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I rarely use the tent awning. When I do I have had better luck tying it onto a normal stand alone awning to extend my covered area. I have never had a problem with water getting in the tent. The tents have always stayed dry from rain, snow and condensation. I always put a ground tarp down before I put the tent down even though they have heavy duty rubberized floors. I do this mainly for two reasons: 1. prevents pine needles from poking holes in the floor and 2. it keeps the tent much cleaner. I always keep an old rug in the back of my truck bed and I use it in front of the door to keep it cleaner inside. Usually use a 4X6 rug on the inside to keep feet from getting cold. I have found it better to stake down the tent all the way around (not too tight) before I put the poles and stand it up. Good Luck

G&F only update the points report 3 times per year. After the elk/antelope draw in March, after the fall deer draw in July and finally after the spring draw in November. Your hunter safety point will appear once results are posted in a week or two. Good Luck

A agree with what everyone has said so far. Great tents that are well made, easy for one person to put up, and built to last. I have the 10X10 & 10X14. There aren't too many things that I encourage people to buy but this is one item that I regularly do. The 10X10 is great for two cots and the 10X14 for three. Good luck finding one because most people hold on to them.

bgshooter I replied to PM

I have two Remington youth model 870's and I would be willing to sale one of them. Both are 20 gauges, one is the black nylon stock & the other is the traditional wood stock. I bought them for my kids to shoot but now they are all grown up. I still have one daughter who is 5' foot tall and less than 100 lbs so I want to keep one of them. Each one is in good condition with less than 200 rounds through them. $200 I live in north Peoria 623-680-4458 John

Bob, It is fun to see your excitement about your hunt and your eventual permanent return to the great state of AZ. We all expect lots of pictures and a write up once it all happens. I once moved away to Dallas TX thinking the grass is greener. Boy, was I wrong. You can say whatever you want about AZ but I was never so happy to return to this great place in which I was born and bred.

I am very happy for your family and the dog. This is great news. About 25 years ago my mother and father went on a vacation back east. My dad had a queensland heeler and he asked me to watch it for him at my house while they were gone. I lived around 67th ave and Camelback at the time and this was the first time the dog had ever been to my house. Dad lived at 115th ave Southern in Tolleson. His dog broke through our wood gate on a Friday and I looked all over for the dog. Even went to parents house each day to no avail. The following Thursday I got a phone call from my parents neighbor and he told me the dog showed up and was waiting at the their front door. It took the dog six days to figure out where he was and how to get back home. I currently have a queensland and they are the smartest dogs I have ever been around. My only complaint about them is that they want to do and go everywhere with you. If I get up to go to the jon, she follows me. As I type this she is laying at my feet.

Just curious. Were you actually speeding and now trying to get off on a technicality or were you not exceeding the speed limit and actually believe you are innocent of all charges?

Hoyt Rintec has been claimed.

I have a left handed hoyt rintec my son has outgrown. I live around 83rd ave and happy valley rd. You can have it if you want. All I ask is that you give it to someone else when your son is done with it. 623-680-4458 John

Gotbow, In the past, I have done the same thing on early Kaibab rifle hunts. I'm actually surprised more archery hunters don't do this as a way to extend their bow hunting each year. It is a great time of year to be out in the woods. I have been bowhunting since 1978 and have never had or even applied for a rifle elk hunt. However, I do apply for quality rifle deer hunts and buy an OTC deer tag each year. Deer and varmints are about the only thing I like hunting with a rifle but I am way more selective when I have a rifle in my hand. Some of my best memories are from opening day rifle deer season so I will probably never quit applying.

I made a mistake one time applying for a hunt that could easily be drawn with 2 or 3 points. I believe I had 7 or 8 points at the time. Still chaps my azz when I think about it. That is the main reason I am a supporter of turning in tags to gets points back. Mistakes happen and so does life. We should be allowed at least one mulligan in this game we call hunting in Arizona.

I had the early hunt this year in San Carlos and struck out. Only got to hunt two and half days. I was actually kind of disappointed with the hunt and area I was in considering this area is supposed to be like turkey utopia. Very little gobbling and turkey action was my experience. I also had a public ground late hunt in a unit that gives out a ton of tags and I called in 9 different toms on May 2nd and 3rd. One of the best turkey weekends I have ever had. Don't ask if I got one though. You wouldn't happen to be the guy I talked to on Sunday afternoon while on the rez, for better than an hour would you? We were after the same bird and didn't even know it. I already bought my tag for next year but I will most likely hunt the last 3 days of the hunt because the beginning of April is just a little too soon IMO. Good Hunting

Very Cool. I once hunted archery elk in unit 27 and every evening I would sit a sunken marsh area with tall grass all around it. Every time I was there a flock of turkeys would come and eat the bugs on the tall grass. There was an albino hen with them that stood out like a sore thumb. I have also seen an albino doe and buck (separate years in early mid-90's) in 20a.

Hunting Heritage, How did your hunt go? I was following along and looking forward to hearing the details of your hunt.

I will be out of town for this series but if you ever get anymore, please PM me. thx

4 or 5 years back my dad received two tags in the mail for the same hunt. We called and told them about it, they said they had some printing/processing problems with some people. They just told us to throw one of them away.

I have a 2001 Polaris Sportsman and an 2005 Ranger. I drive like an old lady, regular maintenance, always kept in garage, Absolutely ZERO problems. I can't recommend Polaris enough. $2,000 is probably a price I would feel better about on an older quad. If I remember correctly the suspension on that model is different and rides a little stiffer than the newer 4 wheel independent suspension.

I have many great memories. My early high school days hunting with my two best friends are what hooked me, so that is pretty special. Sitting around camp fire with family and friends at hunting camp is always special. Lately, I would have to say it is spring turkey hunting with my kids. I take my youngest son on his very last youth hunt this Friday. Happy and sad at the same time. Happy to go but sad to see them all grow up. Man...... it sure goes by fast. Average Joe, Where did you catch those fish! I got time off this summer and was thinking about doing a 2 week fishing road trip. That looks like a place I would like to visit. Good Hunting

Did anyone ever get this buck?

I'm curious to know how this hunt will go in 2015. They drastically reduced the number of archery tags due to high success rates of previous. Reading through al these posts, one would be lead to believe there are no more antelope in 19a. The guys that had muzzy and rifle tags. How did you do in 2014?

Not sure why but I noticed it back in January. I like a later hunt date for antelope and I believe they rut better at end of Sept. into early Oct. The weather is also a little nicer. Congratulations for drawing the tag. good Luck!

I was fortunate enough to pick up one of these tags. I plan on going scouting this coming weekend to check out some new places. I have hunted further west a couple times but I thought I would check out areas around Point of Pines as I have never been there before. Was just curious if anyone else is going on the early hunt this year. I will be solo if anyone would like to share a camp. I plan on leaving Friday April 3rd around noon and return Monday Afternoon. Good Hunting John

5nRamirez, PM sent

My Bro-in-Law applied for an archery antelope unit that he should easily draw with his 18 points. Only once in last 5 years has someone applied for this hunt with 18 points. Historically it is 100% draw with 16 points. He has no charges yet and nothing pending, He did use his cabelas Visa which I have been told is slow to process transactions. He is not giving up yet. Congratulations to all that drew already. Make the most of your opportunity.