Red Rabbit

AG Congrats on your Dec 23 tag, but I hear there have been no deer for several years. Have a nice camping trip. RR

Yep, it's time for the e-scouters to start posting. Makes ya wonder why their the first post is to ask where to go hunt in such-n-such a unit. I would hope that they would realize that one would not give the location of one's own hunting spot, or backups, or where their friends hunt, or their secondary and tertiary spots. The best bet is to start with GnF recommendations: http://azgfd.com/h_f/hunting_units.shtml and spend a few days in the field and post your findings and ask for help after doing some legwork. earth.google will give a view of the area and the bunnies at the mansion Or do a search of former years posts to learn there are no deer left in unit 23 because they migrated to 45 due to the fires . RR

Lark, Duz dis mean dat weel hafta lernt ta play the banjo to unt'rstund the rekordun uff da drawl rezultz? I noze Casey aint tookin no banjo lessunz, so he wernt be drawn. Ya gunna claim his cheep tag, or turtee-six b tag? RR

Again, from last fall's hunt in unit 45

Casey- Happy 21st! Enjoy the concert and your first legal beer. Doug~RR

Putting a good pad like a Sims SVL or Pachmyer Decelerator will help a lot. I am not a fan of the muzzle brakes due to the blast and noise, but if you gotta have one, the Vias is one of the best. Wear hearing protection at all times. A friend shot a 300 winny with a brake 4 times in the field, and his ears rang for two months. I have three 300's and only have good pads on them, no brakes allowed. RR

AG, I will give him a call tomorrow. Thanks. RR

I wonder how busy the preview day will be for Cabelas Visa holders on July 26? I received my "special" invitation. RR

Dang, another record-book bull from unit 45. I wonder what he looks like this year with the drier winter and spring. Have you been able to relocate him this summer? RR

This is really cool. Satellite photos of the world. You can zoom in and see individual trees and waterholes, the tennis court at Elkhorn ranch, trucks on the highway. You can tilt the view to give a 3D view. Rotate it to look from any side. Some sections the photos are not that sharp, but others are well defined. What a great addition to topo maps for scouting and you don't have to rent an airplane. It's a free download. (I zoomed in, but didn't see any deer in 23. Don't know why you guys put in for it.) http://earth.google.com/ RR

How can you get the topo contour lines to overlay on the satellite imagery? RR

That Arkansas photo has great color and composition. Well done. Were the bass hanging under the docks? With a sunset like that going on, one would have to stop fishing for several minutes. RR

Dan, Thanks for taking us shed hunting. I can rest now that you wore out my legs, LOL RR

Scott, Did y'all get to take the hot air balloon ride? Sounded like a great vantage to see the country. Doug

What are some tricks and practical jokes that you have pulled, or of which you've been the victim, when at hunting camp. While we wait for draw results, some idle minds are at play. RR

All of my hunting camps have been too serious. About 30 years ago, before Bob Hirsch wrote of the Black River and enticed the multitudes, three of us hiked down from the Pump Station for a few days. My sleeping bag had been re-rolled by "friends" to carry a bottle of wine. Fortunately, I got to drink the wine, as they decided they didn't like it. They got to carry out the empty bottle, and a few rocks that kept getting stufffed in their packs from behind on the hike out. The best reward was that they each thought that the other was bringing their food, so they lived on fish and bread for a few days. I did share the scraps of the steak, baked potato, and german chocolate cake I had (just enough shared to suppress a mutiny and being pummeled). I think each bought about $20 worth of burgers and fries at the DQ in Globe on the drive home. RR

Judging by the number of tickets sold, elk and deer seem to be more popular than bighorn (maybe it was the units available to hunt sheep and/or the ticket cost) The guy who won the elk tag posted on bowsite that he thinks he only purchased two tickets for elk. I'd say he beat the odds big-time. Thanks for posting the numbers, Scott. Half a million $$$ directly for wildlife!!!! RR

You ARE the luckiest guy in the world right now. Gonna lifesize that jiruff? RR

If A=B and B=C, then A=C. I know Josh and Josh knows you. But I don't know you I'm cornfused with your tracking device???

Sounds like you're off to a great start with the bow. Have you been able to make any of the 3-D shoots? Welcome to CWT.com Doug~RR

Someone posted elsewhere about Lowa boots on clearance, so I'm passing along the heads up. I ordered a pair of Tanarks to supplement my Lowa Tibets. I feel the Tibets are real comfortable and offer great support. Lowas are about a half size small, so order a half size larger. If you click on "add to cart" you can see what sizes are available for each model. Sizes are limited. http://www.lowaboots.com/ecatalog/salemain.cfm Doug~RR

These are the lucky winners: Antelope - Wallace Duncan, Flagstaff, AZ Black Bear - Pete Demassari, Chandler, AZ Buffalo - Andrew Pontious, Upland, CA Coues Whitetail - Olga Boido, Tucson, AZ Desert Bighorn Sheep - Gerald Carter, Caldwell, TX Elk - Gary Chiurazzi, Peoria, AZ Javelina - John Dardis, Jamestown, ND Mule Deer - Garel Westall, Carlsbad, NM Turkey - Harol Barton, Corbin, KY Swarovski Optics - Paul Lennon, Benson, AZ

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The electrical tape across the muzzle will keep out the rain, snow and mud. The aluminum cleaning rod and patches are to push out the mud from the barrel when you forget to tape the muzz . RR

Here's my checklist. Hunting Daypack Checklist GAME DRESSING __ knife __ caping knife __ saw __ sharpening stone __ latex gloves __ nylon cord __ trash compactor bags OPTICS __ binos __ bino harness __ tripod __ tripod adapter __ lens cloth packets __ lens brush __ digital camera __ extra camera battery __ range finder __ black head cloth/drape FIRST AID KIT __ aspirin __ decongestant __ Benedryl __ TUMS __ Kaopectate tablets __ scissors __ tweezers __ bandaids __ wrap __ needle and thread __ gauze __ tape __ super glue __ mirror __ molefoam/moleskin __ + 2.5 readers EMERGENCY __ space blanket __ matches __ Bic lighter __ fuel tabs MISCELLANEOUS __ cell phone __ topo map __ GPS __ compass __ headlamp __ Luxeon flashlight __ foam seat __ extra lashing straps __ FRS radios __ hiking staff __ TP __ Wet Ones __ chapstick CLOTHES __ rain jacket __ rain pants __ extra socks __ jacket, beeny, gloves SHOOTING __ rifle __ sling __ shooting sticks __ ammo pouch __ Al rod, jag w/ patches __ electrical tape ARCHERY __ bow __ release __ Allen wrench set __ Balcon sling __ Bears feet __ camo blind cloth FOOD __ water __ Cytomax/Gatorade __ lunch __ snacks __ gum __ sherpa