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Now that is what I call HUGE fish. Thanks for sharing. TJ

That is one nice buck and a great taxiderm. job as well. Congratulations! TJ

That is way cool. Thanks for sharing. TJ

Casey, congratulations and thanks for being part of our protection along the border. It was great that Scottyboy and Chef could be there and I'm proud to say one of our coueswhitetail members is now protecting us of harms way. Way to go Casey. I know you will do us proud! TJ

Dang Beau, wish I'ld have known you were going to be in the area over the weekend. You could have shared a cold brew around the fire with us. I had been camped there for a couple weeks except for two days I had to work. Find any horns? TJ

For one reason or another my wife's turkey hunts have always had Murphy along, as in Murphy's Law. She has probably sat more hours in a ground blind than any person has a right to. 32 years of hunting and she has finally closed the door on her quest of an Az turkey. Between me trying to video her hunts and her making noise at the wrong time or getting to the blind late only to have the turkeys already there has been very frustrating, not only for her but for me as well. I made a commitment that this was going to be the year for her and my Dad before I would try and harvest my bird. It started waking up at 3:30am and I was sitting in what I thought to be the best of several spots I had scouted and had my Dad in the second best place. Hearing plenty of gobbling had us excited but to our unknown we had two other hunters walking the woods near where we were hunting and saw their tracks on the way back to camp for lunch. Dad hadn't seen anything either and after a nap we were all back out for the evening hunt. Peg and I had 5 whitetail, one being a little spike, walk by our stand but not what we were after. After ariving in camp we learn that Dad had 4 jakes walk by him. He said he didn't know if this would be his last chance at a turkey do to his ailing body parts and so he said, "At 80 what do you think I did. BOOM!" We all started laughing and hugs of congratulations were in order. Another day of frustration with weekenders shooting guns and a father son team riding their trail bikes thru the woods. Yes, I stopped them and they left. My wife said it just wasn't meant for her to ever shoot a turkey. I had to put another plan together and it had to be fast since tomorrow was her last day to hunt. I went to my #3 spot and found plenty of sign and decided to have her there by 4:15am. I figured she would want to sleep in but she said Amanda"s turkey story inspired her to keep trying so we started out at 4 and soon was listening to gobblers in the distance. I started calling after I figured the turkeys were on the ground and had a response immediately. A jake ran in and was so fasinated with my decoy and he called and strutted untill a flock of 12 birds came in at 6:10 with several jakes, hens and one big tom. I was shaking so bad and new something was about to happen and Murphy's Law was hiding behind every tree. I was going to have her shoot the first bird with a beard but she insisted on the last one which was trutting in full force all the way in. As the birds past within 20 yds I was loosing it. So many opportunities walking by and then BOOM. She shot and it wasn't all that good but her next shot put it down for good. I yelled stop shooting and she said we finally did it affter 32 years. Do you think there were a tear or two? I don't know when I was ever so excited for her. My wife's first. Peg & I Dad & Peg Our setup! Loaded for the ride back to camp

Way to team work that nice gobbler guys. Congratulations! TJ

What made you quit guiding on such a beautifull river? Do you still fish it? Just wondering! TJ

Thanks Ryan, I will let my wife read your comment in the morning. TJ

I had a similar experience this last elk season with two dogs on my trail cams several times. One morning as I was getting off the quad before daylight I had the dogs barking at me and then had them follow my scent into my blind. One had a collar and the other was big enough I mistaken him for a small bear at first glance. I was no where near any houses and think these dogs might have been lost or left for some reason. I thought about shooting them but then couldn't bring myself to do it when I had the chance. One looked like it was nursing puppies and the other was just mean looking. After reading this post I will deal with the dogs if they are still in the area or on my trail camera. They ruined a couple of evenings while I was archery deer hunting this last year and I let them live and think now it was a mistake. I hope they have gone on but wouldn't be surprised to see them again. How can they survive the coyotes and lions? TJ

Well, the ice melted in the ice chest and the bird got all wet. I thought if anyone would comment on his bird it would be you Gino I was right. As for the ground blind, they all look a like. My wife liked the two turkey comment. TJ

Scottyboy did an excellent job on your deer. That's one to be proud of for sure Brent. TJ

That is some neat looking country Brent. No wonder you like to go there. I take it you were by yourself on this trip. My wife hates it when I do the same but she doesn't understand it is in my blood and I can't get enough of the outdoors. Them were some awesome pictures of the country side. Thanks! TJ

That's a good pic of the cat. Thanks for sharing. TJ

The back is fine. I was just glad that I was able to help this person. We had a great trip and if any of you ever get the chance to fish the San Juan you will be in for a treat of a lifetime. It is absolutely beautiful and full of big trout. The only problem I had was trying to tie on those #22 flies. My fly fishing skills aren't the greatest and I lost some really big fish. Here are a few more pictures. I hope they don't turn out to big. Computer skills aren't good. Ted(Jackshoe) netting one of many fish. Cousin Jeff in action. Rick Hooley, our guide, me, Jeff, Ted, and Mike Not a big fish but the last one I caught. All fish were released unharmed for another day.

Great job of getting it done Brian. That is one nice bird you got there. Thanks for sharing. TJ

What a beautifull bird. Congratlatrions and thanks for sharing your story. I can only hope I will draw one of those few tags someday. TJ

That was awesome as always Amanda. You have got the life! It is great that you can share it with us all and where would we be without this great web site? I have been on here for hours this morning trying to catch up on all the stories and pics of the successful hunts and probably will be here a couple more hours doing the same. That is one mean looking rattler. Thanks again for sharing Amanda. TJ

That was one heck of a story and awesome pictures to go along with it. Great job and thanks for sharing. I felt like I was there with the gang as you told it Lance. Thanks! TJ

Congratulations Troy on your archery gobbler. That is amazing that you have shot 2 already at such a young age. Finding that bird sounded tough but you stuck with it and didn't give up. Sounds like your Dad has been doing a great job of making you into a great hunter. TJ

As always Jim, nice story and great pictures to share with us all. Congrats on the find. TJ

That was a great story and congratulations to you and all the ladies from Peg and I. After Peg read your story she is so ready to try and get her first bird. Sounded like you all had a great time and that was so nice of you to put that hunt together for the ladies. Thanks for sharing with us all. TJ

A Happy Birthday to Jackshoe and many more. We are heading to the San Juan River Wednesday and what a Birthday that will be. Have a great day my friend! TJ

Holy cow! That is one big turkey right there. Congrats. TJ

Congratulations young man. One nice turkey! TJ