Flatlander

Anyone using the Leica CRF 2400 or the Nikon Monarch 3000? I am really interested in the image stabilizing function of the Nikon. These were all the rage at shot show 2018 but haven’t heard much since.

I called at 8:09 was number 7 in line. Never got an answer and after 30 min was transferred to a VM.

Most of these guys are buying a license anyway so it’s really just the $300 non-permit tag. And I wouldn’t suggest banning them. Just making them choose between rifle or archery. The days of being able to hunt otc archery, leftover coues and build points for the Kaibab are about done. Definitely time for them to be over for NR.

Healy’s had some really sweet Bergaras in-stock. Maybe some CZ’s as well. Good luck finding a Remington or Winchester since they both are out of production.

That’s what I meant, not a FOIA. I’d like to get 2017-2020. Trends are more important than single year data.

Mine was smooth. Trying to do my wife an mom's now. It's not working. Currently 23rd caller in line for IT support.

My apologies. There are a number of folks on here who have beaten this to death per the years. I assumed you were one of them. And well, you know what happens when we assume. My bad.

We’ve been through this. You know the answer but since you clearly (by posting the question 3x) can’t move on without making your point, we can go over it again. Volunteer responses to hunt surveys are the only data they currently collect. The suggestion has been made before that it be mandatory. The dept feels that compelling responses could create less accurate data. That idea could be challenged but from an input standpoint, I am less inclined to tell them HOW to do their job (collect their data) but more inclined to provide input on what I would like them to accomplish. You don’t have to agree. You can and should speak up at a meeting about this. This may be a bit off track for the current discussion and may warrant a different thread if we want to explore or discuss it further out of respect to the OP.

The guidelines lay this out. If archery harvest exceeds 20% the first adjustment is to eliminate December, then reduce January to two weeks, then it goes to a draw. Here is a link to the guidelines in case anyone is into reading. https://azgfd-portal-wordpress-pantheon.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/archive/AZ-Hunt-Guidelines-2018-2023_7-26-2019.pdf

I don’t think hybrids can reproduce.

I left a message for Amber Munig. If I get a response I will keep everyone posted.

Seemed to work for the people who felt they were seeing too many trail cameras.

I have never seen that information published. But the department has it, no doubt. I suspect they would require a FOIA request (as they always seem to insist on for even simple requests).

My main concern is that this may lead to a similar adjustment for residents in the future. However, the current guidelines call for otc opportunity wherever possible. Which is in our favor.

Per the hunt guidelines if more than 20% of the total annual harvest comes during archery the unit transitions to a draw unit. Because there is no cap on the number of OTC non-permits sold to non-residents, that means that a flood of successful non-residents can push a unit to a draw for archery. I believe we should be petitioning the commission to adjust the guidelines regarding NR archery deer permits. I would advocate a cap on the total number available for purchase, which could lead to problematic situations for a first come first serve buying scenario. Or requiring NR’s to apply for archery. But either way, my recommendation is that NR be required to choose between applying for a rifle hunt / building points and hunting the archery hunt.

Anyone by any chance have a mule deer cape from a 3 year oldish buck, preferably from a northern area? Too many bullet he’s and ticks on our current one.

Tony, this isnt really a fair representation. I have no idea of those figures for other countries are correct but in the US the federal government has paid Billions of dollars i relief funding beyond just the direct payments. The direct payments are the smallest portion when you consider the the research and vaccine funding, increased relief products / supplies, funding for testing, PPP loans, unemployment benefits etc. I am not a federal government defender, but there is a lot that has been invested toward combatting COVID.

Back before there were 12,000 homes in Prescott Valley. Chino Valley is next. Habitat fragmentation, loss of access, predators and WAY too many tags has made AZ the equivalent of Idaho for pronghorn.

Anyone have a Vortex Ranger 1800? Are they better than the previous Rangers?

Finally someone saying it like it is. Newberg hits the nail on the head in public lands and 2A issues in this podcast. I couldn’t agree more about hunters as voters giving republicans a pass on conservation issues because they support the 2A. It pisses me off that these two things are viewed as mutually exclusive. It’s time the Andy Biggs of the world are held accountable to ALL their constituents expectations. Same with Sinema. She ran on a moderate platform, she needs to represent AZ’s strong 2A commitment. https://hunttalk.libsyn.com/ep-149-politics-of-guns-public-lands-with-hal-herring

However this got resurrected, it was cool to see some dialogue about coues deer habitat and behavior. Really cool to see some of the old names here, especially Bill (RIP). In the spirit of bringing a contribution to the table I can say I saw a very nice coues buck in the Tortolita’s probably 6 years ago this January. If I remember correctly he was rutting a whitetail doe. So maybe that population is fully established now.

The best part of this whole thing is that this dude is out shooting deer and pigs. Meanwhile all you dudes are busy measuring peckers on the internet and trying to one up each other with who can claim the most obscure 6.5 cartridge.

What unit?

Cool rifle. Price? Scope included? Location?

Here is a good article on the whole thing. https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2020/12/15/the-keefe-report-wheres-all-the-ammo?fbclid=IwAR25n29AGmhDfky9Nf3nt_vxZVVX9_YK4-5OBTBejk09srPLgKBRF62hFG8#.X9oZHzaUzd8.facebook