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I’m sure I will figure out lots on my scouting trips and depending on how bad the roads are because of weather, but does anyone have any advice on camping areas pulling a trailer ? thanks in advance.

I have the rifle tag. Good luck on your hunt!

I’m kinda undecided on the primary rifle but will be between a ruger 300wm, rem 700 300 wtby mag or a kimber 308 all topped with Leupolds. The ruger has been on the last couple hunts so will probably get the nod.

Finally drew a 13a strip tag. I had 16 resident points- 14 +hunter safety & loyalty. I’ve been to 13a & 13b a few times shed hunting 15+ years ago and hunted the kaibab (12AW) early and late with my son and friends a couple times over the last 10-11 years but have never hunted the area for myself. I’m beyond excited and anxious. I ordered a flatline map, a few quadrangle maps (7.5’) and done an insane amount of e-scouting for others hunts, places to camp, hunt and azgfd spots to check out. I purchased 6 extra fuel cans (total of 11 now) and have 4 extra tires mounted on wheels/rims. I will have plenty of gear and backups just in case. I am 100% a DIY hunter and this hunt will be no different even though I know I will not draw this tag again. I do want to make the most of this hunt but I won’t hire a guide and seriously doubt I would even buy a scouting package. I come from a hunting family and have hunted CA, NM, MT, UT, CO, WY and my home state AZ for deer, elk and antelope since 1985ish. I am 52, in good shape and have been on lots of 2 week+ long hunts so I think this is very doable physically and mentally. I’m planning on 2-3 scouting trips, more if possible, (it’s around 7-8 hours one way from Queen Creek) and showing up around a week early before the 10 day hunt. I will be sleeping/cooking in my 16x16 wall tent (along with my cousin) and driving a 4x4 crew cab RAM diesel truck w/ shell pulling my 20’ enclosed trailer to lock up my supplies/gear and perhaps bring my SxS in. If anyone has any tips, ideas, info, banter or has the same hunt I would love to hear from you. Thanks in advance and happy hunting ! -Sig

Probably same group that hangs out near the hospital IMG_3762.mov

Beef filet, thin pork loin, baked potato, sweet corn on the cob, jalapeños, Mexican corn chopped salad and cheap Cabernet wine for son and I as wife and daughter are shopping. Thanks Costco

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UPDATE- After 3 days, ended up turning dog into animal control. He was chipped and owner contacted. Apparently was missing for almost a month but never reported. Owner never came to pick him up. After a week in jail, my cousin ended up adopting him and taking him to cold and snowy Idaho. Perfect for the husky who has adapted well and goes to the office everyday.

Found a dog last night on a dirt road coming back to camp near superior. Asked the few camps that are around without luck.

Any trades ?

-I'm sure the AZ nwtf raffles are legit. The NWTF wold not want the bad press .There is a web page and contact info up if you look .Az nwtf raffles it has contact info Thanks for the idea. I’ve contacted them several times but as of today there is no response. I also looked up the statewide Arizona NWTF presidents and committee members and I found several familiar names. Apparently they are allowed to put on a raffle, enter the raffle, can and have pulled their own winning ticket. Even if 100% legit I see how anyone could think otherwise

-I'm going to send you a PM with an offer of reconciliation. I hope you'll consider it. I don’t want anything extra or special just because I was in your raffle. I appreciate your offer but no thank you. Good luck moving forward with your fundraisers. Unfortunately, I don’t feel confident in entering them anymore. happy holidays

No need to post. I’ve been putting in for these raffle items since January. After the ticket cut down from whatever to 100 and then 50 I’m realizing my purchased tickets probably were for not. I’ve learned a lot about the nwtf and their raffles. According to some other posts I’m not the only one. I for one will no longer enter or inquire about nwtf raffles. Thanks for the lesson and enjoy your spoils. Good luck on your hunt.