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Call me ......Dave 602-228-1719

I am off to a waterhole project in 24 b.....I get back to this on Monday when I'm back in town....

I am well aware of how the department is funded. I am speaking about all funds that benefit all outdoor activities for all that use the outdoors both res and nonresident users. Non fishing recreational boaters out number hunters and fisherman put together here in Az. Are you saying they should be charged a fee because the don't buy a hunting or fishing license. The dept manages over 9000 species and thousands of miles of lakes and waterways that are used by non hunters and fisherman. Yes the money does not go directly to the dept but we as outdoorsman benefit greatly from the money they spend. To tax them when they put more money back into wildlife then us hunters Makes no sense

When you refer to non- consumptive users are you referring to campers-hikers-rafters-mountain bikers- outdoor photographers-national park visitors-ect....Because if you are those non-consumptive users out number us hunters/ fisherman by over 40 to 1 and put a whole lot more money back into this state then we do.

I was able to get updated water locations as of this morning for free. If they upgraded the mapping software and or water maps and it is a different version then it reasons that there would be a charge for an upgraded version

If you don't want to be a paid member don't. You can still get your draw info and all your other info without being a member. And the current version of the map will still be available to non members. Enhanced services come with a cost....Are you of the same opinion when enhanced services are provided by your cable- phone- Internet - ect.....Should there never be a cost increase for added services. NO one is holding a gun to your head and making you pay anything......The majority of those that I have spoken too will pay it for no other reason the it is a donation to the wildlife in are state. If you are content with the current level of service then don't pay and continue to enjoy what you already receive. Those of us that see a benefit to the cost will pay.....

We are waiting on a gunwerks G7 rangefinder to come in. We are going to pair them up and make it the ultimate long range package. Should be about a week or so. I will be out of town this weekend on a waterhole project in 24 b and hope to finish it up next week and run the raffle.....Dave

This month we have a pick your prize raffle.....The winner can choose from a long list of SWAROVSKI binos or spotting scopes or a gunwerks G7 rangefinder... ONLY selling 600 tickets at $ 10.00 Each.... Get yours by going to azdeer.org and clicking on the RED box....Good luck Winner is ....Ben Davis, Flagstaff Az Thank you to all those that bought tickets !!!!!!

Sold out !!!!!I will draw a winner in the next 24 hrs..... Thanks to all those that bought tickets....

36....left !!!!!!

Please send me the info. azdeer1@cox.net Thanks Dave

64 tickets left.....

150 tickets left....

Tickets are going fast!!!!!.....Dont wait..

Sir if your in unit 23...Please stop by the Arizona deer associations youth deer and elk camp. We will have free food for all tag holders and their hunting party. Last yr we served over 900 meals and gave away over 5000.00 dollars in prizes to the kids....AND IT'S ALL FREE !!!!! .....Look for more info to come out. Thanks Dave

Call me ...Dave 602-228-1719

Short version of issues I had.....I dropped off a complete model 700 BDL short action 243. Ordered a full build 6.5 creedmore, Was very specific about what I wanted ( This is not my first build and knew exactly what I wanted ) McMillan hunter stock with edge tech Brux # 5 fluted barrel Finished at 24 inches without brake, 1/8 twist APS medium brake Timney trigger set at 2 Plus the basics I received a build sheet with a total cost for the build, They tried to convince me to use a HTG style stock, I had never held that stock so I went to McMillan and tried several different stocks out. I decided to stick with the hunter style stock and placed the order for it while I was at McMillan. The order was placed in PCR name and they paid for it. Several weeks after I dropped off the rifle I received a call asking me for the bottom metal, I stated I had given them a complete rifle, I was told they must have given me back the bottom metal because they could not find it. Had to buy new bottom metal. Was told the build would take 4/6 months....9 months later I received a call stating the rifle was done. I was given various reasons as to why it took longer then was estimated. When I went to get it the first thing I noticed was that the brake was not the one I ordered and the action was not in the stock straight !!!.and the craftsmanship was terrible, When I brought this to Keith's attention he became VERY angry and told me how long he worked to get the action straight in the stock as it was inleted off center and he forgot to order the aps brake and new I was in a hurry to get the rifle so he used a badger. After a long back and forth I was told I could take the stock back to McMillan and take it up with them. But only after I paid for the rifle in full in cash as they had a lot of money tied up and need to be paid. I refused to pay cash and gave them a check.... So I took the stock to McMillan they looked at it and immediately apologized and stated they would remake it. 4 months later I took the stock back to PCR and gave it to Keith, He was very rude and stated he would get to when he had a chance ....Would give no time frame.....months later I was in Alaska on a fishing trip when I received a phone call stating my rifle was ready, I told Keith I was out of town and would pick it up in about 10 days, I was told that was unacceptable and it needed to picked up within 24 hrs. I had my wife pick up the rifle when she got there she was told there was a 250.00 charge, She called me and when I asked Keith why there was a charge I was told he had bedded it twice and time is money if I wanted my rifle pay it or get out of his shop. So my wife paid it and left. When I got back into town I noticed the rifle looked great but still had the badger brake on it. Decided not to call PCR as it was just not worth it. Several weeks later I started working up loads with a friend of mine in Tucson....When I break in a new barrel I shoot one then clean the barrel for the first 10 rounds. Shot the first round and it took me 30 min to get all the copper out....this barrel had been shot a bunch !!!! Now PCR told me they don't shoot their rifles !!!... So my buddy bore scoped the barrel, showed lots of ware...we did a little more work found it was a 1/9 twist not 1/8....Called PCR got the run around as to when I could bring it back. So I showed up the next morning. To say things were heated would be an understatement....Bottom line they refused to look at the barrel told me I was crazy......I could go on for pages with all the shoot I went through with them....oh and the barrel is only 22.2 inches long

Not to pile on ...But the boys at Phx customs could be the biggest bunch of ***clowns iv'e ever dealt with. Rude,arrogant,pricks....Basically held my rifle hostage till I paid more then the quote, barrel is two inches shorter then it is supposed to be and it is the wrong twist. Told me to pound sand......

If you get a chance go to his YouTube page and look at a few of his other videos.....

WINNER POSTED...SEE LAST POST FOR WINNERS...AND GO TO ARE FACEBOOK PAGE TO SEE ARE NEXT RAFFLE RIFLE IN ACTION...IT'S A MUST SEE !!!!! The ADA has a fantastic rifle / scope combo up for grabs !!!!. We have a Weatherby sub moa 6.5 creedmore bolt action rifle topped off with a Swarovski. Z5- 3.5x18x44 BT rifle scope....We are only selling 450 tickets at $10.00 dollars each. The winner will be drawn at the ISE show on Sunday March 13th. You do not need to be present to win !!!!!! Tickets will go fast so get yours today.....By going to azdeer.org and click on the red box.....Thanks Dave We will also have a vortex rangefinder bring raffled off at the show. Tickets will be 5.00 each and will only be available at the ISE show. The winner will be drawn on Sunday at the show. You do not need to be present to win....

The ISE SHOW WINNER WAS....Damian Redlinski of West Seneca ,NY The second chance winner was.... Ian Kuemerle of Wickenburg, AZ Rangefinder winner was..... Joe Wehrman of alaska The yeti cooler winner was...Renee Barry of Mesa, Az THANK YOU TO ALL THAT BOUGHT TICKETS...... If you go to are facebook page there is a video that shows are next rifle raffle in action......IT'S A MUST SEE !!!!!!

I will be there all day Thursday...Sat....Sun...Hope to see everyone !!!!!

Alright everyone you asked for it....Due to the overwhelming response to the ISE show raffle and all the people who did not get a chance to get tickets we are doing a second raffle...The winner gets a Weatherby series two sub- moa 6.5 creedmore with a Swarovski Z5 3.5 x 18 x 44 BT scope. Tickets are 10.00 each and we are selling 400 tickets total. Get yours by going to azdeer.org and click on the red box......We can't thank you enough for all your support !!!!!

Sold out..,.Thanks to all that bought tickets......very busy getting set up for the ISE show we will draw and post a winner over the weekend......Dave

Very sorry for the confusion....I am computer stupid and can barely answer my phone.....If you have any issues please call or text me and I will work through it. Dave 602-228-1719