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Monsoon forecast by ArizonaWeatherForce was released today https://arizonaweatherforce.com/2023/05/18/2023-arizona-monsoon-forecast-released-strong-hurricane-el-nino-influenced-season-expected/?fbclid=IwAR33Q-2ea_bsHgWhUPX-yu9VnXSOC3etFlXYkazYCNqsUgNvcDh3I9efw5U

Besides the winter kill in some areas, the remaining bucks in those units may have sub-normal horn growth this year as their energies may have been put into survival and not horn growth during the winter. No guarantees that next few winters will be mellow and allow the herds to recover.

about 300 cfs now https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?site_no=09489500&legacy=1

https://live-azgfd-main.pantheonsite.io/hunting/hunt-draw-and-licenses/big-game-draw/bonus-point-process/

down to 60 cfs, average is 32

great price

Still available.

If you are looking for an Overland vehicle to provide your adventures, here is a very capable Tacoma for sale. Sharing for one of my photographer friends. https://www.childress.com/Other/n-v5JwZr/TACOMA

Do you have a link by chance? My search on AZGFD came up empty.

I'd go 20 ga semi-auto for him. Less recoil with the semi vs pump or O/U

Have a blessed Resurrection Day!

Flagstaff currently has its second snowiest winter on record and the latest storm brought 30" to the house. I made my way down to Sedona before the storm and before the highways were closed. Ten inches of white goodness fell upon the red rocks. This trip was also the maiden voyage for a new Fuji GFX 100s and 45-100mm lens. I made the decision to go medium format with 102MP so printing large metal prints 60-90" would be less of a task.

a review of lightweight tripods

Just hear the whooshing of air with the swing and a miss.

Doug at CameraLandNY has a good price on the GPO 12.5x50 https://cameralandny.com/shop/brands/german-precision-optics/german-precision-optics-passion-hd-12-5x50-binoculars-open-box-demo/f4da6040-9ce9-013b-9632-00163ecd2826?variation=3398755

yep, the northland is looking white this winter. Flagstaff has its #2 highest amount on record through March 1

I was looking at my application receipt from Cybersource. It was dated 9-2-2023. Guess they need their flux capacitor recalibrated.

Consider if you are going to glass while standing up or just sitting down. If standing, you will probably want a tripod that is tall enough without using the center column as the extended center column allows a lot of vibration.

Great chambering based on my personal experience. If anyone is looking for Bertram brass, its coming soon. https://bertrambrass.com/shop-1/ols/products/65-wsm-winchester-short-magnum Bump and good luck with the sale.

After the talk of best spotter, bino, rifle, etc., what are the little things that make your day out in the field more enjoyable? One item that have been attached to my binocular eyepieces over the years has been the Field Optics Research EyeShield. It cuts out the light from the side and makes glassing more enjoyable/less straining. They are very flexible and fit in a bino harness well. https://www.amazon.com/Field-Optics-Research-Standard-EyeShield/dp/B00A45ILC0/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SI9JB5931KJI&keywords=Field+Optics+Research+Standard+Size+EyeShield&qid=1671029591&sprefix=field+optics+research+standard+size+eyeshield%2Caps%2C531&sr=8-1

These should not last long. Wish I had a 6.5 PRC. GLWS. Bump.

With the celebration of Jesus Christ's birth in a handful of days, what is the Christmas song that brings you the most Holyday spirit? My favorite Christmas song is "Mary, Did You Know?". I just came across this instrumental version by dobro player Jerry Douglas, which I enjoyed along with Kathy Mattea's fine rendition.

This folding Buck would be nice. Good steel. Orange so can be seen on the ground when laid down. Drop point which I prefer over the clip point of the 110. https://www.buckknives.com/product/661-pursuit-pro-small-folding-knife/0661ORS-B/

I hope they are returned. Have you posted in any of the various Facebook hunting groups?

A good review of the new Swarovski STC compact spotting scope was linked on another hunting site. It directly compares hands-on the STC to the Kowa 554 and the larger Swaro and Kowa spotting scopes.