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Buffalo Hunting in Grand Canyon National Park
SWDesertRat replied to CouesWhitetail's topic in Buffalo Hunting
With all due respect, I couldn't disagree with you more. Within the last few years that I've been paying attention at least, the Az Chapter of Sierra Club recognizes the importance of managing wildlife under the North American model, and are have been supportive of the Commission and Az Game and Fish and are fairly moderate when it comes to activism. I do agree with you regarding John Muirs original intent of founding the Sierra Club vs where it is now. However, as a sportsman Id rather have the Az chapter of Sierra Club than the California Chapter. I am supportive of finding a way to manage the bison on the park, but McCain did muddy the water by getting involved in something that was already going through the proper process. If the impact analysis stayed at a local level, it may have avoided national attention, perhaps minimizing the negative comments that could flood in from across the country about hunting in national parks, this has happened in other national parks when they are faced with managing a critter they don't want to, and end up having to use more expensive non lethal methods. What happens if his bill doesn't pass but the park service still wants/needs to move the EIS forward but now it stalls due to the recent spotlight and then subsequent negative and political pressure, then there isn't any progress and bison continue to be a problem. The best that could come out the bill is that it will pass and facilitate the process of turning over carcasses to the public, whether it's hunters or folks in need of food. -
Apache Sitgreaves National Forest just released a stage 3 closure. It does not extend to Black Canyon Lake, looks like it ends at FR139 and FR141 http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3803846.pdf
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Helping another member out. See the pics below. GLWS!
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Not sure on when you want to get on the road but CWT member Edge does mobile trailer repair. Give him a shout. http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/48032-trailer-service/?fromsearch=1
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788 .243 carbine new price at bottom
SWDesertRat replied to firstcoueswas80's topic in Classified Ads
I don't know why this rifle isn't selling... Deer draw is coming up, give yourself an inexpensive rifle as a reward. -
FOR SALE REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK 50-90 SHARPS
SWDesertRat replied to Phil Carr's topic in Classified Ads
Buy with confidence, awesome gun and good guy. Wish I had an excuse to buy. -
Wow! Great price from a local valley vendor. Even with tax it's a steal.
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A good friend of mine says that the Diamondbacks are the way to go unless you save the extra and buy the Vipers. This review is a little dated, since the bino models (looks) have changed a little since it was written but the guy brings up some valid points. http://www.opticsreviewer.com/talon-hd-vs-viper-hd.html
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Well I'm guilty for jumping to conclusions about the cause of the fire; that stinks that someone lost their RV. Ideally no more fires start along the 17 and BLM can get it out.
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That is unfortunate, I drive that portion of interstate quite a bit and it burns every year from some jerk that doesn't want to put their cigarette butt in their ash tray. I wish people weren't so selfish, and dumb, that's already the third fire in the past two weeks along the 17 north of Carefree Hwy.
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Cool series. Thanks for sharing with us.I'm guess the set(s) ended up getting disturbed and weren't successful. The other #3 trap on the left side of pic gets progressively more visible. How do you like that camera?
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.45 rcbs die, rcbs jr. press, rcbs powder uniflow, dillon powder beam measure
SWDesertRat replied to Adicted's topic in Classified Ads
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I owned the Vipers HD 10x42 and they worked great for me. I really liked the light gathering and clearness. However, I sold them once I got a pair of 10x42 Razor HD. The Razors are hands down, a better low light with crispness edge to edge bino compared to the Vipers. Will the Vipers suit your needs? Absolutely! Are the Razors worth the extra money? Depends on what you pay and what you're looking for. I say buy the Vipers and use them for a few years, if you decide you want to upgrade then do it, however if you come across a good deal (like twigsnappers 12x50 for $950) then buy them and don't look back. Like any commodity, binos are worth the value we assign to them and are willing to pay. I would also encourage you to buy used since Vortex will repair and clean regardless if you're first or tenth owner. Either purchase will be a good investment in glass.
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Wow! Four tires AND rims for 600? Even if this doesn't include the TMPS that's a dang good deal for a new set of street rubber.
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Too bad this gun isn't built for south paws. Bump for an elk gun ready for the woods..
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I certainly wasn't questioning your decisions on shoeing your horse or whether a horse should be shoed or not. So my apologies if I came off that way. I was simply curious, thanks for the responses. Looks like I need to get out more and learn a new unit. With the risk of 'new' area being broadcast on a forum, I like the 'where is this?' posts as much as the 'find the deer' ones. So thanks again for sharing.
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Magnificent horse and thanks for sharing your finds with us. Thought I knew the state and am drawing a blank on the unit you were in. Does that horse get shoed more on his hind end due to his socks? Just curious how he does in rocky country with white hooves.
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Honestly, I would look at all the big players before settling on Swaros. This review doesn't include Swaros but it does a pretty good job on all the rest of the options. http://precisionrifleblog.com/2013/11/25/rangefinder-binoculars-reviews-field-tests-ranging-performance-results/ Also, google reviews for Swaro El's and Leica Geovids. Leica's have more options for the number of ballistic memory for different calibers and in the lab it performs faster than the Swaros. Lastly, check out the warranties for all your options. I believe Sawro has a 2 year warranty on the RF component and Leica has a 5 year warranty on the RF. To me, that is lot of dollars to only get a few hunting seasons out of a pair of binos that conveniently have LRF. Good luck and let us know what you decide.
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looking for radios/tripod after boulder crushes old ones
SWDesertRat replied to Antler assassin's topic in Other Hunting Gear
Best wishes dealing with the insurance company. An Off/on site storage claim won't work? I use these from midland, not a bad price for the combo and kit. Midland has other kits without the extras for a little less in price. Has the vibrate feature for call and plenty of channels plus the weather channel which has come in handy more than a few times. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001WMFYH4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1398527325&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40 Range is decent, on high power I can usually get a few miles in the woods. Good luck in your search for new radios. -
Bump for a good guy and legit deal on new shoes and rims.
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12x50 Vortex Razor HD with carbon tripod - $1100.00
SWDesertRat replied to twigsnapper's topic in Classified Ads
$950 is a steal on a great pair of binos with a lifetime warranty. Bump for a good guy and a good deal. -
goodyear wrangler 265/70/17 (UPDATE PRICE AND TRADES)
SWDesertRat replied to Adicted's topic in Classified Ads
Not interested but wanted to clarify that you are selling four/five tires for 100.00 or 1 tire for 100? Good luck with sell. -
Went old school last night and this morning
SWDesertRat replied to bowhuntaz1's topic in Small Game, Upland Bird, and Waterfowl Hunting
Awesome job! Thanks for sharing.