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Allen, My son and I also drew that hunt.

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Not quite sure yet. She was having problems breathing and had chest pains. So my daughter, who was at my mom's when it happened, took her to the ER. They're keeping her in the hospital overnight and still running tests. I called a bit ago, and they said she's doing better now. Will be heading over again later to visit.

I'm gonna have to cancel out on the get-together because of a health issue with my 86-yr.old mom. Until it's worked out, I will need to stay close to home.

If that is the case, it seems like it will be easy to work it out. G&F will have a copy of the app and whoever wrote the check should have copies of it - both front and back -- to match to the app. If the money was misapplied by G&F and, they must issue the permits for first choice.

E-scouting again, huh?

Did any of them apply for a license on the app and perhaps not enclose the payment for that?

1106 Nov 5 - Nov 11, 2010 - 31 Antlered whitetail deer

1137 Oct 22 - Oct 28, 2010 (6) 36B Antlered whitetail deer

My son and I drew the Kaibab westside late hunt (1015). I struck out again on sheep, though.

Good additions, Lance. That controversity didn't exist when I wrote that article in 1988.

The devil is in the details. See the text in red, which differs from AZ's "For any lawful stop, detention or arrest ...."

One of my favorites that still holds VERY true today: "There's no trick to being a humorist when you have the whole government working for you." Here's a bunch more: Will Rogers

Will Rogers, who died in a 1935 plane crash with his best friend, Wylie Post, was probably the greatest political sage this country ever has known. He is also smart, considering many of his comments and quips are filled with truths. Enjoy the following: 1. Never slap a man who's chewing tobacco. 2. Never kick a cow chip on a hot day. 3.. There are two theories to arguing with a woman . . Neither works. 4. Never miss a good chance to shut up. 5. Always drink upstream from the herd. 6. If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. 7. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it and put it back into your pocket. 8. There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves. 9. Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment. 10. If you're riding' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it's still there. 11. Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier'n puttin' it back. 12. After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut. ABOUT GROWING OLDER... First ~ Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it. Second ~ The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for. Third ~ Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me; I want people to know 'why' I look this way. I've traveled a long way, and some of the roads weren't paved. Fourth ~ When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to youth, think of Algebra. Fifth ~ You know you are getting old when everything either dries up or leaks. Sixth ~ I don't know how I got over the hill without getting to the top. Seventh ~ One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it is such a nice change from being young. Eighth ~ One must wait until evening to see how splendid the day has been. Ninth ~ Being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable. Tenth ~ Long ago, when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was called witchcraft. Today it's called golf. And, finally ~ If you don't learn to laugh at trouble, you won't have anything to laugh at when you are old

Got it! Thanks. Our side dish will be my special pickled shrimp recipe! See ya there.

Okay, that sorta makes sense. I was just trying to get the times a little more definite so we could plan visiting our friends. Besides a side dish and rolls, do we need to bring drinks, etc.?

El and I will be there. We have good friends in Sahuarita not too far from the casino, so we might do double duty and visit with them, as well. What time does the party start and what time will the eating actually take place?

Here's the best explanation. http://www.fws.gov/asheville/pdfs/TNspringsandseeps.pdf

Bill, I think there was plenty of mention of the Merriam's long before Househouder and Avery mentioned them. It's been more than 20 years since Iwrote that article, but I do recall doing a bit of research that indicated the Merriam's existed here and in NM and even in the Guadaloupe Mts. in Texas. A couple early explorers/trappers mentioned seeing and killing elk in their journals, some of which I saw quoted in Man and Wildlfe in Arizona. Anyway, I see Jim jumped in, and he has indeed done some DNA work on the Merriam's, as explained in his very informative article.

Dale, I just signed up to play and also made a pledge to MY game!

TJ, I don't recall who brought it up Sat., but someone mentioned having an acquaintence who supposedly had killed a Merriams elk in 1930. As a result, I mentioned that it was highly unlikely because that subspecies had disappeared many years before then. So....recalling I had written this article and the ones I posted in the elk and buffalo sections, I decided to revive them for a historical perspective on some of AZ's critters.

Looks good. With the head down, it shows the eyes and mouth better than if the head is pointed up.

Good photos, TJ! That photo with Sasha and Lexie is cool. I think Sasha's motherly instinct must have kicked in to make her lie down right next to Lexie like she did. We enjoyed the few hours we spent with everyone, and it was good to finally meet you face-to-face. El will be using Peggy's salsa recipe this week!

Well, let's see if I remember back that many years. If I recall, the NM G&F was wringing its hands at the time because the proliferation of the non-native aoudads in some key mountain ranges that were historic habitat for the native desert sheep precluded any efforts to restore or boost the populations of the sheep in those areas. I'll see if I can locate some factual info about it.

Yesterday was fun. It was good to get out of town. I had seen that article but long after I had written this one or the one in the thread below. You should had that article to it, as well. It has some great detail. http://forums.coueswhitetail.com/forums/in...hp?showforum=51