daryl_s

I recently lucked into this tag too, not sure who would turn this tag in on a great moisture year. Sent you a pm.

So, if you’re still on the forum, how did this hunt turn out?

Love my two Standard Poodles! Great all around dogs, and great for families.

I agree. I have the 773 and it is definitely an underrated spotting scope.

Raise your hand if before today you knew there was a college named Dallas Baptist. You won the PAC 12 and then got beat on your home field by GCU and Dallas Baptist. Now we’ll just have to hear “hOw DiD aSU do?” If that’s the best you got, you might as well just shut it. As a whole, both schools have given plenty to be embarrassed about recently.

I guess that’s the main difference for me. I love to branch out and see new country. Always curious what’s over the next hill.

I have found more big bucks in late February than any other time of year. I try to get out as much as possible in February and March. Weather is nice, deer hunts are over, mostly post rut, bucks still have antlers, etc. If I find a nice buck in March I know he will be there in the Fall, at least that’s how it has always gone for me. My main problem, and not really a problem, is I have 4 boys, 2 of them teenagers, and it seems every weekend is dedicated to sports. I try not to miss any games. I can never get out in the hills as much as I want to. I’ve got a handful of spots marked that I want to check out, but it’s already gotten too hot until this coming Fall. When I am looking for new spots I look for areas that are a little more off the beaten path and harder to get to. That weeds out 95% of hunters.

Man, this is the ultimate set up, but I’m in the same boat as you guys.

PM sent

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I am a resident and have exactly 16 bonus points. My plan has been to only put in for 23N & 23S early archery bull until I draw. I should only be a few years out. I'm kinda curious to hear what your plan is though 😁

IMO Zeiss Conquest HD 10x42 are the most underrated binoculars and even new at full retail they are a great buy. Good luck on your search.

I'll have to disagree with you on this one. Cowboys fans are loud and obnoxious all the time, even when they're really bad 😂

I saw somewhere on Facebook that someone created a very well worded response for people to use when they email AZGFD about this, but I didn't get it copied before I lost track of it. If someone has it and wouldn't mind posting it here I'd be happy to join in emailing my concerns to AZGFD. I myself am not the most eloquent in these situations.

When the tables were turned all you UA fans were equally as silent. I mean what can you say when it's 70-7? This is pretty much the expected result, so what can be said from ASU fans?

By Southwestern do you mean Millers Southwest? I dropped off a deer there a few Mondays ago and they were filling up quick and there was even a line to drop off animals.

Well, maybe U of A should hire an accountant from ASU to run their books for them, since they can't seem to handle it themselves. https://www.si.com/college/2023/11/10/university-of-arizona-considers-cutting-sports-teams-amid-240m-shortage

Maybe ASU can start to turn things around now that this dumpster fire of an AD is gone. It will definitely take time. https://www.azfamily.com/2023/11/13/ray-anderson-resigns-asus-athletic-director/

Great story, great write up, and great buck! Congratulations to you guys and thanks for taking us along!

Congratulations Colby! Great buck, great pictures, and great story! Thank you for sharing them with us. I have two teenage boys, so I can totally relate with the hair 😂

Same for me. I bought a new Hoyt from Ross Outdoors last year. I've had nothing but top notch customer service and work from them.

Doug, I see the Swarovski STC is on backorder everywhere again. What are the current wait times if ordered now?

This was exactly my thought before I saw any comments. Very cool to see!

I bought a single Kowa 773 spotting scope late last year and I have been very impressed with it so far.

Congrats on a nice buck, and staying persistent in tough conditions. I only got out opening day and it got hot very quickly.