stanley

Hey Scott: I used to run lots. Did three marathons in the early 90s. Of course this was before I had kids, and hence had LOT'S of time!!! LOL Seriously though, it's about 50% mental, and given your like of adventure I'm sure you'll do fine. Don't short yourself on the training. Prior to my first marathon I thought I was ready by running 5-7 miles a day & 10 or so on Saturdays. I was WRONG! 5-7 miles per day is fine for a 1/2 marathon, but you'll want to get used to running 12-15 at least every other day for the few weeks leading up to the race IMO. These days my workouts are limited to Bikram Yoga 2-3 times per week. Don't laugh unless you've done it though. It will kick your _ss!!! Good luck!!! S.

Who, me doc????? :D Like I said, I'm sure that spotNstalk will have a GREAT hunt! S.

So what's the judge's story? Did he elaborate on the sentence???? I haven't heard or seen any press on this..... S.

Yeah, I would put all other hunts/events/interests on hold! Well, if he's anything like me he might have other stuff that is a priority as well. I've got a job that keeps me VERY busy, plus three kids that want, need, and deserve my attention as well (and I'm all to happy to give that attention....). Once you have kids, you realize that pop-warner football & ballet/jazz can be pretty special as well. Putting all other events/interests on hold is not an option that I would choose, even if I had a sheep tag. I live by the motto; "to each their own" and I'm not going to pre-suppose how he should be spending his time or money. I'm sure that spotNstalk will have a fine hunt either way! S.

Sweet pics! Thanks for sharing!!! S. PS: If you see Christian, tell him hello!!!

Liberal media or conservative media? Doesn't matter if it's Fox, CNN, MSNBC, NY Times, Washington Post, AZ Republic, CBS, etc, etc.... None of them is any better than the other..... seems like all sides will slant things to their agenda IMO. No surprise here... S.

Yep, exciting for sure!!! Not tag for me this year, but I'll be creeping around the woods (and tending camp.....) for Amanda next weekend! Good luck all! S.

Hey Nick: Welcome to cw.com! Thanks for posting the summary of your hunt. I didn't hunt up there this year, but have been up to the Kiabab archery hunting 5 out of the past 7 years. I was in the habit of meeting a buddy from Utah there, and we always had a good time. I'm glad you were not too discouraged given your results. The deer are DEFINITELY there, and after you figure out some special spots and tactics, I know you'll find some success up there. DO NOT be shy next year, and be sure to PM me prior to starting your scouting. I would be more than happy to share an idea or two on a couple of spots & tactics that have worked for us in the past. Best regards, Stan

AWESOME!!!!!! Check-out the hooks on that thing! Beautiful nose as well!!! Story???? S.

Gamehauler, that picture + caption is OUTSTANDING!!!!! Love it!!! Word's of wisdom????? I wish I had some wisdom to share... Seems I'm better at listening lately. "Do unto others" maybe??? But Clay has already hit on the karma thing... Wise words for sure! S.

Outstanding Kid!!!!! HUGE congrats on your first archery coues deer!!! S.

VERY, VERY, VERY cool!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing a great story Bursh Buster!!!! Congratulations on a true hunt of a lifetime! S.

Sincere congrats Allen!!!!!!! I'll keep my fingers crossed for Travis! S. :-)

Holy #&^%# Roy! Another amazing buck! Congrats!!!!! S.

Way to go Mark!!! Can't wait to hear the 'kid's' story!!! S.

Something tells me that Lark will understand the "4 bits" reference.... Can you say 'stop loss'???? I know that the company I work for is ALWAYS looking at that kind of stuff! If in order to NOT take a $10 loss, you have to send-out a $12 letter, then you might as well take the loss.... Our government at work!!! S.

Amazing, simply amazing!!!!! Sincere congratulations to Coueskiller & all others that are seeing early success this fall!!! S.

Got mine to! Thanks much Amanda!!! Everyone should buy one of these!!! Seriously, a good sturdy quality shirt!!!! My other coueswhitetail.com shirt brought me some great luck while fishing this year, so you KNOW I'll be wearing this one!! S.

They look great Amanda!!!! S.

Dis-respectful to the animal??? Now THAT'S funny!!! I suspect that deer doesn't give a rat's 'you know what' whether he or any of his brothers are in the book!!! How many guys do you know that enter deer in a book to 'honor the deer'.... Seems like they're mainly stoking their own ego by entering an animal that they killed in the book, not the deer's IMO..... Of course you know what they say about opinions! S.

Once again, Lark shares his words of wisdom....... LARK FOR PRESIDENT!!! SERIOUSLY!!! Clay, I have to say though; If you don't vote then your opinion just doesn't count, period!!! Saying you don't vote because you 'think it doesn't matter....' is a VERY LAME attitude. What does matter then? What do you think America is about???? There are MANY people in the world who don't vote in their own country because they are rightly afraid that it could come back to haunt them. This is one of the things our guys fight for; The right for EVERYONE to be able to vote and be heard without being rounded-up and/or killed because of your beliefs. Go vote this fall man!!! Be thankful for the right to do it!!! (I'll get off the soap-box now.... ) S.

Cool pics Amanda! Thanks for sharing. Reminds me of growing-up in Kearny as a boy. We lived on the outskirts and had TONS of quail around. One evening my dad and I sat on our patio and counted over 90 birds jumping one by one up into our olive tree to roost!!! Makes me want to go bird hunting!!! S. PS: I ALWAYS left the 'house quail' alone. Never hunted them..... my mom wouldn't of had it!! LOL...

I agree with the bonus/shmonus theory!!! azcouesandelk, the problem with your statement is that this is a 'bonus' point system and not a 'preference' point system. Those with 3-7 bonus points only have a better (slightly) 'chance' at a tag, but not 'preference' for a tag. It's all up to the tag gods...... ;) Everyone should keep in mind that at the same time the bonus point system is giving us 'un-lucky' hunters an additional chance at a tag next year, it is also giving EVERY OTHER un-lucky hunter a chance also! At the same time it is giving you an additional chance, it is diluting the value of that chance by giving all other un-successful hunters an additional chance to. Get it??? Kind of confusing, but it's really just simple statistics.... Don't get me wrong; I don't necessarily have a problem with our system. I just feel like folks put too much faith in it. It really doesn't matter too much until you get in the elite '10%' group (If that even still exists.... I think it does....). Good luck to everyone in trying to make sense of it all!!! S.

Hey rugerman, can you tell more (or provide a link with details....) on the '$15-$50" thing you mentioned? Specifically; Do you know if a valid AZ hunting and/or fishing license still satisfies the requirement? It has been my assumption that as long as I possess a valid hunting license, that I am allowed on AZ State Trust land. Any more details on this would be appreciated.... Thanks! S.

You're right. The JibJab stuff is great! The Bush/Kerry thing from four years ago was hilarious!!! S.