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About IA Born
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Hiking, camping with my family, hunting, fishing (espeically fly fishing), fire ecology, wildlife photography, reloading, archery
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Thanks! That's one of the best compliments Jacob can get! I'm a diaphragm and pot call guy. My diaphragm is always my go-to, especially for when they are coming in close if I'm calling for myself. I use my pot calls just as much, especially if I'm working them into range. I love to use my diaphragm and pot calls simultaneously to sound like two different hens. Its very much a rub your head/pat your stomach thing, but it got easier with practice. Every since my son started making calls, I only carry his. I have 4 or 5 of his in my vest now, including slates with different wood, frosted glass, and copper calling surfaces. I don't carry a box call anymore because I can't use one worth a crap. My daughter learned to use one from an awesome box call guy and she makes fun of me when I use mine because of how horrible she says I sound.
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Taking my SIL to the airport Wednesday afternoon (3/13). I can bring the rifle and reloading stuff with me for anyone interested.
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IA Born started following Fastest Land Animal North America
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Peregrine falcons reach up to 200mph in their dives, but they aren't considered land animals. That category is for animals that are pedal (bipedal or quadrapedal) in motion. As a long-time studier of evolutionary biology, I can confirm that the pronghorn antelope is, in fact, the 2nd fastest land animal in North America. The fastest land animal in North America is the person ball-pointing while running to the bathroom! Sorry, I couldn't help that one. I'll sit in timeout now.
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All I'm going to say is that I'm glad I wasn't taking a drink when I read this...
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The only time we've used BB guns in Flagstaff in my 10 years as an instructor was one online field day that we made a last-minute switch to do the field day indoors at AGFD office in Flagstaff. It was a crazy 2-foot snowstorm in January, so we administered the final test in one half of the conference room and had a "range" set in the other half of the room. Otherwise, we've never done anything but have them shoot .22s. I know that when it gets too hot or is raining, the instructor group will use BB guns at Ben Avery if they need to stay indoors. IHEA allows it simply because all we're looking for is safe firearm handling and making sure the kids follow TAB+1. We can do that with a BB gun just as easy with a .22. I'll be perfectly honest and say that I've had multiple conversations with parents about the need to work on firearm safety with their kids. I've been a part of failing kids from the class because they pointed a firearm at me during the walkthrough exercises. Granted, they were either unloaded or dummy/non-functional firearms, but the idea is the same with TAB+1 and firearm safety and we tell them upfront that safety is paramount and they can be failed/asked to retake the class for unsafe actions.
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It has been for sure. Holler if you need help getting a kid in a field day
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Its not a law anywhere I've been made aware of, but it is, in fact, a requirement (policy) of AGFD Hunter Ed program. All good. Sorry if I caused more confusion. I figure we're all in this together trying to make sure everyone has the right information. Coffee is on me next time you're in Flagstaff!
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No, taking HE through another state is not good for a point in AZ. Couzer and I were saying the exact same thing, just worded differently and I misunderstood one aspect of what he was saying. You can take another state's HE course online with no field day and meet the needs of AZ through IHEA reciprocity among most of the states; however, you will not get an AZ bonus point. You have to take HE (online or in person) in AZ to get the AZ bonus point. Clear as mud?
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Sorry, I misunderstood. Yes, you are correct. Several states' Hunter Ed certifications, including CA's are valid in AZ due to the IHEA reciprocity. Sorry if I caused any confusion.
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In order to get the bonus point, you or your youth will still need to take the online portion for AZGFD. AZGFD Hunter Ed is only giving bonus points for students who take the local class. I don't think CA's online class is the same as AZ's. I can verify all of that to be sure. I could be wrong, but last I knew, all students had to take an AZ class (online or in person) with the field day to get the bonus point.
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I can't believe you haven't sold that. If you can advertise that in Flagstaff, I'll bet it would go quickly up here. When I got mine a year ago (2022) the dealership only had that one and there was a list of people who were making appointments to come see it. PowerWagons are super popular up here. I love mine. Good luck!
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I was a venom researcher in a former life (genetics and evolution of Mohave rattlesnake venoms). I always try to stay on top of some the current venom research all these years later because it still fascinates me and because I dedicated so much of my life to it. Gila monster venom is far from toxic or lethal to humans, and its a true venom secreted from venom glands. Years of research finally documented that for the Komodo dragons, too. The article made sense to me when they said suspected allergic reaction to the venom. There are so many different proteins in the various venoms that it doesn't take much to trigger that. Anaphylactic shock is not as uncommon as people thing from all of the various venoms (rattlesnakes, spiders, scorpions, and gila monsters). When I was younger, dumber, (supposedly invincible), and in the height of my research, I kept a sidewinder as a pet. That was probably one of the dumbest things I've done in my life and I can promise you there is some serious competition on that list.
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More and more people are figuring this out, especially for their kids so their kids can hunt. CA, NM, and TX all offer an online course with no field day and it meets the IHEA reciprocity. Unfortunately, it doesn't get anyone the AZ bonus point, so if parents want that for their kids, they still need to take the online course or classroom course in AZ. We're getting ramped to hopefully offer one online field day per month up here in Flagstaff starting in March. I'm looking forward to meeting zslayer and his daughter there.
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Banquet information is in the link, but its March 23 at the DoubleTree on Rt 66. We always have a special table just for the ladies and our JAKES (youth) table is always great for our future generation. Pre-registration is required so we can get an accurate meal count. Doors open at 5pm, with dinner and program starting at 6:30 pm. Only 200 tickets sold due to space limitations at the DoubleTree, so get your tickets now. https://events.nwtf.org/30020-2024
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Very true. The Ethically Hunting AZ program gets them the AZ bonus point, but does not meet out of state requirements.