Red Rabbit

This Sunday morning, Rica and I took a short hike down Pumphouse Wash south of Kachina Village to find some small waterfalls that I was told about almost fiteen years ago. This little drop was just above the waterfalls. (I am still having difficulty with the color balance due to the neutral density filter.) The waterfalls had a nice pool beneath, which might be nice during the warmer summer months. Doug~RR

Kenetrek only lists on their website Bear Mountain in Mesa and Sportsmans Warehouse as AZ dealers, but that is for the gaiters, not boots. The Sportsmans WH in Bozeman MT is listed as a boot dealer. You might see if Sportsmans can transfer a pair in your size to try, if MT has your size. Some places will let you return boots if you only test wear them in your house (not outside).

Sheds from the desert GHOST?

I have a pair of those Rockports. Very comfortable.

Gino and Colton, Certainly is a nice find of shed and hunting hole. Will be waiting on new photos dated August 2009. RR

The spring...errr winter air was fresh this morning. Actually would like to see a lot more snow in the next month.

Dick posted this over on Bowsite: from "The Outdoor Wire" Thursday March 12th. UFA Modifies Sportsman's Warehouse Deal, SW Closing 26 Stores In November, we reported on the planned acquisition of financially-strained Sportsman's Warehouse company by Canada's UFA Cooperative, a multi-billion dollar, agricultural based cooperative with a wealth of varied business holdings and more than 110,000 members. Yesterday afternoon, word from UFA spokesperson Natalie Dawes that the acquisition has changed - significantly- from the Sporsman's Warehouse acquisition originally announced. Based on the outcome of UFA's due diligence and "the continuing deterioration of the North American economy", terms of the deal had changed from a total acquisition to UFA's taking possession of fifteen Sportsman's Warehouse locations in the Northwestern United States. The ownership of those stores would be accepted as payment of a 2008 loan to Sportsman's Warehouse by UFA. As we reported at that time, that cash infusion kept the cash-strapped chain operating. UFA says the modification will ensure the long-term financial health of the cooperative, with the fifteen stores aligning well with its Western Canadian geography and distribution routes. Those fifteen stores are located in Oregon, Montana, Washington, Idaho, and North Dakota. Sportsman's Warehouse Chairman and CEO Stuart Utgaard has announced the liquidation of twenty-three stores to "reduce bank debt". A statement on their compay website says it is hoped the steps will allow the firm to go forward as a viable entity with 2,300 employees. These Sportsman's Warehouse stores are being liquidated: Aurora, Colorado, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, DePere, Wisconsin, Henderson, Nevada, Lafayette, Indiana, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Las Vegas, Nevada, Legacy, Texas, Memphis, Tennessee, Nampa, Idaho, New Berlin, Wisconsin, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pocatella, Idaho, Roanoke, Virginia, Rogers, Arkansas, Round Rock, Texas, St. Cloud, Minnesota, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Southaven, Mississippi, Visalia, California, Wichita, Kansas, and Woodbury, Minnesota. Between the sale to UFA and the liquidation of stores, Sportsman's Warehouse is trimming its store count from its previous high of more than sixty stores. "UFA is advancing a deliberate and controlled diversification strategy," says Dallas Thorsteinson, UFA president and CEO. "The specific Sportsman's Warehouse locations we have acquired fit perfectly with our outdoor-adventure marketing and long-term financial strategies." "We cannot predict the future for Sportsman's Warehouse," says Thorsteinson, "but we are certain the acquisition of these specific locations is good news for the growth and sustainability of UFA." The acquisition gives the cooperative twenty-two locations. Earlier in 2008, UFA acquired Canadian outdoor outfitter, Wholesale Sports. The newly acquired Sportsman's Warehouse locations will operate as part of UFA's outdoor adventure division. Over the past several days, industry insiders had been whispering that the deal - if not dead - was facing significant modifications. Seems they were on target on this one.

KP, http://www.thehuntingshack.com/catalog/ret...ergerRetail.pdf http://www.gunwerks.com/Products-(1)/Hunti...Ammunition.aspx

Joe, As a 2000 cu in pack, what do you think its shortcomings are?

It was posted elsewhere that Carrie is dating hockey player Mike Fisher, a Christian and hunter. Maybe he will have a positive influence on her. http://www.faceoff.com/hockey/teams/vancou...x%3Fid%3D830001

Lark, What has the doc said about recovery time, flexibilty, rehab? RR

Neighbor has had the shoulder and hip replacements. He's much better than before the operations. Recovery after the hip job was a matter of days. Take care. If your shoulder is still tender come elk season, you should consider a 7mm-08 Doug~RR

congrats larry. guess you will need to draw that december coues tag to squeeze in your schedule. nov in new mexico and jan in old mexico

Dan, Welcome!

Sounds like a nice day at the range. One might want to shoot one round from each load at 4 separate targets, then repeat with the second round of each charge group, then the third...That way, no charge group has an advantage due to clean-fouled bore / hot-cold barrel / changing weather conditions.

Josh, I thinks that 4th pic is the one I tried to see on the cell phone. Much better on a computer monitor. Doug~RR

Here's the list of stores that Kevin posted that are closing and which are being sold to UFA. http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/company.cfm

Is J.M. your little birdie?

http://www.kpvi.com/Global/story.asp?S=9974818 From what was read elsewhere, Stu is selling the northwest stores in OR, WA, AK, ID, MT to the Canandian CoOp, closing 24 stores mainly in the east and midwest, and keeping the rest open.

Objective diameter seems smaller than normal, which should not be a problem when the sun is out. Looks like they have been renamed "Timberline."

Mike, Did you make a deposit on the avatar? RR

Have you heard anything about the white bass where the Agua Fria comes in?

How about the Lowa Banff, or the Renegade GTX for a more supple boot with a lower collar? REI has 20% off for members. Don't know if the REI in Tempe or by Paradise Valley Mall will have them to try on, can call ahead. http://www.rei.com/gear/feature/search/Goo...CFRlcagodWXZzdg Shoebuy.com has the Banff for $235 http://www.shoebuy.com/lowa-banff/54563 Heres some coupon codes for more discount http://www.couponcabin.com/coupons/shoebuy/ http://definitivedeals.com/coupons_and_dea...uy.com&land

Saw where Camofire's daily special is a Whitetail Buck Montana Decoy for $35. Might be an option to try on the rutting coues during the January archery hunt. https://www.camofire.com/index.php

NRS, Most of the comments/suggestions were made by one of the judges who is not associated with cwt.com to offer areas that each of us may improve our photo-essays. I did not know I had so many left feet because too many of the "shoes" fit. Doug~RR