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Hey Bill, "One buck Deer having prongs on both horns; 1 grown Bear; " Wonder what kind of optics they had in 36' to verify if it's a deer having prongs and one grown bear? especially if they're shootin a long distance... Thanks for posting- glad that you won the license and some real interesting stuff there.. AzP&Y Doug

Just read this today from Az G &F- For some it may not matter because there were BIG problems with the last minute push for the procrastinators of arizona (and other states) trying to get tags and created a technical nightmare. - ok more tags for us who took the time in advance to do it right! Some of our hunting customers experienced problems in applying online for the fall 2006 big game hunts in the 24 hours leading up to the June 13 application deadline. Ultimately, the Department did not provide you with the level of service you deserve and are entitled to. ?Hunters affected by this situation can be assured that all issues will be addressed and that the Department will make every effort to make things right in a fair, accurate and timely manner,? says Duane Shroufe, Department Director. The Department is reconciling the limited number of applications for which there were problems, and we are troubleshooting the system to resolve technical issues for the future. Despite these temporary difficulties, we still anticipate that draw results will be available and hunt permit tags mailed out no later than the planned date of July 28. We apologize for any inconvenience you may have encountered. Customer service is our number one priority, and we are committed to dealing with the issues that caused these problems so that they do not happen again. We appreciate your understanding and ask for your continued support. The Department will continue to provide you with updates on this issue. http://www.azgfd.gov/artman/publish/article_547.shtml AzP&Y

The deadline is being extended because technical problems with the online application system prevented some customers from submitting their application by the original June 13 deadline. The extension is only for online applications and not for paper applications submitted by mail or hand delivery.

I just bought Archery Bulls 2 , which is Shane Patterson' Pending P&Y world record for elk - 414 - Shot here in the great state of ARIZONA! The most interesting thing about the dvd is that the kill shot was not good , they even say so in the video (out loud). - It was low and fairly far back in the animal.....So he has the "luxury" of seeing the shot on video tape and makes a decision to not go find his arrow, have any chance at pushing the bull , and waits it out for 4 plus hours back at camp. They return to the same spot and 50 yards from where he shot it, there it laid. I learned more from that 10 minutes of video than watching hours & hours of "bad" footage. There was no stumbling, no animal crashing. Just an important part of hunting (showing patience) at the right time. It took quite a bit of NERVE - NOT to peak around those Cedars and just take a glimpse of what he shot at... I've pushed elk that have been shot clean through and never to be found again... Nice collection Deerslam- AzP&Y Doug

Bass I really like it. The clarity of the picture along with backdrop would make a fantastic edition to the Az Calendar. Good Luck ! - Doug ( keep me posted if you end up winning)!

Arizona Game and Fish hosts photo contest for 2007 calendar First-ever contest offers $300 grand prize for Best in Show PHOENIX - Do you enjoy photographing Arizona's big game mammals rumbling through their diverse habitats? Or do you prefer the more delicate results you get when photographing this state's feathered friends? Maybe you delight in capturing your family on film as they fish a sun-dappled river, boat along a desert shoreline, draw a bow in the field or pursue other outdoor recreational activities. CWT has some outstanding outdoor photographers Many potential winners- For more information, including contest rules, categories and prizes, please visit http://www.azgfd.gov/artman/publish/article_541.shtml Good Luck AzP&Y Doug

Nose to the wind...

I saw this on Ebay for sale and it made me think of what it was like 70 years ago.. 4 Turkey tags on one license and 2 deer tags....Wow - The GLORY DAYS! Only 2.50 cents for the license 70 years ago... Doug AzP&Y

36 b seems to be worse. It's a choice for them once they cross over which direction to head and which mountain range to cross... The National Guard has arrived and it's going to look like the DMZ down there pretty soon. Let's hope the deer don't notice. Good luck with your hunt and as others have said be aware of your surroundings and comfort in numbers. I won't show you another picture of garbage because you'll see plenty of that, but check out the Altar Valley along the Mexico US border and this picture one fine January evening. Doug AzP&Y

Jim you scored the 1917 Az Hunting license- way cool. I'd like to see some better pictures of it when it's in your posesssion. The pics on ebay are 2 much flash photography. i see it only cost 1.25 back some 89 years ago.... -WOW bet that will look fantastic in a wood frame.. Doug AzP&Y

Badlands, badlands, badlands... HA! Just scored the RT Stealth Badlands RT (roll top) day pack on ebay for 66.00...- Retails @ $115.00 Whichever one you get shop it around... I've seen Kirafu and Badlands less than ANY archery shop on good old ebay..Used can be very good opportunity to buy at a monster savings. For Winter Hunting nothing beats my Mountainsmith Pulk SLED! Doug AzP&Y

Not a coues but a cow... Doug AzP&Y

Good Luck Scottyboy- Just make sure you keep hiking those trails and hunting (when she says's it's ok) Doug AzP&Y

Hope that you win it bill, when it was from the year you were born , I thought I hope you get it. My question is how to do you affix that small square, which appears the size of a postage stamp to the deer? or even a turkey? Pretty funny when you think about it One goes back to game and fish and one on the animal... Might be a good thread to start - Arizona Vintage Hunting Memorabilia? - Just a thought! - I'd like to see some pictures of the old metal tags and such.. Good luck! AzP&Y Doug

Hi Jim, It's $9.99 with about 5 and 1/2 days to go on the auction. No one has bid as of Saturday afternoon..... I've sent you a PM with the Ebay attached link so you can take a look. Pretty neat piece of Arizona History, especially since it appears to be in very good shape considering it's 70 years old. Hope you win it if you decide to bid on it. In case the link doesn't open you can go to ebay and type "Hunting Arizona" in the search and pull it up that way. Pretty Cool Mr. Quimby, boy how things have changed.... Good Luck! Doug AzP&Y

Hey Bobby O- Just been using the same site for 5 years... and it was time to get a new one with all of the modern technology, not trying to shoot straighter just more or less trying to get some quality site on the bow because it will stay for some years to come. (i hope)_ I'll let you know how the site works out ! Doug AzP&Y

Thanks for the replies everyone. Product I had never seen before or considered (halo technology). I'm going with the Montec ME (lighted pin site). Going with the interpretation presented by Dave (can I get your phone number ) just in case AzGame and Fish arrests me -Just kiddin' Lucky for me I'm in the record book, without the aid of a lighted site, so hey it's all good (still have to call Pope and Young) to find out what their take is on it. Good news is the site has been ordered, bad news it's on backorder. Went to the website and fact is that production can't meet demand. Should be at least 30 days before it comes. Just in time for summer deer and Pre elk practice. Appreciated the feedback. AzP&Y Doug

Stan - STOP please , I can't take it anymore It's over 100 today.. what I wouldn't give to be back up in the last frontier. To step off the aircraft and wear a pair of jeans and heavy sweatshirt. Super nice pics, they did the trick. I've been up there 11 different times and always DIE to return~! America West flys non-stop from Phoenix to Anchorage, every day now making it even easier for the average ZONIE to get up there. Have you seen the latest slogan on billboards in the western United States they say " B4UDIE" on an Alaskan License plate. Pretty clever. If the Sept Archery Tag doesn't come through, guess where I'll be? You got it chasin silvers in Kodiak! RR - You're on the for hunt of a lifetime, although I've been to Kodiak , I've never hunter the cousin Suitcase bucks, but they are there in numbers.. Here's a trip from 2003 - Floatplane- Flyfishing and Deep Sea charter out of Homer! We caught lots of HALIBUT and even a 5foot Salmon Shark ( a kin to the great white) , which is pretty rare for those parts. Take care and again Thanks for Sharin!

Nice job Scottyboy - sending the PM... He loves Wolves too (FYI)

Directly From Arizona Game and Fish ? Archery deer hunters are still required to report their harvest; compliance for this requirement last year was low. One area of ongoing concern, Ordway said, is the lack of reporting this past year by archery deer hunters. He explained that as of last year, successful archery deer hunters were required to contact the Game and Fish Department by person or via phone within 10 days of harvesting a deer. Unfortunately, department analysis indicates that only 25 to 30 percent of the successful archers complied with the new requirement last year. The archery report-in process was put in place to gather data on archery harvest rather than going to a full draw system for archery. It appears that we?re giving AzG&F ammunition & the thought of an Archery draw for deer in the future? I don?t think it?s too much to ask to contact them if that?s what they are asking. { Bear and Mountain Lion hunters do this anyway}? Just think if you bowhunt, you?re set for 2006/2007 Coues hunt in the Rut- What does 2008 and beyond hold? http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/highlights/highlights_0604.html#4 AzP&Y Doug

Keith, Good catch. The way I read it in the AZ regs 2006/2007, it appears NOT to be legal... "Hunters cannot use lighted sight pins or other artificial light sources to extend legal shooting hours" Anyone have a problem with game warden/AZG&F regarding lighted sight pins? Take Wildlife During Closed Season, After Legal Hours or With Aid of Artificial Light (A.R.S. 17-309 A 11 and 17-301 A) Pages 54 and 53 Wildlife may only be taken during times prescribed by the Commission and closed season shall be in effect unless opened by Commission Order. Pay particular attention to 1/2 day dove seasons and review the Commission orders related to the species you are pursuing before leaving home. Use of spotlights to locate game is illegal if you have any weapons in your vehicle. If fear of theft is a concern, you should disable your firearm or bow and make it obvious that it is incapable of firing. Examples are leaving all ammunition, arrows and/or barrels or bolts in camp. Hunters cannot use lighted sight pins or other artificial light sources to extend legal shooting hours.[color=#FF0000]

Hey Jim- Great idea! Here's my 2004 Archery spot and stalk Pope and Young Bull- First Kill with a bow and will never forget the experience. Got him on the 10th day of my hunt (Sunday) morning. Took all day to get him out. Went straight from the field to work at 7am. Still had blood under my fingernails at work- Monday morning. Euphoric day at the office AzP&Y Doug

Home in the hills... 2 trekking poles- a mesh bug shelter and 100 million stars...

Here's the way it reads on Page 54 - 2005-2006 Regs Section: R 12-4-107 - Bonus Point System K. The following provisions apply to the loyalty bonus point progam: 1.The department shall award a loyalty bonus point if an applicant applies for a hunt-permit tag for a specific genus consecutively for a five-year period, and purchases a hunting or combo license for each of the 5 consecutive years. 2.An applicant retains a loyalty bonus point once accrued as long as the applicant applies annually for a hunt permit-tag for the genus for which the loyalty bonus was accrued. 3.IF an applicant who has accrued a loyalty bonus point fails to apply in any calendar year for a hunt-permit tag for the genus for which the loyalty bonus point was accrued, the applicant's loyalty bonus point for that genus is forfeited. 4.For the purpose of the loyalty bonus point program, year one of the calculation of consecutive years is 2001, and the department shall award a loyalty bonus point on or after the effective date of this section. 5. A loyalty bonus point is accrued in addition to all other bonus points. - I believe that you're ok - but still "open" to some interpretation. AzP&Y Doug

Peloncillo - I agree with what you're saying. As a life long Arizona resident, I believed things were going to be improved and that AZG&F would listen to the survey, public input and weigh that instead of dismissing the survey. Both Keith and Dave have opened my eyes as to what is really happening. No more letters - a personal appearance will be required to 1) gain a true understanding of the objectives and 2) Offer a face with the opinion (hopefully hundreds of faces). I can smell the dead deer carcass beginning to rot in the hot summer air and the coyote beginning to press his nose high in the air to gain its wiff.... and it smells of an Archery Draw for deer. The department has hinted of it's stench.... The result will not be the same as the reduction in December Coues tags, but a removal of the predator.... Cleanly and Justly. As you know the PREDATOR is not the king of the desert... AzP&Y Doug