Outdoor Writer

My memory is coming back a bit. The lawyer you're thinking about was Gil Shaw. He actually introduced the failed initiative to ban the traps in 1992, but he wasn't the guy in the dog incident, which happened years earlier. See my last post for that.

The Draw application page is now available.

GAME AND FISH NEWS Jan. 20, 2021 AZGFD accepting applications for 2021 pronghorn, elk hunts Deadline is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is accepting applications for 2021 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 8 of the “2021 Pronghorn and Elk Hunt Draw Information” booklet. Printed booklets soon will be available at all license dealers statewide. The deadline for the department to receive all applications is 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time) Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. 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. An applicant does not need an AZGFD portal account to apply for the draw or to purchase PointGuard. Information: www.azgfd.gov/pointguard. NOTE: As a result of the high volume of draw applications received by the department, the ability for customers to view data in their personal portal accounts — such as bonus points, license purchases and submitted applications — may be slightly delayed. AZGFD is aware of this inconvenience and is working toward a solution. The continued support and patience of all customers is appreciated at this time.

I wrote my LAST SHOT column in AZ HUNTER & ANGLER about the incident when it happened. That PC is down right now, however. Anyway, his name was Larry Sunderland, but I don't recall if he was a lawyer or not. I think it happened near Flagstaff on NF land.

The Draw page is now active.

That's an excellent deal. The 75-300 is worth more than $200. 👍

Unless something has changed, they must be frozen solid to avoid the tick deal and be accompanied by the proper paperwork.

Well done. 👍 Here ya go....

After googling the site, I've just read multiple threads like this in many web forums, but so far this is the only one that appears to have a CONFIRMED scam noted. All the rest are mostly the "is this a legit" seller, site, etc.

From Kansas Wildlife, Parks & Tourism: HARON MAN SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR POACHING 60 DEER MEDICINE LODGE, KANSAS – John Blick, Jr. of Sharon, Kansas appeared in Barber County District Court on November 4, 2020. In the one hundred thirty-nine (139) count complaint, Blick was found guilty of the illegal hunting and poaching of sixty (60) whitetail and mule deer, and being a felon in possession of a firearm during the commission of those crimes. District Judge Frank Meisenheimer sentenced Blick to serve fourteen (14) months in prison. After Blick completes his prison sentence, he will be on Post-Release Supervision for at least twelve (12) months with the Kansas Department of Corrections. As part of the felony sentence, Blick was assessed three hundred ten thousand two hundred thirty-four dollars and sixty-eight cents ($310,234.68) in restitution that is owed to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism for the value of the deer killed. These cases were the result of a multi-year investigation by Game Wardens Jason Harrold, Scott Stoughton and K9 Officer Gypsy of the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. The criminal case was prosecuted by Barber County Attorney Gaten Wood. Additionally Blick was charged and plead guilty to 33 misdemeanors in Harper county and was fined an additional $15,000 worth of fines with Restitutions amount ordered of $17,407.04 for the 3 trophy deer that he killed in Harper Co in 2019 and also the forfeiture of his hunting privileges for 5 years from the date of his conviction. The criminal case was prosecuted by Harper County Attorney Richard Raleigh. In both counties the charges pled guilty to included numerous counts of Criminal Hunting, Hunting with Aid of a motor vehicle, Criminal discharge of a firearm, Felon on possession of a firearm, Fail to purchase or to tag deer, Exceed bag limits, Hunt with Artificial light, Hunting without a valid license and take Trophy deer illegally. The deer heads will be destroyed in pursuant with 32-1047. All equipment and firearms seized is ordered to be forfeited to the state of Kansas. KDWPT would like to thank Anthony PD Officer Becky Mendoza, the Barber County Sheriff’s office, and the numerous individuals in Barber and Harper County’s whom provided the much needed information over the years in helping bring this individual to justice. The information provided and discovered during the course of the investigation will possibly lead to future prosecutions of other wildlife violators.

Bet the driver had to clean his shorts after this ride... Facebook You Tube

I just added a YouTube version for those who don't have FB.

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I just knew someone would do one like that. 🤣

Today's installment...

Maybe 300-10. Looks like one in the trees that might be bigger, though.

Glad to help. I was simply intepreting the rule as I understand it. Do call to get it from the horse's mouth, so to speak. As to the BPs, you didn't mention how many you had, so I didn't know if it would be an issue or not.

In a letter to his daughter, Sarah, Ben Franklin panned the bald eagle and praised the turkey. He wrote: “For my own part I wish the bald eagle had not been chosen as the representative of our country.” He said that the eagle was “a bird of bad moral character” that “does not get his living honestly” because it steals food from the fishing hawk and is “too lazy to fish for himself.” In contrast, Franklin called the turkey “a much more respectable bird” and “a true original native of America.” While he considered the eagle “a rank coward,” Franklin believed the turkey to be “a bird of courage” that “would not hesitate to attack a grenadier of the British Guards who should presume to invade his farm yard with a red coat on.”

BTT for a worthy cause.

This section below in red is likely to apply. R12-4-104 I. All members of a group shall apply for the same hunt numbers and in the same order of preference. 1. No more than four persons may apply as a group. 2. The Department shall not issue a hunt permit-tag to any group member unless sufficient hunt permit-tags are available for all group members.

Careful. His partner without the LT license still is subject to the 10% cap. Now, I'm going to GUESS here: IF the 10% cap has already been filled if & when their permit # comes up, the entire app will be rejected. Why? I don't believe they would issue a permit to one applicant & not the other. Sooo...the best bet is to make a call to AGFD and find out for sure. P.S. : I assume the OP also knows that any BPs he has will be halved with his partner.

That it did, but it wouldn't have if the $480K bid made at the in 2013 at the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep (FNAWS) annual auction had been officially paid. The story at the time was that a guy who was sitting with his girlfriend made the bid, and he didn't know the auction was being broadcast live over the Internet. Supposely his wife, who was watching at home, saw him and wasn't real happy. As a result he reneged on his bid, leaving FNAWS in a quandary. The Montana game department worked out a deal with the 2nd highest bidder, but they never publicized how much was paid.

GAME AND FISH NEWS Jan. 15, 2021 Arizona Game and Fish Department AZGFD provides solutions for updating your portal account PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) recently updated its online systems to provide enhanced features for its customers. What must you do to access the updated features? AZGFD sent out emails Dec. 8–10 to portal account customers (to the current email address the department has on file) with instructions about how to update portal accounts. The email was sent from customer@azgfd.gov via amazonses.com, and the subject line reads: “Your Arizona Game and Fish account has new features! Log in today.” If you still have access to that email, make sure to click the link in the body copy to confirm your account and update your login information. It is imperative you complete this step. AZGFD strongly recommends you do this before purchasing a hunting or fishing license or applying for the upcoming elk and pronghorn draw. If you cannot find the email that AZGFD sent Dec. 8–10, click here and you will be able to request a password reset on your existing portal account. You must know the user name or email associated with your portal account to activate the password reset. If you updated your account information after Dec. 8, no need to take further action. Updated account features include: Enhanced customer account management: you can add dependents to your account and update your information 24/7. Customer information automatically populates fields when purchasing your online license so that you don’t have to reenter information again and again. The ability to purchase hunting and fishing licenses for dependents linked to your customer account and also add those dependents to your draw application.

National Rifle Association says it has filed for bankruptcy as part of restructuring (Reuters) - The National Rifle Association on Friday filed petitions with a U.S. bankruptcy court seeking protection from creditors by restructuring, the gun rights advocacy group announced. The NRA filed the Chapter 11 petitions in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Dallas, it said in a news release. The NRA said it would restructure as a Texas nonprofit to exit what it said was a “a corrupt political and regulatory environment in New York” state, where it is currently registered. The influential group said in a statement there would be no immediate changes to its operations or workforce, and that it “will continue with the forward advancement of the enterprise – confronting anti-Second Amendment activities, promoting firearm safety and training, and advancing public programs across the United States.” The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to keep and bear arms. Last August, New York state Attorney General Letitia James sued to dissolve the NRA, alleging senior leaders of the nonprofit group diverted millions of dollars for personal use and to buy the silence and loyalty of former employees. The lawsuit filed by James in a state court in Manhattan alleges NRA leaders paid for family trips to the Bahamas, private jets and expensive meals that contributed to a $64 million reduction in the NRA’s balance sheet in three years, turning a surplus into a deficit. The NRA responded by suing James, a Democrat, in federal court, saying she had violated the NRA’s right to free speech and seeking to block her investigation. The litigation remains pending. The NRA in recent decades has been one of the leading voices opposing proposed or existing gun control measures. The NRA’s actions will likely put the attorney general’s lawsuit on hold, and a reincorporation could strip her of the ability to seek the group’s dissolution. In her lawsuit, James had said the NRA’s incorporation as a nonprofit in New York gave her authority to dissolve it.

Great. 👍 I'm sure Amanda will appreciate it.