Red Rabbit

Hope it dumps repeatedly. It might be 10 days before the moisture gets to NoAz though.

A Tikka T3x Lite should run about $628

recent reports about Carnero are not so good http://www.azflyandtie.com/flyforum/showthread.php?s=885037c2dea4a2ee75f4f23db839a726&t=15853

Nice rifle with a great Bansner stock. Hope you are doing well Drummond.

Sounds like a fun hunt coming your way. Enjoy the journey. You might look into a Barrett Fieldcraft rifle. https://barrett.net/firearms/fieldcraft/

Now that summer rains may be here, watch out for your dog and these poisonous toads that will come out. https://www.abc15.com/news/state/poisonous-sonoran-desert-toad-threatens-dogs-in-valley https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_River_toad https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2015/07/01/toad-poisoning-in-dogs.aspx

The scope is still available.

Did anyone else apply for the limited opportunity moose hunt for East Fork Black River in Unit 1? (page 143 in the regs). I guess the WMAT imported some and these non-native moose are now moving off the rez and hurting the recovering willows along the BR.

Looks like a nice open country elk rig.

Look into winter kill on Kodiak if that is your destination.

I have heard scuttle that the Coconino NF will be closing next week. Wonder about the ASNF?

https://s3.amazonaws.com/azgfd-portal-wordpress/azgfd.wp/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/16142449/2018-Pronghorn-and-Elk-Bonus-Point-Report-Bonus-Pass-by-Hunt-Number.pdf

Tract Optics has 10% off https://www.tractoptics.com/ SWFA has 10-15% off https://swfa.com/ Stocky's has 10% off https://www.stockysstocks.com/ GoHunt.com has 25% off, including some Mystery Ranch packs https://shop.gohunt.com/collections/memorial-day-sale

Maps of Closure Areas. Click on the colored areas in the FS link. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/coconino/home/?cid=FSEPRD581724

This could be a good weekend to hike it and see what the recent fires have done, where any green-ups are, remaining timber stands for bedding, etc

Here are links to maps for the closure areas on the Apache Sitgreaves https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/asnf/alerts-notices Black Mesa RD- https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd581413.pdf https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd581410.pdf Greer - https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd581414.pdf Lakeside RD- https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd581413.pdf Alpine RD- https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd581415.pdf https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd581416.pdf

Sounds like Mt Ord will be closed: PHOENIX, May 21, 2018 — For Immediate Release. Public safety concerns due to drought conditions, hot temperatures and increased fire danger are causing the Tonto National Forest to implement two area closures beginning at 6:00 am, on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Areas outside of the closures will remain at Stage 2 fire restrictions. The area closures will be in these general areas and will include all Tonto National Forest lands within the boundaries: All Tonto National Forest Land north of Payson to the Forest boundary (Mogollon Rim) between the White Mountain Apache Reservation on the eastern boundary, and the Coconino National Forest on the western boundary. The southern boundary of the closure will start at the Fossil Creek Trailhead and head southeasterly along the powerline corridor to Arizona State Highway 87 into Payson and then follow Arizona State Highway 260 east from Payson, along National Forest System Road (NFSR) 405 and NFSR 405A to the National Forest System Trail 178 east along Haigler Creek to the White Mountain Apache Reservation. All National Forest System Lands, roads and trails within the Mt. Ord, Four Peaks and Three Bar Wildlife areas. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/tonto/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD580925

https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/tonto/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD580925

11 BP should get you into your choice of the best December Coues hunt. You are about 4 points behind for a late 12AW hunt in the bonus pass, and your chances are less than 5% in the 1-2 pass. 12BW muzzleloader or a select desert muzzleloader may be a viable option. 180" mule deer is like that 380" elk behind every tree in unit 9.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/coconino/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD580817

https://s3.amazonaws.com/azgfd-portal-wordpress/azgfd.wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/21105307/Fall-Draw-Bonus-Point-Report-Bonus-Pass-by-Hunt-Number.pdf Some units like 22S, 6A had all tags taken in the 20% Bonus Pass, so it would be futile to apply for them if you do not have max points.

The past few weeks, I had the opportunity to visit two different, lesser-known slot canyons near Page, AZ. It was nice being one of only four people from your group in the slot, rather than one of hundred being herded like cattle though extremely well-known Antelope Canyon. At times, the canyons were too dark to use autofocus, so manual focusing in live-view with the aid of a Hoodman Loupe was used. Almost all of the images are focus stacks of several images using Zerene software, as I have found that a single shot at f/16 does not have the necessary DOF More images from these two trips can be seen in the slot canyon gallery. They are the last 16 images there. Thanks in advance for looking. https://www.plateaulightphotography.com/Landscapes/Arizona-Landscapes/Antelope-Canyon/

http://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-news/fire-crews-battle-brush-fires-on-highway-87-interstate-17

EXEMPTIONS: Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following are exempt from this order: 3. The use of petroleum-fueled stoves, lanterns or heating devices providing such devices meet the fire underwriter’s specifications for safety is allowed.

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