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  1. knothead

    When do desert mule deer shed?

    Welcome to AZ and the site.
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    When do desert mule deer shed?

    Most people keep their cards close to their chest when it comes to hunting and fishing locations and I don't blame them. I've had a couple quail and javelina spots that I shared with others and they have since been ruined for hunting. IMO the Best kept secret in hunting is people's shed finding locations. In all my years of hunting I have only been given one very good place to go for hunting (spring turkey) the rest I have found on my own or when out with hunting buddies. Sorry, I noticed this is not totally on topic but when I read a looked at pics, this is what came to mind.
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    Let's See Them Gardens.

    My father was an excellent gardener and people from the neighborhood would always come around and look at his and ask for advice. Dad produced waaaaay more than any one family could eat and gave probably 90% of his harvest away. Even though trophyhnter's comments are hilarious and make me laugh out loud because there is some actual wisdom in his words, I think he is missing the point of a garden. Garden's get you away from the TV, off the couch and outside. They don't cost much and they are great for your mental health. To each their own I guess.
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    Lefthand Rifles

    I am right handed but left eye dominate and had no problem shooting a right hand long gun. It is more of an issue when I shoot a right handed bow but I have learned to shoot with both eyes open. My son is left handed and shoots right handed rifles and has not had problems. He is just used to it like so many other things south paws have to get used to in a right handed world. Hoss50 "His life brother has it too, but he has somewhat better single eyelid control. " I have never heard the term life brother and even googled it to see what I was missing. Nothing came up. Care to explain what a life brother is? I'm guess it is something other than a regular biological brother?
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    spring turkey 2021 status?

    Anyone been out listening for birds recently? Are they talking much? I plan on going out this weekend and practice my calling and try locating some new spots. Good Luck to everyone that has a tag this year.
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    Willow springs camping

    There is not any overnight camping at willow springs lake. Day picnicking only. You might be thinking of woods canyon lake which has lots of overnight camping. When I fish willow springs lake I usually take the road to young and do dispersed camping.
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    Sunrise 3D Shoot

    I wish they wouldn't schedule this hike to hunt shoot the same weekend as the bowhunter happening. I would like to do both but if I am forced to choose, I will choose the AZ bowhunter association shoot at mormon lake.
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    spring turkey 2021 status?

    any turkey reports from this weekend?
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    Decoys?

    I have better luck when I use them but lots of times I don't have time to set them up.
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    spring turkey 2021 status?

    Went out this past weekend and heard multiple birds every morning and they would sound off until 8:00 or so. Only able to call one in but things just didn't work out. Winds would pick up late morning and the rest of the day would be a bust. Never got a single bird to respond to shock calls either at dark evening or dark early morning. First time I can ever recall that happening. Good luck to the guys going on the 2nd hunt.
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    TRAIL CAM BAN UPDATE 3/17/21

    Reading yesterday's meeting agenda I noticed this guy had to stand before commission because he was busted for baiting: Ralph W. Dubois 2021-0022 Knowingly Take Deer Over Edible Substances (3 Counts). Possess/Transport Unlawfully Taken Deer.
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    Ride Now

    I have always had good experiences with Iron City. Definitely a no-frills experience but that is the way I like it.
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    Hunt proposal, more limited archery units

    Since we are all just spit balling, maybe do some rotational Dec-Jan OTC mule deer units? Much like they do for Trophy elk hunts. Rotate a unit or two in each region with mule deer. Raise prices on OTC tags to make up any loss of revenue. I still believe AZ should not be offering any OTC opportunities for NR's. Make them apply for a very limited number of permits.
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    Hunt proposal, more limited archery units

    I hate to say it but AZ offers too many OTC opportunities for NR's considering we have such a limited resource. We aren't like colorado with a ton of animals or wyoming that only has about 700k residents in the entire state. AZ has a booming population and a very limited resource. All these outdoor shows like Meat Eater don't help either. Where else can you go and have great weather, a ton of public land and buy a deer tag over the counter? I believe NR's are more dedicated hunters anyway. When they travel from out of state they are "locked in" and focused on killing an animal. They are more likely to hire a guide as well. Many resident hunters tend to be very nonchalant about it because they think they can do it anytime. I have no stats to support it but I would say if you took 100 nr bow hunters and 100 resident bow hunters hunting deer the NR's kill more. The bad thing about bow hunts going to a draw is that it will make hunters choose a weapon type. Face it, killing an animal with a gun is easier than with archery equipment. I'm afraid people will end up giving up archery if they are forced to choose. This will not be good for the local archery shops and archery sales in general.
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    WTB shotgun

    Have you ever shot a 3.5 inch turkey load? It will not take long before you realize 3" and even 2 3/4' turkey loads are plenty. I literally saw stars every time I shot 3.5" loads.
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    19a turkey

    No, but I wish I did. I think even I could kill one in that unit.
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    Rhino Rack X-Tray small roof basket brand new in box

    Just an FYI but you can take amazon returns to kohls department stores.
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    Meindl size 10.5 boots

    For sale Great quality German made boots from Meindl. These are water proof & insulated with Thinsulate. I bought these about 9 months ago from someone here on CW whose son had outgrown them. They are a size 10.5 D but are a little too small for me. I normally wear 10.5 - 11 and I thought I could make these work and my cold weather boot. I sno-sealed them and only wore one time for about 45 minutes. I think they would fit someone better who normally wears 9.5 or 10. These boots show very little wear, are in excellent condition and hardly worn at all. $120 OBO No Trades John 623-680-4458 North Peoria 83rd & Happy Valley rd area
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    Meindl size 10.5 boots

    sunday
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    Meindl size 10.5 boots

    price has been lowered.
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    Unit 9 Goats

    I may see you up there this summer. My son also drew a unit 9 tag in the random draw.
  22. For sale 14" Satin Thompson Contender with matching scopes. Two calibers .223 & 7mm TCU (which is a necked up .223 that shoots a 7mm bullet). Comes with hammer extension, shoulder holster and soft case.. .223 barrel has a Simmons 2X6 scope and the 7mm TCU has a 4X simmons scope. Also included is 22 loaded rounds of 7mm TCU and 44 casings. Excellent condition. $1,050 OBO would consider Ruger or S&W .357 double action with 4" or 5" barrel as partial trade. John 623-680-4458 North Peoria 83rd & Happy Valley rd area
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    Elk draw: ( my mistake!)

    Seems like it may be a programming error. People who put a youth only hunt and a general hunt as 1st or 2nd choice it appears are charged the higher $135 fee even if they drew the youth hunt. I wonder if the people who are being charged for the $50 are only applying for youth hunts 1st & 2nd choice? If my assumption is correct, this is a very easy programming fix by just checking the hunt numbers and then charging the fee based on that. This entire draw cycle smells to high heaven. It is becoming pretty obvious that whatever they planned to do at the beginning did not work and then they had to quickly go in and re-enter information and write some new code to get this draw completed. I never like to see someone lose their job but some heads need to roll after this debacle.
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    Elk draw: ( my mistake!)

    If it is a youth only hunt it is $50 because only 10-17 year old hunters can apply & hunt. If a 10-17 year old applies for a hunt that 18 year and older hunters can apply for then they pay the full price. This is the way it has always been for as long as I can remember. Unless I am reading the OP incorrectly, I do not see any error on G&F part.
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