ForkHorn

That's about what I paid for mine. Demand for them keeps the price high, and I doubt that supply will catch up with demand anytime soon. That said, I don't regret the purchase one bit, and I wouldn't be surprised if you bought the pistol on the spot after handling it. Good luck!

As a fellow young bowhunter, I can say that scouting and getting away from roads will make the biggest difference. Putting in the time and effort makes for a better experience.

Lark is right. Fires would be a completely natural and great thing for our forests. They act as a forest cleanser. However, in the past 100 years or so we have gone from 40-60 ponderosa pines per acre to 400+ due to fire suppression. That means when fires do occur they burn super hot and scar everything. Our forests used to burn naturally every few years. It was part of the cycle.

Bought one last week, and am so far very impressed. Hopefully get to shoot it tomorrow. My attempts to upload some bad cell phone pics failed.

Actually... now that you mention it the Sundevils have already won multiple National Championships THIS year. Women's and Men's indoor Track and Field, and Softball. heck and the year is only half over. Keep checking the paper the next few days to see how well the Devils do in the Outdoor Track and Field championships that are going on right now. I believe the women are favorites to win. And for the record... Man am I glad that the "jeniuses" over at U of eh are letting stoopid coach another year. At some point I imagine that the disappointment of another year of "moral victories" is gonna lead to his firing soon though. Dont worry about it though. You still have your great basketball team to turn to!! Oh dang... thats right... Can you say ASU sweep?

Some congressman is lobbying and trying to get a bill passed making a requirement for all non - resident tags to be $200. Here's the thread with info: http://www.azbasszone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56448

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) today announced the introduction of the Teddy Roosevelt Bring Back our Public Lands Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation seeks to reduce costs incurred by out-of-state American outdoorsmen who hunt exclusively on federal property. Congressman Hunter’s statement of introduction follows: “In 1909, when President Theodore Roosevelt signed the last piece of legislation successfully creating over 42 million acres of national forest, the American outdoorsman came into his own. Our great “Outdoor President,” with a stroke of his pen, dedicated more land to American citizens for hunting and fishing than all the royal estates of Europe combined. “From the Adirondacks and the Blue Ridge of the East to the Sierra Nevada of California, every outdoorsman could now be the master of enormous sporting opportunities. The only price was a stretch of the legs and an investment of time and a modicum of woodsmanship. “Because of Teddy’s Roosevelt’s leadership and efforts, the public land of the federal government became truly the “estate” of the average American. “A carpenter in Indiana or Iowa could saddle up the old Chevy pick-up and take his sons elk or deer hunting on a long weekend in Colorado. A steel worker in Pennsylvania could drive “straight through” with his pals to that certain Aspen grove in Western Wyoming where big bucks always abounded on opening morning. Thus, until a few years ago, the outdoor legacy of Teddy Roosevelt and the birthright of outdoor Americans were secure. “Not any more. “Today, bureaucracies in state governments are closing down the outdoor opportunities for average Americans. They are slamming the door on outdoor families the old fashioned way: with outrageous fees for non-resident hunters, even when the hunting is done exclusively on federal land. “For example, the out-of-state license fee in Wyoming is $281 for deer, $481 for elk; in Colorado it is $301 for deer, $501 for elk; in Montana, it is $643 for both. In New Mexico, if two sons decide to take their dad on a weekend getaway, they each face fees of $355 for deer and $766 for elk. “What makes these high prices so unfair is that they are applied to out-of-state American outdoorsmen who hunt exclusively on federal property. The 190 million acres of national forest and 258 million acres of BLM are the birthright of all Americans. The notion that they are viewed as the domain of state legislatures runs against the principle of public usage of federal property. “Certainly, individual states have the right to regulate the private land and state-owned property within their boundaries. No one quarrels with that. But placing prohibitive fees on hunting that is conducted on federal public lands quickly becomes a method of exclusion. “What happens, for example, if New Mexico should raise its out-of-state fees to $2,000 for bull elk? This increase would have the same effect as a locked gate for thousands of average Americans who want to hunt elk on any of the six national forests in New Mexico, over 11 million acres of federally owned land. “The bill I am introducing today will restore acres for all American hunters to Theodore Roosevelt’s “Great Estate” of national forests and other public land. I acknowledge that some small amount of states’ wildlife resources are expended on federally owned and managed lands. Therefore, it is only right that out-of-state hunters share in this minimal expense. “My bill, therefore, says this: No state may charge more than $200 for a big game license, specifically, elk, deer, antelope or bear, for hunting that is carried out exclusively on national forest or BLM federal land. “The $200 fee strikes a balance between two interests. The first interest is the state’s legitimate need to recoup the few dollars that it expends in the management of federal land. The second, and most important, is the interest of helping that father with two teenagers who does not have the $2,300 the state of New Mexico will charge this year for a family of three to hunt on national forest for bull elk. “In most cases, even a $200 fee will be a windfall for states; far out-pacing any help they give the federal government for wildlife management in national forests. Any American, from any state, should be allowed to earn a fall morning hunting elk in the Rockies with a healthy hike and a good shooting eye, regardless if he has a large bank account. My bill restores that opportunity.” The Teddy Roosevelt Bring Back Our Public Lands Act has been referred to the House Committee on Resources for further consideration.

I found the website of the lead singer of Twist Dead Fable that lets you download their songs for free. The name of the song in the video is Kleen I believe. Check it out: http://www.shekyshow.com/index.cfm?CFID=27...FTOKEN=68440540

125 3/8 Everything looks bigger to me when I see a big buck and get excited.

Very Cool video and as a headbanger myself I loved the music. What was the name of that song? Personal favorite bands are GodSmack, disturbed, older metallica stuff, korn (new cd just came out), system of a down, TOOL, three days grace, etc.

Between me and My dad we have a youth 33 hunt, and a december 32 hunt!

That is pretty much it in a nutshell. The elk can be tough to find, even during the middle of the rut. Especially on your own without extra help from someone that knows the area and has hunted it before. I might be mistaken, but I think that the higher priced "trophy" hunts require a Navajo guide on the hunt. Like I said before... LOTS AND LOTS of scouting never hurt anyone . (Especially if you want to have a sucessful hunt)

That Navajo hunt can be a very tough hunt. Elk arent as widespread over the Navajo Nation as some may think, and the key to having a good hunt is finding the small pockets of elk that may hold a single herd or two. Lots and lots of scouting never hurts. Good luck on your hunt.

I dont see any reason why the draw results cant be ready this month, maybe even by July 17th. You have to remember that with the Elk, and Antelope draw already done they dont have NEARLY as many applications to go through. That in itself should cut down alot of the time before the results are posted. - ForkHorn

Marv, How far was the shot? Nice handgun btw. Is it a Ruger or Browning?

Great pics of the salmon! That dark red salmon looks every bit of 50 pounds. p.s. Nice first king. Was that about your average size? Or were most running smaller?

Awesome Pics Christian!! Just out of sheer curiosity, what was the biggest salmon one of your clients had caught?

Wow that is a amazing story. Sounds like Hap is quite a dog. Great job on the huge cat.

Great Pics! You must be an awful fast draw with your camera to get some of them shots.

Great Tag! I would not be afraid to be VERY picky on that hunt. It is a hunt of a lifetime and some huge bulls can be found if you look hard enough. Time to scout

Dad and i both drew 5B archery Antelope Tags! Gonna be a tough but fun hunt

I voted rifle but I also hunt with my bow. So there should be a rifle/bow choice . - ForkHorn

wow GREAT buck! The height and mass on that buck is amazing! Congrats - ForkHorn

Personally I don't shoot past 40 yards just because I don't feel comfortable doing so. Find the farthest range that you can comfortably shoot and dial in to where you can hit what you want everytime. I bet with practice you could be shooting up to 50 yards comfortably by the time the season starts. For a helpful tip try practicing shooting on your knees like you would after a stalk on a deer. Or if you hunt with a blind try sitting in your chair and getting accustomed to those types of shots. - ForkHorn

BASS, I hate be a pain, but any pics from that new cam yet? The new .3 wildview in the cabelas link is what im really interested in. Thanks -ForkHorn