bigbuckfever

I just watched your videos again. dang, gets my blood going.

Big Browns (and anyone else who is interested), Last year I convinced my dad, to let me record him in his own words, telling me some of his stories. I didn't trust my memory to keep all the details straight. My daughter put them together and edited it with a few pics and she just finished it today. He didn't want me to put the stories out while he was still alive because he didn't want anybody to think he was bragging about himself. If you're interested, the video was just uploaded to YouTube. The link is youtu.be/U8x085faYsQ

What knothead said ^^^ Anybody that is thinking about trying 3-d could go to Usery and shoot the 3-d course they have set up there. You can do it without an audience and get comfortable shooting at animal size targets without a bale behind it. The first few shots can be intimidating but you can shoot from any distance you want-you don't have to shoot from the markers. You can use a rangefinder or guess the distances. Just be ready to get hooked cause it's very addicting.

I have been to quite a few of the 3-D tourneys in recent years and regret not going years ago. It's a lot of fun and you meet other shooters/hunters who enjoy helping out novices like me. Just shoot to your own abilities and don't think you're going to beat guys that can shoot constant 12's.

I had no dog in that fight (didn't give a crap who won that game) but this pretty well sums up how I saw the exchange. I enjoyed most of Tony's posts', but seems he got pretty butt hurt and just said "See ya"

^^^ Thanks and prayers to you too.

Thanks for the kind words and sympathy, I appreciate it.

That full tank has got to be worth $180 now! Let's go Brandon. (sorry, I had to) Good luck with the sale.

There is a shoot in Dragoon the weekend of the 19th of this month. It's worth the drive, it's a fun shoot without the 9000ft elevation to climb in like Sunrise. The deadline to register is soon (not sure the exact date). Good luck on the hunt!

Nov bull archery in 23. Gives me something to look forward to.

Marine Lt. Colonel David L. Althoff (Ret), Aviator of the Year 1968, recipient of 3 Silver Stars, father, community leader, passed away early this morning. I want to thank all who offered a prayer or held a space for him, even if just for a second. Semper Fi.

Wow, that is frickin awesome! Congratulations and hope you get to tag a toad.

Just got hit for $270. Looks like I get to hunt with my brother again. Yessssssss

That looks like a pretty happy kid to me, good job dad! Passing the torch.

Got a little in Mesa, but not enough to make the weeds pull out easily.

That's a mighty fine buck, congrats and I'm glad you decided to share it.

Sounds like you had a great hunt, congratulations. I enjoyed the story too, thanks for sharing.

I feel for you man. Wishing you the best.

I've used it before for general guestimate.

Thanks for the prayers from everyone, it really does mean a lot to me and my dad. Yes Eddie, Korea and Viet Nam. A-D Skyraider and chopper pilot.

I was waiting for my pizza at Nellos last night and they were on the tv at the bar. Someone (I couldn't identify male/female/other) was commenting for the broadcast team wearing the most bizarre outfit. I couldn't help but laugh and the gal next to me was snickering at it too. Feel sorry for the athletes but that was a complete shite show. Some moron made the decision to put this person on air. Add another sporting event to the list I can't stomach anymore.

654321, are the pics from the AZGFD cameras that are set at water catchment sites "public knowledge" or confidential ?

Heck yeah buck fever is real!! Congrats on fighting through it and getting such a nice buck.

I think every archer has had a bout of "buck fever" at one time. The last two deer I connected on with a bow I was able to hold the pin almost perfectly still and I hit where my pin was holding. I didn't start power shaking until after the shot, then I was a hot mess. (It was awesome) The last deer I tried to shoot at, I had two nice 3 pointers coming into my waterhole and I told myself I was going to shoot at the first one to give me an opportunity, even though the second one was noticeably bigger. When the first one got to 32 yards and turned to look back at the bigger guy, I drew and shot and saw my arrow sail over his back. I couldn't think straight and was shaking like a little kid before the shot. I still relive that f-up and can't explain why I couldn't calm down before the shot. It happens. The best advice I can give is to get a precise pre-shot routine that you can concentrate on as your drawing the arrow back. Then TRY to concentrate on the follow through. A clean miss is better than a poor hit that only wounds the animal.