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dang. I was hoping they would be introducing their first ever range finding binoculars that have the buttons placed for RIGHT handed people (unlike Leica). It's coming soon - or at least we can hope.

Ya know, I kinda have to agree with Maximus on this one. When you boil it down there are really two camps who hang out here - one wants to spread the word about their recent success, the other is here to learn. We are very blessed to live in a state like this that is mostly public land. We could all pick a certain unit and spend our entire lives learning about that one area - but given the recent changes politically for hunters, most of us find ourselves exploring new territory year after year. What's wrong with trying to get a little bit of information about an area we are unfamiliar with? It is like the old "TV" metaphor - if you don't like what's on, change the channel. If someone comes on board asking questions, no one is forcing any of us to anwer. We all have little hidden places that are sacred to us, so don't give that info out. We all also have places that we know are good starting places for new hunters that probably aren't on our top 3 list - so why not steer a newbie in the right direction? You might just put someone's son or daughter on their first AZ deer and make a friend for life. Anyway, I don't see anything wrong with someone asking for a little guidance. If you don't feel like answering - dont' - but don't blame them for asking. We have to remember that a huge part of what brings people to this site is the desire to learn about hunting in this state. I don't think we should bash eachother for asking for help. Just my $.02

Dang - I'd be watching him! Sounds like you have him patterned. Hope you get a chance to draw back on that bad boy.

Good for you and your son. I hope you find the owner. Merry Christmas.

Great Buck!! Congratulations! Do you need my address so you can send me my tamales?

Great Job! I just got humbled by a smallish 4x4 today. Any spot-n-stalk deer with a bow is a HUGE accomplishment. That buck is definately something to be proud of.

Wow, one of the most sought after guides in the state is guiding for FREE. I think I'll book a hunt right now.

What we really need to do between now and then is find a way to branch out to other bowhunters so that the Department has no excuse about all of the complaints coming from one source, etc. We really need to send emails etc. to the guys and gals we know who don't visit this site and aren't yet informed about this.

I agree - any time I see a dead bobcat or even fox on the road I can't help but feel a little sad - on the other hand when someone calls one in and smacks it I get pumped - go figure.

Lots of good replys here so far. I spent a lot of time working with my bow a couple seasons ago to get the field point and bh's to group together and after literally months of tiny adjustments to the rest, loop etc. I got very close but I could shoot a random mix of 3-5 bh's and 3-5 field points and it was obvious that the field points would tend to be in one portion of the group and the broadheads in another. That said, muzzy, slick trick magnus stingers, g5 strikers and Montecs (believe me I tried them all) all group together now and VERY close to field points. So what I do now is practice in the off season with field points but in the weeks leading up to a hunt I practice exclusively with the broadheads I'll be hunting with - just have to learn how to sharpen them really well or stock up on replacement blades. In the end, like the other guys here have said - it comes down to tuning. The laser alignment is a good start, and paper tuning is a good start, but in my (admittedly limited) experience those are just starting points and there is usually a lot more time involved in tuning for broadheads. As close as mine came, I know there is probably some tweaking to do. Now comes the hard part - getting within bow range of a deer!

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While I'm totally jealous of anybody who has a late December tag, I kinda feel bad for any of you guys out camping in this stuff. It's blowing like crazy here in Lakeside and starting to snow and they are expecting FEET of snow - I've heard rumors of anywhere from 3 to 8. You guys be careful out there. It's supposed to last through Thursday, but once this thing blows through it could be some of the best rut hunting in years. Good Luck, and God bless, Jason

Dollar for dollar, I think Savage is hard to beat. Their stocks aren't the best, nor their actions - but their triggers and barrels are fantastic, and that's what makes for good shooting, IMO.

Happy Birthday!

Sticking to the spirit of the other posts...

Great Job Brian, I know a couple locals with Dec tags in 23 and wondered if maybe it was them you were helping out. Good job and pls pass along the congrats.

Run Forest, RUN!!!!

Here's one I built last summer but I'm hoping to sell it - got a new Taco.

If you decide you don't want him, I'll take him

Just wondering if anyone was at the Casa Grande meeting and whether the bait/salt topic was discussed..Anyone....Bueller....?

I'm currently running it on Vista with no problems.

Sent this earlier today: Thank you for giving Arizona sportsmen and women a chance to provide input about this proposed legislation. Unfortunately, I am not able to attend the meeting in Casa Grande in person, so I must express my thoughts about this proposed rule via email. I have been a hunter in Arizona for over 20 years and have hunted with both archery tackle and firearms for just about every species the state has to offer. Over that time I have met a many hunters and AZGFD field personnel. Over the past few years, it has become apparent that the relationship between many outdoor enthusiasts and the Department has begun to sour. One reason is that AZGFD blatantly ignored the will of the public when they opted to shift almost all of the December whitetail hunts to earlier in the year (and double the amount of tags issued) in the name of increased opportunity. When the hunting community expressed their disgust at this change, the department concocted a bogus survey that was clearly designed to support the unpopular decision through deceptive wording. Hunters saw through it and lost respect for the department as a result. Once again, a proposed change has come up for discussion attempting to limit the already low success rates of bowhunters in Arizona. There is no concrete evidence that hunters sitting in tree stands over salt are causing a disproportionately high deer harvest. When archery hunters are required to report harvests and rifle hunters are not, there is no way to get an accurate picture. Additionally, I can assure you that many times more deer are killed by road-hunting archers (illegally, might I add) than salt-hunting archers. If the department can’t enforce the existing road hunting laws, how can they possibly enforce something like a ban on salt. What happens when anti-hunters intentionally spread salt around water tanks to make it illegal for hunters to harvest game in those areas? Overall, I see this as a very bad idea that is not founded in scientific research and has little chance of improving wildlife or hunting in this state. On the other hand, it will undoubtedly serve to drive a wedge between many hunters and the AZGFD. Because it is not enforceable, many hunters who have spent their entire lives hunting strictly within the law will opt not to follow this new legislation. This is not the type of relationship between hunters and the AZ Game and Fish department that is beneficial to either of us. Thank you, Jason Jones

The snakes are generally good at getting out of your way and hiding. This time of year they're burrowed up or in caves (sometimes in HUGE numbers). The scorps - well, depends on where you live, but take a black light outside at night in the summer time. You'll probably be a little freaked out at first .

Wasn't he a 3x4 just seconds before the loud bang??? JK, Congrats! nice looking buck. That fog photo is really cool.

LOL - Now that's funny right there.