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SOLD The actual tube for sale is the one pictured below. That day was the 2nd and last time it was used. It's been stored indoors in a military-type duffel bag since then. The sale will include two pair of fins. One pair is medium length and width and the other pair (never used) is longer and larger for more thrust. They will both fit over wading boots or whatever you wear. The compact air compressor (used once) runs on 12 volts and has a cigarette lighter adapter plug on the power wire. I'll throw in the duffle bag too. $125 $80 for everything. 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, or I will ship within AZ at the buyer's expense, which could be costly.

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GAME AND FISH NEWS Oct. 8, 2019 Reminder: Oct. 15 is deadline to provide input on proposed pricing adjustments at BASF PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department reminds the public that the deadline to provide input on proposed pricing adjustments at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility (BASF) is Tuesday, Oct. 15. A web form has been posted on the department’s website at www.azgfd.gov/basfsurvey. BASF range manager Christopher Dean said the proposed pricing adjustments — the first in more than a decade — are necessary to keep pace with the rising costs of maintaining the world-class facility, located on 1,650 acres in north Phoenix. “All of the fees collected — 100 percent — go back into the operations, maintenance and expansion of opportunities that are made available to the public at BASF,” Dean said. Founded in 1957, BASF is one of the nation’s largest publicly operated shooting facilities. The world-class range is a City of Phoenix Point of Pride. It has received a five-star rating from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. BASF is funded by the revenues generated by user fees and federal dollars appropriated through the Pittman-Robertson Act.

GAME AND FISH NEWS Oct. 3, 2019 2020 spring hunt applications due by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday AZGFD to provide after-hours assistance beginning Friday PHOENIX — The deadline to submit 2020 spring hunt applications is fast approaching. Applications for spring turkey, javelina, bison and bear must be received online by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) no later than 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, Oct. 8. To apply, visit www.azgfd.gov/hunting/draw. AZGFD is available to assist applicants with the online process. All department offices are equipped with customer computers that can be accessed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Friday, Monday and Tuesday. Customer service representatives also can be reached by calling (602) 942-3000. In addition, customer service representatives will be available to provide after-hours assistance — by telephone only — from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Monday, and 5 to 11:59 p.m. Tuesday (deadline day). All department offices will be closed at 5 p.m. To expedite the process, applicants are encouraged to be prepared with the following before calling AZGFD: An applicant’s hunting or combination hunt and fish license must be valid through Oct. 8. All applicants, including youth (ages 10-17), who are applying for a hunt permit-tag must possess a license that is valid on the last day of the application period. Licenses can be purchased online at www.azgfd.gov/license/. Know your Department ID. This is a must to submit an application. There are three ways to locate a Department ID: Log into your AZGFD portal account and click on “View Details” under “My AZGFD Dashboard,” check your hunting or combination hunt and fish license if it was purchased online, or call AZGFD at (602) 942-3000 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, see Page 9 of the “2020 Spring Turkey, Javelina, Bison and Bear Hunt Draw Information” booklet. Know where you want to hunt. It’s important to have your four-digit hunt number(s) pre-determined (not game management units). In the meantime, hopeful hunters might want to view a couple of short videos before applying for a hunt. Amber Munig, big game management supervisor, explains how the draw process works at www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpI0lLp5Adk. AZGFD provides step-by-step instructions on how to apply for a hunt permit-tag issued through the draw at www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UVVH7OGo0Y. For more information, call (602) 942-3000.

Not sure, Jeff. I don't have older regs on this computer. I'll turn on the other PC manana and check.

When I get to it, I plan to make some lightweight, faux boulders (Styrofoam, chicken wire with a concrete shell) to scatter about. We're also going to put a couple big concrete pots in front of the house and smaller ones across the apron in front of the patio. I'm just trying to avoid making holes in the plastic because each and every one of them invites grass/weed growth, meaning constant spraying.

This is after the bobcat work. Also note that I had the concrete contractor put the plastic UNDER the edge of the runners and wall foundation. Used some leftover white 6 mil for that, as well.

I just did mine last spring, basically doing a combination of your two options above. I had a bobcat come in ($500) and dig down somewhat, but it's about impossible to remove all of the Bermuda roots. Then over the course of a week, I gave it two thorough soakings of Roundup, going very heavy at the edges along walls, sidewalks, etc. I then bought a roll of 6 mil. BLACK plastic and cut long 1-ft. wide strips. I already had sand/gravel mix and a mixer. Just needed to buy two bags of cement. Went to Home Depot and got two laborers to dig a 6" wide and 6" deep trench along every edge. Made them lay the plastic in and then add concrete on top so it abutted to the block walls on each side and the house, where grass is most likely to sprout up. Once the rocks came, they just laid more plastic, being sure to overlap the smaller edge pieces and others by at least six inches. About 3" of rocks followed. With the two 3' runners along the driveway, the wall across the front, and planter around the tree, everything costs me about $6K, but I didn't do any of it myself. The actual rock work (35 tons) was about $2,200 of that.

Regardless of a conviction or not, the antlers belong to the AGFD now. They will likely keep them for a while as evidence and eventually auction them anyway.

Good job. Congrats.

Lest anyone forget, BTT!

🤣 Nice write up, Andrew. Stars were definitely aligned for you.

Certainly. But when they have to pay the $8,000, it means that head/antlers are usually confiscated. IOW, no reward but bragging rights, just like the current example of leaving it in the field.

Forgot this in my other reply: AGFD has no control over the actual fines, i.e. CRIMINAL punishment meted out by a judge in a courtroom. Those are defined by the state statutes for the various degrees of felonies or misdemeanors. All AGFD can control are the civil penalties (restitution) and license issues in a commission meeting..

A bargain for what? To brag about something you don't have?

Wish I had enough income to say $8,000 plus a fine and other court costs are "puny." 😉 And of course, there's the license suspension. Even though it's meaningless to a poacher, it revokes his right to hunt in a LOT of states, as well..

In reading the history article (linked above), I saw no mention of Kentucky or Arizona. It appears all the relocated critters came from YNP over several decades. There was one mention of 22 bought from a PA preserve many years ago.

An excellent read about the herd over the past 100+ years. The History of Pennsylvania's Elk

No, don't believe there are any fences. See below. Pennsylvania Elk Herd – Habitat & History Elk once freely roamed all over Pennsylvania but the rapid settlement and exploitation by early immigrants threatened the herds. By 1867 there were no more elk in Pennsylvania. Unregulated hunting and habitat loss were the biggest factors of their demise. In 1913 the Pennsylvania Game Commission began reintroducing elk in Pennsylvania. The elk herd we know today originated from 177 elk that were trapped and transferred to northern areas of Pennsylvania. The reintroduction of elk took place from 1913 through 1926. The releases in north-central Pennsylvania were successful and the herd now numbers more than 800. Visitors can easily see the majestic elk in areas of Elk and Cameron counties. Considered to be the heart of Pennsylvania elk country, the town of Benezette is located along State Route 555 in Elk County. To reach the public viewing area, start at the Benezette Hotel and travel north along Winslow Hill road 3.5 miles. Follow the signs to the viewing area. Elk can also be seen along the roadways in the free-roaming herd range located in Elk and Cameron counties. The Moore Hill area in Cameron County is a favored viewing spot of local elk enthusiasts.

Maybe this will help those who need it. Here are several LEGAL definitions from various law sites. ********** What is OCCUPY? To hold In possession; to hold or keep for use. ********** What is the legal definition of an occupied structure seen through the eyes of a law enforcement officer? 2. "Occupied structure" means any structure as defined in paragraph 4 in which one or more human beings either is or is likely to be present or so near as to be in equivalent danger at the time the fire or explosion occurs. The term includes any dwelling house, whether occupied, unoccupied or vacant. 4. "Structure" means any building, object, vehicle, watercraft, aircraft or place with sides and a floor, used for lodging, business, transportation, recreation or storage. ********** Legal Definition of occupy. 1 : the fact or condition of holding, possessing, or residing in or on something (occupied premises). 2 : the act or fact of taking or having possession (as of abandoned property) to acquire ownership.

Think I have the problem solved.

Any electricians near Glendale?