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As I grew up in Ohio my Mother was always there for me. We camped alot and made yearly fishing trips to Canada as I grew up. She made it a point for me to be in church every Sunday and after moving to Arizona she was always in elk camp. There are just to many memories to share on here but those who met her know she was one of a kind. As my Dad and I packed for a deer hunt, in 2000, my Mother passed away as a result of a stroke. Happy Mothers Day Mom and to all your Moms as well. TJ

Just got home from work and showed Peg. Her comment was "I remember when you looked like that." LMAO I think Globe would be a good starting point to taking it on the road Amanda. Maybe I can quit my day job. NOT! TJ

Thoughts and prayers go out to your Grandpa. I'm sure he has given you lots of memories to remember him by when his time on earth ends. God bless your Grandpa and prayers for family and friends as well to carry you through these hard times of losing a loved one. TJ

Thank"s for your answer. Good luck on your new product and I will try them out for myself. TJ

Sorry, but why would you be foolish to tell what the material the blade was made out of? Just curious! TJ

A big congratulations on your first buck and a dandy one at that. Cody, please do me and yourself a favor and start yourself a journal while you still have it fresh in your mind. I know now you think it will stay in your mind forever but believe me if you live long enough it will fade due to something we can't help. Old age! Keep us all posted on your next hunt and thanks for sharing. TJ

I just can't believe that anyone would do such an act of cruelty. When I hear of things of this sort it just pisses me off to know end. Let's hope they get caught. Hang the bast*#ds! TJ

Every year I get to hunt with my Dad I can't help but to think back when I was just out of diapers and tagging along in the woods hunting rabbits & squirrels back in Ohio. As the years go by it is a pleasure to pay back for all he has taught me. Opening day was to fall on my weekend to work but I wasn't going to let that get in the way. With some vacation scheduled I was on my way with my wife, two dogs, and Dad following me down the Houston Mesa Road towards a camp I have been using for more than 20yrs now. It was Thursday afternoon and the snow was coming down as hard as I have ever seen it but ended as quickly as it started with 27deg. temp. My wife says she isn't getting up no 3:30 in the morning to hunt birds. I had other plans for her but didn't want to ruin her evening. As we roll in to camp Dad saids he isn't getting up in the morning either. The alarm goes off at 3:30 am and now I have my work cut out for me. It is 24deg. A little help with some coffee, they both finally start to get dressed but it isn't going fast enough for me. We still have a few miles to go and then the walk in to our separate hunting spots. I take the quad ride out of the morning by hauling them by trailer to our starting point which they appreciated. By the time I get the bikes loaded we no longer need our flashlights and the birds are on the ground. Dad is having problems getting his muscles to work but he manages to get on the quad and I send him on his way. By the time my wife and I get to our hunting area it is 5:30 and we set up for me to call. I get a response right away from two gobblers. I call again and one seems to like what he hears and starts our way. After 20 minutes he is within 40 yards but we can't see him for the brush. I tell Peg to get ready and don't shoot till we make sure it has a beard. I call one last time and in he comes and I loose it. I get to shaking and I look at Peg , with her gun up, me holding on to her pant leg waiting to give the signal to shoot. We let the bird reach 13yrds and she successfully fills her tag for the second year in a row. After a few pictures and a radio call to Dad we head for camp. Dad strolls in to camp at 8:30 and tells us how he shot his turkey. After many pictures I head out at noon to finally get some hunting in and finish my hunt when two gobblers head my way after I make a series of calls. I take the biggest of the two and we are done by 1:10pm. Peg and Lexie Peg & I with her turkey Dad & I with his bird. Me & Lexie with mine Me, Dad, Peg Lexie Mae thinks she owns this one

I'm mostly a ground blind hunter now but would like to suggest one other thing that hasn't been mentioned. I look for a tree as big as I can. Sooner or later you will have a windy day and you don't need no rodeo. TJ

Congratulations on your first gobbler. It only takes one bb to kill a bird if hit right and it must of been. Watching them birds in action will be some memories for sure and them pictures are dang good coming from your cell phone. Thanks for sharing. TJ

Good luck to each of you and hope you all have a safe trip. Look forward to the stories and pictures on your arrival. TJ

Looks like you all had a good day and thanks for sharing. TJ

That certainly is a great day of bringing home some bone. Congratulations on all the finds. TJ

Great looking pups. They are the best with small children and will make anyone proud to own one. Good luck on the sale of those cute puppies. TJ

ehunt.......yes that is a yellow lab by the name of Lexie Mae. I'm hoping to get back into duck hunting this next year. She already has the run of the house and sleeps between the wife & I. We're in trouble! Kathi.....it is Jerry. I had him feel in for me on the hunt but don't tell anyone. Thanks everyone for the kind words. TJ

Jim, you sure have a way of telling a story that makes one feel like he's actually there along side ya. That had to be a great feeling for the both of you on that hunt. I especially like the way you took the picture with the sun shining through the back of the tail feathers. I hope I can remember that on my next one. Thanks for sharing and a big congratulations to Pops. TJ

Thoughts and prayers sent. TJ

Congratulations on your turkey and sharing your hunting story with us. When it comes to turkey hunting there is always going to be some bad luck times but overall it seems to always turn out to be a great hunt no mattwer who scores. I'm glad you have the opportunity to hunt with your Dad. Nice bird! TJ

Congratulations to you and your Dad. It was especially nice of Tommy going along and helping out on your turkey hunt. The pictures are great. I seem to never get a good picture like that. There is no better feeling than hunting along side your Dad. Thanks for sharing your story and hunt. May you and your Dad have many more turkey hunts in the future. TJ

Peg and I are still in. We look forward to seeing everybody again along with some new faces to put with names. TJ

Both your girls are beautiful. Thanks for sharing Shelvin. Hopefully your wife can get a little rest with your help now. Congratulations! TJ

My hat is off to your wife and the G&F department for their hard work in promoting hunting and fishing. I hear those who say only hunters and fisherman can promote our sport and that is just not true. Our G&F department has done an outstanding job and with the help of all the volunteers our state will continue to rank #1 in promoting hunting & fishing for generations to come. I'm tired of those who down play what G&F do while the same people do nothing but open their mouths and do nothing to support our heritiage. TJ

Thanks for posting Roughcut. TJ

Good luck on Apache next weekend. My wife and I spent many of weekends there. Hope you do good and I'll be looking for a fishing report. I think you're right about the bird hunting going to get better in the days to come. Spent Monday & Tuesday up under the rim and they were talking up a storm. Can't wait for Friday to get here. My main goal is to help get Dad and my wife a turkey. I'll take what's left. Thanks again for sharing your turkey hunt with us. TJ

Congratulations to your bunch Lance. Thanks for sharing. TJ