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Its the same thing when I see people doing everything they're not supposed to do in the special fishing regulations waters I fish. They use bait, treble hooks, and keep trout, even though the regs and signs they park in front of/walk right past clearly state what is/isn't allowed. I quit trying to educate them and just call and report.

This would be great! Unfortunately, USFS (I asked the Coconino NF fire folks I know) responds to as many as 30+ abandoned campfires almost daily during stage 1 and stage 2 restrictions, as well as during complete forest closures.

That's because AGFD pushed back hard against Coconino NF several years ago, saying shooting restrictions were against sportsmen's rights. It got really political really fast. Coconino NF caved and allowed shooting to stay in place. There is also the fact that the Tonto NF and the Coronado NF have more grassland. There have been several starts in those areas from recreational shooters, sadly.

Heading to Tucson tomorrow and returning Sunday. Can throw this in and meet off the 17 or 10 between Flag and Tucson or in Tucson somewhere easy to reach.

PM sent regarding H1000

Check out Bo's Fishing Guide Service. Archie, the new owner is from Flagstaff. He's been a great donor to our NWTF banquets and I have a couple of friends who have gone fishing with him. Nothing but great things and Archie is funny AF! Tell him NAZ NWTF recommended him. No discounts for you and no kickbacks for our chapter, but at least he'll know you were recommended by someone he knows. https://www.fishbo.com/

Let me see what I can do. We're driving through Thursday on our way to our daughter's UofA graduation in Tucson. If you can meet off the interstate somewhere easy, I should be able to convince my wife to make a quick stop. Just need to figure out when we're leaving town Thursday.

H1000 full 1lb?

Understatement!! My dad and grandpa each had one. I'd give anything to have either of them. Not sure whatever happened to them.

I saw about 5 great bucks taken in Oct/Nov2022 before my December hunt in 2022 and there were no big bucks to find (at least where I was) by the time we went out right before Christmas that year. As much as I love 35A, I don't think I can go back there anytime soon.

Take this for what its worth, but I had the late Dec 35A tag in 2022. My good friend is the retired WM for 35A. I had limited time to hunt, but made it work. We saw one smallish buck the whole time and my friend was telling me 35A was declining in quality. That was back in 2022 and I haven't hunted 35A since (and I LOVE 35A). I started hitting 34A, based on my friend's recommendation. I wish I had enough points to get a late Dec 34A tag.

Just had 5 cancellations in the last couple of days. 5 spots open for the classroom class in Flagstaff starting this Thursday, April 30. 100% attendance for all sessions is required. Class Schedule: Thursday, April 30, 2026: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Friday, May 1, 2026: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Saturday, May 2, 2026: 8:00am - 5:00pm (typically done 4/430pm) Sunday, May 3, 2026: 8:00am - 12:00pm https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/241873

That's a great question. Depends on new vs used. Was hoping to stay under $400 for initial set up, knowing dies and plates are going to run me up on $$ down the road, but that all depends on what deals I can find. East side of Flagstaff? I'd like to check it out if you have time. Possibly this weekend.

Anyone?

Heading to Tucson tomorrow and driving back to Flagstaff Saturday afternoon. Can bring this with me.