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GAME AND FISH NEWS Jan. 10, 2020 Arizona Big Game Super Raffle offering "early bird" prizes Enter today to win one of eight Canyon Coolers PHOENIX — The deadline to enter the 15th annual Arizona Big Game Super Raffle is still months away, but Jan. 31 is the last day to be eligible to win the “early bird” prize for January — one of eight Canyon Coolers. For each online order for raffle tickets placed through Jan. 31, a hopeful hunter will receive one chance to win a cooler through an incentive drawing conducted by the nonprofit entity, which raises money for wildlife conservation efforts. The more online orders placed, the greater the chances of winning a cooler. The incentive drawing will be on or before Feb. 5. The Arizona Game and Fish Commission annually awards the organization a total of 10 Special Big Game Tags, one for each of the state’s big game species — bighorn sheep, elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, pronghorn, bison, turkey, bear, javelina and mountain lion. Raffle tickets are available for $5 to $25 each, depending on species, and can be ordered online at arizonabiggamesuperraffle.com/buy-tickets/. There is no limit on how many raffle tickets can be ordered. The deadline is 10 p.m. Sunday, July 12. The names of the winners will be drawn at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, at Arizona Game and Fish Department headquarters (Quail Room), 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix. In the 14-year history of the raffle, more than $7 million has been raised for wildlife and wildlife management in Arizona. Last year’s event generated $669,065. Every dollar raised for each species through the raffle is returned to the department and managed by the Arizona Habitat Partnership Committee (AHPC) for that particular species. With input from local habitat partners across the state and sponsoring organizations involved in the fundraising, project priorities are determined that will provide the most benefit to each species. For more information, visit arizonabiggamesuperraffle.com.

I used it intentionally so the other dumbass would have something meaty to comment about. 😎

Shortly after, but when I posted that early on it was from the initial reports that said crashed on takeoff. And yes, they are speculating that it might have collided with an "unintentional" missile.

As usual, your reading comprehension deficit has kicked in. Below is the pertinent exchange in order for the quote you used. Someone with a minimal sense of logic would deduct it has absolutely nothing to do with a conspiracy theory or how much watermelon sells for in Bangladesh. In fact, your almost sane reply to the last quote was that you were off hunting.

I would quickly apologize if I had been wrong about something I personally stated. But nothing I said fits that description. Here are all my pertinent posts. Maybe you missed a few. Feel free to post anything I said that was "wrong." As for the name calling, once a dumb A$$HAT, always a dumb A$$hat because you earned it. And now, I guarantee this one below isn't wrong.

Iran's missile designer at work. No doubt went to school with trphyhntr.

Good show, young man. 👍

I wish I could go back to 64, Bob. Although my breathing wasn't top notch, the rest of me was still in good shape back then. Now everything aches.

GAME AND FISH NEWS Jan. 7, 2020 AZGFD accepting applications for 2020 pronghorn, elk hunts Raptor capture seasons now included in latest draw process PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is accepting applications for 2020 hunt permit-tags issued through the draw process for pronghorn and elk. To apply, visit www.azgfd.gov and click on “Apply for a Draw.” For an overview of the application service, including license requirements, applying for bonus points and payment information, see Page 10 of the “2020 Pronghorn, Elk and Raptor Capture Hunt Draw Information” booklet. Printed booklets soon will be available at all department offices and license dealers statewide. Attention falconers: Raptor capture seasons are included in this booklet. A valid hunting or hunt and fish combination license, along with a sport falconry license, are needed when applying for a hunt permit-tag. For more information, see Page 38. The deadline for the department to receive all applications is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. All applicants are encouraged to purchase PointGuard, which allows hunters to surrender their hunt permit-tag(s) for any reason without losing their bonus points. Information: www.azgfd.gov/pointguard.

GAME AND FISH NEWS Jan. 8, 2020 Arizona Game and Fish Department Make your reservation for the Arizona Game and Fish Commission Awards Banquet Jan. 25 event recognizes advocates who strive to support AZ wildlife PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Commission will recognize 20 individuals and groups during the annual Commission Awards event, which will commend national/state/local leaders, wildlife advocates, and volunteers for their work to support the state’s wildlife. The event will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, Grande Ballroom, 11111 N. 7th St. in Phoenix and will honor the recipients of the 2019 Commission Awards who were selected at the Commission’s Sept. 20, 2019 meeting (see award recipients below). Reservations are being accepted for $65 per person to attend the event, which begins with a social hour and live music at 5 p.m., and will be followed by dinner and the awards presentation at 6 p.m. Those to be honored at the banquet include: Award of Excellence: Jackie Meck and Department of Defense/BMG Range Youth Conservationist of the Year: Arielle O’Connor Media of the Year: Cronkite News Conservation Organization of the Year: Arizona Mule Deer Organization Conservationist of the Year: Bob Jacobs Natural Resource Professional of the Year: Richard Meyers Volunteer of the Year: Randy Stalcup Educator of the Year: Dr. Jim Strogen Mentor of the Year: William Hill Advocate of the Year (Two Nominations): Representative Regina E. Cobb and Ray Suazo Business Partner of the Year: Mother Road Brewing Company Buck Appleby Hunter Education Instructor of the Year: Russ Gunderson Wildlife Habitat Steward of the Year: Bar T Bar Ranch, Bob and Judy Prosser North American Model Commissioners Award: Angela Davis and Niki Hamilton Chairman’s Award: Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society Special Recognition: Hunter Moore The first Commission Awards event was held in January 1991. Since then, 344 people have been recognized for their dedicated work toward securing Arizona’s wildlife for generations to come. To make a reservation, use the RSVP form located on the Department website or contact Shay Bernal at (623) 236-7276 or e-mail sbernal@azgfd.gov.

We're in trouble....

Sorry to hear that. Truly good friends are hard to acquire. I have days when I feel like packing it in, but so far I've been able to outwit those demons.

My "friendship" is now open to bids. 🤣

Yeah, I think the embassy takeover was done because Carter let the Shah come to the U.S. It's gone downhill ever since.

Right, and maybe a year or more from now....🤣 I do remember the botched rescue attempt. Quite a few Americans went down in a helicopter, so the mission was aborted.

I'm tired of wasting my time toying with you.

The size of the debris field sure makes it appear like it exploded in mid-air. Even if it did, the cause is unknown at this point. I doubt the Canadians would take on Iran unless they challenged them to a hockey match. 🤣

Nope, wrong again because you can't understand what you read. FOX never cited a cause. What they said in the article was: "Qassem Biniaz, a spokesman for Iran's Road and Transportation Ministry, said one of the plane's engines caught fire, causing the pilot to lose control of the aircraft. It also appeared the pilot couldn't communicate with air-traffic controllers in Tehran in the last moments of the flight, added Hassan Razaeifar, the head of Iran's air crash investigation committee."

No, but good try. Your comment was a snide remark aimed at me because you ASSumed I wasn't going along with your conspiracy theory about it being shot down. You really should tangle with someone who is dumber than you, though you might have a hard time finding anyone that fits that description. Now go play in your sandbox and let grown-ups in the room have an adult discussion.

Mad? Geez, I was actually laughing at how inept you are with your reading comprehension.

"The nationalities of those dead, according to Ukraine Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko, were as follows: 82 Iranians, 63 Canadians, and 11 Ukrainians -- nine of which were crew members -- 10 Swedes, four Afghan, three German and three British."

Hey a$$hat. You need to start reading closer. I NEVER stated WHY it crashed. I cited when and where, period.

The missile launch occurred many hours before. In fact, I had ben watching FOX for two hours AFTER the launch took place before they provided the info on the plane crash. It was only a few miles from the airport and not very high when it plunged down.

Not sure what I'll do since I've basically quit hunting. I've bought BPs the last couple years and before that I was applying for only the early rifle elk season as both 1st & 2nd choice.