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Tonto National Forest lifts fire restrictions PHOENIX (July 7, 2008) – All campfire and smoking restrictions affecting the Tonto National Forest will be lifted, effective Wednesday, July 9, 8 a.m. The fire restrictions, which covered the entire forest, are no longer needed because fire danger has been reduced by increased moisture and humidity from the annual monsoon season. These wetter conditions prompted officials to lift forest fire restrictions. “Although campfires and smoking will now be allowed throughout the forest, visitors should properly extinguish cigarettes in ashtrays, and ashes in a campfire ring should be cold enough to touch before they are left,” said Tonto NF Fire Staff Officer Clay Templin. “Campfires should be put out by drowning with water and stirring with a shovel to ensure the fire is cold. Forest Supervisor Gene Blankenbaker extended special thanks to the visiting public during the fire restrictions which began May 8. “We want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding while we had to restrict access and activities on the Tonto during this fire season. We appreciate our visitors’ support of the restrictions. Arizona had a challenging fire season that was made a little easier by the small number of human-caused fires.”

Technical difficulties is what the phone is saying. Maybe they might draw early this year because of the early archery deer hunts. I call and check the web site twice a day. I CAN'T WAIT GET IT OVER ALREADY.

My sisters, best friends, brother in law, uncles, great nephews, brother now says it will be July 11. WAHOO

OH MY GOD.

The 10th of July is when it will happen my sisters, best friends, brother in law, uncles, great nephews, brother works at AZGFD and says thats when it will happen

It looks like Salt River going to Young.

SWEET That is awesome. Great pics.

I have to say you are all wrong . NcSTAR are the best out there for only $14.00 10x50 I can see beyond 2 feet and the biggest bull I ever saw through them was 12 feet in front of me. Man the clarity at that distance is just perfect. http://www.opticsplanet.net/ncstar-full-si...by-ba1050r.html

My check cleared in May. So I don't know what she is talking about. They like to bulls*#t you at AZGFD.

good one gamehauler.

It is officialy pouring in Miami AZ.

That is just down right cool. Man you sure are lucky. Great pics and story.

Ron those are some great pics. Love the cubs.

Cramer-- That last bear is HUGE.

I want one

oh crap. I put in for 24east. I know I know. Hey did you know I am blonde.

oh you don't even have to say it.

I also have the ustopo 2008 from Garmin with my gps. The only reason I bought the map was to also be able to see the area around instead of on a 2" x 4" screen. I mark alot of my special areas on the big map and others with you can see what I you are talking about and your plans. Then if you can't get any signal or your batteries are dead and you have nothing else you then have the map. Boy Scouts Moto "ALWAYS BE PREPARED". I have been in situation where I needed more than just one. Clay

Where the heck is 24s? I know of 24b and 24a.

Here are some bear pics from june 08.

Here are mine from november 07. I don't know if they qualify but at least they will get you excited.

I bought a unit 4B Arizona map from these guys and they are awesome. http://www.huntunits.com/product/342?PHPSE...a7dc02075a7655c Here is your unit. They are vinyl maps very durable. I paid 50.00 for mine yours is 24.95. They are about 4 foot by 3 foot, and they are your hunt unit only. They give watering hole locations, springs, roads, 4wd roads, trails, temperature reading for the last couple years, and lots of other info. I do recommend this map 150 percent. Good Luck on your hunt. Clay

Congrats on the new baby boy. I have a little girl expected to be here in late October. They are all so exciting and crazy.

I can't stop laughing that was pretty good.

i did