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Now THAT was fun! Love the powerwagon. The oysters fresh from the ocean...yum!

Wow Coach. I'm intrigued and happy! Looking forward to hearing about it.

I will be there. I hope to see the fine gun room at Bass Pro filled to capacity. It would speak volumes if people would actually show up. Otherwise it's the "same old story" and people only talk the talk. It would send a clear message to the ADA and the others looking at this, that when people get pushed, they'll push back.

http://worldnews.msn...onservationists A conservation group demonstrating an anti-poaching method for reporters in South Africa accidentally killed the rhinoceros they were using in the demonstration. The rhino, nicknamed Spencer, went into convulsions and died after he was shot with a tranquilizer dart in front of a crush of TV cameras and photographers who had been invited to document an operation to insert a poison capsule into his horn. The private reserve near the capital, Pretoria, calls in veterinarians to sedate rhinos so their horns can be treated with a dye and an insecticide, and tracking and identification devices can be inserted. A male in his mid to late 20s, fairly old for such an animal, could not be revived after being sedated Thursday, said Rhino Rescue Project spokeswoman Lorinda Hern. "The rhino had an unfortunate reaction to the anesthesia," she said. "Every time you dart a rhino, you take a risk that the rhino might not wake up and unfortunately today was one of those days." Conservation groups insert poison capsules into the horns of rhinos, which release poison into the horn when it is removed from the animal and are meant to render the horn value-less for hunters seeking to sell it on for use in traditional medicine. Conservation groups sometimes remove horns from rhinos to deter poachers, as msnbc.com's Dara Brown reported in the video below. The horns are similar to hair or fingernails, and grow back after several months.

Chris, I never used to think about life & death & our limited time we have in life. That is until I had a close hunting partner and friend pass away. It made me think about things and how I was wasting too much time on things that, in the end, wouldn't matter to me. I began to start investing more time with important people in my life. My Grandpa was getting up there in age and I spent a lot more time with him and shared more great conversations. I also began telling him how much I loved him. With me being from a Mexican "machismo" culture, it was a little hard to do at first, but boy did it make me feel good. I could really tell the effect it had on him too. Towards the end of his life, he would thank me everytime I said it, and I said it everytime I said goodbye. When he passed, I felt like I had really done my part and given him the best of me, while he was still alive, when it counted. It is a great feeling and one that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I try to be that person to many people. I don't waste time with "ugly" personalities and appreciate the honest and true individuals in my life. Don't think about death and see the negative (morbid), but as venadito said, think about death and ...start livin'!

There is a vid on the net of a guy riding on the back of a rhino. The rhino is captive and in an enclosure and the guys try and sneak up on it. The rhino gets wind and tries to face off but the guy jumps up on its back.

I like to put it as..."creating memories" Whether with family, friends, on trips, etc. When I am dying, I'm sure I won't remember all the stuff I bought or the money I spent/made. Hopefully I would have made some nice memories to reflect on though. Things that make me say, "I've lived a good life."

The anti's have lobbyists, and lawyers, and volunteers, and money... We just need the right ones.

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If the trigger is adjustable, take out any creep and set at desired poundage. If it isn't adjustable and is a bad trigger, install an aftermarket. I would torque all the rifles bolts to spec and check the barrel for clearance if it is supposed to be free floated. Then I would shoot the rifle with different loads. If it still shot bad, then I would bed it.

This is how I feel about the outdoors.

Good job Amanda! Guess I'll have to win the jumping jack trailer this year!

Cool footage! That's a rare happening for sure.

Super sweet set up. Best of luck with the sale.

Dang! Nice trail cam pics and congrats to all involved in the success!

My thoughts too. I know it isn't free, just hoping it's cheap...

Coach! just an all around great post with awesome pictures of a grand time! You guys put the smackdown on the piggies! Congrats to all involved.

Very interesting news. So not all the orgs on the AZSFWC board even knew this was even a consideration as a proposed bill? I should also note that most of the groups or people that responded to my question where very professional and understanding. I think all in all most of our groups are organized by people who really care and are not self serving. This is my impression from the limited contact I had this weekend. Runningbird, I have been informed that this is not entirely true. AZSFW made a presentation to the AZSFWC board. All the representatives of the orgs that sit on the AZSFWC board and were present knew of the idea of this bill.

Hope you are enjoying your day Troy!!

Man, great story. Persistence paid off! Good for you at not shooting that other buck too. Congratulations big time.

Runningbird, I have been told that this is not true. All the orgs that sit on the AZSFWC board were in the loop.

Thank you so much for documenting the hunt/s so well and sharing! Man, what a blast! Great writeup and congratulations to you all!

Oh Wowsers! Great archery buck!

That's awesome Jared!...plus you got it on video too! Sweet!

Way to go Orlin! Nice pics. Phones with cameras are great! We need to get out with elkster9 soon and break in his new rifle...