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As I was packing to head for the lake, to do some fishing and archery hunting, I noticed someone had stolen my spare tire. I had it sitting next to my boat as I drove to Ace to get a couple nuts to attach the spare back to the trailer and when I returned it was gone. Not having a spare, I made the dission to just do a day trip. My good friend Scott and I found 27muley, 2 being small bucks, and 1 3pt. coues. I spoted the buck but knew I couldn't climb the hill with my knee acting up and gave the stock to Scott while I watched from the truck. I took these pics with a cheap camera thru my 15 x 56's. See if you can find the buck? This is from the truck where we first so him and watched this buck feed untill he layed down. This is taken thru the bino's and we decided these 2 rocks is where Scott needed to get for a shot. This is a close up tru my bino's of the buck bedded down. Can you spot him? I know it's not the best picture. Rocks where Scott needed to get to and the buck is at the base of the cactus. I know I have to get better at this picture taking. TJ

I haven't seen anything posted in a while on one of my favorite post, "This Post is for Dogs" by PineDonkey, so I took this picture of Lexie a few minutes ago after she brought another piece of my backyard thru the doggie door. This is an everyday thing for her. Sometimes the pieces won't fit thru the door and we have to go out and take them off her because she thinks sooner or later she will get them thru. Lexie is very proud of her accomlishments. I still think she has part beaver in her blood line.

Ilene, I know how much you wanted to take that buck with your archery equipment. I can't believe you sat as long as you did with all the stories of deer sightings everyday. You are to be commented on your patience, which I would have bailed long before you, for sticking with those long hours in a blind. Shooting this awesome buck at the last moment with a rifle is no disgrace in any way. The pictures are great and thanks for sharing your story of your hunt. There's no doubt Roger was a big part of your success. Congratulations to the both of you. Looking forward to another ADA Banquet with you and Roger and keep them whiskies coming to Roger and you just might have another hunt of a lifetime. lol TJ

That's a dandy for sure Justin. What a beautiful buck. My congratulations. There's no doubt you put in the time and certainly deserve to have harvested that buck. Like Ilene said, it takes alot of patience and the abililty to withstand the elements. I know first hand what you went thru and it's tough to hang in there but it paid off for ya. Great picture of Coleen by the way. She actually was able to climb with all those cloths on? lol You're one lucky guy to have such a wonderful bride. Thanks for sharing. TJ ps..........the hat you gave me at the xmas party is now my new good luck hat. I had it on when I shot my pig. Thanks!

I've never done it but it sounds like fun. TJ

That's a big pig. Congratulations on your kill. TJ

Good luck today Brian. Hopefully this will be the day for you and your Dad. Thanks for keeping us along on your hunt. I've really enjoyed it. TJ

desertdog, I hear where you're coming from but don't down our CWT members for defending our state of AZ. You're ashamed of everyone of the Cwt members especially sundevil and .270, REALLY? You're right, this dude might just want to get a debate started but we as CWT members have a right to defend ourselves. Yes, don't feed the troll, but don't tell us you are ashamed of us CWT members for standing up to this NM hunter. Just saying! TJ

I support most of azgfd's rulings and believe they do a good job manageing our wildlife but I have to say I do not like them dropping the minimum draw weight to 30lbs. I've shot my share of big game with a bow and I can tell you it just doesn't make good sense in my book. The kids that are pulling 30lbs are way to young to be shooting at big game. Please, as a parent, let them grow a little stronger. I would like to hear azgfd's facts that support such a reduced poundage in weight. jmo TJ

This is a first class hunting camp for novice women hunters. As of a little bit ago there were still lots of Ham Hunt Permits left. You don't want to miss this one and it's at no cost to you except your hunting license & permit. unit 36A - 88permits unit 36B - 81 permits unit 36C - 59 permits TJ

Congratulations to your son-in-law on his pig. You certainly deserve a big congrats for pulling off a double. I love the last picture of the lab also. Great looking deer and buck. TJ

Congratulations on your pig. Looks like it was a good shot. TJ

I haven't looked at this post for awhile and glad I did. Congratulations to Jason on a beauty of a buck and congratulations to Tina on her javi. That is a cool picture of Tina . I am going to remember that angle shot for sure. You rim folks are cleaning up for sure. Thanks for sharing Gino. TJ

I was in there yesterday and was quite taken with all the good looking trophies. There are some awesome coues for sure. It's worth a trip there. TJ

You certainly had an exciting hunt. Hope your Dad has a speedy recovery and congratulations on your first coues. Good thing your Dad got hurt or you wouldn't have never met Frank. Just kidding you know. Thanks for sharing. TJ

I just heard about this lion kill the other day when a friend of mine came over to get some elk meat I promised him for helping me get my cow elk out this year. Congratulations on the cat. I've heard you guys are some huntin fools up there and I mean that in a good way. I look forward to more of your success stories and pictures. TJ

You did a good job on that critter. Look forward to seeing some of your future mounts. I tried it when I was a young kid but never got the hang of it. Thanks for sharing. TJ

Congratulations Randy. That certainly is an awesome cat. It will make a great looking mount for sure. Thanks for sharing your Dad's lion with us Christian. TJ

I really enjoyed your story and could only wish I was there to witness the looks on Rusty's grandson's faces. I bet you don't get out next year without them. Awesome! Congratulations to you and Rusty. Nothing like an exciting hunt such as you both had. I bet them boys will be telling that story for decades around the campfires. How much you goin to sell them pig retrievers for? TJ

Great story and to find your buck 200 yrds from the road is what I would call a trophy buck. That's what I call a cow elk when it's next to a road. I'll take one of them anytime. Thanks for sharing. Congratulations on a nice buck. TJ

Your patience finally paid off. I know quite well the feeling of giving in and I'm glad you stuck it out. Nice buck for the wall and can't wait to see it after the taxidermist is finish with your buck. Thanks for sharing. TJ

Congratulations Jimmy. That had to be pretty awesome to watch it all go down. TJ

I take pride in shooting my animals at close range. My comfort range is 20 yrds but I would launch one at 30yrds if the conditions were perfect. I have nothing to say here about the long range shooters but put me in a conversation around a campfire and I would be more than happy to discuss it. TJ

Sounds like Garrett and Mark have been putting in alot of wear and tear on them boots of theirs. Congratulations to Garrett on shooting the Bike Seat Buck. What a great looking buck. Holding out for this buck couldn't have been easy on the nerves. It will look good hanging beside the Geogia buck. I am honored to have my name mentioned in the same sentence as legendary Bill Quimby but apples to oranges. Garrett has already set the pace for most 17yr olds and is on his way to becoming a great hunter. You can't tell me it had nothing to do with his upbringing. Pine Donkey, you have got to be, and I'm sure you are, very proud of his accomplishments so far at such a young age. Can't wait to see more of Garrett's future success. TJ

very nice indeed. TJ