Outdoor Writer

Except for the minor detail of a sign that says, "NO CAMPING."

And another. Be sure to watch to the end....

Confirmed mule deer.....

That's still a great deal. 😎 That size in 3/4" is usually over $100.

If I had those legs, I wouldn't wear shorts either.

It appears to be Corian or similar maybe?? If so, that's a great price.

Sounds like it could have been some sort of guard house.

An oversized mailbox. Sign with name originally hung from the wooden beam.

GAME AND FISH NEWS Oct. 1, 2020 Arizona Game and Fish Department Arizona Game and Fish Commission announces recipients of this year’s Commission Awards PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Commission announced 16 recipients of the 2020 Commission Awards at its Sept. 25 meeting in Greer, Ariz. The awards recognize Arizonans who have contributed significantly to the conservation of the state’s wildlife, its outdoor heritage, and the mission of the Arizona Game and Fish Department. This year's recipients are: Award of Excellence - Charlie Kelly Youth Conservationist of the Year - Jagrav Patel Media of the Year - Priscilla Torres/Telemundo Conservation Organization of the Year - Southern Arizona Quail Forever Chapter Conservationist of the Year - Miles Moretti Natural Resource Professional of the Year - Superintendent William Shott Volunteer of the Year - Roger Rohrbach and Keith Kniver Educator of the Year - Eric Proctor Mentor of the Year - Matt Shura Advocate of the Year (two nominations) - Jim Unmacht (State) & Ed Keable (Federal) Business Partner of the Year - Walmart Buck Appleby Hunter Education Instructor of the Year - Tom Britt Wildlife Habitat Steward of the Year - Jim O’Haco North American Model Commissioners Award - Margaret Martinez The award winners are typically recognized at an annual awards banquet each January. However, due to health authorities' current guidance on group gatherings and social distancing, plans for the banquet have yet to be determined. More information will be posted on the website as it becomes available. The first Commission Awards event was held in January 1991. Since then, more than 400 people have been recognized for their dedicated work toward securing Arizona’s wildlife for generations to come.

I was hunting in Unit 1 in the 1960s and decided to take a rest in the middle of a meadow that was about 100 yds x100 yds. I leaned back against a stump with my rifle across my lap and promptly dosed off . A 1/2 hr. later, I awoke and heard a kind of chewing sound. When I glanced to my left, I had two really nice mule deer bucks feeding about 5 yds away. Unfortunately, I had an elk tag in my pocket. One other time on the Kaibab, I was hunting above the Houserock Ranch on the Eastside Game Trail. It got really windy one morning, so I headed to the lee side of a steep canyon to have a smoke and a sandwich. I found a nice protected nook to hunker down but quickly fell asleep after I ate. When I woke, there was a doe bedded about 10 yards to my left. She was looking away and up the canyon. I could see a 4x4 buck working his way in the bottom with his nose glued to the sand. I waited for him to get parallel with me and turned his lights out. The doe was so surprised by the blast from my .264 that she went butt over tea kettle when she took off down the slope.

Had an unplanned situation arise just before leaving for the ER yesterday, so I didn't go. Trying to get it all worked out today so I can go Fri. If not I'll wait unil Mon. since Sat./Sun are busy days in the ER. So you'll have to put up with me for at least anotrher day and maybe more. 😎

Gal/Whale-- I love it when you talk dirty to me.

Well...OK one more. to keep you guys busy while I'm gone...

You've revived a mesage thread that is six years old.

Sleeper photo -- There had to be booze involved.

Okay,last one before I disappear for a while....

Way to go Hunter. That's a bull with character!

GAME AND FISH NEWS Sept. 28, 2020 Arizona Game and Fish Department Become a wildlife manager: where adventure and mission meet PHOENIX — If you know someone who is looking for a career where adventure and mission meet, we have news you should share: The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is now accepting applications for its wildlife manager position. A wildlife manager position with AZGFD is a field-oriented, commissioned officer position whose duties include conserving and protecting Arizona’s wildlife resources for generations to come. No two days are the same for wildlife managers — they may start out the morning flying in a helicopter during a bighorn sheep survey and end the day following up on a tip that came into the Operation Game Thief hotline. “If you enjoy diversity, being in the outdoors and engaging with your community, this is a job that encompasses all of that,” said Lainie Antolik, law enforcement training coordinator for AZGFD. “Wildlife managers play an important role in conserving and protecting Arizona’s wildlife resources for future generations.” Job duties include, but are not limited to, wildlife surveys, hunt patrols, habitat projects, and off-highway vehicle and boating enforcement. Wildlife managers are the face of AZGFD in their communities and have the opportunity to engage with citizens while also ensuring that precious resources are conserved. “I have a love of conserving wildlife and the resource and was always interested in law enforcement — this is the perfect combination of the two,” said Antolik who has worked for AZGFD for 16 years. She started out as a wildlife manager patrolling the Douglas area, and now works to train and hire the next generation of wildlife managers. The application period is open through Oct. 25, and the details are available online. One important detail: Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in a wildlife science or a closely related field. If you have any questions about the job or application process, please contact: Milani Barron, Human Resources Staffing Manager mbarron@azgfd.gov or (623) 236-7319.

Finally decided to make the dreaded trek to the ER. Will probably go early Weds. and will likely be admitted. So if you don't see me around at all, you'll know why. I'll be back if I don't wind up with C-19.

Cow kids -- You know Mom's gonna whoop our asses when she see this horsesh!t on our shoes.

Before we get sidetracked on the welfare of Zima, here's another image.....

The snippet below the *** was recently posted by AGFD and forwarded on FB. I made the fiollowing comment: "It would be interesting to know HOW it was killed. It could have been a legitmate harvest if wounded with an arrow during the archery hunt and later found dead with all the meat already spoiled. Thus the hunter tagged and took the antlers only." ******************** Bull elk poached and left southeast of Pinedale Individuals with information may be eligible for a reward of $4,000 PINETOP, Ariz — The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is asking for the public’s help in finding those responsible for the illegal killing of a bull elk that was killed between the evening of Sept.15 and the morning of Sept. 17, southeast of Pinedale in Game Management Unit 3C. The elk was located near Forest Road 143 approximately one half mile south of Farnsworth Ranch Road. The antlers were removed and the meat was left to waste. “Someone may have information about this case and we need their help to apprehend those responsible,” said Arizona Game and Fish Department Wildlife Manager Eric Podoll. “At the time the poaching occurred, many hunters were in the field hunting as well as other outdoor recreationists, so it’s possible someone may have seen something or have information about this crime. This is the action of a criminal — no true sportsman would leave game in the field to rot.” Anyone with information about this case can call the AZGFD’s Operation Game Thief hotline at (800) 352-0700 or visit www.azgfd.gov/ogt and refer to case 20-003113. Callers may remain anonymous upon request and may be eligible for an OGT reward of up to $1,500 in this case upon arrest. Arizona Elk Society has offered an additional $2,500 reward for information leading to the conviction of those responsible.

We were in a caribou hunting camp next to Alaska's Mulchatna River. One of my hunting partners was playing with his bow, shooting rubber blunts at stumps. He accidentally hit a Coleman cooler, and the arrow nearly penetrated both sides, just stopping from pasing through the second side at the fletching. I'm guessing a blunt would do some serious damage to a human.

Fish - Ain't no way I'm stickin' it in there with those teeth.