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A couple of favorites from my neighborhood in Central Phx: Richardson's on 16th, North of Bethany. Hillstone at about 28th Street and Camelback. Neither one has ever disappointed me. Bon apetite! S.

Hunter appears to be a stand-up guy, IMO. He screwed-up, and then did what was obviously the right thing by self reporting. Regarding the penalty, there can be many things in play there. I don't necessarily see it as the judge throwing the book at the guy. For all we know, the judge did not have authority to reduce the fine. Maye mandatory penalties were in play. Not saying this was the case, just saying that I don't know the law there. For all we know, the penalty could have been much steeper had he not self reported and then got busted after the fact..... I also don't agree with the comments regarding whether this will reduce the likelihood of folks self reporting in the future or not. My sense is that 'self reporters' will generally do so anyway, because that is what they do! Strong morals and a conscience will generally drive someone's decision, IMO. Either way, + one on Vowell's original comment! Be sure of your target and beyond! S.

If you've never been to 36C, there are no secret pig spots IMO.... They can/will be pretty much anywhere. Do you have binoculars and a tripod? My advice would be to just get a bit of elevation in pretty much any drainage along the mountain range and glass, glass, glass. We've seen pigs around Elkhorn and King's Anvil, but really I think just in about any major canyon. Hopefully you have a little time to get out and scout a time or two prior to the hunt! Especially if we get more weather like the past day or so. If you can spend a day scouting right after a good rain storm and get down in and walk in some of the washes and drainages to look for sign in the fresh ground. Not a bad tactic to find a location. Good luck to you and your son!!!! S.

+ 1 for Coleman and Igloo ice chests! I have one of each, and my 100 qt Coleman always does me just fine. Block ice in the bottom will keep me in cold stuff for plenty of time. Light, lots of space, and economical! S.

Tail looks kind of like a whitie to me.... Nice deer!

Looks amazing!!! How is the taste? Comparable to anything? Corned beef?

Holy WOW, Robert!!! Very, very awesome!!! So cool! S.

VERY awesome!!! Congrats on a great hunt! S.

My son made a poor shot on an elk on a Jr. hunt in New Mexico several years ago. (Amanda was actually on that hunt helping us..... Was super fun!) Anyway, in that instance he hit it forward in the chest/brisket. The elk was sick enough that it wanted to keep lying down, but was not bleeding enough to die quickly. We played cat/mouse with the bull for about 4 hours in heavy timber before my son finally got a chance at a finish-up shot! I remember my father's words many years ago; "You do NOT want to be trailing a wounded elk! They are VERY tough animals!" Those words kept ringing in my ears while we were trying to finish off the bull.... My father said that back in the 70s while hunting in unit 1, a buddy of his shot and wounded a bull close to Vernon on the NW side of Green's Peak. They finally ended-up killing the bull over on the flats close to Springerville two days later. Not sure how far that is to track an animal, but it was a long way! S.

Love it!!!!! Very awesome! S.

Oneshot's post on the 'desert treats' got me thinking...... Are Hackberry's edible? When quail and deer hunting this year, I noticed LOTS of them this year in the washes that I normally hunt. (Lots of quail, too! ) I actually smashed a couple of the orange/ripe berries in my fingers and tasted them. They seemed super sweet. Has anyone ever eaten them? S.

Back in the old days when I was a kid (70s), my dad turned me on to Morris Feel Gloves. Basic outstanding wool glove. Have always really liked them.... Haven't bought a pair in years though. Hopefully they are still making them! S.

I'll be really curious to hear how it works out for you guys who are 'doing it yourself'! My son killed a bull this past weekend, and I am having the hide tanned for him to keep as a momento/trophy. I looked into the do it yourself kits, but in the end I took it up to Jim at Southwest Wildlife Taxidermy in Scottsdale. (They are sponsors here, and they get great reviews. Visited there a bit today and Jim is a VERY nice guy!) Anyway, after talking to him about the 'art' of tanning, I'm glad I didn't try to do it myself. They of course don't do the actual tanning there. They ship it out to a tannery to have it done, but he has worked with the tannery for a long time and vouches for their great results. I might try a hide on my own sometime. Just didn't want to have my first one be my son's trophy! lol Good luck and let us know how it turns out! S.

Per AZ law, bikers have the same rights on the roads (including right of way.....) as motor vehicles. (Not sure if many of you really give a crap. Probably not... Just thought I would throw it out there. ) https://www.azgohs.gov/transportation-safety/default.asp?ID=16 S.

"Fine figure of a man! Yes?"

Outstanding!!!! Congrats!! Thanks for sharing, and welcome to the site!! S.

Awesome! Warrior buck for sure!! Congrats on a great hunt, and welcome to the site! Thanks for sharing your pic and story! S.

Very cool!!! Awesome for Noah! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

If you can't figure out how to post a pic on an internet forum..... You might be a redneck! (Sorry Shedhunter..... Couldn't resist.... )

Have been out several times (Mainly during October while scouting for my deer hunt....). Seeing plenty of Gambels in the usual spots! S.

So awesome!!!!! Nothing at all compares to hunting with your kids! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

You're not surprised, are you?

Predicting a Trump win? Unfortunately, not recently they aren't. Vast majority are predicting Clinton at this point. Might be the odd one or two predicting Trump, but they can't be serious odds-makers if they are taking that position at this point (they aren't in the business of losing money).

Yup, happens each and every time. One of the ONLY disadvantages of living out West, I suppose. I always try to vote early in the day (Was 2nd in line at 5AM this morning... ). I remember last election I didn't vote until after work and it was definitely a bummer to hear the pundits already making the forgone conclusion statements. I travel to India for work fairly often, and that entire country, East coast to West coast, is on a single time zone! Interesting idea....

Solid rest, elevation of target, nerves, light, brush/grass, breathing, trigger squeeze, ... +1 on nerves! I am the absolute KING of buck fever (Bow or rifle.... Just ask the bull elk I missed an archery 'chip shot' on last month! ). NO long rifle shots for me!!! I've handed the .7MM over to my kids and I now pack the 30-30 for deer. I'll shoot one with iron sites if I can get to 100 yards!. S.