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This is the stuff that keeps me from jumpin on the camera bandwagon. The really shi77y part is that I would bet most of these get stolen by other "hunters". I doubt most non hunters would think to look or even notice a cam, unless it was painfully obvious. Theres probably some cameras that have been stolen more than once. No matter what u do to identify them someones going to take it just to be vindictave cause you put it in their spot. Same thing happens with treestands, blinds etc. It sucks cause we all work really hard for our stuff... theives are the worst.

Back in the day you used to be able to hunt pheasants here in Chino Valley. Back when it was mostly farms. Those birds are long gone. However the other day while scouting for my antelope hunt I flushed one out of a juniper. Kinda interesting. Probably just someones pet who got away but it was still pretty cool to see.

Snapshot, Finally someone got to the root of Redbeards argument. He was not denegrading any one. He was merely trying to bring up a discussion about ethics. Funny how these topics always morph into a finger-pointing name calling thread. We all have our own set of ethics. Heated box blinds and 500 acre food plots are completely foriegn concepts to most western big game hunters but perfectly normal to a guy from Michigan or wherever. Redbeard pointed out that the major record keeping clubs had a set of "guidelines" as to what they consider fair chase. Some one else may have a different idea. Heck what about road hunters (illegal by the way) and still it happens all the time. Those guys have no problem with it and they arent any less happy if they shoot a big bull or buck right from the window of the old Chevy. Look whats happening in the news this week. Scientists developing cloaking devices. We cant even imagine the technology our grandkids will have. Just think how if money was no object the technology you could employ to help you kill a deer. Thanks Redbeard for the great discussion.

I agree with bobbyo, this is the most entertaining post of the whole summer. Hey Mr. Redbeard Id really like to go hunting with you sometime.

rumor is that someone went in there during the archery hunt killed him and got caught with him as they were putting him in there truck. during the o6 or 07 hunt cant remember which.

Saw on the news this morning where Maverick is going to pick a pro-choice running mate. Makes me think he doesnt even want to be president.

Jack, if thats the buck I think it is... theres a rumor around that he was poached. Havent seen him in quite a while. referring to the buck in the first pictures.

Doesnt matter who Obama picks. Could be Hillary could be Larry the Cable Guy. The media will herald it as the wisest and most creative pick in American history. McCain could resurect Ronald Reagan and he still wont get elected. I think the polls showing McCain as close as he is are a sham just to make sure all the Obama kool-aid drinkers get out and vote. This is the saddest presidential election of my lifetime.

Around where im at the bucks are starting to herd up and can even be seen running the poor does around. Watched a pair this morning making dusty figure 8's for about 15-20 mins. Then just like that the stopped in their tracks and started eating.

I find them quite often. They dont last long in the field since there made of hair instead of the more bone like structure of antlers. Cool tho post a pic.

Very well made (duh there made by Hoyt) True about the strings tho but thats an easy fix. Great starter bow.

Ive been wondering how they were to eat, thanks for the info everyone. I guess its time to break out the pellet gun here at the house. Population has increased about 10 fold since last year here in Paulden/Chino Valley. Time to start getting reimbursed for all the hen scratch they've eaten.

Zoom in, its not his tail. Tho I agree with C&S. They come every color.

i voted for SHARD just cause it sounds funny.

I wasn't there.

Love that bear pic! almost looks like something you'd see in Alaska.

Wolf numbers would plummet. I love how the environmentalist crowd thinks that hunting season just means open season. Like they'd be shooting wolves till their barrels melted. Remember common sense? Anybody seen it lately?

Been hoping to hook up with a few of you guys and talk coues but with gas and all our trips have gotten further and further spaced out. Was there a couple of weeks ago but spent the whole weekend fixing Grandma & Grandpas roof and car. Maybe next time.

great bucks Jeff. Id say those are solid 90's bucks. Excellent. Love the tiny little extra the one has near is pedicle. Keep watching them. Jeff Falls

Thanks Doug. I was in need of seeing some elk and those pics really help. Jeff

I havent heard of anyone drawing a sheep tag either.

Wow havent seen that many lefover deer tags in years. Guess no one wants any opportunity?

deer, turkey, sheep.... zippo. Thats ok tho got a goat tag to focus on and Ive found a great carp deer whose life is in serious jeopardy. congrats all you guys. And good luck.

next year we need to turn this into a contest. Whoever guesses the closest to the actuall debut of the results gets a CW.com hat. We all still wont get drawn but at least on of us will have a shiny new hat to wear.

Geez guys... simmer down. Itll be next week. Everything will be fine. Some of us will get tags, sadly most will not. Buck up little soldiers. The spring hunt regs are on their way we can all start fretting over our javelina and spring turkey results. Should be Monday... maybe Tuesday. Heck who knows. For the record my best friend and hunting partner works for Game & Fish and NO ONE at G&F knows when results are available. Heck, I'd wager there's a large group of G&F employees who dont even know there is a draw.