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Remington lists the twist at 1 in 9" in their Sendero 264WM For those 140 VLDs, one might prefer a faster 1 in 8.

http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/coconino/landmanagement/projects/?cid=stelprdb5263010

On another forum, Crispis were mentioned as being good to minimize heel slip for those with narrow heels.

What organizations will be qualified? "Qualified organization" means an organization that is qualified pursuant to section 501c(3) of the internal revenue code and that meets all of the following conditions: (A) Its membership includes a significant cross-section of species‑specific wildlife conservation and sportsmen organizations from throughout this state. ( b ) It is not a member of, does not hold a charter from and is not a chapter of a national wildlife conservation or sportsmen organization. ( C ) It has been in existence for at least five years." Which organizations have $35k to qualify? "1. A nonrefundable one-time fee of ten thousand dollars for the cost to the department to implement and administer this section. 2. For the first bulk sale of rights to resell tags an advance deposit of twenty-five thousand dollars, which shall be applied as a credit toward the amount due from the qualified organization under subsection D, paragraph 2 of this section." Which organiazations are being ruled in and which are being ruled out?

AZGFD commmission to have a telephone conference this Tuesday Jan 10 at 1PM. The meeting should be webcast. http://www.azgfd.gov/inside_azgfd/documents/2012.01.10%20Agenda%20-%20Telephnic%20Mtg.pdf

SFW? Seems SFW was under the microscope in the startup of the AZ organization due to SFW operations in Utah. Judging from posts on Monster Muleys, UT SFW is rather contentious and the accounting of expo funds have not been published. What % of UT SFW funds actually hit the ground for habitat and wildlife? What % of the UT SFW tag monies have gone back to UTDWR? How is AZ SFW different from the UT SFW?

With a new year upon us, it's a time to reflect on past events. So what was your best outdoor adventure of 2011? This does not necessarily have to be hunting, as it could have been a fishing, camping, scouting or hiking trip. What was it that made it your best adventure? Feel free to throw in a photo or two.

Dryer sheets used to repel Gnats? Someone bring a box to Marshall Lake in June "Gnats No More. Fabric softener sheets not only repel static cling but pests. A joint study last year by Kansas State University and University of Illinois found out that fabric softener sheets repel gnats. Fabric softener contains chemicals that prevent gnat larva from wreaking havoc on indoor and greenhouse potted plants. " https://sharepoint.cahnrs.wsu.edu/blogs/urbanhort/archive/2011/01/04/bounce-%E2%80%93-it%E2%80%99s-not-just-a-fabric-softening-sheet-.aspx

(Dave Howell asked that this be posted) This is my daughter Lilli's trophy Coues from Nov. 2011 She is 19 yrs old, A Pre Med student & a very busy young lady. She has been on a few deer & pig hunts before, but this is her first blood. It was the most excited I've been in many years. We Screamed, Laughed, Danced, & Cried together. All while my son & friends watched from far below. With the passing of my wife & their mother, It's been a tuff year. This hunt was a needed healing trip, I am blessed, & so proud of the young adults my kids are becoming. Dave Howell ....aka. Couesnut

nosajpo, sounds like you had a nice hunt. I really enjoyed my WY antelope hunt in 2010. I have been looking at draw odds, winterkill areas, and Eastmans reports to figure a unit for which to apply this year with good chance of being drawn. Those pronghorn sure are beautiful and mine was tasty.

I was thinking putting one under each sock, as the gnats really bite at the sock line. But then again, OFF works well .

The flip is that the alt mgt units will have relatively fewer permits in the earlier hunts than the cash cow units like 33. One has to think that all the tags over all the seasons in the non-alt units will ultimately negatively impact the buck:doe ratios and the buck age classes.

For the 300 WSM, try Ramshot Hunter, H4350 and H4831sc. I like the Ramshot powder as the smaller kernels meter and funnel better, and it is less expensive. Federal 215M primers

I like the breasts wrapped with bacon that has been lined with green chilis, and then grilled. Sometimes it's tough sharing with Rica the fruits of her labor.

Hope everyone has a prosperous new year in 2012. The last few days of 2011 were spent enjoying pleasant days overlooking Lake Powell. Only a few boats on the lake, and only one other vehicle on the remote point overlooking Gunsight Bay. A prior trip had overcast skies, but this journey was rewarded with pink skies at sunset which cast a pleasing tone to the sandstone bluffs. Some more images of the weekend are at the end of the Vermilion Cliffs Gallery http://www.plateaulightphotography.com/Landscapes/Vermilion-Cliffs/11291650_X8hn85#1655619364_GZ4mJ9V New Year's Eve was spent at another serene point with hoodoos. Tried some star images as a learning experience. Doug

Merry Christmas to all. Doug and Rica

Tony, Merry Christmas to you and Ellen.

Chris, I ordered the combo and received Elk Hunter in the mail yesterday. Looks great, and best to you and the staff on the magazine's success. Doug~RR

Pretty ugly case of hemophilia. Now at 49-10.

Larry, here is one informative chart showing expanded bullets at various velocities. http://stevespages.com/jpg/bestbullet.jpg This may be a good comparison of bullets, (but not at min velocity though) http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1481504/Huge_264_Bullet_Test_with_lots Here's JB's article on the Berger VLD performance http://www.bergerbullets.com/Information/Barsness%20Article.pdf

http://azgfd.gov/ Lots of info about various programs and activities contained within.

The list of contributing editors is very noteworthy.

Schmecht Gut. Peg probably will get "buggy" more often now. Glad you saved that wine bottle from near death with some mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

There are usually plenty of camps right before the Elkhorn.

In the spirit of a special day, the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, what is your favorite Christmas song? Post up a link to the YouTube for all to enjoy. "Mary, Did You Know" sung by Kathy Mattea brings tears of Joy to my eyes. Merry Christmas to you! Doug