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I was driving eastbound on I-40 in Aug. 2018, and looked below one of the overpasses between Kingman and Seligman - there were about a dozen feral hogs rooting around. I called AZGFD in Kingman to report the sighting. The lady at the front desk kept telling me well, they must have gotten out, contact the sheriff's office to see about notifying the owner. I kept telling her ma'am, you don't understand these are FERAL hogs. She just didn't know how bad those things are. Around 2014 - 2015 or so, there was a fenced hunting opportunity on one of the hobby ranches in about the same area, except S. of I-40 and E. of Hwy. 93. I was at Desert Archery in Kingman, when Stuart Bowman was there. He had an ad posted on his bulletin board for hunts. Believe it was 18A, but may have been 18B. Also talked to a guy at a long-range varmint silhouette match, who had hunted there. Black fella, gung-ho hunter, said he had taken one or two, and they were quite tasty. Those suckers are as wild as deer.

Mexican cartels are increasingly moving into wildlife crime (msn.com) If this is true, then just about any outdoor related activity in Mexico is probably contributing to poaching, extortion, smuggling, and all the things that impact what used to be legitimate tourism. Not to mention the flow of illegals and illegal drugs into the U.S.

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The old bulletin board. Very cool. Great job.

I had pretty much the same problem all my life. Ordered a pair of Hanwag Alaskan GTX boots with custom footbed from Lathrop and Sons, and they have been excellent. I have covered hundreds of miles, many in rough country, and have never had a blister. They are not cheap, but I would buy another pair without a second thought. Right now, I am at the point of finding a good cobbler to re-sole my current pair. Can't comment on the other posts with respect to various brands. I am sure there are many that are good, but how well do the hunting forums support re-selling pairs of boots after you try them and then need to try something else? I have seen some great deals on used boots, and maybe that is the way to go. However, you might wait a long time for the right size and model to come along. One thing I have found helpful is when I have a hunt coming up, I start rubbing my feet with alcohol about 3 weeks prior. I have heard it helps toughen the skin. Also found Vaseline between the toes reduces friction when you are in rough country all day.

Check your PMs.

Maybe check date and time on your pm's. Couple of us responded about the same time I believe.

Ft. Date Creek.

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We're going to be expecting a youtube video on how to do makeshift nock repair using Leatherman tool. 😁

I think the stock has been mislabeled. It looks like a type C stock, not an S. As I recall, type S (scant) has a straight grip? Pretty neat to find an 03, not an 03-A3.

Howdy BC8702, Wife said she really likes the phone. Good luck with sale of remaining phone, and hope you have a great new year!

Hey Kev, if you let that new puppy ride in your skivvies every day, by the time he is 30# it will seem like the most natural thing in the world. Might need a new belt and some pants though😊 .

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Kev hope you are able to find a nice one. They are out there. Should be moving any day now.

This is sort of an antique. Non-programmable, but great speaker.

John what critter/sound this time?

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Looks like a 9 y.o. Hard to tell without a closer look though. Great ram, no matter which unit he came out of. Did this unit receive transplant stock, or is it an historical population?

Ha. I know where that is. Very nice bull. And perfect pose too! As you probably know, it is very rare to find a bull of that caliber on public land in CO.

Yep. 1200 - 1600 hrs. Sonoita Fairgrounds.

Let me guess who is going to be the gun bearer on your next trip. 😁

Left hand or right hand?

Might not be a bad idea to send that photo to the AZGFD veterinarian. There seems to be something wrong with the hard outer layer of hoof-like material that should be on the outside of those hooves and dewclaws. I know we don't have CWD, but there could be some deficiency in the diet that is reducing formation of the horny fingernail-like material that should be on the hooves of a normal critter. Those are really strange dewclaws. That was a super nice buck though.

Old post. Next event is Sat. Nov. 20, 1430 hrs. at the country house restaurant. Stop by and have some coffee and visit!