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Well Buddy, I do not think you are up to what it takes to get to that place, not to mention what it takes to get them back to the truck. As you get older you will come to respect Mother Nature and what it takes to "harvest" her bounty. Tom has spent many a year looking at this spot, and felt it was time to be on it, and he was right. It Took me a whole 3 minutes to get back to the truck and drive it as close as I could so we did not have to carry it more than 15 yards to the truck. God I'm Tired. thanks everyone for your replies. We might hear from Tom Monday or Tuesday. Mike got to LUV it

I agree. Here is another Kitty. Mike

Good fer ya Casey Hope they don't work you to much in your part time job It might take time away from your full time job POSTING HERE Mike

Thank you for being the friend you are being. Kick your Bud in the ? and get him out there and "harvest" that BAD, BAD Boy. Get him BB, GetHim That Buck is worth 4 Carp tags Mike

Thouht this might be a good time to bring this one back up. This is my busy season so I may not get right back to ya but lets not wait to the last minute to get your RV ready for the hunt. Good Luck to all, Mike

Used the phone cam again didn't ya Troy Mrs HC, Buy this man a digital if you sell the trailer Thats a pretty good buy guys. I had a customer today that picked up their 5th wheel that want to look at it. So, may have a lead on an older but nice 5th wheel trailer up for sale soon. Mike

Stopped in the local garage to pay the bill on my truck repairs. There right in front of my eyes was a dodge pick up with a sticker in the rear window Walked into the shop and saw a guy that looked like might be a hunter, so I asked him if it was his truck and he said "Yea" We chatted a little and he told me a story about Amanda like a little girl on Christmas morning. Turns out he is the heavy equipment operator for G/F Dept and was working the water project at Tonto Basin that Amanda Helped on. Amanda was excited about that big ol digger and she wanted to play. Judd or Jed (correct me Amanda) let her play and they both had a great time Nice to have met ya SKEETER Hope to see you on the site more Mike

You are right Amanda, he does work full time for them. But he has a hunters dream schedule. 8 days on then 6 days off Mike

Just for the fun of it Mike

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I totaly agree that stinks and I sure would not stop hunting that buck. Go get him and post that bad boy on the ground for us. Good Luck. Mike heck, I'll go sit on it. Maybe I'll meet the SOB

Folks, we have a lot of people looking at this and other sites to find AMMO to use to stop hunting. I really feel if we think a bit about the words we use, we might not look like KILLERS. We are not killers, we are Hunters.. Hunting is much more than pulling the triger. I spend about 100+ days in the field to make our hunts the best they can be. That is the best part of the hunt....... Once the trigger is pulled, it's all about Work. Think about the words you use in your posts. I have never used the word Kill, I use the word "Harvest" We are a tool for the GF Dept. to keep the habitat in check. The tree-huggers do not understand that too many animals is as bad as not enough. Sorry, I had to vent. I hate the word "Kill" Mike

I just spent the weekend with Mr. Unlucky. My dear friend, TJHUNT2. As a lot of you know, he had shoulder surgery a few months back. Well since he can not work and has a upcoming Elk tag, he thought he would get the he!! out of the valley and spend so time scouting and do a little archery Deer and Turkey hunting with a (Borrowed) cross bow. Tom was able to get a cross bow permit because of the surgery and thought this would be a great way to gain confidence in it. Well the (Borrowed) bow did not come with a cocking aid. Tom ordered one from someone who said they had 4 in stock, Yea right. So anyway he can't cock the bow, I tell him about I Guy I know who has a cross bow in his store that maybe he can (Borrow) the cocking aid. Well they get together and make it work on his bow. Tom reluctantly (Borrows) it after they were able to cock it and shoot a bolt. Tom calls me at work, He is pumped, He gets to hunt. Well, he gets back to camp and figures he should shoot it a little more before heading out to the field. First time he tries to cock the bow with the (Borrowed) cocking aid it blows up and puts a he!! of a jolt into his bad shoulder. Well Buddy, thats your luck. He takes it apart and finds 3 teeth missing on one of the gears. Time to replace it What can you do? So, Lets put the bow away and lick our wounds. Guess what? when it went off it put 2 marks in the limbs and dented the scoop of the (Borrowed) cross bow. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ But, the story aint over yet. There is a group that camps next to us every year and Tom said he would park his Quad trailer over there so when they got up late Friday they would have their spot. Nice Guy You Are. The guys show up so TJ goes to move the trailer out of the way. Not a good weekend! While moving the traier he somehow swings the drivers door of his 05? Duramax into a tree Peggy is not going to be happy. I came home at 9:00 this morning, thought I better leave. Luv Ya Bud Hope things get Better Mike

Score!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great speed goat, Story, And web page. Thanks for sharring. Mike

Dang! I was hoping you were having Lope Stew for dinner Good luck

Now that is way to Funny Glad you brought the boys up right and they know the laws Good luck to you and the Boys on the hunts Wait a minute I did not look at the date of your last lope post But didn't you say you would be gone a week or untill? Mike

Wow, you guys were busy while I was away HUNTING! As a HUNTER let me tell you what I did hunting this weekend As all of you know this was opening weekend for Archery Deer. So after work Friday I loaded up my camper and went out to help a good friend try to fill his turkey and deer tag. This friend has hunted a long time and does not need my help to hunt but he is recovering from surgey and may need help with the recovery of said Game. Problems did arise so he was unable to hunt but we spent the weekend HUNTING. By this I mean we went and checked some of our spots, We got maps and GPS out and went to look at some new spots. We spent time Glassing for upcoming hunts. We sat around a camp fire, had a few drinks and talked about past times spent together. We worked together to prepare our meal of Elk steak, baked potato and corn. The two of use look forward to many more succesful Hunting trips like this one. I do have a Deer tag in my pocket but did not take my bow with me. I had hunting to do for my Daughters Bull hunt in about a month. Hunting is Much more than Killing. Not to be Praised and in fact was very upset with above hunter for posting it here but some of you know how I spent part of my summer. I spent time and money to cut fallen trees off of fencing at GF tanks. I retared the cracks in GF tank aprons. I hauled water to the drying tanks. This is why I feel when I am blessed with the fruits of my labor, "I have harvested.." Thank you all for posting. Mike

Wait, Wait Wait!!!!!! Dirk D. guesses 121 2/8!!!!!! Thanks, for playing!!!! Can I have my prize now!!!! Dirk D

Hey Hall Boy..... I got my eye out for you, too ..... But you can't catch me, Boy!!!! Dirk D

Time is up Amanda. Send me my shirt Mike

Thank You Gino, I sure wish I could talk like that. You sumed it up very well my friend And thank you to everyone else for their input, that is what this place is all about. also, lets all take moment to do what ever we do to wish our fellow hunters a safe and succesful opening day. Mike

So as not to amass any more demerits here, I'll send you a PM. And no, there won't be any more comment other than my agreement with, Bill. I'm weaning myself away. -TONY Me TOO, I ment no harm. I love your post Yes, We both spend way to much time here See ya on a topic or two Mike

Holly Carp Crap Tony I saw you posted and I thought it would take up 3 pages I am quite sure you will have more to add I think it is a topic that needs to be talked about. Can I send you my posts before I post them so my spelling is not "ATROCIOUS" Mike

Interesting points I'll get back with ya in the morning on that one Got me thinking Mike

Well Jim, Does this mean you will not be posting any more pictures like this one????? I hope NOT Amanda, What have you Done Mike