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We hired guides for both trips. The Marls is such a vast expanse of flats and mangrove islands that you could get lost unless you're very experienced. The guide was telling us stories of inexperienced people heading out into the Marls and having to be rescued because they couldn't find their way back. We stayed at the Bahama Beach Club on Treasure Cay ( Our condo was the one to the left of the condo with the car ports in the far right of the main page. Ours overlooked the beach. If you go to Abaco, I can definitely recommend some bonefishing guides. The main one I contacted (great reviews) had shoulder surgery, but he put me in touch with a trusted friend of his, who was our main guide, who brought his colleague so my wife and daughter could have the second boat. If you go, I'll give you all of the info I have. My son and I badly want to go back and chase bones with fly rods now!

Like others, both my kids have portal accounts and have had one since they were 9. It must be a part of the new portal changes and, most likely, related to the child privacy act. I think I'll bring this up at the next Hunter Ed Advisory Committee meeting, though. Whoever it was that said above that their kids won't be able to see their results is correct. Maybe it will, in fact, be set up for a family sub account.

Its something along those lines and I learned the whole thing when I took RCIA to become Catholic back in 2012. Way back then, people were still meeting in secret to celebrate Christ's sacrifices and being persecuted by the Romans for following Christ. To avoid persecution and, therefore, stay alive, people would write out the "Chi/X" instead of "Christ" when referring to Christmas. That's a very simple version of its origin and in no way is to be removing "Christ" from Christmas. To people who don't understand the meaning, its often interpreted as being a materialistic symbol, removing Christ from the meaning. Either way you interpret it or however you celebrate, our family wishes yours a belated very Merry Christmas!

This is a very good resource however I disagree with this statement; Besides finding suitable habitat, the greatest limiting factor for Javelina expansion into new areas in Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and beyond, is climate. Javelina have no under fur, so they cannot survive winter in a cold climate. I have seen them in the snow in Prescott and it gets pretty cold around Williams. We have a few herds here in Flagstaff that have become residents. Last January, I had a pic sen to me of two big sows standing outside the main door to the Flagstaff Arboretum when we had 3+ feet of snow. I have a trusted biologist friend who has seen them in the aspens on Mt. Eldon, too!

That's the situation I'm in! What a situation to be in, huh?!?! Right down to the Savage 7-08 for my daughter and another Savage 7-08 for my son! Awesome deal for you and your family!

I'd have a helluva time passing up that deal and I really don't need another hunting caliber. Know how the lack of room in the safe goes. We bought a second, smaller safe a couple of years ago and its full now that my son is getting older and we're getting him set up!

Bump for a great bow! My daughter (13) has been shooting a Ruckus since she was 8 or 9.

Congrats on a great ram. Love the curl on that right!

What a stud! Congrats!

Congrats on a great ram!

I can vouch for two less tickets!

Seth Staples over in Parks. He owns Rim Country Custom Rifles and does great work. He's done all of my trigger work and installed three Vais brakes now. Absolutely can't go wrong with Seth. I can pm you his info if you want. PM me if you do, since I'm on a conference call most of the day and won't see much here.

You and your family have been on my mind and in our prayers since you first brought me in, Jack. I've been a full-time caregiver for a cancer patient (my mom) and I know how bad it can take a toll on you. Remember to take care of yourself and for Annie to do the same thing. If you don't, you're no good to Gabi and Ezra. I learned that the hard way, but not taking care of myself. Having said that, I know how tough it is to do just that. It was hard enough watching my mom battle, but I can't imagine watching my little girl. Don't be surprised if I give you a hug the next time we cross paths. Gabi is a tough, beautiful girl and she'll win this fight! I'm always just a phone call or text away and two hours north if you need to get out and clear your mind. I know you have a great support group down there, but you've always got a friend up north.

I wanted to get the word out about the scholarship our Flagstaff chapter of the NWTF (Northern Arizona Chapter) offers to seniors in high school in Flagstaff and other northern Arizona cities. All contact information is in the announcement or you can contact me for information. If you're a senior or your son or daughter is a senior in high school in northern Arizona, please consider submitting a completed application! NWTF SCHOLARSHIP 2018.pdf

Congrats! Hunting with my kids, especially my daughter, is my favorite!

Awesome pics! A couple of weeks ago, the local gray fox at our office here in Flag shot out of a grass clump six feet from me as I was walking to the back door. We were 10 feet from the door when he exploded. Three of my coworkers were looking out the 2nd floor window, watching him when I walked up. They got a great laugh at me jumping and almost peeing myself! I gathered my wits and followed him around the corner. He was looking back at me and let me snap a few pics.

Right now there is free shipping with no minimum order "7HOLIDAY", unless you're looking for a certain amount of money off-type savings. If so, can't help, but thought I'd throw the free shipping out since I used it last night and again this morning.

My son has the same tag and I can't wait to take him on his first big game hunt! Good luck in the class and its great that you're doing it with him. We see a huge difference in the younger kids when their parents are in the class beside them!

I'm surprised that one of the Prescott or Cottonwood HE teams isn't offering one. I can ask my friend in Cottonwood if he knows of one. I think we're holding on online field day the first week in January, but it gets really interesting really quick when it snows! And don't forget that there is still a 50-question test at the online field day. I'm sure you know this because its on the online course website, but we still get kids/parents showing up saying "We didn't know there was a test!" and then they fail the course. And kudos to you for making him complete it himself! We can tell when parents have done the test for their kids and its really annoying. Good luck on his hunt! What unit?

Please tell me I'm not the only one who can't quit laughing while reading this... But yes, I have both Forster and Chicago Cutlery version of these from my dad's meat cutting days and they are absolutely awesome!

I was texting back and forth with a friend that I met through CW last night and it dawned on me how thankful I am for the friends I've made over the years. They always seem to reach out when I need it most, or are there to answer every one of my questions. My wife has met a couple of them and she really likes them, too. Phil (philcramer), Dwane (Matthew Quigley), Tim (Edge), Tommy (Couestracker), Lance (lancetkenyon),and Ron (roninflag), I'm thankful every day for the friendships that have formed, the help you've offered, the support you've given, and the invitations you've extended me. I'm sure I've missed someone and I apologize for that, but thank you nonetheless. To everyone else who has bought raffle tickets, calendars, cards (Governor's turkey tags), and offered both insight and perspective, as well as allowed me to borrow gear, I thank you. I hope everyone has a very Happy Thanksgiving. After Thursday, we will be in north Phoenix for the weekend for a soccer tournament now that our daughter's broken toe has healed!

I wish I had the extra cash right now. One Garand in my safe isn't nearly enough. Good luck with the sale and I hope this bump helps you and your uncle! I @#$$ing hate cancer!

I think it was you and CatfishKev that recommended them to me. I'll be getting a couple of pairs before our next hunt!

I guarantee you that my seven cuts and chunk of thumb missing on my daughter's elk were all because of that bolded statement in your post. I grew up cutting meat with my dad in the basement with extremely sharp, high-quality butcher's knives and accidents were rare. They happened, but it was rare. I was in a hurry to get that elk out before it got hot, knowing it was just me and my daughter a mile from the truck. I got sloppy from trying to rush to the pack out!

Congrats on a great first elk!