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Congrats Stan!! No elk for me..which is fine. No antelope either. Couldn't afford it anyway this year. Mike

Jamaro (Jason) That seat is what I've been looking for for a long time. I've purchased 3 different chairs, one for about $90 at sportsmans wherehouse and have not been satisfied with any. Of course I do have a bad back so I'm looking for something with that mid back lumbar support. I'm gonna start saving my $$. $200 is really steep but I'd put it to good use.

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I don't remember if it was me or not that sold that to you but I sure did like it!! I had the exact same model and you can't buy a better spotter for the price!! I sold it cause I really needed the $$. Mike

Um, I will take them if you can hold them for about 6 months? That is actually a great deal, if I had the money I'd definintely buy them right now. Mike

I want to see the other side of his tail! Mule deer have white on the undersides of their tails as well. I still think 100% Carp.

I harvested a non-typical 9*7 coues buck in mid September of 08. I'm not sure how to score it correctly and so I'm looking to find an official scorer from either SCI or P&Y that is somewhat close to the Gilbert, AZ region? Any recommendations or information would be appreciated! thx, Mike

Thats right Chris! I remembered you but I didn't know how to get in contact with you. Man, Dick sure has a beauty of a coues in his front walkway going into his home!!

He is actually a 9 by 7. So even if he were a 7 by 9 he'd still have 16 points. Don't know what he scores but I took him to Richard Tone in Gilbert...really nice guy!! He actually lives just down the block from me and i found him on Pope and Youngs website.

Thanks Amanda, I'll check out the website. Please let me know when you come down next time as I'd love to bring you my mount to measure. thx, Mike

Great story Josh!! Man you sure came out good on that hunt! Mike

Awesome video!!! And that ebay rack is either an eastern whitey or if from AZ it's a Mule deer.

Good looking buck Kevin! I was one of the bunch as well. Did the rut ever get going down there Phil? Mike

Sold on craigslist 1 hour after posting!!! Mike

Here we have a 2004 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO, liquid cooled, 4wd, Independent Rear Suspension, Engine Braking System,, electric start plus back up pull start, Brand new battery, digital dash, 142 hours and 1527 miles. I purchased this quad brand new and have taken very good care of it. As a result it is in excellent condition with no problems whatsoever. I have just installed a brand new battery as the old batter finally gave out. The accessories I will include are a camo side combination double bag, a Camo back seat with both side and back compartments, it also includes a camo ATV cover. I purchased an 04 instead of the newer 05's and newer because they have the harder better quality plastic which you can use to strap bungies and ratchet ropes to. It also was much easier to install my gun/bow holder on the front of the quad! It is very hard to do this on the 2005 and newer Polaris Sportsmans. Asking $3800 OBO for everything included. I will also include a $200 value folding 7 ft ramp which I purchased en extra 1-2 ft long for safety purposes. This allows you to ride the quad up a lifted truck (which I used to have) or a jumping jack trailer. I will also include an ATV battery charger which is invaluable and nice to use if it has been sitting for a while before using. The tires have been gouped and I will give an extra bottle or two of slime and a tire repair kit which I've never had to use due to the slime goup. This ATV has been garaged since I purchased it and had regular oil changes and maintainance. It has been drivin soley as a trail quad and never been flipped or driven recklessly. I really really do not want to sell this quad as it has never given me any problems and just rides so smooth but we have to have the money. If interested, please email or call me at my contact information below. hm#480-615-4352 cell# 480-772-3815 mikeudall@yahoo.com

Have a birthday.

Are you looking for a hang on stand or a climber? For the price, comfort, and quality of a climber I would highly recommend an API grand slam. I have tried some of the more expensive ones such as summit and Lone Wolf and even though API's are slightly heavier, they are more comfortable, safer, and easier to use than the competition. For a hang on stand I would recommend a stand with a back pad and even arm rests. Make sure the platform is large enough to feel safe as well. Comfort is SO important because it will allow you to be motionless and quiet for an all day stand. thx, Mike

Swarovs are sold. Thanks Josh!! I need to talk to you again. thx, MIke

I will sell a brand new pair of swarovski's 15*56 2009's, no scratches that comes with an adapter for $1500.00 firm. Lifetime Warranty is transferable. thx, Mike Udall

I have a PSE x-force in brand new condition which I will sell after January 31st. Mike

I guess I'll make a small post about my harvest of the 90" buck.. The 2nd night Tim and I decided to hunt an area the ranchers had told us a big buck was hanging out in. It was also an area Phil had gotten some video of a couple of good bucks in. It was around 4pm when I spotted this buck and instantly thought "this might be the big one the ranchers were talking about!" Soon thereafter I could tell it was a decent buck but not going to hit that 100" mark I was after. I felt guilty for coming to Mexico due to my economic situation, and the days were extremely hot with little to no movement from these bucks so I decided I was going to go after this buck as I love stalking and harvesting any buck despite the size. It took me a while to cross several small ridges and canyons as I'm guessing the buck was over 1 mile away. The country looked a little different when I got closer than it looked from where we were glassing. The whole time I was hiking towards the buck I'd ask Tim if he could see him and Tim would always respond, " I don't see them anymore" I figured they were probably still in the thick oaks so I kept going even though light was fading fast. Just as I was almost to a spot I was thinking of shooting from, Tim talked through the radio saying, "Mike, I see him..he came out in the exact same spot we saw him at". I put up my 8*43's and realized that my angle might be too low and that the ridge in front of me might be blocking my view. A doe had spooked from the sound of my radio and she was moving towards the location of this buck and his friend, a spike. I quickly walked up this steep slope so I could get a higher vantage point and get a shot at this buck. There were three white rocks the buck had been close to and Tim suddenly buzzed on the radio saying the bucks are alert and may spook. He said they were moving and the big one should pass between the two smaller white rocks. Right then I pulled out my bipod and looked through my scope which was only on 5 power. I immediately found my buck walking in between these two rocks. As I placed my crosshairs just on top of the bucks back I started to shake!! I couldn't believe it!! This hadn't happened for years!! My first shot went high I believe and the buck started running...my second shot missed and on the third shot he was facing away from me. I concentrated and put my crosshairs just above his hind end and squeezed the trigger and heard that awesome THUD. Tim spoke saying he was down and to put another one in him. I couldn't find him from my vantage point so I had to cross a canyon and come up on the other side. I was really feeling nautious and fatigued and started feeling like I was going to pass out as Tim shouted some (what he thought were motivational words) to get me moving faster. It was getting dark fast and I figured he was gut shot. Finally I made it to where the buck was and spotted him 20 yds away staring right at me. I put up my gun, shot and completely missed him!!!! I could not believe it!!! I missed this buck at 20 yards??? The buck got up and ran down the hill. Now it was completely dark... I put my headlight on and started walking down towards where the buck went hoping to catch his eyes... Luck was with me and I saw his eyes. I looked through me scope and aimed low and to the right of his eyes and shot. I hit him through the neck and now he was paralyzed. I ran up to him and shot him again through the lungs grateful to finally put an end to his misery. I'm not proud of the way things went as I hate wounding game and especially make them suffer longer than need be. Next time I will not take the shot until I'm breathing well and collected. Mike

Thanks Phil. And for the record these "Kittens" were larger kittens and were the same size as their mother.

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I had already killed my deer and did not have a rifle with me. The rancher had given us permission and even said he preferred that we kill any lions if we saw them as the ranch was over populated with lions. If I would have had my rifle, after the show, I would have gotten a little closer and tried to kill a lion. I'm sure the ranchers hands would have appreciated the meat as would I have. I've always been intrigued with lions and respect and love watching them, but I've also always wanting to harvest one. Tim did not feel like shooting them and would not allow me to use his gun which I respect. Plus, that would have taken up valuable time that he had to hunt without my help in glassing. That was his personal opinion and there is nothing wrong with the tender-hearted. Tim has always been a little on the feminine side. lol j/k Tim. Please don't make this post into a "Why didn't you kill the lions post". thx, Mike