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This is not a local issue. It's the Fed's. The Department of Interior is running this show!

USGS: "Factors contributing to the increase of humpback chub in Grand Canyon are hard to determine. However, scientists believe that both human-caused and natural events have taken place that may have improved conditions for humpback chub, including experimental water releases from Glen Canyon Dam, removal of nonnative fish through mechanical removal near the Little Colorado River confluence, and drought-induced warming of the Colorado River. GCMRC, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Arizona Game and Fish Department scientists will continue to monitor the Grand Canyon population of humpback chub, in order to identify the conditions associated with recent improvements in population and recruitment trends."

No. To save the humpback chub. That's the NPS position. Doesn't matter the chub is 80 miles downstream and no data to support their theory. G'ment at its best!

One of my elk hunts was a late archery. It was a frustrating hunt. Tough to get close as the elk were very skittish that late in the year. It was a also an average wet year so sitting water was a test of patience. I sat water for the first 2 days and only one coyote came into water during the day. All the elk were coming in at night. Then day 3 brought a snowstorm and there was water everywhere! I gave up that tactic and just glassed. Spot and stalk had many opportunities, but just couldn't close the deal as I couldn't get into bow range without getting busted. If it was a rifle hunt....bang, flop, game over! Doubt I'd give it another try. Once I cash in my current points, I'll be appyling for late rifle hunts going forward.

I've never seen it published, but just a guess, I bet the rejected apps due to CC declines exceed 1,000.......That's a lot of tags going to the next person in line. Gonna be a bunch of PO'd people this go around. lol

Welcome! Great pics! Not sure how people live in California tho....haha. Anyways, lots of opportunity here for OTC. There's a wealth of knowledge on this site, with very friendly and helpful people. Good luck!

Dang! Never happens that way for me!! Congrats!

You mean sitting behind a keyboard and complaining isn't enough? <sarcasm alert> Thanks for posting.

Great news! http://azdailysun.com/news/local/grijalva-no-grand-canyon-monument-by-obama/article_8f6e676a-60dd-5716-8741-67a4489e1649.html

Deadline is fast approaching. Only 44 days left!

Yup. Here's a nice video of the work involved to help the herd.

Same in my neighborhood. Started before sunset and went on until 4am. It was a "bit" over done.

I'm afraid he's saving the best for last. He'll sign it in the eleventh hour. A final middle finger to Arizona.

I'm cashing in all my points for hunt number 3799!

Congrats on a fantastic ram Neil! REAL teamwork happening right before our eyes. Kudos to all involved!

Wow! Lucky..haha

Sheesh! Where's the Christmas spirit? I think those Bighorn sheep threads have changed the dynamics of this hunting forum. It's just a podcast. Happy hunting!

Good for him! Seen them 5 times back when I was a young metal head. My tinnitus reminds me how stupid I was not protecting my ears. Still think "...And Justice For All" is one of the greatest metal albums of all time!

Merry Christmas. Looks like you folks up north will have a white Christmas. Jealous!!

She did awesome. Great buck! Congrats to all on a great hunt together. You can see the little one is ready for her own hunt!

Wow! Congrats! What a great buck!

Last year it went on sale for one day for $197 with free shipping. Nice! Good to hear, I'll be waiting!

My credit card is waiting for the 2200 to pop up. It's doubtful a top selling pack will go on sale tho, but you never know!

I just recently signed up for the emails....maybe a week ago. Please tell me I didn't miss a smoking deal on the 2200!