Swivelhead

Did you read post #5? LOL

Another vote for Helly Hansen. They make them in camo. Xtra Tough rubber boots, very comfortable. Synthetic or wool layers underneath. Have fun!

I'd be in favor of AZGF starting large scale breeding program at Houserock ......

Moving tribute to your companion. Sorry for your loss.

Outstanding! Taking an animal out of it's bed with a bow is as good as it gets. Really enjoyed the video. Congrats to all.

No luck with this years NM draw. Love their draw system. Especially group applications utilizing attach codes. Don't need to see a friends personal info as in SSN# (nor he see mine). Don't have to float $$$ for other members of the group, etc. I'm thinking knuckle dragging cavemen designed AZG&F's online system.

Sweet looking XJ. Selectable lockers?

+1

Congrats on your ram. Class IV and beautiful.

Swamp elk: Displaced! Good to see all the water up north, thx for posting the photos. Thinking the results will post today or tomorrow.

Glad they got caught.

Cabelas is slow to post charges. You can however call them to check if their is an authorization that has not yet posted. Also, look at your available balance vs. current charges, simple math can show authorizations that have not yet posted. My NM elk app has not posted but the funds are missing from my available balance. Called Cabela's Visa to confirm and there is an authorization from NM that has not posted to the account.

Congrats to all soon to be tag holders. Green with envy.

Should be a mega spawn. Lord willing, we'll keep getting decent winter precipitation for the long haul.

23 is a tough unit. It is an easier NR draw than most. There is a reason for that.

Info on binoviewers: https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/553479-do-binoviewers-reduce-exit-pupil-size/ If you so choose, you can read about binoviewers till your eyes bleed on this site. A while back I had considered purchasing 4 or 5" refractor for use with a binoviewer. Utilizing astronomy equipment would yield a ton of options as to magnification and FOV....... but there is no way astronomy gear will hold up to the pounding outdoorsman tend to give optics. Also, most astronomy gear is not sealed/nitrogen purged so there is the fogging issue. Swarovski BTX is truly groundbreaking. Made for us. Unfortunately, it is out of my price range.

Binoviewers have been around a long time. Till now, primarily utilized by astronomers. No doubt, Swarovski will produce a robust unit suitable for use by the outdoor crowd. Swarovski's decision to produce the BTX is a breakthrough. The purpose of my post is to make potential users aware that a binocular eyepiece reduces light transmission of a given objective size to 50% for each eye. Additional light transmission is lost "splitting the image". This issue is hotly debated among astronomers. The astro folks agree that due to what they call binocular amplification, the brain will see approximately 70% image brightness of a single eyepiece. I did some calculations based on the 70% value stated by the astronomy crowd. A 95mm BTX rig should be the equivalent of a 78mm true binocular. At 35X and Swaro quality, it ought to be amazing. I believe the 1.7X Barlow could be an issue in low light. Did not do the calcs for the 65mm or the 85mm. Doubt the 65mm is a candidate for low light work with the BTX eyepiece. IMO, Swaro hit a homer but the larger objectives (85/95) will be necessary to fully take advantage of the BTX eyepiece.

Don't use them myself but enjoy viewing photos people post from captures on their trail cams.

Probably a rifle scope. I'd like to see big binos, 80 mm +. Give Kowa and Docter some competition. Something like this except 45' or straight. 90' is for astronomy. Swaro manufacture would be much more robust. http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/426446-swarovski-atx-95-binoculars/page-3

Jay & Darr put on a really good turkey hunting seminar. Went to one in 15', time well spent.

I've got both (old & new). The new ones are lighter. Image is sharper but most of all, slightly more eye relief for those of us who must wear eyeglasses. I find the older SLC's require me to stay very tight to the oculars with proper head position in order the keep the fov full. The new ones are slightly better in that regard.

Bathing bear.

Impressive take! No quarter for yotes.

What do you guys consider "cleaning"? Full blown copper removal or would a powder solvent & minor brushing qualify? I realize that a solvent & brushing does require a few fouling shots.

Never forget that day. Was welding pipe deep in the belly of unit 3 at Palo Verde. Friend came down and informed me. Not a good day.