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    Just got a CC hit!!!

    We actually had a late hit last year, one at the beginning, & the other during that night... I'm sure my joy was a result of someone else's anguish! lol I am not expecting lightning to hit the same spot twice though.
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    Just got a CC hit!!!

    probably more than that to "expect" a tag nowadays... As Tom Cruise said in the movie A FEW GOOD MEN, " And the hits just keep on coming..." 😕
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    To Soon?

    yes... perhaps some tags issued to a few for declined cards, but that's probably it.
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    5B

    no, into Walnut Canyon NP!
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    Any electricians on here?

    I didn't read the panel had screw in fuses. As far as breakers go, it's complicated. Breakers are designed to only protect the circuit wire, not devices connected to them. While older breakers may have a 75degC rating, commonly the terminals had a 60degC rating. I've read that breakers are typically tested and calibrated at 40degC. It's not that the breaker wasn't rated appropriately, but when the "weakest link" is rated lower, you must use that as the overall system rating. Also, the wire must be rated to match the terminal/breaker ratings. When a test is conducted they test each pole of the circuit breaker by connecting the line and load terminals of that pole with rated copper conductors. When the terminals are marked 75degC that is the rating of wire that must be used. When the terminals are marked 60degC then 60deg rated wire must be used. Know too that the wire acts as a heat sink for the breaker. If the wire used is 90degC for example, then the wire adds to the heating of the breaker causing it to derate which essentially moves the trip curve resulting in the breaker being unable to carry its rating & potentially fail. We don't know what the breaker was doing if & (assuming) when it failed, so it's all guessing at this point. Either way, hopefully the terminals, wire, & breakers are all rated appropriately. If they are all 75C, that corresponds to 167F, whereas 60C is only corresponds to 140F. I'm guessing that an older home may not have the higher "system" rating especially given it sounds like the lighting was put on the same circuit as kitchen outlets. Remember the issue I'm referring to is heat on the panel. If the electrical panel was mounted facing the Phoenix sun, know metal can reach close to 200 degrees F during the day (depending on paint, outside temperature, wind, etc.). I personally caught electricians installing 60C rated breakers/terminals in my house in a panel that faced the morning to noon sun, which was a code violation. They changed them after I discussed this with the electrical inspector for Gilbert (who agreed with me). 60C is probably ok if the panel is never in the sun btw. Overall, given what was posted, I'm only guessing it's a breaker issue, & possibly related to an overloaded circuit. BTW, I'm not an electrical engineer, but rather a mechanical engineer with electrical experience in both design & construction.
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    Any electricians on here?

    Old houses didn't have dedicated microwave circuits (if really old). Besides, if it did he'd have to remove it to unplug it, therefore its a countertop microwave plugged into an appliance/convenience outlet. Lights should be on a different circuit, depending on who wired the house (may not be wired to code), so its weird an outlet affected lighting. Is only kitchen power out? Sounds like a breaker failure. Old house, old breakers, probably not rated for the Phoenix heat too helping along failure issues. Interested in the outcome, keep us posted.
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    Walking sticks for Veterans.

    Yucca are by far the best for walking sticks. I have been making them for over 40 years & still use a few of them that are over 30 years old. The issue is finding sticks that are tall, straight, & heavy enough. They are abundant all over Southern AZ.
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    Antis at it again. Lions and Bears.

    good to know, didn't see that after looking on the G&F site. Her overall "non-support" comment is still valid however, imo. She could have simply said something like we're still obtaining comments. Also, "canceling" hunts should be FRONT PAGE news, and it certainly did not appear to be that to me.
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    Bino question

    Personally never found my 10x40s were ever in the way when archery hunting. I appreciate the extra magnification, & unsurpassed clarity to the edge of the glass, especially in low light conditions. Then again, I also have been known to carry my 15x60s around my neck, but supported by my backpack. Of course all my optics have quick disconnects for my Manfrotto tripod.
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    Antis at it again. Lions and Bears.

    I was out sick for a bit, but heard about this 2 weeks ago & sent in my thoughts right away. My comments not only supported managing these species through hunting, but also asked for the G&F to explain why Amber made such comments without asking for feedback from those of us who pay their salaries. In addition I asked them to explain how the G&F can ensure this type of "non-support" of the hunting community doesn't happen again & why no public feedback from the hunting community was requested!
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    Which Hunting Rig?

    My rig is a short bed 2003 GMC 4x4 crewcab with Quadrasteer & a Warn winch. It will & does go just about anywhere, will not get "stuck for long", turns about as sharp as a Chevy Blazer, yet is comfortable heading down the freeway & tows like a 3/4 ton. Good luck finding one though!
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    TRAIL CAM BAN UPDATE 3/17/21

    That's technically correct! Liken this to "listening" for mosquitoes... It's a fact that only female mosquitoes will "bite you" & suck your blood for egg laying, but it's also true that female mosquitoes are quiet when they fly (no "buzzing sounds" like male mosquitoes make when flying). Therefore if you hear buzzing, don't worry about it, but if you hear "nothing"...🤣 So if you have cameras out that show "where not to hunt", G&F could argue that your "success" while hunting in another area was aided by that knowledge! 🤔
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    Elk draw "points"

    Maybe you should wait another 8 years to apply so you feel better about your chances! 😁
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    Elk Arrows. KE/Momentum

    Sounds like your tuning issues weren't fully addressed, which can be difficult at best. After tuning my bow, which admittedly took a while, my single bevels don't steer the front end of my arrows, they fly great! My heavy arrows are also not affected near as much in wind as my hunting buddies who still shoot "darts". I've noticed Broadheads "steering" arrows only happens if shafts aren't spined correctly, broadheads aren't mounted straight, or your bow isn't completly tuned to a specific arrow & broadhead setup. As others have shared in the past, I too have seen way too many lost elk shot with fast darts over the years, both fixed blades & expanding. At the same time, I've seen none with heavy setups. And yes, every animal or situation is different, & many fast darts are quick kills, but on average, I'd argue fast darts have accounted for more losses by far than heavy setups, on average, for a variety of reasons. Below is from a unit 8 bull a few years ago taken at 35 yds with a single bevel broadhead, complete pass-through, with sheared ribs on both sides. Notice the "L" cut, typical with rotating single bevel heads as they pass through tissue. This heart-shot bull went about 100 yds in a matter of seconds before piling up. Also note the broadhead was still "shaving sharp" even after taking this animal. For the reasons above, on elk, I'll be using my heavy arrows & single bevel broadheads. Note that on deer etc, I too shoot "fast darts".
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    Unit 8 early archery bull

    the backburn was not that bad in many areas... 2 recent pics, one along fs109 (east/backburn side), the other is JD Dam Lake. FS opened up the backburn areas this past weekend btw.
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    Fu*&^%ing ethics

    BTW idgaf, this isn't an "ethical" issue as its legal based on everything you posted. It may be a "moral" issue, but I agree with your decision to take the animal! Good Job!
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    Elk Arrows. KE/Momentum

    Decent/heavy poundage, very sharp single bevel broadheads, 650+ gr/arrow weight, tapered shafts, elk, complete pass-through on any angle...
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    Enough moisture?

    I did not as I was in an SUV, not my truck. It probably was though... took the loop from Williams, 110, 109, south of Garland Prarie, & out at Parks.
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    Enough moisture?

    As most here can imagine, the rain has done wonders for the forest up here. I drove through parts of unit 8 last night & the meadows that are normally yellow are all green! Some of the tanks are still down/low however. The second pic is of a small drainage near a main road & not a tank. This drainage obviously received significant moisture. edit---- Forgot to mention I also saw 2 badgers on the drive too. They were "frolicking" on the main road, but took off before I could get close enough for a pic.
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    2021 Card Hits?

    btw.... if you get a tag I'll do my best to bring "glass" to your camp... both shot & 15x60s! haha
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    2021 Card Hits?

    I'd really like to believe that
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    2021 Card Hits?

    no, & know quite a few...
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    2021 Card Hits?

    zero chance... only another bonus point for sheep.😒 The coues tag helps though! 😁 ...at 7:07am...
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    How about them suns

    Nice... I'm sitting at 20 myself
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    How about them suns

    Didn’t you just take a ram? That means in 20 yrs you'll have another "legitimate" shot at drawing a RM sheep tag! 😮 edit-------- or was that your dad's ram?
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