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That's because 2014, when the new license set-up takes effect, doesn't start until Jan. 1. In contrast, if you buy a 2014 one after Jan.1, it will run until the same date in 2015.

Well..........let's see if we can provide some help here. For as long as I can remember (yesterday? ), the little diddy at the bottom has been in the spring regulations book where the permit numbers are listed for each unit. See RED text and take note that spears are not listed under the Legal Methods of Take. And...if one would go to pg. 108 of the main hunt regulations that has deer, etc., there's a dandy chart on for all the huntable critters in the state. For each one, there's a check mark for weapons in the full list that are legal. A spear isn't listed. And...if one would go to pg. 125 of the main hunt regulations, there are almost two full pages under: R12-4-304 Lawful Methods for Taking Wild Mammals, Birds, and Reptiles A snippet from the above rule: 7. To take javelina: a. Centerfire rifles; b. Muzzleloading rifles; c. All other rifles using black powder or synthetic black powder; d. Centerfire handguns; e. Handguns using black powder or synthetic black powder; f. Shotguns shooting slugs, only; g. Pre-charged pneumatic weapons .35 caliber or larger; h. Bows with a standard pull of 30 or more lbs, using arrows with broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges; i. Crossbows with a minimum draw weight of 125 lbs, using bolts with a minimum length of 16 inches and broadheads no less than 7/8 inch in width with metal cutting edges or bows as described in subsection (A)(7)(h) to be drawn and held with an assisting device; j. .22 rimfire magnum rifles; and k. 5 mm rimfire magnum rifles. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS License Required Any valid hunting or combination license except a Three-Day Hunting (Class H) (See tables on page 4 for Resident and Non-resident license fees). Tag Required: Hunt permit-tag obtained only through application and draw process as prescribed in R12-4-104 and R12-4-114. EXCEPT for Archery-Only Javelina in (Units 11M, 25M, 26M, and 38M and General Javelina in the Mohawk Valley Hunt Area where a hunt nonpermit-tag must be obtained from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. Hunt Numbers Required: When applying for big game hunt permit-tags, you must use hunt numbers. Legal Methods of Take General Hunt and Juniors-Only Hunt: Any firearm, pre-charged pneumatic weapon, crossbow or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304. HAM: Handguns, muzzleloading rifles, muzzleloading handguns, crossbow, or bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-318. Archery-Only Hunt: Bow and arrow as prescribed in R12-4-304 and R12-4-318, and crossbow as prescribed in R12-4-216. Bag Limit Two (2) javelina per calendar year (except as prescribed in R12-4-120) with no more than one (1) javelina taken per open area as defined in each hunt number. The bag limit may be filled in any combination of permit-tag (draw tag or firstcome left over draw tag as long as differing hunt numbers) or nonpermit-tag (over-the-counter tag) hunts as prescribed in R12-4-114. No more than one (1) permit-tag shall be issued per hunter through the initial draw. To hunt javelina in Arizona, you need a valid hunting or combination license and a javelina tag. To hunt javelina in General, Juniors-Only, HAM and Archery-Only seasons, you must apply for and obtain a hunt permit-tag through the draw. To hunt javelina in an Archery-Only Nonpermit Tag season, you may purchase a nonpermit-tag from a license dealer as prescribed in R12-4-114. The Department offers “Juniors-Only” designated hunts, in which persons are eligible to participate up to their 18th birthday. A youth hunter, whose 18th birthday occurs during a “Juniors-Only” designated hunt for which the hunter has a valid permit or tag, may continue to participate for the duration of the “Juniors-Only” designated hunt. Provided that persons between the ages of 10 and 13 must have satisfactorily completed a Hunter Education Course that is approved by the Director as per ARS 17-335 (C ). A youth must pay the higher fee unless applying only for “Juniors-Only” hunts

That begs the question: What REASON have they given you for not refunding the money?

Bowhunt accident nearly fatal for Price man By C.J. McMANUS Sun Advocate reporter A Price man is recovering at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center from head and neck injuries sustained during a hunting accident in Central Utah. TJ Cartwright, 23, was struck with an arrow in the cheek while hunting deer with three companions, including his fiancée, Lillian Rowley. According to the Juab County Sheriff's department, the accident, which occurred on private property in Levan, was called in to public safety officials at 6:29 a.m. Saturday. According to Rowley, Cartwright was taking video ahead of the hunting party when a buck began making its way across the field. As the hunters began positioning themselves to take a shot, Cartwright inadvertently ended up between the archer and the target. As the shooter, whose bow was drawn, attempted to throw the shot away, the arrow accidentally released. Cartwright stood and was hit. With the arrow head lodged near his carotid artery, Cartwright began walking with one of his hunting partners until they obtained cell reception. After calling 911, Cartwright was located by Juab County medial technicians, who stabilized him for transport. Cartwright was taken to the Nephi Medical Center where a tracheotomy was performed and the arrow was cut down. After determining the severity of his injuries, medical personnel decided to fly the victim to Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. Cartwright's injuries were complicated because he was shot with a Rage Broadhead, an expandable arrow head which deploys its razor-sharp tips upon impact. After four hours of tests at Utah Valley, medical personnel determined that only two of the arrow's blades had deployed. The third did not activate and was resting on his carotid artery. "They were worried about the surgery and none of the surgeons knew anything about these Rage Broadheads," said Cartwright's future mother-in-law Becky Archibald. "They sent somebody to Sportsman's to buy one, so the ear, nose and throat specialist, could work with it before going in. They needed to know the mobility and functionality of that arrow head." According to Rowley, Utah Valley surgeons worked for more than eight hours, cutting through Cartwright's chin on his right jaw bone making a U-turn up behind his right ear. After gaining access, surgeons could see a portion of the broad head but could not remove it because of bone tissue in the way. Surgeons then removed a piece of bone from behind Cartwright's ear, and were able to extract the blades. Doctors then pushed the rest of the arrow through the back of his head. As those operating gained a full view, they discovered that the arrow had stopped right between Cartwright's skull and the top of his spine. "Even though he is doing well, he has a long way to go in his recovery," said Rowley. "We appreciate all the prayers and kind words we have received and would ask that they continue." After more than 12 hours of procedure and 22 pints of blood, Cartwright left the operating room with no damage to his carotid artery. The victim was sedated until Monday morning, when he awoke and was able to blink his eyes, wiggle his fingers and toes and recognize the voices of his father and fiance. "As of right now, everything looks very good and he is doing very well," said Archibald. "Additionally, Lillian is determined that her wedding will happen on Sept. 14, even if it does happen next to Cartwright's hospital bed." Several of the victims friends are setting up fundraisers for Cartwright and his family. Additionally, the USU Eastern Sun Center has begun planning a blood drive for the victim.

Because some years it's impossible to draw a N. Kaibab permit.

That tennis ball thingie would probably turn into a big disaster at my house. My chocolate Lab plays with several every day, and he's just short of 130 lbs. Hershey's favorite trick is to lie on his back with the tennis ball in his mouth. He then uses his paws to take it out and hold his legs straight up in the air with it. I usually take it out of his paws and put it back in his mouth several times, and he repeats the same thing until i quit.

Got to see the Raffle Tag Buck yesterday. Chis Krueger, the taxidermist mounting my desert sheep, is also mounting the buck. He just got done preserving the velvet so the hunter can show the antlers around until it's time to get the mount done. It's a super looking trophy that the outfitter scored at a maybe somewhat generous 242 (the photo makes it look like 400!). Close up in real time size, it appears to score somewhere between 215-225.

I didn't look at the article, but it's hard to buy into the bug-bite theory. EHD won't kill every elk at the same time and in the same place, as it sounds like that is what occurred. I'm betting on some other cause.

Big Boquillas Ranch access will include fee Ranch Rules will go into effect on Aug. 15 SELIGMAN, Ariz. -- The Arizona Game and Fish Commission and Department are advising hunters, particularly Unit 10 hunt permit-tag holders, of some decisions made by the Big Boquillas Ranch regarding access to the ranch for the upcoming 2013 fall hunting season. These changes include implementation by the ranch operator of new "Ranch Rules" that charge a $60 recreational impact fee for most adults and govern allowable hunter activities. The Department has been working diligently to maintain hunting access to private lands on the Big Boquillas Ranch since concerns expressed by the ranch operator and landowner about behavior exhibited by some users of land managed by the ranch led to their questioning continued access in 2012. At this point there is no formal agreement between the Department, Cholla Livestock LLC, and the Navajo Nation. Cholla Livestock LLC has made the decision to exercise its right to implement Ranch Rules that include a recreational impact fee of $60 per adult for the upcoming hunt season, beginning with the August archery-only pronghorn and deer hunts. The Ranch Rules also address vehicular access, use of blinds, hunting in the vicinity of livestock waters, and other practices related to facilitating hunting on a working ranch. Everyone entering the ranch will be under the same rules and have the same opportunity for access. For more information on the fee and the Ranch Rules, including FAQs and contact information, visit www.huntbigboranch.com. The Department, Cholla Livestock LLC, and the Navajo Nation -- which is the private landowner for the area -- will continue to work toward a signed agreement into the future that will ensure access is available and that the Ranch Rules remain reasonable for our constituents.

Exactly. Only your own son, daughter or a child that you serve as LEGAL guardian for. Anyone of them must be between 10 and 17 yrs. old. As for donating it to a nonprofit, it has to fit the following: "However, you may donate your tag to a nonprofit organization that provides hunting opportunities to children with life-threatening medical conditions or qualifying permanent physical disabilities." In other words, you can't donate it to PETA, even though it's a nonprofit. ThomC: >>Only if you marry that person. LOL<< As long as she's 17 or younger.

Pretty difficult to drill for a scew extractor with such a small diameter screw. The screw isn't likely to be tight with no head. I'd probably try an ice pick or such with a hammer to try and spin the scew out enough to grab with pliers.

Not allowed to transfer to anyone over 17 and then it has to be a son, daughter or a grandchild of yours. Below are your other options. Otherwise you can make tag soup. Should you be unable to use your big game permit, the Department is unable to reimburse you for your fees or reinstate your bonus points. However, you may donate your tag to a nonprofit organization that provides hunting opportunities to children with life-threatening medical conditions or qualifying permanent physical disabilities. The $4 transfer fee does not apply to nonprofit organizations. You may contact the following organizations to arrange for a donation. • Hunt of a Lifetime at www.hoalarizona.org. • Outdoor Experience 4 All at www.outdoorexperienceforall.org. • Catch-A-Dream at http://catchadream.org. • United Special Sportsmen Alliance at www.childswish.com.

Tag Transfers Under Arizona Revised Statutes and Arizona Game and Fish Commission Rules there are ways people can transfer big game tags to minor children. A $4 transfer fee applies. A parent, grandparent or legal guardian holding a big game tag may allow the use of that tag by their minor child or minor grandchild pursuant to the following requirements: • The minor child is 10 to 17 years old on the date of transfer; • The minor child has a vaild hunting or combination license on the date of transfer; • A minor child less than 14 years old has satisfactorily completed a Department-approved hunter education course by the beginning date of the hunt; • The grandparent, parent or the child’s guardian must accompany the child in the field, and must be within 50 yards of the child when the animal is taken. Once a tag is transferred at a Department office, the original permittee may no longer use it. A person may also transfer his or her game tag for use by a child with a life threatening medical condition or a qualifying permanent physical disability. Consult A.R.S. 17-332 for more information, or visit www.azgfd.gov. Should you be unable to use your big game permit, the Department is unable to reimburse you for your fees or reinstate your bonus points. However, you may donate your tag to a nonprofit organization that provides hunting opportunities to children with life-threatening medical conditions or qualifying permanent physical disabilities. The $4 transfer fee does not apply to nonprofit organizations. You may contact the following organizations to arrange for a donation. • Hunt of a Lifetime at www.hoalarizona.org. • Outdoor Experience 4 All at www.outdoorexperienceforall.org. • Catch-A-Dream at http://catchadream.org. • United Special Sportsmen Alliance at www.childswish.com.

I have a an electric smoker and do salmon fillets using applewood all the time. What wood are you using for smoke?? Do you marinate it first, preferably overnight?

So here's a vintage story of why I know about DE.... In the 1960s, my dad owned a Flying A (later Wilshire) service station just east of 35th Ave. on Indian School, and I worked for him when I first moved to AZ in Jan. 1962. We had a regular customer named Kent who changed jobs as often as I change underwear. So one day he comes in with his latest venture -- selling shares of stock in a company called Permagard. Back then most of the area east of 35th & Grand, south of Indian School was empty desert. Even had lots of jack rabbits and one day a 2-ft. sidewinder wiggled it's way to the gas islands. There were also lots of red ant hills in the field. So Kent grabbed a bag of Permagard and demonstrated it to us by making a 1/2" wide circle, about 12" in diameter around the entrance. As the ants exited, they had to walk right through the white powder. It didn' take long before they were walking as if they were drunk. Kent quickly explained how it worked, and my dad just as quickly bought 300 shares at $1 a pop. With two little babies, I couldn't afford one share -- luckily. Two years later the company went bankrupt, and the shares became worthless. It wasn't until many years later that I learned about plain DE as an insecticide and bought a 5 lb. bag to use at home. When I saw it, I knew immediately that the Permagard was the exact same stuff with a fancy name and priced three times as much at retail.

Most likely it was diatamaceous earth -- the same stuff used in many swimming pool filters. It's a non-poisonous, natural occuring substance. Each tiny granule of DE has many sharp edges that cuts through the ants' exo-skeleton, basically dehydrating them of all their vital fluid.

You got it. See PM.

The 27" sitting model is bought & paid for. The 57" standing model is still available. The SnipePod by Kramer Designs is the lightweight answer to the heavier metal bipods. Both of the ones offered for sale here were used only for photo illustrations. Each one comes complete with belt case and mount bracket, which attaches permanently to the front QD sling swivel on your rifle.. It takes about 7-10 sec. to deploy the SnipePod. The one in the photo is the 27" sitting model. The other is the 57" standing model(carrying case is just a bit longer). Both are meant for a shooter's height of 5'5" to 6'. Retail price is over $100. You can own either one of these for $75. Pay with credit cards via PayPal, send a money order or come by with cold cash. NOTE: All my listings will remain on CWT for two weeks after posting. The items will then be removed here and posted on either eBay or Craig's List.

If you guys mean the 27" model, it's actually meant for sitting as the photo from my book shows. BUT..I think it could be used kneeling with the legs closer together. So let me know for sure because I don't want to sell you something you don't really want.

You got it!! I'll keep it until you're ready. Thanks for the purchase. See PM.

This item is no longer available. Already bought and paid for. New, never used self-inflating Therm-a-Rest Prolite 4 Sleeping Pad. It has never even been taken out of the original plastic thingie. Credit cards accepted via PayPal, send a money order or come by with $75 cold cash. This is the regular retangular model that measures 20"X72"X1.5" sold prior to the current mummy-bag shaped one that is only 1" thick. It weighs 1 lb. 8 oz and the grippy bottom material and textured top keep you and your sleeping pad from sliding around during the night. It has insulation R-value of 3.2. The thinner 1"X 20"X72" size retails online for $100 on up. I didn't want to unpack the one for sale so the inflated pad shown below is the 1" thick mummy-bag shaped one. The following are photos of the one for sale. My wife made the draw-string stuff sack.The golf ball is included in one so you can judge the size. It's orange in color but it's the size that is outlined. The lower inset gives the specs on it. NOTE: All my listings will remain on CWT for two weeks after posting. The items will then be removed here and posted on either eBay or Craig's List.

First off, I appreciate all the good wishes and offers of monetary help, but perhaps I should do some clarifying as to my situation. The medical issues facing us are several, the worst of which pertains to my wife Ellen. She was diagnosed with a malignant lump in her left breast about a month ago and has since had two surgeries to remove it and any adjacent cancer cells. That has been done, but she now faces a bunch of radiation sessions to make sure. In the meantime, I have a pain just below my rib cage, which is normally a sign of gall bladder problems. Over the last two months, I have had an ultrasound, CT scan, barium x-ray, an endscopic procedure and just last week a HIDA scan, which takes photos of a radioactive liguid moving through the digestive system. So far NONE of the tests have revealed what is causing the pain. Last week, my GI doc basically threw up his hands and said there is little else he can do other than refer me to a surgeon to look at removing my gall bladder, even though he doesn't really know that's the ptroblem. DUH!. I'm also still being treated for the bacterial lung infection that kept me in the hospital for nine days last Feb. I'll be on the expensive medications for two years and have to visit my pulmonary doc every six weeks. AND...as I mentioned in the first paragraph, over the next month or so, I will undergo cataract surgery in both eyes, which is actually a GOOD medical issue. Once it's done I won't have to wear glasses except for reading. BUT that comes with a price. My insurance will pay for the standard cataract surgery, but because I have astigmatisms in both eyes, I need special lens replacements. The normal lenses would have cost me a co-insurance of $200 per eye. The special lenses are my choice and are an additional $1,600 per eye, which must come out of my pocket. It sure will be nice not to wear glasses after 30 years of doing so. All that said, we are not quite yet destitude and in need of donations. We do have insurance, and although our medical co-pays and co-insurance costs are adding up, at this point we have enough money in savings to take care of them. So if I list something, please buy it because you need it and not for any other reason. Then I can use the money for the bills and leave our savings alone. As for me selling all the gear, it's something I had decided to do a few months back anyway, regardless of the current financial situation. Most of what I'm getting rid are items I don't use, use very little or won't use in the future. IOW, I am keeping some basic need stuff if I decide to continue to hunt or fish. So there you have it the clarification.

In case everyone hasn't noticed, I'm listed all the items separately so I can mark the thread with a "SOLD" if and when an items sells. NOTE: All my listings will remain on CWT for one week after posting. The items will then be removed here and posted on either eBay or Craig's List.

Due to some unexpected medical issues that will result in unexpected medical bills , I've decided to have a "Going out of Fishing & Hunting" sale over. So over the next few weeks as I get time to take some photos, I'll be posting lots of goodies. Some items that quickly come to mind are Nikon 8X, Bausch & Lomb 10X and Pentax 8X compact binos; two Bushnell range finders; a DeLorme deluxe GPS with all the chargers; two Snippods -- one for kneeling and one for standing; a 3/4-ton pick-up bed trailer with an aluminum shell on it; a 1/2-ton pick-up bed trailer with camper (6 or 6.5' ceiling inside) on it that is for storage/ gear-hauling/sleeping only - i.e it has two beds, a table, 12V lights and two large closets but no appliances; a Browning float tube with flippers included: Neoprene waders; clay-pigeon thrower with seat; lots of misc. fishing gear to include many reels, rods, some tackle boxes and lots of soft and hard baits; A VERY large, never used Plano rod case with wheels that was basically designed for airline travel; for airline travel - a sturdy 2-gun aluminum gun case with locking rod and a 1-gun Kopin hard case I also want to get rid of the complete camp set-up I used for the peeg hunts I used to do. The tent (about 14X20 with an added 4' alcove on one side) itself was custom made for me by Phoenix Tent & Awning, using the heavy duty silver tarps and one of those large canopies with the heavy metal internal frame. It has a zippered door at one end. It will come with all the propane powered stoves - a large Camp Chef 2-burner with large grill and frying pan, a free standing 4-burner RV stove with oven and removable legs/a once used deep fryer, two lanterns and hoses & tanks to use with all of these; wood burning stove. There is also a Camp Kitchen included, which is basically a take-down metal pantry. The table is in three pieces and will seat at least 10 if all three are used. But it's possible to use just one or two sections, as well. That way the tent can double as a kitchen and a sleeping tent for few guys. More later when I actually list it. And...there will be lots of other stuff, too. I just need to go thru the closets and what-not to find it all. So let's start it off with this collectible knife - a Buck mini Alpha Hunter model 196 that was especially made for Whitetails Unlimited quite a few years ago. The blade length is 2 1/2" and overall length is 6 1/4," and the buck's head is cut through the blade. I think the handle is either walnut or rosewood. It comes with the custom-fitted walnut presentation box in the photo. Whitetails Unlimited is laser etched into the box and knife handle. First $100 takes it. NO TRADES! NOTE: All my listings will remain on CWT for two weeks after posting. The items will then be removed here and posted on either eBay or Craig's List.

My son lives on Fernwood Ct. The red dot is where he's at and the brown is basically the wash.