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Before I list this on eBay, I figured I'd see if anyone here might need this. It's brand new in the original box. The photos are from ads but exact as to what is for sale. $40 I will consider reasonable offers but no trades. Payment via PayPal (buyer doesn't need an acct; just a CC or checking acct.) or cash only. Picked up near 67th Ave. and Camelback in Glendale or shipped at buyer's expense. The PARI Vios 'Go Green' Adult Nebulizer Compressor System with LC Plus Nebulizer Cup is an easy-to-use, eco-friendly compressor that integrates perfectly with all of the PARI line of products. Built on the reliable piston-pump body style that has accompanied PARI compressors for many years, the Vios Go Green nebulizer compressor incorporates proven technology with a sleek design. This tabletop compressor includes the clinically proven PARI LC Plus Nebulizer Cup and delivers a consistent medication particle size that penetrates the lungs effectively for all of your aerosol medications. The name Vios was created as a combination of the Latin and Greek words for "life" and it makes treatment for chronic and acute respiratory illnesses easier for you, the patient. When combined with PARI accessories, such as the LC Plus, the Vios can complete some treatments in as little as 6-7 minutes.

Leghold trap ban on PUBLIC land came about through a voter initiative -- Proposition 201 -- that passed with 58% in Nov., 1994. Thus the AGFD had nothing to do with it. By law, as a state agency, they weren't even allowed to comment on it one way or another. A similar proposition (200) failed to pass by 62% in 1992 Right on with predator contest ban. It was passed by the G&F Commission & Governor’s Regulatory Review Council in Sept. 2019 and went into effect 60 days later. The G&F commission had voted 3-2 for a ban in 1999, but the Review Council voted it down.

They put out "guidance" in the email, but there were a couple glitches in the software that needed to be corrected.

We've had fireworks galore every night for the last week or more. Last night, beginning shortly after dark, sounded like a war zone with aerial rockets lighting up the skylights in my family room. It didn't quit until 2 a.m.

Many of the "facts" in the above are out of whack.

They're likely not retaining data that changes.

Let's see...I started this thread about 3 weeks ago. And here I thought I was the biggest procrastinator ever.

As an aside, I don't believe Browning ever actually made parts for them or entire long guns in Utah. The Morgan facility, which I've visited, is mostly the headquaters operation (i.e, offices), but they do some R&D there as well. I think they have some of the .22 handguns made by a contractor in SLC, tho. And another aside....If you ever get to Cody, WY, do not miss the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. The firearms collection on display is mind-boggling. There is both an extensive Browning & Winchester presence.

It was likely made in SC. From Winchester : It is no secret that Winchester Repeating Arms is part of the greater Herstal Group, with factories all around the world. The best factories are used for each model. Some assembly and some production of Model 70s in recent years was in the Herstal Group's South Carolina plant. Since then production has been shifted to our Viana, Portugal plant as indicated on the barrel inscription on current rifles. Earlier USA-made guns are marked as such. Production was at the New Haven, Connecticut factory until approximately 2006 when that factory closed. The origin of each Model 70 is marked on the barrel. Generally today, key parts are likely sourced in various places worldwide and the rifle assembled in Portugal. This place of manufacture and assembly will be indicated on the barrel. Some hunters and shooters have reasons for purchasing only Made In USA firearms. We understand. But it would be incorrect to base your decision to not buy a Model 70 (or XPR) from our Portugal plant due to a fear of poor performance. Model 70s made and/or assembled in Portugal have stellar quality, accuracy and overall performance that matches or exceeds any production Model 70s ever in our history. From Wikipedia: The Model 70 was originally manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company between 1936 and 1980. From the early 1980s until 2006, Winchester rifles were manufactured by U.S. Repeating Arms under an agreement with Olin Corporation, allowing USRA to use the Winchester name and logo.[3] Model 70s were built in New Haven, Connecticut, from 1936 to 2006, when production ceased. In the fall of 2007, the Belgian company FN Herstal announced that Model 70 production would resume. As of 2012, new Winchester Model 70 rifles were being made by FN Herstal in Columbia, South Carolina. In 2013, assembly was moved to Portugal.

GAME AND FISH NEWS Dec. 30, 2020 Arizona Game and Fish Department Commission proposes to amend rules to regulate the use of trail cameras Public comment period runs Jan. 1 through Feb. 1, 2021 PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Commission proposes to amend rules within Article 3, Taking and Handling of Wildlife, to regulate the use of trail cameras for the purpose of taking or aiding in the take of wildlife. Public comments about the proposed rulemaking can be submitted from Jan. 1 through Feb. 1, 2021, via either: Email: rulemaking@azgfd.gov U.S. Mail: Arizona Game and Fish Department, Attn: Celeste Cook, Rules and Policy Manager, 5000 W. Carefree Hwy., Phoenix, AZ 85086. View more information about the proposed rule HERE. The final rule will be presented to the five-member commission for consideration at the March 19, 2021 commission meeting. To track the progress of this rule, view the regulatory agenda and all previous Five-Year Review Reports, and to learn about any other agency rulemaking matters, visit https://www.azgfd.com/agency/rulemaking/.

From Winchester: Made in Belgium, Assembled in Portugal Super X3 (SX3) Model 101 Over & Under Portugal Super X4 (SX4) XPR Bolt Action Rifle Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle Turkey Super X Pump (SXP) Wildcat Rimfire Autoloader Japan Model 1885 Single Shot Rifle Model 1866 Lever Action Rifle Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle Model 71 Lever Action Rifle Various facilitiesBases, rings, choke tubes, etc. Listed on packaging

Information on Arizona Game and Fish Commission proposal to amend rules to regulate the use of trail cameras for the take of wildlife: At its Dec. 4, 2020 meeting, the Arizona Game and Fish Commission voted unanimously (5-0) to open the proposed rulemaking and begin the public process for potential future regulation of passive trail/game cameras used for the take of wildlife. Live action cameras were previously banned for the take of wildlife in 2018. [R12-4-303(A)(5)] The proposed language forwarded for comment by the Commission would simply treat both live action and passive trail/game cameras the same by banning trail/game cameras for the use of take. The public process includes an opportunity for the public to comment. Comments are encouraged and will be accepted by email at rulemaking@azgfd.gov from Jan. 1, 2021 through Feb. 1, 2021. The proposed language reads: “A person shall not use a trail camera, or images from a trail camera, for the purpose of taking or aiding in the take of wildlife, or locating wildlife for the purpose of taking or aiding in the take of wildlife.” If approved, trail cameras used for research, general photography, cattle operations or any other reason other than the take of wildlife would remain legal. “Take” means pursuing, shooting, hunting, fishing, trapping, killing, capturing, snaring or netting wildlife or placing or using any net or other device or trap in a manner that may result in capturing or killing wildlife. “Trail camera” means an unmanned device used to capture images, video, or location data of wildlife. The Commission is considering regulating trail cameras as a result of public concerns: Concerns over the use of trail cameras as it relates to Fair Chase. Commission Policy on Fair Chase includes: “…new or evolving technologies and practices that provide hunters or anglers with an improper or unfair advantage in the pursuit and taking of wildlife, or may create a public perception of an improper or unfair advantage…” This applies to areas where water is primarily point source water and game cannot escape detection. Concerns that the use of trail cameras has become an increasing source of conflict between and amongst hunters, including the sense of ownership over a water source and hunting area. Concerns that frequent visits to set/check trail cameras are creating a significant disturbance to wildlife during extended dry periods of the year. Concerns among some livestock operators that frequent visits to set/check trail cameras are negatively affecting livestock operations. Concerns over the potential biological effects of setting/checking trail cameras on point source waters, especially during the ongoing drought. Concerns stemming from photos being taken of other people in the field by trail cameras. Complaints about the high numbers of trail cameras on the landscape and water sources, and concerns over the high number of trail cameras that may be on the landscape in the future as the population in Arizona continues to grow rapidly, technology continues to improve, prices go down, and availability increases. Complaints about damage to and theft of trail cameras. There is now potential monetization of game cameras to include services to place, monitor, check and sell camera images. If those services increase, the numbers of cameras and their use for take could dramatically increase. Public concerns about trail cameras have also been raised with the State Legislature. Legislation has previously been introduced that has so far not advanced because the Commission maintains the authority to examine this issue through rulemaking. At the request of the Commission, it was pulled. The Commission and Department used the research and recommendations presented by the 2018 Article 3 Rule Review Team to develop the proposed language regulating the use of trail cameras. Alternatives considered in 2018 included: No action or no restrictions on use. Prohibit live-action cameras (currently in effect). ¼ mile restriction around water sources. Species specific (e.g. prohibit for take of deer and elk, big game). Specific units or zones (North/South). Camera registration and label system. Camera season (open and close dates). Complete ban on use (live-action and passive cameras) The Commission will hear and vote on final rulemaking at the March 19, 2021 Commission meeting. Any change to the current trail camera rule will not go into effect prior to January 1, 2022. Once the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is published, it will open a 30-day comment period that will run from Jan. 1, 2021 through Feb. 1, 2021. Comment can be submitted either through: Email: rulemaking@azgfd.gov or lphoenix@azgfd.gov

GAME AND FISH NEWS Dec. 30, 2020 Arizona's dove, waterfowl, quail seasons flying by Hunters need to make most of remaining opportunities PHOENIX — There’s still time for Arizona hunters to take aim at some of the best wing-shooting opportunities the state has to offer — but the clock is ticking. Dove Unlike the 15-day season that begins Sept. 1, the late season lasts 45 days and runs through legal sunset Sunday, Jan. 3. There still is a 15-bird daily bag limit, all of which must be mourning doves. The possession limit remains 45 mourning doves, of which no more than 15 may be taken in any one day. As always, there is an unlimited daily bag and possession limit for the invasive Eurasian collared-dove. Waterfowl The general season in the “Mountain Zone” (Game Management Units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A, and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County) runs through Sunday, Jan. 10. The general season in the “Desert Zone” (Game Management Units 10 and 12B through 46B, and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Yavapai County) runs through Sunday, Jan. 31. Ducks, including mergansers, coots and common moorhens (gallinules); white geese (snow, blue and Ross’); and dark geese (Canada, cackling, Brant and white-fronted) are legal wildlife in both zones. Scaup can be harvested in the Mountain Zone through Sunday, Jan. 10, and in the Desert Zone through Sunday, Jan. 31. Quail Circle Sunday, Feb. 7, on the calendar. That’s when the season ends for the state’s three main species — Gambel’s, scaled and Mearns’. The general bag limit is 15 quail per day in the aggregate, of which no more than eight may be Mearns’ quail. The general possession limit is 45 quail in the aggregate, of which no more than 15 Gambel’s, scaled or California quail in the aggregate may be taken in any one day. The 45-quail possession limit may include 24 Mearns’ quail, of which no more than eight may be taken in any one day. As a reminder, all hunters 10 and older must possess a valid Arizona hunting or combination license. Those 18 and older also must possess an Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp ($5) to hunt dove or waterfowl. Also, hunters 16 and older must possess a Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp to hunt waterfowl. Licenses and state migratory bird stamps can be purchased on the department’s website at https://www.azgfd.com/License/. All hunters play an important role in conservation. Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program (WSFR) funds consist of excise taxes collected on the sale of hunting and fishing equipment (including 11 percent on ammunition), the benefit of which comes right back to Arizona for habitat improvements, shooting ranges, boating access and more. For more information about hunting in Arizona, visit https://www.azgfd.com/Hunting/.

Worthless or not, small mines existed long before the orchards. Probably the earliest larger scale operation was near Ajo. The big open pit jobs began a bit later in the later 1800s but still before the orchards. Actually the copper wasn't worthless, per se. It was just too hard to mine, but the coming of the railroad made shipping the ore elsewhere for smelting more profitable. There are a bunch of good historical books in the library about mining in AZ. They make for good reads.

Copper mines around the state came into being in the first half of the 19th century, i.e. 1800s. Citrus groves didn't happen until the very end of the 1800s.

Yeah. Coincidently, I watched that again about two weeks ago. I like the part where he brings the deer back to life.

As to the count for the NR OTC permits, it's probably a good idea to go back at least a year or two and not use 2020/21. With all the shutdowns and slowdowns, there are a LOT of guys either unemployed or with more free time to hunt than they would normally have. AND...I probably should have added something to indicate the sarcasm in my other reply. IMHO, the last thing that needs to happen is to toss anything cynical about the camera issue at the comissioners. That would not come under the help topic of "How to win friends & influence people" but more under "How to shoot oneself in the foot."

Well there you have it then; go for it.

My point, but just in case...before trying to solve a problem, it first needs to be identified as one. I doubt going before the commission with an anecdotal, "I saw too many out-of-state license plates during my deer hunt'' is going to sway too many minds.

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So how many NR OTC deer tags are being sold now....in the 10s, 100s, 1000s....?

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