high rise hunter

Thanks for resurrecting. That was blast to read. Best thread I've seen in a long *ss time.

I tend to agree with this. With fixed blade broadheads I have a hard time getting the consistency I do from mechanicals at say 50+ yards. I've landed the last few years on a 420 grain, 4mm arrow, rage broadhead with about ~16% FOC and haven't NOT gotten a passthrough, including elk.

Crazy timing. I literally just ordered a speargun, wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, etc. I'm headed to Hawaii mid-September for 7 weeks hoping to thoroughly dip my toes into the sport and will probably book a lesson or two to shorten the learning curve. I'm moving your direction (Vegas) in Nov/Dec so if you ever want a partner to go explore some waters let me know.

I came down with RSV that lasted well over a week but I guess that was nearly 2 months ago already.

If there's an opening I'd love to play as well

Could be worth checking out the new F-150 Tremor. Some crossovers with the Raptor plus the 3.5L Ecoboost

Thanks for sharing. Love video mode on trail cams and wish I did more of it. I just don't check them often enough to keep cards from filling up.

Thanks for sharing. So many slammer bucks!

Good lord that is a giant buck! Hope you get him here in Aug!

Great article. Nice to see a write-up that shines light on this ban for what is vs what the commission wants you to believe or what you see/hear from people uninformed on the situation. Was clearly from the start a personal agenda of Kurt and Todd's and the stunts pulled to make it happen are frankly laughable. I was curious what the final tally was regarding the last public comment period. Surprised to see it was 1,019 opposed to a mere 71 in support!

I'm hoping to get out for the August 20th archery opener for a couple days but will all depend how much time I spend on a NV the week prior. Would really like to take an AZ bruin.

Two nights in a row of strong winds and countless lightning in the sky to the south. Haven't seen a drop of rain here in Scottsdale though.

This isn't new news but still just as disgusting and upsetting to read again now as though I was seeing it for the first time. It feels like a big slap-in-the-face to spend sportsmans dollars on YouTube personalities to then in turn stick it to the residents of the state by taking away numerous hunting opportunities. The writing is on the wall, I think we can all see that the day of leftover deer tags is coming to end, picking up a second javelina tag, not likely. I think a lot of that has to do with social media pimping out the state and now a portion of that accountability falls directly on the hands of the AZGFD.

The rain this evening has been great. Keep it coming!

Gonna be a looooong wait for January OTC but do have archery deer tags in NV and CO for Aug/Sept.

That is awesome! Congrats on a fantastic buck!

I don't think anyone would argue this. Obviously 13B and A, the Bab, 9 and 10 (not on the Big Bo) are the trail cam problem areas. The issue with the ban lies with the rest of the state to the south where there isn't this trail cam congestion.

Why does the commission even have these public comment periods. Obviously they have their agenda and are going to do what they want despite how the majority of AZ sportsman and women feel. Sad day.

Randy Ulmer came to mind for me.

https://backpackinglight.com/gear-list-tenkara-fly-fishing-in-the-northern-rockies/ I recently read this article that peaked my interest in trying out a tenkara rod as well. Would be awesome to have on backpack hunts where I'm far too weight conscious to carry my normal fly fishing gear.

Once submitted unfortunately no way to change your app

Will have to check out that podcast but I don't like the sounds it. January OTC deer is hands down the hunt I look forward to the most every year.

Heartbroken to hear this. Sending all my prayers and god bless.

I find it most productive to scout for archery elk in the days leading up to the season vs the month prior. Bulls will move a lot from summering areas to where they like to rut. Find the cows and you will find bulls.

If anyone in the PHX metro is looking to sell antler Kaleb Hella will be down in the valley for the next few days. You can reach him at 505-220-5820