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    6.5 prc reloads

    Had difficulty finding a load with a lot of different combinations and projectiles. Ended up going to 140 ELD-M and it found a sweet spot with 57.1 grains of H1k. Right under 3000 fps.
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    Why Wait….Deer Draw

    After they pulled the solid, printed date to update cards, it seems like it's been 3 weeks after the deadline for applications to be submitted.
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    Hypothetical draw question

    This happened to my son last year. Drawn for a youth hunt. Grandfather drawn for a late tag. We were told no. I got on the phone and made multiple calls to multiple people. Ended up discussing it with a branch manager who worked it out with the Phoenix office. It was an ordeal and took several weeks. In the end it worked out and he had the tag transferred. They told me there was something in their computer system that would not allow them to transfer the tag. They had to work with IT to get that adjusted in the system. It was a frustrating process but overall it worked out and the folks at the offices were great to work with.
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    My sons first turkey 2022

    Great work. Nothing better than being with your kids turkey hunting.
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    Calibers for next years youth gun giveaway?

    We have the Ruger American Go Wild in several calibers. They have all been extremely accurate rifles with the correct load.
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    Best unit for 2022 with 23 points resident

    If youre in the game for the 23 hunts, I wouldn't bother with another choice imo.
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    Unit 28 mulies

    Water is the limiting factor in that part of the unit. There are few and far between mule deer in that country but you can find some. The country north of there, the reservation, holds better deer numbers..... better mule deer country once you get on top of that rim. The country is beautiful but pretty gnarly with few deer.
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    Let’s talk youth Camo Clothing

    Youth camo is tough to find! We have used kryptek, kings and killik. The killik stuff seems to run big on the sizing but is nice for warmer weather hunting. I wouldn't overlook some women's camo in smaller sizing also. I've had to order women's boots for my son to use until he gets into men's sizing. Quality boots are another one that's tough to find for kids.
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    Stickers in pants help.

    Theyre the absolute worst. If they break open, it's a matter of just pulling it all off. And it sucks.
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    Deer staying bedded?

    Very similar movement over the past weekend. Super hot. They did align fairly consistent to the moon phase calendar. Grass height is a factor this year. Several glassed up deer were shorter than the grass they were in. Made it difficult.
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    SOLD

    Just bought my son a pair of meopta 12x50 for his birthday. I extensively use swarovski HD glasses and I am very very impressed with the meopta line. They really are solid glass.
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    Exo k2 3500 Multi-cam

    Exo K2 3500 in multi-cam. Good condition. One rub spot that is shown in the pictures. It is not new and has been used. Packed out animals. Lid, hip pouch, 2 glassing pads. Medium belt, short frame. $375 shipped tyd or $350 pickup in Eagar. Will not separate. Selling to thin out pack systems
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    Exo k2 3500 Multi-cam

    Sold
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    AZ; Ready to Rumble?

    72 hour storm totals are impressive. Lot of rain. https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?&zoom=8&scroll_zoom=false&center=35.516578738902965,-111.12121582031251&boundaries=false,false,false,false,false,false,false,false,false,false&tab=observation&obs=true&obs_type=precip&precip_interval=72&precip_filter=0.01,18&obs_popup=false&obs_density=20&obs_provider=ALL&mrms=true&mrms_type=72&mrms_opacity=50
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    Portal results up

    Theyre up
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    Electronic tags

    This sounds similar to New Mexico's system. I've tried E-tag and it is convenient. They have it worked to where you have verify kill immediately upon internet service if you're hunting our of signal. To free up 220k or whatever it would end up as would be beneficial for them. I still prefer paper tags, but convenience and technology seems to be the way the world is going nowadays.
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    Credit card updates

    July 1st is the last day to update. G and F just posted via social media. https://www.azgfd.com/july-1-is-deadline-to-update-credit-card-information-purchase-pointguard-for-2021-fall-hunts/
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    Plant identification

    I'd rather go through catclaw than locust. 27 is ridden with it on the northern slopes from the burn. Some are huge now. Hate it!
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    Side by Side Recommendations

    I have a 2021 Polaris 570 crew. Heater. Canvas doors. Full glass windshield. Havent been able to use it fully during the winter but I can't wait to not have cold wind blowing on us. Top speed is right around 50 mph. I personally like the more narrow width on the 570 mid size model along with the shorter wheel base. Better on narrow 2 track roads.
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    Decoys?

    Sometimes they work. Sometimes they don't. If the birds where you're hunting have been pressured, it might be best to not pack them with you. I've had birds humping them, some see them and run the other direction. Hard to say what will happen. More open country some birds like to see what they're talking to. Thicker country seems a little bit easier to get them to come in closer to range. Again, some like them, some don't.
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    New Mexico results

    1/10. Son drew 23 youth only burro mountains as a non resident.
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    spring turkey 2021 status?

    A lot of gobbling Fri-Sun in the white mountains. Sunday was shorter lived on gobbling. Shut up around 7 once the storms started rolling through
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    Unit 15 NM turkey

    I believe the same, at least in the spots I have hunted over the past 6 years. Combination of drought, predators and the influx of hunters, it has become very challenging. Hate to say move it to a draw, but I think that would help the numbers improve.
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    Unit 15 NM turkey

    Turkey numbers in 15 in that area you're talking about have been declining steadily over the past several years. Seems like once you cross the line, things change in AZ.
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    Onan 4000 generator

    I've got the same issue with my 5500. Started acting up all the sudden.
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