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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

I have to agree with that. Let's get the kids out there and have a great time. We who have done this for years have to get these kids out there and get them interested in this hunting. I've heard that there are those who don't like this because it puts presure on the area that they have scouted and now there are a bunch of hunters in the field. Give the kids a break and chill out. TJ

Good pics! I have got to get my cameras out. Thanks for sharing. TJ

I really think Cathi would like for me to have it. I'll pick it up at the wedding. TJ

I'm sure everyone thought I was making fun but it's true. My Grandfather was a tool & die maker and he was an avid hunter. I don't know all the history behind this gun but I do know my Grandfather told me I could shoot 28ga. shot gun shells out of it. I don't recommend anyone try this but I have shot squirrels with this gun back in the 60's. I'm leaning towards shooting a gobblers with it just to know my Grandpa would be proud. Being from Ohio I'm sure he would have never guessed in a million years a turkey would be shot in Arizona with this set up. TJ

That is one big turkey Micheal shot and the picture is awesome. Congratulations to the young hunter. I've shot a few over the years but never one that big. TJ

Congratulations on your turkey and thanks for sharing the pictures. TJ