Shooter McGavin

I use one of these at work on a daily basis. Pro Smooth riding, very fast, charges quickly. We just plug it in after 2-3 days of constant use and runs perfect until charge is needed again. Con If you have to replace the original OEM gel batteries, very very expensive, but I recommend replacing like for like. We went a different route trying to save $$ and used a different gel battery but found out we had to change the charging system to match the new batteries. I don't recommend that.

Game camera never had 1 buck come through and I actually got this buck 1 canyon to the north of its location, was able to tag out at 9:15 this morning, 250 yd shot. Saw 2 other bucks prior to taking this one. Tons of shooting, tons of people in Redington. My best to date, very happy with the character of the antlers.

TTT

In unit 33

This was my daughters 3rd time getting drawn and wanted a turkey (bowlers terminology). Since she knew I was going to spend more time with my youngest out in the field she knew it was going to be more challenging due to her swimming schedule to get out there. Well this morning we woke up at 4:30 and high-tailed it to where my son dropped his on Sunday. The wind was not on our side and knew the deer would be hunkered down or in some deep bowls. Well, after glassing for a couple of hours we find a solo buck working his way down into a bowl. Prior to shooting this buck, I asked her "we can pass and keep looking" and her response was, "I have swim practice later on dad, I just want my deer snack sticks and burger". Fine with me, so I range him at 180yds and she was able to harvest her 3rd WT buck. As some of us know, it's not the size it's the memories and being out in the field that keeps us coming back for more and more. Of course her little brother had to comment that his was bigger, sibling rivalry...you got yo love it!!!!!!

I took my youngest boy out first. He wasn't able to fill his last years tag so I was determined to put the time in on this hunt. We hunted all day Friday, Saturday morning and then Monday evening. With 3 kids, time is never on your side. Many miles were put on our boots as well as many hours behind glass, only to see an over abundance of does, never complained once. Well on Monday evening he was able to put his tag on his very 1st WT buck. That evening, I located 3 bucks and we got within 250 yds, after he missed 2 shots and scared them over the hill we went after them. The funny thing was, I was watching a buck that I thought he was getting ready to shoot but he found another one on his own and was able to shoot it at 150 yds. Couldn't have been happier. Got it to the butcher and the rest is history.

As for the deep rich dark antlers, because of the past Burro fire, the bucks were rubbing their velvet off on the charcoal/burnt trees. Kind of cool looking but very messy.

Unfortunately no, he wanted to hunt muley in 36A. He wasn't drawn for that unit and we couldn't get any leftovers. He is really bummed. Since he started hunting 4 yrs ago, he has gone 4 for 4. Now his streak has ended.

Weekend bump

Another great event put on by SAWC. My son had a blast, tied for second on the advanced shooters. My, soon to be his, trusty 17hmr was good to him. Seemed like all the kids enjoyed themselves and definitely some good and up & coming silhouette shooters out there. Safety was first and foremost, followed by a great group of staff. Moe thank you again for everything!!!!!!!

Just RSVP'd, did it last year. It was a great time.

Jr hunt is right around the corner, it's always good to break in boots prior to heading out into the hills.

Tucson, will be in Phx Sep 16-17 for a soccer tourney.

"The world needs ditch diggers too", one of the many classic lines from Caddy Shack!!!!!!

The night before opening day of quail in 1999, I staged my shotgun, shells & jacket in the garage next to my 30-06. Both guns were in a dark green canvas case. We get up before light and head out to 36A (off of Sasabe Hwy). We park and start unloading, birds are clucking, sun just popped up, going to be a great day. I grab my gun case and pull out my 06, if you can picture the scene when Ralphie drops all the lug nuts in the movie A Christmas Story, well the mother of all dirty words was said. Needles to say, we pack up and drive back home only to hunt birds on the backside of Mt Lemmon.

This is a male, in one of the pics (not shown) he has his tail up like he is spraying his scent all over the place. I had a bunch of pigs and a skunk show up at night. Only 3-4 doe, wondering if that big ole mean putty kat had something to do with this. Regardless I do have a tag, maybe during my kids jr hunt in early Oct or mine in late Oct. As for the Coati, surprised only one came through, usually they travel in groups.

We have an African Sulcata, about 2 yrs old and it's quite impressive how big he has gotten in that short of time. He has dug about a 6' hole and then it doglegs left, so who know how far it actually goes. Just beware, if it's a male, my wife found out the hard way (no pun intended) their dongs look like something out of a science fiction movie. If you have ever seen the movie Tremors, it looks just like it.

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SOLD

This is a gently used Darton Ranger III compound bow. I bought this bow (used) for my son 3 yrs ago, he was 11. You can adjust draw length very easy by switching out the modules. All of them are included with owners manual. No need for a bow press. Comes with 5 pin PSE sight PSE stabilizer Wrist sling Peep Flip-up arrow rest Specs: DW 20-45# DL 22-28" Had a lot of fun at 3D shoots with this bow. The sight was just installed because we took the single pin off for his new bow. $50.00

SPF

Not as often as I would like to, it may be spoken for. Waiting on a pm response. Will keep you posted.

Just revised pricing if anybody is interested in individual costs.

For sale is a hard to find CZ 452 American 22lr rifle (right handed), 1" rings, 2-(5) Rd mags, 6"-9" bipod, leather sling $525.00 Burris Droptine 22lr 2-7x35 scope (BNIB) mounted only to shoot 50yd fun shoot $125.00 4500+ 22lr rds plus plastic ammo box $375.00 Absolutely beautiful walnut stock, 2 dings (pics to show), great shooting rifle, this is not the trainer or the 455 model. Won't be disappointed with this gun. $825.00 for everything Located in Tucson

Both older kids passed Hunter Ed at age 10 and have filled tags year after year. Jake's 2013, 14, 15, & 16 deer Joely's 2015, 16 deer Still working on my youngest, he didn't tag out last year but he's been drawn for this year......fingers crossed