Coues 'n' Sheep

I pick up cans and foil balloons almost everywhere I go because it bugs me and it IS garbage. I don't care if you leave your hunting gear out there... it isn't trash and I know your coming back for it. Not sure why so many folks on here gotta hate on good folks doing nothing wrong... they are just doing it their own way (not yours). Last time I checked we all own the forest and we are supposed to be able to share it. Love how some of you feel the need to pick fights from that key board quarterback position, it is a shame, this used to be a great site with far less of the hating and self-righteous BS...

NOT meaning to hijack.... however if you get too much javi meat, I too will take any that some wants to get rid of. Thanks.

I use them when hunting Jeff (and have used them at work)... They are good products and they do make a difference in the field... I have seen it with my own performance... really good on those early archery hunts where you are running miles all morning long! Call Cody at the Outdoorsman... He has been consulting me and selling me their products for years.... and they (WA) is a company that is planning a large expansion in the Fountain hills area this year.... so it is a good company to support!

Has anyone noticed the Huge spike in successful spot and stalk archery deer hunters this last year or is it just me? It seems there are twice as many guys out there glassing hills and ground checking Giant Mulies and some great Coues as well... not to mention all the average bucks posted on the internet collectively. A huge congrats to all these guys and congrats to each and everyone of the successful archery hunters in late 2014/ early 2015... My Question: Is this partially due to the fact that less guys are sitting ground blinds and treestands since the banning of Baiting in AZ? Lets face it the baiting ban was shoved down our throats with a rouse of CWD but it was really about too many archery hunters filling tags... and hunters would not unite behind the few who tried to stand up for bow hunters. (A rule they seem to not be enforcing btw, considering how many bait piles a guy can still find if he really looks in some of the old popular spots) But lets face it, the number of coues deer bucks being harvested in the Rim Country Crashed! ...and that was one of their main target areas (a pet project agenda of a couple department officials). They were worried about the deer that rifle hunters weren't impacting because "Baiters" were hunting the nasty thick overgrown country that Can't be effectively hunted with a gun... After passing the new rule they even went as far as to remove the mandatory check in of archery harvested deer? Were they That confident that they had solved their perceived "archery over harvest Problem" that they didn't even need to see where harvested deer were coming from any more or how those harvests may impact the ridiculous amounts of early rifle buck tags? My Point: You guys didn't stand with the few baiters when they needed you... Are you gunna ask for those same guys to stand with you when they decided that their plan "Backfired" and more changes are needed to "reel in archer deer success"??? Just curious....

Sold. Thanks.

I guess I'd have to look closer into which one it is... just a 30-06 to me...LOL... sorry for lack of detail... I will look into it tomorrow evening.

The P90 is sold.

Yes Mike it does.

Nice camper and a dang good price.... Bump.

I totally agree Devin... great post. When they took baiting I recommended a harvest objective approach rather than a rule change... but it was agenda driven and no one was heard. I am curious what comes next....

For the record... this is just a thought that has been rattling around in my hollow head for a week or two... and I encourage the replies, cuz I am curious. Cheers!

If you are buying long term glass you get what you pay for... If you like to switch around and only use glass for a few years it may not pay off... but Age... 5+ year old glass will show you the great glass from the cheap stuff, IMO.

Wild Heritage is the Best Predator taxidermist in AZ...IMHO... I have watched the cats that go out of Dales shop since he opened and they are nearly impossible to beat! Worth the drive for sure!!

Just talked to my new Direct TV guy and ordered our new equipment! We will have FOX back on our TV's ASAP!! We gave them time but we have had enough! We have a fellow hunter that is our new Direct TV guy... if you guys are looking to switch let me know and I will give you his info! Later Dish Network!!! I am done!

Well we have Direct! The guide is a bit of a pain to get used to after 8 years of Dish... but we have Fox! Thank you Kevin for making it so easy on us and for following up to make sure all our expectations were met!

BTT

Hey guys... I have a just picked up a 7.3 motor and a E40D automatic transmission from a family friend that is doing a cummins conversation to his pickup... The motor is currently in a 1996 f250 4x4... it has 260k original miles and the Tranny was completely rebuilt 15k ago... this 7.3 will start cold w/o being plugged in... it was not used for pulling... well maintained... and it purrs like a kitten!! I have video to prove it!! I am in no hurry to sell it because I own a truck with a 7.3 in it but will sell if someone is in the market for one. Contact me for more info if you are interested! Cheers! Gino (928) nine7eight-2900

Congrats Heather!! You earned this buck!!! I am sorry that you had to lower your goals....Hehehee... but I too think it was well worth it! It could not have come together better that last morning and there were Deer everywhere!! Thanks for letting me be a part of the best days of your hunt! Great memories and great friends! Cheers!

Buy it! I love having one!!

Devin, I use one for my Kowas... It is Perfect for that... they have a particular pack layout that works great with my bigeyes, spotter, cameras, two tripods and chair...LOL... and a partridge in a pear tree.... If you talk to Cody Nelson, he can give you the info you need for their packs. However... I am a J-107 dragonfly guy other wise...there is no better hunting pack IMHO...

Nice Buck Ol' Man! That buck woulda been a Giant in a couple years, eh?? Good thing you shot a buck early cuz it looks like you guys are primed up to re-enact the Pleasant Valley wars over there in Payson, eh?? The Nazis vs. The Pimps? Haw Haw.... I'm headed to the kitchen for a Big Bowl of popcorn right now! Cheers!

I really love the Berger 168 VLD out of my .300 wby mag... we have recovered 19 out 19 animals with that combo... at about 3200 fps...

I wish it wasn't so heavy I am thinking of building a Lapua or a Norma but I want to shave a few pounds off for the long packs...

BTT

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