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    On 1/18/2022 at 12:27 PM, Mocha1545 said:

    Love to watch the A10’s and F16’s scream through the canyons down south!

    Driving in NM one time had an F111 come up behind me for a practice run. Nearly sh!t myself when I saw it in the rear view! That pilot probably still laughs when he thinks about it!

    I hear ya, witnessed an F111 fly down White Sage wash in 12B, it was flying incredibly low and FAST.  I was on foot and did not hear or see it coming.  Aircraft passed within a hundred yards of me, dang near cost me a pair of underwear.

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    A friend had a place off the Table Mesa road near the Agua Fria many years ago.  Spent a lot of time at his place.  A-10's flew through regularly very close to the ground.  If we were lucky enough to spy a "hog" approaching we would perform a vigorous fist pump, in return, they ALWAYS gave us a wing waggle.  Great memory and an outstanding aircraft.

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    35 minutes ago, 1uglydude said:

    There is no proposal to eliminate them.  The Center for Biological Diversity and others have submitted comments to that effect, but that is not a proposal from the Department or the Commission.  Yes, everyone should submit comments in support of those hunts, but comments countering some made up proposal are not helpful.  Comments should be structured to state that you support the current management system.  Getting all hot and bothered over a made up ban proposal won't do anyone any good.

    The current commission will never outright ban such hunting.   I believe that lion and bear hunting will be banned in our lifetimes, but it will come through the ballot box on a voter initiative.  It will start with outlawing spring bear, then the use of dogs, and then the hunts will go away all together.  That being said, the sky is not falling yet, so just keep the comments informed and to the point.

    ^^^^^ This!

    Current management practices, i.e. female harvest objectives, mandatory reporting, etc. is sound management.  AZ will have bears, lions and bobcats as long as there is available habitat.

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     Had good success with BB's on coyotes.  Used Federal 3" copper plated lead BB's for many years, bought a number of boxes but am down to my last few rounds.  Federal no longer makes it and it appears the only option for lead BB's is Hornaday predator loads you mention.  Bought the Federal loads for $15 a box of 25 not that many years ago.  Those days are long gone.  Have used steel BBB's in condor areas, not nearly as effective as lead, 50 yards is max and that is a stretch.

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    53 minutes ago, 520HUNT said:

    G&F will need a search warrant to take or check your camera... good luck with that

    "Probable Cause" will likely be the excuse to examine cameras/SD cards.

    How will AZGF determine intent?  What if I photograph a bruiser bull with my cellphone, post it here and later take said bull?  Will the sleuths @ AZGF show up at my house?  This ban is going to be a mess. 

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    I've used Casey's in Flag and Carl's Custom Meats in the Verde Valley.  Both are very good but I'd give the nod to Carl's primarily due to the quality of the packaging with a standard cut (not vacuum sealed).  I've found misplaced cuts that were 3-4 years old and still in pristine shape due to the quality of the wrap method Carl's uses.

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    Just a WAG, looks like landowner tags are the ultimate goal.  Hopi owned tribal ranches entitle tribal members to a portion of the available tags in exchange for limited access by the general public.  Up to this point in time the permits are not transferable.  Navajo Nation owns the Boquillas,  stay tuned.

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    IMHO, probably the best way to handle "checkerboard" land access is for the state to charge a current/low rate for accessible parcels and a substantially higher rate for inaccessible parcels.  I don't see this as punitive, after all the lease holder has exclusive use and control of an inaccessible parcel.

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