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Clay, Curtis the rig welder told me to say "hi" to you. He lives across the street from me and we BS about hunting all the time. Anyways, he brought up something about "a guy he knows who is the manager at US Airweld in Miami" or something to that effect and I figured it was you. I told him about your buck and showed him the pictures you posted. He told me to tell you congrats. He had only good things to say about you.

That looks like an amazing trip!!! I really need to go to Alaska. I also have to give the Toro shout out, class of '99.

Gino, they have come out all right for us as long as they are cut up fresh and cooked right away. Delicious. He normally keeps the 10-15 lb fish for eatin though. Amanda, he was there by himself and forgot the net. He said it was quite the adventure getting them in the boat. Here is a cell phone pic I took Saturday. This is as close as I could get my little girl to stand, and only after I convinced her it was dead . She only weighs 3 more lbs than this fish.

Very cool!!!! Way to fill that archery tag.

That is AWESOME!!! Congrats.

That is very cool! It seems like the last year or so has been very good to you. Congrats on a great looking bobcat.

He may not even know that your blind is there. I would try to get there super early.

I was scouting for a November hunt in 36A with my dad 2 years ago and I found a body, right off the Batamote road about 7-8 miles from Arivaca road. I would guess it was about 2 weeks old. I never got closer than about 40-50 feet once I knew what it was. It looked about like what a hot dog looks like when you forget to take it off the grill and it cooks for an hour. I called the Pima county sheriff's office and gave them the GPS coordinates. The Sheriff's Deputy called me that evening and said they found the body and that it looked like a UDA that got dehydrated and died. He gave me the case number. I called a few months later asking about the case and they said it was "classified" and that I would have to request a copy of the report in person. I can still see the image in my mind to this day. I hope I never find anything like that again.

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Unfortunately it is starting to look like what Sycamore has turned into. I went into that area to shoot this morning for the first time in about a year and couldn't believe how bad it has gotten. I can't believe people think it's okay to take trash somewhere, shoot it up and then leave it.

I wonder how many people checked their join date after reading this post. I'm going to check mine right now

Dennis- Didn't you draw a 22 late tag??? If so then that might be a factor for you or most people to consider passing on this buck. Me personally, If I had that guy in bow range I would eat that late tag. Good luck with your hunts.

That's a wall to be proud of Mike, not to mention that most of it was done with archery gear. The mounts look great. I hope to have a wall like that in my house someday.

This topic comes up a few times every year. Most people, myself included, will tell you to carry a sidearm, don't go alone, and use common sense. I have hunted a lot down there mostly in 36B and most years I don't see any illegals and I have never had any problems. Having said that, I don't think I will take my kids down there until after they have a few years of hunting under their belt.

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If you have the "I didn't draw blues" and are looking to spend your refund money then I have a solution for you. I have my clubs listed on craigslist. Here is a link to the post and a few pictures: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/spo/1291762498.html

haha, that's why i stay on the green stuff. you're not supposed to hit it in the water Mike!!!

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I feel for you Gino, I really do. That's why I always put choices 3-5 for an early 36 hunt so that I know I will get a tag. It would feel like torture to not have a tag even for one year. Hopefully, with all the BP's you can get a sweet Dec. tag next year. As much as you guys are always helping others out, you deserve it.

Couple buddys of mine drew that same tag and you can bet your last buck I'll be there with them. I am more stoked about there tag than my own. Congrats Jake I was just trying to stir the pot.....I didn't draw it. But my brother did and HOLY CRAP are we excited! But not nearly as excited as I am for myself drawing a Dec tag in another unit!!!!! Congrats Jake!!! December tags don't come around too often for most of us. Good luck on your hunt.

I drew my 2nd choice, 36C October. My dad and bro in law also drew the same tag. I already know where I will be opening morning WAY before sun up, can't wait. Congrats to those that drew tags, my condolences to those who did not.

Oct. 36C for me, dad, and bro in law.

This thread has about 6ooo hits over the last 2 1/2 days. I think I'm responsible for about 80 of them .

That is very cool and even cooler that your daughter was there to experience it with you.

Ouch!!! That was a great buck and great footage. Maybe you can find him this year and he'll be bigger.