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Maybe so, but I don't believe he was along when Wickenberg found the Vulture. Then again, I could be all goofy.

My next would be he of Peeples Valley fame. But again, some of your facts don't jive.

I was going to guess Weaver from the "Rich Hill and the Potato Patch" cite , but some of the other stuff you listed doesn't jive with him.

GAME AND FISH NEWS Alamo Lake main ramp scheduled to close Nov. 1-25 PHOENIX -- Arizona State Parks plans to close the main boat ramp at Alamo Lake Nov. 1-25 to allow for dam repairs. Dates are subject to change. Cholla Ramp will remain open and is fully functional.

GAME AND FISH NEWS Oct. 17, 2019 General waterfowl season in "Desert Zone" begins Friday, Oct. 18 2019-2020 waterfowl, snipe hunting regulations available online PHOENIX — Arizona’s second general waterfowl season is about to get underway. The general waterfowl and snipe seasons in the “Desert Zone” (Game Management Units 10 and 12B through 46B, and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Yavapai County) begin Friday, Oct. 18, and run through Jan. 26, 2020. Meanwhile, the general waterfowl and snipe seasons in the “Mountain Zone” (Game Management Units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A, and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County) continue through Jan. 12, 2020. The following are legal wildlife in both Mountain and Desert zones: ducks, including mergansers, coots and common moorhens (gallinules); white geese (snow, blue and Ross’); and dark geese (Canada and white-fronted). Scaup can be harvested in the Mountain Zone beginning Saturday, Oct. 19, through Jan. 12, 2020, and in the Desert Zone from Nov. 2, 2019 through Jan. 26, 2020. All waterfowl hunters 10 and older must possess a valid Arizona hunting license, and those 16 and older must also possess a federal migratory bird stamp (i.e. federal duck stamp). In addition, waterfowl hunters 18 or older must have a state migratory bird stamp (this stamp is included in the purchase of a youth combination hunt and fish license). Need a license? Visit www.azgfd.gov/license/. Keep in mind that a combination hunt and fish license is only $20 more (for state residents) than the price of an individual hunting or fishing license. As a reminder, a youth combination hunt and fish license (ages 10 to 17) is only $5 and includes the privileges associated with the state migratory bird stamp. The Arizona Game and Fish Department has posted the 2019-2020 Arizona Waterfowl and Snipe Regulations at www.azgfd.com/Hunting/Regulations/. For more about waterfowl hunting, visit www.azgfd.com/hunting/species/waterfowl/.

GAME AND FISH NEWS Oct. 18, 2019 Public can hone target-shooting skills this weekend at BASF's 300-yard range Opportunity is perfect timing for those participating in general hunts PHOENIX — Getting ready for the big hunt? Before pulling out of the driveway and heading for the hills, it might be a good idea to shoot a few targets this weekend and make sure that rifle doesn’t let you down when it matters most. To that point, the Arizona Game and Fish Department is offering a target-shooting opportunity today, Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 18-20) on the 300-yard range at the world-class Ben Avery Shooting Facility (BASF). For a fee of $12 for adults — free for youths 17 and under — customers will be able to shoot unlimited paper and steel targets out to 300 yards (paper targets can be purchased at BASF; paper target frames are provided). The fee includes the $7 BASF daily range pass. All customers are required to check in at the Shooting Sports Center, located at the main range. Only rifles ranging in caliber from .223 to .300 Win Mag will be allowed. Fully automatic rifles are not permitted. Shooting hours are until 2 p.m. today, and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The 300-yard range also will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in November. As a reminder, all firearms must be cased before entering the range. Hearing and eye protection are required. Located on 1,650 acres in north Phoenix, BASF is one of the nation’s largest publicly operated shooting facilities. A City of Phoenix “Point of Pride,” the facility has received a five-star rating from the National Association of Shooting Ranges. For more information about BASF, visit www.azgfd.com/Shooting/BASF or call (623) 582-8313.

FISHING REPORT Oct. 18, 2019 Arizona Game and Fish Department TIP OF THE WEEK Fall/winter trout stockings are underway. This week, two prime winter waters received their first rainbow trout loads of the season: the Lower Salt River, and Goldwater Lake . One angler at the Lower Salt recently had good luck fishing for largemouth bass using weightless, whacky-rigged worms. Releases out of Stewart Mountain Dam on Friday, Oct. 18 was 8 cfs. As a guideline, trout are primarily stocked at Phon D. Sutton and Granite Reef recreation sites during the winter . Anglers can also catch catfish, carp and sunfish. This is a great weekend to hit the high country to catch some fall colors, net some trout, and with the exception of some fairly windy conditions, enjoy what looks to be some nice high country weather. We received a good report from Willow Springs Lake of rainbow and tiger trout hitting trolled mini craws. Late October and early November, before winter conditions prevail, can be a good time to target tiger trout. The tigers this time of year seem to hang around rocky shorelines and prefer dry flies. Those wanting to just catch trout to eat can head to Willow Springs or Woods Canyon Lake and fish PowerBait off the bottom. Catch-and-release anglers can try Silver Creek for bigger trout ( see the fishing regulations -- it's catch-and-release only with artificial lures and flies only with single-pointed barbless hooks). At Tonto Creek (pictured above) anglers have been catching some of the "supercatchable" trout we've been stocking. There should still be some hanging around. One fly angler found success with zebra midges under a strike indicator and unweighted purple woolly buggers. In the Flagstaff and Williams region, good spots remain Kinnikinick Lake for brown trout, and Lower Lake Mary and Kaibab Lake for big rainbows. Desert dwellings Down in the desert, we stocked Community Fishing Program waters this week with channel catfish. At Bartlett Lake, Bass Pro Gary Senft reported that fish are moving into 4-6 feet of water during the early morning hours and can be caught on swim baits, white spinner baits, and small Ricos. After the sun rises, the fish move a bit deeper, and can be hooked with plastics on Texas rigs and dropshots. Water temperatures have peaked in the low-to-mid 70s at most desert impoundments. Crappie fishing should also be good at Roosevelt Lake. At Alamo Lake largemouth bass fishing has been decent. The water temperature has been in the low-70s. It seems that with increased water levels this year, there was a superb shad spawn, and largemouth bass have been caught with bellies full of food. A downside is this could, at times, make the satisfied bass a bit more reluctant to chase down artificial baits. Crappie fishing should be good as this week there were smaller flotillas of boats apparently searching for schools of crappie mid-lake. Our Fall Fishing Forecast is still the most comprehensive source of fishing report information for major water bodies statewide. Catch of the Week Send your fishing reports and photos to BFishing@azgfd.gov -- one will be selected for Catch of the Week Kaibab Lake Esteban G. sent a picture of this young angler with a mess of rainbow trout to 15 inches, as well as crappie, caught on Oct. 12. What's been stocked this week ("Catchable" sizes only; water temp in parenthesis if available) Rainbow trout: Wet Beaver Creek (60), West Clear Creek (61-62), Goldwater Lake (60), Lower Salt River (76). Channel catfish: "Core" Community waters. See the stocking schedules Thank you, anglers! Arizona fishing opportunities wouldn’t be possible without the Sport Fish Restoration Program. It was created through the Dingell-Johnson Act of 1950 (Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act) and the Wallop-Breaux amendments of 1984. Through a federal excise tax paid by manufacturers on fishing gear and motorboat fuels, it provides grant funds for fishery conservation, boating access, and aquatic education. Save time, buy online Grab a license online (that helps conserve all species of wildlife, not to mention provides funding that goes back into fishing opportunities) and go "Fish AZ". SEE MORE REPORTS

Nice poem. 👍 I miss Bill. We were friends for many years.

The name doesn't click with me, and I've never hunted grouse or turkey on the Kaibab. The only writers that have ever hunted quail with me were Jim Tallon and Tom Huggler when he was writing his book on quail hunting. This is Huggler in the pix below. He was an English lit professor before he became an outdoor writer. He owned two English pointers appropriately named Chaucer and MacBeth. The top photo was used on a Master Card several years ago. We were hunting Mearns quail near Ruby.

GAME AND FISH NEWS Oct. 17, 2019 Arizona Game and Fish Department Arizona Game and Fish meeting in Flagstaff Oct. 19 highlights hunt recommendation process Those wishing to discuss all things game management, including hunt recommendations, are invited to join Arizona Game and Fish Department staff at Bull Basin Archery of Flagstaff on Saturday, Oct. 19. DETAILS The event is open to the public and runs from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Input and recommendations are later presented to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, which has final approval for all hunting regulation changes. Watch a video on the hunt recommendation process “This meeting is a great opportunity to hear from our constituents about all topics related to our game management practices and how they pertain to upcoming elk, pronghorn and wild turkey hunting recommendations,” AZGFD Flagstaff Regional Supervisor Scott Poppenberger said. “We work hard to conserve and protect more than 800 species and part of that responsibility includes a science-based hunt recommendation process designed to ensure sustainable populations of wildlife are around for future generations.” LEARN MORE To learn more about how AZGFD works to conserve and protect the state’s wildlife or information about upcoming Arizona Game and Fish Commission meetings, visit www.azgfd.gov. To provide a contribution to support the department’s on-the-ground conservation efforts, visit www.azwildlifehero.com.

Man, you resurrected a real oldie. It was fun reliving those olden days. 👍

I liked Bargs root beer. I also remember drinking Yoo-hoo chocolate soda in NJ during the 1950s. Yogi Berra and several other NY Yankees did an ad campaign for them.

You're right. I had a brain fart.

GAME AND FISH NEWS Oct. 16, 2019 Arizona Game and Fish Department Arizona Game and Fish to celebrate National Bison Day with viewing workshop Nov. 2 Bison are synonymous with the great west, but not many people realize that Arizona is home to these magnificent animals. To increase awareness about this great animal, the Arizona Game and Fish Department will host two bison viewing workshops near Flagstaff on National Bison Day, Saturday, Nov. 2. HOW TO REGISTER The workshops will take place at the Arizona Game and Fish Commission-owned Raymond Wildlife Area (RWA) 30 miles east of Flagstaff. Sessions will begin at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and are limited to 20 people each. Both include a presentation, field trip and a lunch of bison burgers or brats. Register for the 9 a.m. session Register for the 10:30 a.m. session EVENT INFORMATION The deadline to register is Nov. 1 and the sessions cost $40 each. Fees collected support the Department’s Watchable Wildlife Program, which aims to increase awareness of wildlife through positive and personal viewing experiences. Watch a video on the workshop Some viewing scopes will be available, but it is recommended that participants bring binoculars, water, snacks, and dress appropriately for the weather and field trip. DIRECTIONS Raymond Wildlife Area is approximately 30 miles east of Flagstaff on I-40. To reach Raymond Wildlife Area, take I-40 east from Flagstaff and take exit 225. Turn right after exiting the freeway. Go 10 miles south on Buffalo Range Road to the visitor’s center. Visitors should be aware the last 10 miles is along a relatively unmaintained dirt road but is accessible for passenger vehicles. ABOUT RAYMOND WILDLIFE AREA Raymond Wildlife Area was purchased by the department in 1942 from Flagstaff physician R.O. Raymond to serve as winter range for the Anderson Mesa pronghorn antelope herd. Due to drought conditions in 1945, the area became home for bison that were moved from the House Rock Valley herd.

Maybe it was Nehi orange soda ala Radar. 🍊😉

Maybe just plain Coca Cola?? The POW camp, situated north of McDowell at about 60th St., was later used as a reserve training site. Had rifle range and everything. Used to pass it all the time when I was playing golf at Papago in the 1960s. That early version with Jimmy Stewart was better than the recent one.

GAME AND FISH NEWS Oct. 2, 2019 Squirrel, waterfowl seasons open Friday, Oct. 4 2019-2020 waterfowl, snipe hunting regulations available online PHOENIX — This is the time of year that Arizona’s small game and waterfowl hunters have been waiting for. In addition to the start of tree squirrel and band-tailed pigeon seasons Friday, hunters can pursue dusky (blue) grouse through Nov. 10 and chukar until Feb. 9, 2020. The season for cottontail rabbit runs through June 30, 2020, and the start of the season for Gambel’s and scaled quail is just around the corner (Oct. 18). Johnathan O’Dell, small game biologist for the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), predicts tree squirrels — Abert’s, Kaibab, red squirrels — will be fewer in numbers coming off last summer’s drought conditions. The good news: Whatever snow fell in the White Mountains over the winter was rarely deep or persistent, which means there should be more acorns and pine cones this fall to provide excellent resources for squirrels that survived to rear young. “Where drought conditions were milder last year, you may find pockets where hunting is good, and squirrels are a fun species to introduce to new and novice hunters,” O’Dell said. “Because this last winter was so wet, Arizona gray and Mexican fox squirrel populations should be improving. Their numbers were down the last few years with poor winter rains, so a good wet winter should have boosted their numbers statewide.” For more information about hunting Arizona's small game, check out AZGFD's small game forecast at www.azgfd.com/hunting/species/smallgame/forecast/. Meanwhile, the general waterfowl and snipe seasons in the “Mountain Zone” (Game Management Units 1-5, 7, 9, 11M, 12A, and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Coconino County) begin Oct. 4, 2019, and run through Jan. 12, 2020. AZGFD recently completed a fall waterfowl survey in Units 5B, 6A and 8. Because of good precipitation levels last winter and spring, most wetlands still have water in them. A few smaller wetlands are dry. The majority of waterfowl were found in Units 5B and 6A. Unit 8 appeared drier and had fewer birds than Units 5B and 6A. Teal were the most common species observed, followed by mallards. Overall, wetlands ranged from fair to excellent in terms of their quality for waterfowl hunting. The general waterfowl and snipe seasons in the “Desert Zone” (Game Management Units 10 and 12B through 46B, and those portions of Units 6 and 8 within Yavapai County) begin Oct. 18, 2019, and run through Jan. 26, 2020. The following (excluding scaup) are legal wildlife in both Mountain and Desert zones: ducks, including mergansers, coots and common moorhens (gallinules); white geese (snow, blue and Ross’); and dark geese (Canada and white-fronted). Scaup can be harvested in the Mountain Zone from Oct. 19, 2019 through Jan. 12, 2020, and in the Desert Zone from Nov. 2, 2019 through Jan. 26, 2020. All waterfowl hunters 18 and older must possess a valid Arizona hunting license and state migratory bird stamp, as well as a federal migratory bird stamp. All waterfowl hunters 16 and older must also possess a federal migratory bird stamp. Need a license? Visit www.azgfd.gov/license/. Keep in mind that a combination hunt and fish license is only $20 more (for state residents) than the price of an individual hunting or fishing license. As a reminder, a youth combination hunt and fish license (ages 10 to 17) is only $5 and includes the privileges associated with the state migratory bird stamp. AZGFD has posted the 2019-2020 Arizona Waterfowl and Snipe Regulations at www.azgfd.com/Hunting/Regulations/. For more information about waterfowl hunting, visit www.azgfd.com/hunting/species/waterfowl/.

I was also thinking along that line, or maybe Coors or Bud.

I can do two of them. The crazy boatmen were German POWs. Mantz died during the filming of Flight of the Phoenix.

SOLD

SOLD For sale is a Trius Trapmaster. It's had only two boxes of clays through it. It swivels and throws singles and doubles with good velocity. The height/angle is also adjustable. I don't have the energy to unpack it and take a photo, so I've included a near identical catalogue photo below. Mine is green and has an actual fold-down backrest for the seat instead of the bar pictured. It does NOT have to be bolted down; it works just fine freestanding on the ground. Price is $75 $55 No trades. Payment via PayPal (buyer doesn't need an acct; just a CC or checking acct.) or cash only. Must be picked up near 67th Ave. and Camelback.

please add creekhiker & NewlyMinted to the list.

Sorry. Didn't mean to invoke the gods upon you. 🤣

GAME AND FISH NEWS Oct. 11, 2019 Arizona Game and Fish Department Canyon Coolers offer: 10% discount to you, 10% to help Arizona's wildlife AZGFD continues innovative public-private collaborations to help fund wildlife conservation PHOENIX -- Join Canyon Coolers in supporting the 800-plus species of wildlife that call Arizona home. Now through Nov. 22, click here to automatically apply the discount code “CONSERVE” at CanyonCoolers.com and you’ll get 10 percent off and a FREE copper tumbler (while supplies last). Plus, Canyon Coolers will donate 10 percent of your total purchase price to the Arizona Game and Fish Department to support wildlife conservation. Use this link to automatically apply the discount code to your cart: http://bit.ly/2lMqoSp. AZGFD is proud to announce this unique collaboration with Canyon Coolers, a premium cooler company headquartered in Flagstaff, as part of its ongoing efforts to find innovative ways to fund wildlife conservation. With strong local ties and a deep-rooted interest in the great outdoors, Canyon Coolers is eager to support the department’s mission. This collaboration exemplifies the governor’s emphasis on embracing innovation to promote small businesses while expanding opportunities to fund conservation of the state’s natural resources. The Arizona Game and Fish Department conserves and protects the state’s 800-plus species of wildlife, and this critical wildlife conservation work is done without any general fund tax dollars. Your support makes all the difference in our combined success. For more information, contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department at 602-942-3000. *Offer valid toward online purchases only. Cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions.

FISHING REPORT Oct. 11, 2019 Arizona Game and Fish Department TIP OF THE WEEK October can be the best time of year to fish for striped and white bass. As these fish adapt to cooling weather, they will become aggressive, feeding on anything from crawdads to shad as they fatten for the winter months. Lake Pleasant just northwest of Phoenix is an excellent bet for both species. There's some fantastic fall fishing to enjoy this weekend. The cool-off has been the ticket for good trout fishing in in the high country -- get there before winter conditions prevail. Top picks in the Flagstaff region are Kaibab Lake near Williams, Kinnikinick Lake, Ashurst Lake (pictured above) and Lower Lake Mary. Water temperatures in this North Central region have cooled off into the low-to-mid 60s. See a full regional report. At Silver Creek northeast of Show Low, the catch-and-release season began Oct. 1. Harvest is not permitted during this season that runs through March 31. Only artificial lure or fly with single-point barbless hook may be used. Super-catchable rainbow trout (14-inch average) have been stocked. Silver Creek is a Game and Fish Commission-owned property; entry is only allowed from 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset, or about 7 a.m.–5 p.m. During catch-and-release season in the fall and winter, both the upper and lower section may be fished. No unauthorized entry is ever allowed in the hatchery grounds. In the desert impoundments, predatory fish have become more active. Crankbaits and buzzbaits and jigs are drawing increasingly more largemouth bass strikes. The full moon this weekend should enhance the bite and make for well-lit night fishing. This is the time of year flathead catfish flatten up for the winter -- in fact, our Catch of the Week pictured below is a flathead from Roosevelt. Mark Knapp from Alamo Lake State Park said crappie fishing is best by the dam at night and bass and catfish action is fair. Fishing at Alamo and Havasu should be good all fall and winter since both can heat up quickly. At any given time from Nov. - Feb., Alamo can have some of the best crappie fishing in the state. Our Fall Fishing Forecast is still the most comprehensive source of fishing report information for major water bodies statewide. Catch of the Week Send your fishing reports and photos to BFishing@azgfd.gov -- one will be selected for Catch of the Week Roosevelt Lake Mark L. caught this 49-pound flathead catfish from the Salt River-end Roosevelt Lake Oct. 1 on a piece of cut bait. See more details. What's been stocked this week ("Catchable" sizes only; water temp in parenthesis if available) Rainbow trout: Tonto Creek (52-53), Lynx Lake (65), Kaibab Lake (62), Mingus Lake (60), Fain Lake (65). See the stocking schedules Thank you, anglers! Arizona fishing opportunities wouldn’t be possible without the Sport Fish Restoration Program. It was created through the Dingell-Johnson Act of 1950 (Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act) and the Wallop-Breaux amendments of 1984. Through a federal excise tax paid by manufacturers on fishing gear and motorboat fuels, it provides grant funds for fishery conservation, boating access, and aquatic education. Save time, buy online Grab a license online (that helps conserve all species of wildlife, not to mention provides funding that goes back into fishing opportunities) and go "Fish AZ". SEE MORE REPORTS