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AWESOME!!! Thanks for sharing with the site! S. PS: LOL regarding not scoring that third buck! Seems like lots of folks keep a tape with them in their hunting packs and score the thing as soon as they hit the ground! Absolutely NO reason what so ever to score that deer (or any other) IMO! Such a great deer!!!

They didn't 'sneak anything in without telling anyone'. This specific item was brought up in a meeting I went to at Bass Pro-Shops a couple of years ago. The purpose of the meeting was for the G&F to get input from hunters/sportsman. As usual, there was only a very small handful of people there taking advantage of the G&F's efforts to get feedback on this and othe ideas. (Chef and Flatlander were there too......) Anyway, there were a couple of G&F guys there and several hunters/fishers. They ran several ideas by us and asked for input. It was a pretty positive session with open discussion/debate. If I recall, a 'tag return' option was debated to try to help folks out if something urgent came-up and they absolutely could not hunt. The previous option was to petition the Commission or something like that, I believe, and then it was left up to a judgement call. They were looking for some way for folks to deal with last minute changes in plans that they could not help, and still preserve their points. I say kudos on this idea! S.

Winchester model 1894, 30-30.

+1 Just returned from a father/daughter ski trip over the long weekend, and the tripod I ordered was waiting for me when I got home. I'm VERY pleased with it! My primary tripod is a Velbon that I like very much. My expectations were far exceeded on this Slik! Once again, thanks for the tip, Vowell! S.

Great pics! Great story! Great buck!!! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

Thanks for the tip on this deal, Vowell!! I had actually been planning on picking-up a new tripod/head, mainly for my kids to use while hunting with me, but I didn't want to drop too much money. As a heads-up to anyone who wants to take advantage of this deal, I went into Amazon last night to check it out and the price had already gone up a bit. (They typically modify their pricing based on timing and demand....) Since I saw the price had gone-up, I took a chance and went right to the website for Adorama Camera (the seller listed on your deal). They had the package still for sale at the lower price, and I was able to buy it directly from them with FREE shipping! Good deal! S.

Lots of good advice on this thread! Good luck!! S.

Awesome!!!!!! Thanks for sharing the story and pics with the site! S.

You guys are hopeless!!! And Lark, THAT language will not be tolerated here going forward! Try to show a little respect, for crying out loud!!! S.

Nope, not necessarily bonecollector777..... Besides there are lame ways that some bozos try to get around that function anyway, such as changing 'ck' to just 'k'... S.

I weighed mine for the first time this year because a friend had dropped a scale off at my house for a hike to Havasupai that we were planning. My hunting pack was right at about 30lbs. This includes the majority of the weight is for the 15s & tripod, and the rifle. Water and the actual pack made up the other significant portion, with rope, food, etc. bringing-up the rear. Seemed kind of excessive when I pondered it, but it sure is nice to have all of the gear to make your hunt just as you want it. Thank God for a decent pack (Eberlestock)! S. ​

VERY awesome!!!! Love the kids getting out there!! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

Nice!!! Way to go, Eileen!! Thanks for sharing the story and pics with the site!! S.

VERY awesome!!!! Outstanding! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

Nice kudos for an awesome guy! TJ IS THE MAN!!! s.

I'm absolutely NOT an expert by any means. ( Like..... FAR from it!!! ) That being said, I tend to agree with what has been said already regarding the really big bucks already having a chance to spread their genes through previous breeding seasons. That of course should keep the big buck factory chugging along. Now if your question was more about the number of bucks killed in general, as opposed to the size of bucks, then I think that could be something to consider. If the average number of bucks killed rises over time (all other factors remaining equal), then I would assume that the Game Manager would eventually recommend a reduction in tags to bring the kill ratio (kills/tags) to the point they are targeting for their management objectives. My $.02..... S.

Outstanding, Lance!!! Sounds like a great hunt! (Sans, dead deer.. ) Such precious times with great family & friends!! THAT is what it is obviously all about!! Good stuff!!! S. PS: "huge beautiful rack with a really wide back end"..... Too funny!!!

Awesome man!!!! Welcome to the site, and thanks for sharing the great pics & stories! S.

VERY awesome, Doug!! So great that you two are still making it happen all these years later! The 'This post is for the dogs....' thread was recently reviived, and I found myself browsing through it looking at all of the dogs. There was Rica! Right there along side of you for many hunting adventures! Awesome stuff!! S.

I'm pretty sure the answer to your question is obvious; To provide another avenue for G&F to share their news releases. If the question behind the question is; 'Why hasn't it been updated since June of this year?' I can't answer that one..... S.

I agree..... Getting harder and harder. I'm very fortunate to have a sister-in-law that makes it her mission each year to get permits in our preferred area. Tree cutting in the Rim Country has been a family tradition for us for MANY MANY years, and I'm thankful that we got permits for this year's hunt! Good luck and early Merry Christmas to everyone!! S.

VERY awesome!!!! Nothing like hunting with your kids, and especially when they get their first deer! Great stuff!!! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

YES!!!! Very awesome! Good for Jake, and good on you for taking him hunting!! Thanks for sharing with the site! S.

OUTSTANDING!!! Very cool! Absolutely nothing beats hunting with your kids! S.

VERY awesome, Nick! You have had some great luck with the draws!! Good for you! Good luck on the hunt this summer! S.