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How many miles? Where is it located?

^^ I hope so. I was there last weekend. One week can make a difference.

It's been quiet and HOT in 4B...with an occasional bugle. The forecast is for clouds, chance of rain, and cooler middle of next week, which should get it going. The fall equinox/estrus is the 22nd, but also a full moon. Hopefully there will be enough cloud cover to squelch the full moon affect. At any rate, we will have a blast in the elk woods.

They'll be back. Usually on Tuesdays (Trailcam Tuesday)

Sounds like you have a handle on what is required. I prefer 12x50's and carry them on my chest. I have a Zeiss 15 - 45 x 65 spotter that is packable and a Vortex 27 - 60 x 85 that does well, but stays near the truck. Buy the best glass you can afford. Ross Outdoors in Phoenix rents glass. Might be an option.

I have a 4b bull tag. I won't be hunting until my brother gets here from Indiana on Sunday. First time missing opening day....it's killing me. Last weekend I was practicing my calling from the campfire and had two bulls bugling. It's gonna be a warm one.

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That's a great idea! I actually have something similar, with a small Zodi system. The D-battery pump that comes with it is barely adequate, so I bought a RV pump and connect it to a Marine battery. It works pretty good but kind of a pain to setup. I'll take it along on the hunt. Options are good. It might be nice to get a real shower, then "go to town" 😁

I have a solar shower but it would be nice to get a real shower after 5 days or so of hunting, especially with the forcasted warmer temps. Is there an establishment with public showers near Forrest Lakes or Heber?

Good deals! I bought one last go around.

Wow! That's a shocker! Life is fragile. Prayers to the family, friends, and his company staff.

I have this same jacket, size, camo...love it...great jacket!

I am going through this now. Sounds like a verifier will work for you, which is a "reading glass" in the peep. A clarifier is similar but is used with a magnified site. If you see distance ok then you just need a little correction to see the pins better. I just had one installed at Timber Mesa. I think I chose too much magnification and need to go back and try another. Here is a video describing it.

So, my eyes don't focus so well up close anymore, which causes my pins to be a bit fuzzy. I really don't like wearing glasses while hunting. I have a verifier peep sight on order through the local archery shop to help focus my pins. Anyone use this? Opinions? Alternatives?

Yeah, I do shoot with both eyes open and that helps...I can get by. Just trying to make improvements. I also have astigmatism in that eye, so I don't know if the verifier will help. It's a $60 experiment 😣

No. I have some scar tissue in my right eye from RK procedure 20 years ago. It feels like I have a spec of dirt under the contact.

I went to a QAD HDX last year and love it. Several factors can cause fletch contact: rest timing (set with the cord length), rest not at center shot, arrow spine too weak, tall fletching (more than 1/2"), bow torque (poor grip/release). Shoot through paper at about 6 feet. The tear can give some indication.

Very cool dream trip and great video! I needed that.

I agree. My arrows seem to hit square. I had the string/cable replaced and setup by Timber Mesa, here in Mesa. I checked the "paper tune" and looks good. I have shot Thunderheads and G5's so far and both POI same as field points, at 30 yds. I will experiment with 125's. Not sure if an extra 25 gr. will make a difference? Thanks for the knowledgeable replies!

Mulepackhunter, That should be a killer arrow! I am a bit concerned with my arrow weight. I am shooting Gold Tip Hunter XT, 416 gr. with 100 gr. Thunderheads. 30" arrow, 64 lb draw weight, 260 fps. I also have 125 gr. Thunderheads that I will experiment with. I have a Sept archery bull tag. I have not shot an elk with carbon arrows. I have killed 4 elk with an old PSE, heavy aluminum arrows, the same Thunderheads, shooting with fingers (no release). One shot, all dropped within sight. I am an advocate of heavy arrows. I have read many threads on this subject...a lot of varying opinions. Is this arrow weight/setup adequate?

Yeah, I thought so. We were up high in the Mazatals today. Noticed it this morning. On the way out around 1:00, it was getting windy and the smoke doubled in size.

Bears fire. Lightning strike yesterday. 2000 acres. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6062/

I saw those. I checked reviews, which state "very slow trigger and recovery times", so I didn't buy them. They will probably be ok if you set them up looking down a trail or at a salt block. Try to avoid a passing shot or you may only get a rear end.

I've been thinking of one of these, but I'm getting resistance from my wife. Maybe I'll have to take a look at it.

You would have to draw outside air or the humidity would realy build up and defeat the purpose. I mounted a side draft to the side of my garage. It works well...when the dew point is low.