BOHNTR

Hunter is from Show Low

Apparently G&F was consulted prior to harvest and the hunter was told he could legally take the animal.

I have no problem with it, as they are not a native species in AZ.

Actually, one was killed by a hunter on the North Kaibab. Officials believe it migrated down from Utah.

It’s a big Billy for sure.

Wife and I both have turkey and Javelina tags.

They’re bugling in my field every night this week (3B). Saw a mature bull breed a cow a few days ago……that will be a late calf!

Took this yesterday evening after a rare late October thunderstorm. Reservation Lake.

I saw a pretty good bull breed a cow this evening, so there’s some rutting still going on.

Congratulations on a nice bull……and to think some say there are no big bulls this year. 😉

There will be a few more than that killed this year. Surprisingly, I’ve seen a few decent bulls this year. Yeah, I’m a transplant…..but I’ve been hunting this place for almost 40 years. 😁

Yup…..just dinks this year.

They’re beginning to really crank it up by my place at night and first hour or so in the am. I guess just in time for the muzzy hunt that starts Friday.

Not much in 3B

Way to go!

Got mine today.

I'm not sure that's a bad thing.

Must report within 24 hours, closes in 48. There’s no reason to wait 48 hours to report in today’s electronic world, IMO.

They could reduce that number by simply closing the unit 48 hours after the threshold is met instead of the next Wednesday.

It was brought up and did not make the requirement of a bow and arrow. If someone qualified for CHAMP they would use permissible to use a crossbow.

There were 5 civilian members. The rest were G&F personnel.

He is a crossbow permit holder

Eddie Corona representing CHAMP was on the focus group.

I’ve used a mouth tab ‘to make it happen’ one season when I had shoulder surgery. Many bowhunters have. Where there’s a will there’s a way.

First off, it is apparent that you have little no true understanding of criminal law and what is needed by an agency to secure a charge that would withstand a trial and or judge. Having been in that field for over 30 years, I may have a bit more understanding. It is difficult for an agency to invalidate a physicians signature the way the permit system is CURRENTLY implemented. As such, the department has elected not to challenge some of those abused permits. Instead, they have ‘revamped’ the entire system AND redefined what archery equipment should be……essentially closing the loophole. Crossbows, except for those legally permitted through CHAMP, did not fit their definition. Good luck with a civil ‘challenge’. It’s been tried before in other states and failed. The fact is, you must prove that there is NO opportunity for permanently impaired sportsman who NEED to use a crossbow. That simply is not the issue here, as the system provides many opportunities the use a crossbow providing they meet the requirements. Additionally, other weapon systems are available to use instead of a crossbow. Nothing prevents you from hunting with a muzzleloader, pistol, etc., and a crossbow is not a legally ‘guaranteed’ weapon system. No weapons system is. It’s ironic that you believe Russ is slanderous towards handicapped people…..especially when he deals with a special needs family member daily. Perhaps you should look at this issue objectively, analyze factual data, and then form an opinion. Your rhetoric above depicts an emotional response, which usually doesn’t bode well in these types of proceedings. Having said that, I still understand your concerns, I just don’t support them.