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I made a 190mi. rd trip today just caus I couldn't take it any longer. I just had to know if I had any pics. After pulling my SD card and viewing it I was sure I was going to see a bear but no such luck. After replacing a new card I walked to my salt to see if the camera would take and it did. I walked 15 yds back to my camera and only 30 sec had ran off and I turned back to the salt and a bear was walking right towards me. I figured he hadn't seen me yet and I, for the life of me, couldn't find my camera. I had placed it on my belt just in case I needed it in a situation like this but with all the excitement I was in a total melt down. Now, I had the bear in the salt and I bent down to look for the camera in my pack and he finally saw me and ran off. I was shaking like a leave and looked to see if the trail cam caught it but it was just finishing count down for the next pic. The only picture I would have would be the one in my head. He was blond with black legs. It was a great day. Here's a few pics for ya. TJ This is the odd antler bull

Casey.....I thought of you the minute I saw this bull. They say things like this sometimes come from an injury. You are known for shooting antlers off animals, correct? If so, maybe we might change his name from the Odd Bull to Casey Critter. TJ dang TJ, that is freakin harsh! Either way, I'll glady take a shoot at him.... However, if I recall correctly, I do believe Chrissy shot a bull in the base of his antler with his bow... Am I wrong? When you get as old as I am you loose your sense of who's who. Casey....you're probably right. Maybe Chrissy's bull ran all the way down into 22. Why didn't I think of that one? TJ

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Great news Jim. Now go find us some more critters to look at on here. You need to start being a little nicer to the wife. You got me scared to death. I could see that happening to me as well. TJ

Snuffer...one hick of a nice deer. Congrats to your boy and what a hole that rage left. I shot one in my broadhead target this last summer and it fell apart. I took them right back to SWH. Maybe I should give them another try. TJ

A big congratulation to Tyler on that critter. I can't get enough of pictures like that. I hope Tyler gets someone to start keeping track of his kills. TJ

Any idea what this coues bunny would score? I'm not going to give his exact location just in case someone gets any idea of going after him. TJ

Looks like a great spot you found. Change your camera if you're not happy. You might be missing something special. Thanks for sharing. TJ

???????????? Troy.....these youngens have a talk all of their own. I here he's 11 but it looks like he is going to fit right in with this bunch on here.

Casey.....I thought of you the minute I saw this bull. They say things like this sometimes come from an injury. You are known for shooting antlers off animals, correct? If so, maybe we might change his name from the Odd Bull to Casey Critter. TJ

Don't rightly know but I have a couple more picks of him and it definitely is growing out of the wrong spot. TJ

Snakekiller....welcome to the site. Not bad for your first trail cam at age 11. Keep them coming. I hope to have some to share with you after going up to Payson tomorrow and pulling my cards and hanging a few more of my own. Keep up the good work! TJ

Thanks for sharing Amanda. I bet them finds that you say have been there for some time are hard to leave behind. I know the San Carlos don't allow you to take them. Looks as though your dogs really enjoy being out there with you. Great pics. TJ

Huntn coues summed it up pretty well. The only other thing I like to do is add a ground cloth to keep the dust and noise down. I have used indoor/outdoor carpeting but have recently gone to a cargo blanket from Harbor Freight which has black on one side for additional darkness. I prefer a 4 legged chair with a comfortable back and arm rest but just make sure you shoot out of it before hunting with it. Good luck on your hunt. TJ

It was a good trip and only a few boats on the river. Here are a few pics.

Thanks for sharing the pics. It does help to pass the time until d-day. TJ

Snapshot..yea, that is what the fishing report says but the few fisherman we talked to said it hasn't taken off yet. I didn't get to fish it the way I wanted due to some boat motor trouble and getting sick which kept me in the motel room all day yesterday. No, I didn't get to wade fish on this trip. The scenery, as you know, made up for the lack of fish caught. It definitely isn't the good old days of the 70's. TJ

Jeremy Remember the Big O commercial with the Little old Lady. You better start looking out Buds window for an UGLY BROWN DODGE to come crashing threw Thanks inquick72 I can wait and cheap is more important than looks Mike....I believe that was Discount tires and have a Happy 4th to you and all three girls. TJ

Troy, I've seen this one before and it is amazing. Everyone needs to view this one. Makes you think you're right there and happening to you. Got my blood pumping just waiting to see what was coming next. TJ

I'm sure Mike has already thought of that!

At that price you better buy it. Size is similar to the Ameristep Brickhouse that sells for $124 at Sportsman Wharehouse. I have a double bull but have used the brickhouse and like it for the money. Good Luck! TJ

With trail cameras set in place it's my time to get in some last minute fly fishing at Lee's Ferry. Has anyone been lately? Hope everyone has a safe and HAPPY 4TH. tj

Mark, when is the date for Kathi's goat hunt? Hope you and Kathi have a safe and enjoyable 4th. We have got to get together sometime. Good luck on the goat hunt and the caribou as well. TJ

What a bummer! My weekend to work but I will be there in thought. Take lots of pics and I'm sure it will be a good time had by all. Hate to miss the fish fry. ps....just in case I get sick how far is it to the party from Mesa? TJ

I can hardly see any antlers. TJ