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In 29, 24a and 23 archery hunting I get checked all the time. I have no problem with being checked at all. Had a lady officer in 23 last August come into camp after my brother killed his deer and she checked us then did the CWD thing on my brothers buck for testing. Brian

Sweet! Nice job. Did u fish for any yellows? Brian

No sheep for me. Dad drew 23 oct. coues. Nephew got 3a/3c. Brian

Sounds like fun! Boat traffic there on weekends let alone a holiday is terrible especially if you are looking for yellows. I'm headed back there in the morning hopefully the fish are still biting as good as they have been. Brian

There is a new fire that was started this morning by Heber. Seeing lots of smoke and a large plume building from here in lakeside. Brian http://m.wmicentral.com/mobile/article_7165d69a-9dc4-11e0-91de-001cc4c002e0.html

Watching some fireworks, checking the vendors out at sunrise, play a little ball, catch a movie, and do a little cooking and eating. Brian

My nephew and I hit Apache at daylight this morning looking to catch a few fish. We started of dropshotting and the fish were hitting good. We ended up catching 24 nice bass dropshotting. After a while the bite slowed so we went looking to do a little spoon fishing and ended up catching 4 more bass, 18 nice yellow bass, and 1 catfish. It definately was a hot day, both fishing and temperature wise. So we ended up with 28 bass total (4 smallies, 24 lg mouth). Also lost two real big smallies spooning. It was a great time and here are a few pics of my nephews fish include one "trophy" large mouth caught on dropshot. Brian Here is the trophy fish. Caught in the mouth and released unharmed.

Doug I haven't seen or heard any sheep yet. I have been threatening to take my glass and look some up, just havent done it. I'll be back down there on tuesday maybe then. Brian

Sounds fun. I would like to do that one time if pleasant wasnt so dang far away for me. Brian

Rain!!! Well, we just had a nice rain here in Lakeside. Lasted about 15 minutes with some hard rain. It's a start. Brian

Thank you. Hope this year turns out as good as last. Brian

Can't believe I missed this post. Looks like you had an awesome time Jason. Great pics. Been a long time since I've been down there. Hopefully the fish survive the ash filled runoff. Again, great pics and story! Brian

My dad and I hit Roosevelt for 3 hours this morning. Although fishing wasn't as fast as Apache we caught some real nice fish. We caught some on dropshot and some on jerk baits. No wind at all. Nice morning. Brian

Here is a link to a slide show of wallow fire pics. Really good pics. Brian

My dad and I hit Apache Lake this morning a little after daylight. Water was 75 degrees with a little breeze out of the north. We hit out favorite spots throwing crankbaits and jerkbaits for the first hour with not even a sniff. We switched to dropshot and it was on. We ended up catching 30 bass total this morning with 28 lms and 2 smallies. All were nice solid fish. It was nice, saw only one other boat on the water. Brian

Most were caught in 10-15 ft of water with the deepest being in 25 ft of water. Brian

Posted: Sunday, June 12, 2011 10:18 am | Updated: 10:52 am, Sun Jun 12, 2011. BREAKING: Going Home! - evacuation orders lifted for Round Valley residents As of Sunday, June 12 at 10 a.m., residents of the Springerville, Eagar and South Fork areas who were evacuated because of the massive Wallow Fire will be allowed to return to their homes. After consulting with fire officials, it has been determined that the fire risk has diminished enough that it will no longer be a threat to the citizens of the towns.
But, it should be noted that the smoke from the wildfire still poses serious health hazards as has been outlined by Chris Sexton, Apache County health director, and the smoke problems may continue for weeks. Because of the health problems associated with smoke from the Wallow Fire, Apache County Public Health Services District and the Emergency Operations Center warns residents of Eagar and Springerville that it would be best not to return to their homes until the concentration of smoke diminishes.
Air quality for Eagar and Springerville (Round Valley) has been in the “Unhealthy” to “Hazardous” range for the last few days. The elderly and very young and those with existing respiratory problems like emphysema and asthma face increased risk by exposure to tiny Particulate Matter 2.5 microns and if they return, they do so at their own risk knowing the hazards associated with possible health effects from wild fire smoke. Information about current smoke conditions can be accessed at http://www.phoenixvis.net/PPMmain.aspx.
Symptoms from short-term exposure to smoke include scratchy throat, cough, irritated sinuses, headaches, runny nose and stinging eyes, and more serious reactions among those in high-risk groups. Elevated levels of PM also increase the potential for asthma attacks and other asthma-related symptoms in children. Air pollutants have been associated with increases in respiratory problems and diseases in children, including reduction of lung function and increased severity or frequency of asthma attacks. Air pollutants have also been associated with a number of other adverse health effects, including cancers and heart disease.
People with health issues (heart or lung disease, COPD, emphysema or asthma) should only return if absolutely necessary. Residents dependent on oxygen should wait to return to their homes. Hospitals and medical resources are limited. The White Mountain Regional Medical Center is waiting for air quality to improve before opening to admit patients. Only the emergency room is open at this time. Anyone needing to be admitted will need to be transported to another hospital. NOTE: Highway 260 is closed at Greer. Alpine & Nutrioso is still under an evacuation notice.

It was just reported on the local news channels that crews have been pulled from the Greer area for safety reasons.

If you want to read something else that is sad, read the comments from people at the end of this MSN article about the fire. Amazing how people can have so much hatred. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43290922/ns/weather Brian

Donation sent. Thoughts and prayers for the family. Brian

Newest Update: ROUND VALLEY — The public meeting held Sunday had a standing room only crowd. Joe Reinarz of the Type 1 Team and Brannon Eagar of the Sheriff’s Department brought everyone up-to-date on what happened today. -A dry thunderstorm came up earlier Sunday and ran from south to north creating scattering winds and dry lightening that started a lot of spot fires north and east of Alpine and up to Highway 60 along the Arizona, New Mexico border and in remote areas and ranches. - There was no increase in activity in the interior and to the south west towards the San Carlos reservation. - Nutrioso has been impacted by the new fires and the Wallow fire. - Reinarz reported that at least one structure was burned around Nutrioso, but the fire is still too hot to go in and assess the area. There will be an update on that in the morning. - Luna, New Mexico has not been impacted at this time. - Crews were pulled from the main fire to fight the spot fires today. - Escudilla Mountain and Wilderness area has fire through parts of it. - Tal Wi Wi Lodge is still OK as is Greer, Big Lake and the Round Valley area. - The fire has entered Dry Valley in the Nutrioso area. - If the fire continues to grow to the northeast another Type 1 or Type 2 team will be brought in - If anyone is not in good physical condition, it was recommended they leave the area. - Residents were again cautioned to not waste water by wetting everything down too soon. - Those people that are cutting down trees and cleaning up their yards can take the green waste to the Round Valley transfer station at no charge. It will be open on Monday. - There was no active fire in the burnout areas created yesterday. - Congressman Paul Gosar was present at the meeting and assured residents he spent the day touring the area and will do all he can to help.

Fire Update: fires near Escudilla reportedly new; lightning caused Submitted by Josh McPeak Wallow Fire 06/04/2011 .. Posted: Sunday, June 5, 2011 1:30 pm | Updated: 5:26 pm, Sun Jun 5, 2011. Fire Update: fires near Escudilla reportedly new; lightning caused! There are reportedly two separate fires burning near Escudilla on the New Mexico-Arizona border. The fires are thought to be lightning caused. There is no containment of these fires at this time.

Newest Update: Wallow Fire Update: more evacuations in effect; fire burning 183,000 acres Submitted by Josh McPeak Wallow Fire 06/04/2011 .. Posted: Sunday, June 5, 2011 1:30 pm | Updated: 3:06 pm, Sun Jun 5, 2011. Wallow Fire Update: more evacuations in effect; fire burning 183,000 acres This afternoon officials are evacuating areas near the Arizona/New Mexico border. The areas under mandatory evacaution at this time include, the Escudilla Bonita subdivisions in Catron County, the Escudilla Bonita area, White Mountain Acres, H Bar Ranch, Dog Patch and Bar Flying Ranch. The fire is just south of US 60 near the New Mexico state line. The Springerville/Eagar and Greer areas are not under evacuation. The Wallow Fire is progressing into Catron County in New Mexico. Stay posted to WMIcentral.com for additional updates. Current Wallow Fire information: -acreage = 183,000 estimated -no further structures have been damaged or destroyed -all operation centers are being moved to the Eagar Rodeo grounds -the fire has spread to the west, somewhat to the east and to the north -the area between the two northern forks of the fire has started to burn closer to each other -the health department urges anyone with health issues or breathing problems to leave the area -no new evacuation orders have been issued. Greer and Sunrise are still on evacuation alert -Highway 260 between Eagar and Hon Dah is not currently closed at this time but if Greer and Sunrise are evacuated in the future, it will be restricted and/or closed to through traffic. -Smoke from the Wallow Fire is spreading across several states and has been affecting areas as far as South Dakota.

Not me. I have to wait till January. Brian

Latest update: Submitted by Josh McPeak Wallow Fire 06/04/2011 . Posted: Saturday, June 4, 2011 6:01 pm | Updated: 6:38 pm, Sat Jun 4, 2011. Wallow Fire Update: less active fire spread today although communites should remain alert Residents of the Round Valley area were updated at a meeting this afternoon about the progress of the Wallow Fire. Officials from the Type 1 Incident Command Team and the Forest service were on hand to present up-to-date information on the fire. Highlights of the meeting are: •The Fire has displayed much less activity today in comparison to days prior and is not moving as fast as expected. •There is a wide finger of fire spreading northwest toward Big Lake and Sunrise Park Resort and another area spreading east in the direction of Luna, New Mexico. •The recreation area at Big Lake has, so far, not sustained any damage. •Crews are building buffering areas in Nutrioso to protect structures and are actively working to protect those buffer areas. •An estimated 1,500 fire personal are actively fighting the fire and more are expected over the next few days. •Another Type 1 Skycrane helecopter is now on scene bringing the total to five Air Tankers fighting the fire. •Arizona Governor Jan Brewer visited the area earlier today and expressed complete support for the people from areas affected calling the fire "absolutely frightening." Brewer's said, "It was expansive white smoke and then black smoke. You could see fire on the ground. It's like something I have never experienced from the air before." •The community of Alpine remains intact but is in eminent danger. Crews are working round-the-clock to protect the area. •The Wallow Fire is currently burning six miles away from Greer. The trigger point for the evacuation of Greer is two miles. There is no evacuation order at this time. •Officials are looking at the option of opening up Lyman Lake early as a possible location for potential evacuees. However there are concerns about the heavy smoke in the area and whether or not it will be a suitable evacuation point. Blue Ridge High School in Lakeside has been set up as a Red Cross shelter for evacuees and if need be, the City of Show Low will open facilities for evacuees. •The fire is not threatening the towns of Eagar or Springerville at this time. The fire is 20 miles from Eagar and, although conditions may change, no pre-evacuation orders are in place at this time. Residents with respiratory problems are advised to leave the area due to the smokey conditions. •There is still a possibility of evacuation of Greer and possibly the Round Valley towns in the next couple of days depending on weather conditions and containment efforts. Stay posted to this site and 593info.org for updates. The next public meeting will be held on Monday, June 6 unless the conditions of the Wallow Fire change in the interim.