some real big ones right on the NM line. Thank goodness the gila NF manages it and allows you to cut dead standing. I've been into some monsters over there for sure!

Let's hope they start hitting cards mañana. I need a late whitetail tag to go with my Arizona and New Mexico elk tags this year👍

Muzzleloaders have come a long way. Wow.

True, I mean I do still sometimes secretly hope that Cindy Crawford will come prancing my into my bedroom some night, or that one of these years the Suns may actually win a title; but then there is a better chance of BOTH those things happening than of me drawing a sheep tag!LoL. Hilarious but very true. Good luck on all three!

I cut a lot of wood and love my stihl saws. Have an MS650 and MS310. 650 is an amazing saw. Anyways, having said that, my old man has an echo CS590 and it cuts right with if not better than my 310..... Probably better. 59cc's and runs a 20" bar with no issues. Echo is a good brand. I don't think you could go wrong with an echo or husqvarna.... And you definitely can't go wrong with a stihl (don't tell that to singleshot though) ha ha. I've heard the saws built before all of the EPA crap came into affect were the best ones made. Get a saw that has specs up to a 20 inch bar. If you ever want to get into cuts that big you'll be glad your saw can handle it. Buffhunter knows a lot and could chime in on this as well. Good luck! I love cutting wood and running a good saw. Every man needs to do this several times a year and build a good wood pile; just feels right cutting down trees in a forest.

I'm anxious for the .007% chance of drawing a sheep tag! Who isn't with odds like that?!?!

I have never been impressed with vortex binoculars. If you're to the point of telling yourself to buy Swarovski and money isn't an issue, don't even put vortex in your thought process or debate. They are not the quality of Swarovski. I have had very good success with Swarovski customer service and warranty repairs as well; they are good. If you're debating, consider the Leica glass. They are top notch as well. Some folks have issues with the ocular distance with some glasses. Try them out it you can. You will not regret buying top quality glass. Leica and Swarovski are the best out there, with Zeiss close behind. Vortex, Nikon, minox fall in that mid grade line of glass. Like I said, if money isn't an issue then hands down don't even think of anything other than Swarovski, Leica or perhaps Zeiss. You will not regret that decision.

Doug those are some great pictures. You have a wonderful talent....Thanks for sharing.

Looks like some great rain all over the state. Let's pray this continues through the monsoon season and that the monsoon does not take an extended break at anytime during these next two months.

A storm came into Eagar the other night and caused some ruckus. It was the worst storm I have ever seen in Arizona. Quarter sized hail for 20-30 minutes with severe downpour. Unit 1 and 27 have been getting hit well over the last week. Some places well over the last 1-2 months. Sure would be nice to have a quail crop in the southern units this year from the spring rains. I miss a good day of quail hunting.

Nah. The 10th or 13th.

Teach your kids young; before the media gets them. Don't be hesitant and think they are too young to discuss right from wrong. The younger you can instill good, rightful thinking the easier it is to see through the media and liberal nonsense. Don't be afraid to ask them questions about what they "think" is right and be quick to help correct their thinking when their thoughts are skewed. It is up to our youth and the younger generations to try and get back to where this country needs to be. But, if you don't take the time to educate them with truth, the media will. I fear for the country and our religious liberties in the decision that was made by a corrupt high court.

The nimrod bino harness beats all of the harnesses IMO. But, I do not know if they have a cover for them. I have a cover from another harness that I use. I haven't found another system that keeps the binocular in place on your chest like nimrod does.

WTF is that

If there is new growth coming back from the monsoons, the elk will feed in the burn area. If forest service does not close those areas to entry, it might be real good in the burn.

Like said above. Baby wipes are awesome to help clean up at night.

Take a pack to the gym and get on the stair climber. Squats, front squats, cleans and thrusters are great power lifts. Really help build cores and leg strength which is real important for hunting with a heavy pack. I like to mix in lighter weight with a lot of reps and a couple of days per week with heavy weight. Legs have done well with this but each person is different. Depends on what your goals are as far as nutrition. You need to be eating a good amount of protein if you're lifting or exercising hard. I like the cliff protein bars for quick and easy protein intake. Watch the bars with sugar alcohols and eating too many of those..... They mess your stomach up.

Wow! Great deal on some great glass.

Yes it does matter what choice you put it down for. You want to put your lowest odds of drawing hunt as first choice, followed by your second choice (which has higher odds). You will never draw a lower odd hunt as a second choice, if your first choice has higher odds than it. Your third through fifth choices are going to be hunts that would show as 100% draw odds according to hunters trailhead or the odds listed in the game regulations. But, then again like greyghost stated, there were some issues with this past draw as I have a buddy that didn't draw an elk tag and was the exact same scenario as he was. He was well into the bonus pass and the hunt he applied for....

It's actually finally starting to warm up nice in Eagar. It was still getting into the 30's last week. I welcome the 80 degree days! When it touches 90 I may have to fire up the window unit and enjoy watching baseball from Omaha..... Best two weeks of baseball to be watched all year.

Nicely done. What kind of time frame did it take for you to build it.

That looks like a nice gobbler. Nice pics