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My heaviest bird to date…..just under 26 pounds.

Thought I'd share this year's bird, as I enjoy reading others posts on here and figured I should contribute. Had to endure some brutal wind on this hunt but was able to find this guy early on his roost. Got set up where I thought he'd go and of course his fly down path was not what I had planned for when I got set up in my spot. Despite that I was able to keep him interested after he flew down with the softest purrs and light yelps I could make on a slate call. He tried his best to convince me that I should go to him, but after about 30 minutes of that game (and thankfully no real hens around), he finally made his way to me. He hung up at about 70 yards, but I changed it up with some yelps from one of Little Creeks mouth calls. That flipped his switch and he came into range. One shot and he was done. Prior to the shot, this bird had some of the most radiant red and blue color in his head that I've ever seen on a turkey. I suspect he had been perched on that tree all night by himself with only one thing on his mind. A big thanks goes to Little Creek as he makes some very good calls and is a member here. Good luck to all those with tags left to fill.

I don't post much but can't resist bragging on my son and daughter's first birds. My son shot his on the juniors hunt and I turned my first season tag over to my daughter. Having them be successful on a hunt was truly one of my greatest accomplishments. .410 with TSS loads at 15 yards does the trick.

Long overdue. Get em gone! https://www.azfamily.com/2026/04/25/heber-wild-horses-face-removal-forest-service-disputes-protected-status/

That’s good news. I still think it would be less expensive( and more fun) to classify them like feral pigs, as in shoot on sight. No difference.

Drew a coues tag and a speedgoat tag. NM has been treating me better than Az!

Smoked turkey from last week. Turned out great!

Hey Everyone, They put out the new 2026-2027 hunt regs https://azgfd-portal-wordpress-pantheon.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/04081122/2026-27-Arizona-Hunting-Regulations.pdf

I’ll go anywhere within the state!

My son has a 2006 Dodge Ram that was having issues we thought were catastrophic. We looked for a few days trying to find a repair shop that would diagnose the problem without charging crazy fees. While considering our options I happened across a CWT post mentioning Hunter. With nothing to lose, we decided to give him a call. After about a 5 minute conversation with Hunter, I knew we were talking with the right person. He showed up as promised and quickly diagnosed our problems. New injectors, ac compressor and many other repairs and the old truck is running like new. I really can’t say enough how I appreciate everything Hunter did to get my son back on the road. If you are having trouble with your diesel give him a call. I don’t post very often but I felt I should give Hunter(Copperstate Diesel) a recommendation. Thank you Hunter!!!

Yellowtail ceviche, blackened yellowtail, sierra mackeral smoked

Always get the motor that is listed on the placard as the max HP.

Up for sale is a Brand NEW, unfired Browning BPS (Browning Pump Shotgun) Hunter Shotgun in 20ga. (up to 3" shells) with the Invector Plus Choke System. This is exactly as it came from the factory 12 years ago and Includes three (3) choke tubes (Full, Improved Cyl, & Mod.) that allow the shooter to change the shot pattern using a simple tool that is included. Barrel is 26" with a ventilated rib.. Also included are ~250 20ga. shotshells, including field/target and turkey loads. This is a bottom load, bottom eject shotgun so is ideal for righties or lefties. S/N indicates a 2014 ship date. Browning SKU 12211605. Price is $750. Must show me your AZ DL, sign a BoS and NOT be a prohibited possessor. Meet at my bank in NE PHX/N. Scottsdale area to complete transaction. When my bank is satisfied with your cash, we complete the transaction and you are on your way. Happy to answer any questions. Eddie

Was an absolutely amazing year for birds - gobblers everywhere this year - I’m not quite sure of why so much success- if the really warm dry year set them off a little earlier or the mild winter wasn’t as hard on them I don’t know - but an abundance of turkeys this year - I’ve had about 2 dozen birds come into my shop this year - way more then in years past and a huge chunk of those were from the youth hunt . lots and lots of sightings and successes .

That medium size Harbour Freight hard case (I think it is the 4800 size?) works fantastic for the mini. I can put my mini, a few cords, battery pack, and inverter in there and it can get kicked around without worrying about damage to the contents. If you are worried about the quality of these Apache Harbour Freight cases, don't. I don't think you can beat them for the price and they regularly come on sale. I'd put their quality up against any of the premium cases (I've owned several). I've picked up a few of the Apache 4800 for under $40 when on sale.

IMG_8131.MOV IMG_8138.HEIC HuntHarder and I did a little reef raiding out of Cholla, this was his little guy, I can’t get his big one to upload. Probably 10 lbs heavier on day two..We have some fish tacos planned for awhile.

Breakfast a few 5 pieces of bacon, egg cholula, avacado, cheese and salsa.

I thought they were using the horses to help with fire control? Insane what they have done to the landscape up on the rim!!! Send them all to chow!

What about a used boat

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27 coues!

3rd year in a row for a deer tag

$475 is a "ridiculous" price to sell that at. In a good way of course for whoever got that smoking deal.

Late lunch, early dinner. Linguine and clams with a light wine, garlic, butter and clam juice sauce with broccolini and parmesan!