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Draw was done, then cards were hit friday morning, now they are processing the rejected cards and finally they will release the results. It seems to take a week plus from card hits to results. Those putting in paper have a long wait. Kent

http://vid289.photobucket.com/albums/ll237/kentpowellp/videos/MVI_0827_zpsscisk0w7.mp4 Here's an ok bull from 3C last year, couldn't convince my hunter there were elk in the hole because they weren't bugling. He stayed on top and I snuck down in. I could have killed this bull for 10 minutes while he went back and forth between sniffing cows. Scout country and cows, bulls won't be there till the rut. Kent

I've seen animals with hanging jaws... horrible. High neck if close or high shoulder otherwise. puts them on the ground taking the drama out of it. Kent

All cards were run immediately friday morning. Only thing going on now is the rejection list... which takes forever. Kent

If I didn't have enough points to guarantee in the 20% pass, I'd have applied for archery and took the tag if drawn. I'm 59 and this will be the last time I hold out for a rut hunt. I drew my first archery tag in '84 and have spent most years since up in the woods during the rut, helping others, scouting or pulling a tag. The rut seems to start on the 18th, pretty consistent. You can kill elk before sure enough, but the hot action hits then. This year the season runs from 9-22, leaves 5 days from the 18th, next year it's 15-28, that's 11 days. Again this is probably my last rut hunt and I want the experience as much as a kill. Kent

I did the same thing, I have enough points to draw 3C archery finally and this year is the 9th. Last year I helped a buddy who had the tag and it started on the 11th, was hot and a late rut. Next year it starts on the 15th, I've waited this long. Card was hit for one tag but probably my wife's cow. I put in early rifle. Kent

Ok, let me pm you tomorrow, wed/thur/sun are the best as I work early to late the other days, I have the granddaughter tonight and she wants the computer NOW! lol Kent

I have a wheeler engineering you can borrow if it's the right one. Kent

Stainless knives still available. I'll bump this with a story... My grandparents had 40 acres on Scottsdale rd, N Tempe, My family had a house on there when I was born, we moved to mesa when I was 7. Later while working and going to college I lived on that same property in a travel trailer. A couple years and I never finished college but had some great times with my grandparents. During that time I'd give my deer to my grandmother, she'd get out her knives and butcher them up. My dad was born in Thatcher, cotton farmers, never had electricity until his eighth grade when they moved to California for a year. Moved to Tempe when he started high school. They were just good ol arizona country folks. My dad will be 85 soon, couple years ago he had his last elk tag, shot his cow and we butchered it in his barn. He was talking about how my grandmother would take a deer and cut it into 'little meats'. every bit of it. then she'd cook it for breakfast instead of bacon making it last for many meals. She always made gravy with any meat she cooked. So it was eggs, venison, biscuits and gravy. During the years I was there she had venison, my older cousins would often stop by for leftover eggs and bacon and especially when she had deer meat, If I ate it all they would cry. We decided to take the loins and cut them into little meats, my grandmother had taught me how to make gravy, I had forgot how great a breakfast it could be. Had some great breakfasts in remembrance of 'Moms' my grandmother. Kent

Used, as in actually used for butchering, no guessing whether these can do the job or not. Growing up in Mesa during the 60s and 70s, my brother and I'd get calves from the dairy, bottle feed, pasture, then sell at the old auction on baseline, butchering one to put in the freezer for the family. I remember we used old carbon steel knives and found some in my dad's barn some years ago. Switched from the chinese crappy knives I'd been using on my deer and elk, had forgot how great those old knives were. Since then I've been accumulating old well used quality knives both carbon and stainless... have way too many. If you want a dedicated butcher set for you game animals and like old stuff your grandparents used, here you go. First set is stainless, some butcher named Fred etched his name and mark in a few, and the blades has been profiled by a professional sharpener to make it easy to keep sharp. They have steeling marks in the handles from constantly swiping on a steel while cutting. Ready to use. Dexter S32G12R stainless 12" blade R H Forschner 174-10 10" blade Henckels germany utility Dexter chef 10" Chicago Cutlery 62S 6" boning that I added as I like them, 70s era usa made. 100.00 plus shipping if applicable. I'm in Mesa. Kent

The 5 carbon knives are spf. Kent

Let me offer these in smaller 3 knife sets... either set for 60.00

I bought this around 07, I used it in the Grand Canyon and wilderness Coues hunts, less than 10 times total. Haven't used it in 5 years. It's in excellent shape, comes with 9 stakes, a pole I've never used or packed, an optional trekking pole extension if you want to use that as a center pole, again I've never used or packed. And some para cord I added for using the top loop to tie up using a tree limb, which is how I always used it. Kept the weight to around 2.5 lbs. Specs... Capacity: three people – spacious for two with gear – lots of head room Area: 58.5 sq ft (max length, 8 ft 10 in, max width, 7 ft 8 in, max height 5 ft 6 in) Body weight: 28 oz Center pole weight: 11 oz Stake weight: 5 oz (9 GoLite aluminum stakes) Body material: SilLite™ (1.76 oz/sq yd silnylon) Stuffed size: 16 x 6 in This is too good a piece of equipment to languish in my gear stash. 225.00 shipped. If you pick up local I'll throw in a Cabelas pack frame that's been collecting dust in the garage, nothing special but usable. I have this posted on another site also, first 'I take it' is it. Kent

Sold pending funds, thanks for all the interest. Kent

With tags, bought these a few years ago planning to possibly work in ND oil patch, but never did. they are too insulated for me here. Don't have the box, put them on my boot shelf and the box got used for something else by the wife I guess. 225.00 Kent

I had forgotten but these have a removable wool footbed. Kent

At 4.4 lbs these are stiff heavy duty boots. Kent

They have 200 grams primaloft, 10" ... here's a retailer description. Handcrafted in Germany. LOWA's classic hunting/field boots are made for on- and off-trail use with heavy 50- to 60- pound packs for extended trips in the backcountry. Handcrafted construction, the finest leathers, Vibram outsoles, and SPS (Supination, Pronation, Support) midsole technology, are just some of the reasons why LOWA is the boot of choice for rugged, off-trail adventure. Ultimate field boot. Provides excellent ankle support for climbing steep hillsides and traversing rugged terrain. GORE-TEX® waterproof lining keeps feet warm and dry. The Hunter is a taller, 10" version of the Tibet GTX, with the added benefit of insulation. FEATURES: * UPPER: 2.5mm water-repellent Nubuck leather * MIDSOLE: PU with SPS Dynamic - designed to help control over-pronation and supination, reducing fatigue and potential injury when covering long distances. * LINING: Seamless, waterproof GORE-TEX® lining with Primaloft insulation for added warmth. A LOWA patented design. * OUTSOLE: Vibram® Tsavo sole unit with specialized midsole. * SHANK: 5mm nylon, full length and width with a PU layer for total support underfoot. * FOOTBED: Balance footbed with breathable top layer and slow reacting foam provides fit customization. Transports moisture away from the foot, minimizes friction and reduces fatigue. * FLEXFIT: More natural ankle flex and heel fit plus improved stability. * CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM: Perforations in the boot's lining allows air to enter, pumping heat and moisture back out. * TONGUE STUD/X-LACING: Patent pending tongue stud allows for better pressure distribution. * C4 TONGUE: Anatomically contoured to cradle the foot in comfort. * High wall rubber rand. * Strap-on crampon compatible. * Weight Per Pair ( Men's 9): 4.40 lbs * 10 inches tall. * Handcrafted in Germany.

Carbon steel, means it can rust if not constantly wiped, patina, super sharp and easy to sharpen. So. very good but needs constant attention from rust. Leaving the patina on helps, I like the look myself. Don't dishwasher or let it sit in the sink... use, wash, dry and put away immediate. Best advise for stainless also. Initials in some of the handles and a chip on the back of one. Early/mid century knives Foster Bros 10" slicer Dasco skinner Chicago Cutlery filet Two unmarked old knives, one could be another Foster 100.00 plus shipping if applicable. Kent

I'll take it, my brother wants it. Kent

Well, I knew the gun would go fast, so responded and texted but it was sold. No problem with texting as that's the quickest way to get a response. 480 means east valley and a quick look at his 9 posts says queen creek. Even though I was too late, I see no issue with the seller. Kent

I'll take it if still available. Kent

Goldshmidt going down leaves Hill, Montero, Gregorious and Trumbo as the veterans, with Montero having the highest batting average of .255. The others are call ups with even lower averages except Peralta who is turning out to be a solid and the best player after Goldy. Pitching is the killer though... it's like we have an average triple A team with bad pitching playing in the bigs. Kent

I took this picture 6 years ago of an elk rub, about 30 miles as a crow flies from Mesa... elk are within 12 miles of Phoenix city limits this spring.

Soon they'll be in the golf courses in Mesa... Kent