Outdoor Writer

And long before hunts for only does began, every Kaibab hunt was an ANY DEER hunt. IOW, a tag was good for either sex. I know, because I hunted there almost every year during the 1960s and into the 1970s when tags were still first-come, first served. There are plenty of deer on the Kaibab even now. In fact, in some areas, there are probably too many. Perhaps for some the "trophy" quality isn't what they prefer, but the hunting is still good.

Yup. Not only met one but hunted with him for about a decade.

Sounds as if you're not too happy one of your sons is gay, huh?

And...if you look closely at the guy sitting on the back of the truck with the shotgun across his lap, the action is closed and his finger is on the trigger!

Don, If my notes are still current, Corky's buck grossed 94-1/8 and had a 90 2/8 net score. It is the SCI # 1 archery buck, and I think it's #3 in P&Y behind Marvin Zieser at 91 4/8 and Les Shelton's 90 6/8-inch buck. Not sure where it is in B&C. And unless something has changed lately, it is the tallest buck ever tagged. Only one other buck in any of the record books has topped the elusive 20-inch mark. That buck, reportedly killed in 1899 and now part of the National Collection, measured 20-1/8 inches and 20 inches and currently ranks as No. 3 in the world. Here's one of the articles I wrote about it before it was officially measured by the P&Y panel. This is a reprint of the article that appeared in Rocky Mountain Game & Fish magazine with Corky on the cover. World-Record Antelope

My collection on the walls, minus one I shot in NM but didn't have mounted. None of them have been measured since I don't "do" scores -- just a few average bucks. And this one -- a bow kill with each side measuring 21 in. -- belongs to Corky Richardson. You can see a repro of it in Cabela's.

Hate to do this, Casey, but it's "ad" not "add." Just a pet peeve of mine.

I lost a Titleist Pro V1 in the water hazzard on the 12th hole at Villa De Paz Thursday. For ID purposes, It's white with a big red T on it. If found, please leave it at the pro shop desk.

Here's the link. Poll is on the left side of the article. My comment at the bottom of the article: Archery hunters, who are usually within less than 75 yards of their target, pose little danger to any humans, including hikers. In fact, I cannot recall one person who has ever been injured by a hunter-propelled arrow over the 50-plus years I've lived in AZ. And since hunters are also taxpayers, they have as much right to use public land as anyone else does. Lastly, the AZ Game & Fish Department regulates hunting using sound SCIENTIFIC management techniques. If hunting negatively affected the well being of deer or javelina populations, the department would take the steps necessary to correct it, just as it does across the entire state.

To get you started, go to Amanda's store here on CWT and buy a copy of HOW TO HUNT COUES DEER. .

Nice mounts and display, Ilene!! Sounds as if you had to go the same route I did -- the "add-a-room-if-it-don't-fit" one. I added a 15'x34' room a few years ago that was supposed to house my African and NZ mounts, but now it's also getting some overflow since my original trophy room is crammed full. I'm still trying to figure out where I'll put my sheep when it's done.

You mean to tell us that you were not enjoying the sponge baths by ugly nurses? Hey, I couldn't even get the ugly ones to give me a bath. I was on my own with my own personal shower in my private bathroom. Guess that's one of the advantages of being in an isolation room.

I'v been an in-patient at Maryvale Hospital since Weds. a.m. and have been using the hospital's (Abrazo) free wi-fi to log on from my room. There haven't been any problems with accessing this site or any of the others of this type that I visit daily. BUT...I was reading messages a bit ago and tried the link in the thread about Olympic Arms. I quickly got a screen that said FORBIDDEN in big letters. It went on to say the site is "filtered" because it involves "weapons." More telling me what is good or bad for me, I guess.

Finally getting paroled outta jail this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Most serious aspect is I'm bored silly! At this point, the seriousness is still kind of up in the air since the tests are still ongoing. A bit of background: Played golf last Sun. and by the time I was done with 18, it felt like my chest would explode. So I rode it out for two days as it abated a bit. But then Weds. morning it got bad again. Called my GP and he sent me direct to ER. They admitted me almost immediately, and I've been in here since. They quickly ruled out any heart issues with complete tests, including a nuke scan. So it basically came down to my lungs, which are mush anyway from COPD. Both a chest X-ray and CT scan showed a lesion in the upper right lung. At first, they thought it might me TB, and as a result they have me in a private isolation room where everyone has to wear a gown and mask to enter. One test on my arm proved negative for TB exposure, but to be sure, they're doing three daily TB culture tests that each takes 48 hrs.for the final result. They must also be negative before they can discharge me. The consensus of three different docs are somewhat encouraging since they pretty much ruled out a tumor and seem to agree the lesion is likely from a bout of pneumonia. So I'm getting lots of antibiotics and TLC from a lot of obese nurses and nurses' aids. And since I'm in a private room, I don't have to fight over what TV channel to watch. And...thanks for the well wishes everyone!

Nah, it's a real downer being in this place. Can't get to my fav porn sites either. Heck, they even have Twitter and Facebook filtered out as "social networking." Not sure when I get to go home yet after my unexpected arrival here. Last doc to visit a bit ago seemed to think it won't be until Mon. at the earliest. At least I'm on a normal diet so I get to order off a pretty extensive menu that even has some junk food such pizza, fries,etc. Last night I had chicken noodle soup, tossed salad, fried chicken, french fries, corn and a coke. Not quite as good as home but not too bad.

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Hey Devin,I have quite a few mounts in my trophy room that Chris had a hand in when he worked for that "other guy." It's been years since I've seen Chris, so tell him I said "hello."

Nice work guys!

SW Border Campaign Targets Illegal Gun Purchases NSSF Promotes Don't Lie for the Other Guy Program in Texas, Arizona NEWTOWN, Conn. -- As part of an ongoing national effort to help prevent illegal "straw" purchases of firearms, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, is reminding the public along the Southern border in Texas and Arizona that stiff penalties are in place for individuals convicted of such purchases. Radio and billboard advertisements for the Don't Lie for the Other Guy program are being aired by NSSF in English and Spanish in the El Paso, McAllen/Brownsville and Laredo, Texas markets, as well as in the Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona area. The message: "Buy a gun for someone who can't and buy yourself 10 years in jail. Whatever you do . . . Don't Lie for the Other Guy . . ." More than 130 million media impressions will be delivered from January through March through the public-education program, which is being funded by the firearms industry. "Don't Lie" is a cooperative program between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and NSSF, the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry. The effort was developed over a decade ago to raise public awareness about the seriousness of the crime of purchasing a firearm for someone who cannot legally do so. The program also helps ATF educate firearms dealers so they can be better prepared to deter potential straw purchases. The public campaign drives home the message that anyone attempting an illegal firearm purchase faces a stiff federal felony penalty of up to 10 years in jail or up to $250,000 in fines. To legally purchase a firearm, a person must be able to pass an FBI National Instant Criminal Background Check and fully comply with state and local laws. When a criminal knows he cannot pass this check, he may try to induce a friend or acquaintance to make the purchase on his behalf, which is known as a straw purchase and is a felony. "Our goal is to raise awareness among residents of Texas and Arizona that there are serious consequences for illegally straw purchasing a firearm," said Stephen L. Sanetti, NSSF president and CEO. "This warning can help deter an illegal purchase long before a person steps into a licensed retail store." This public awareness campaign constitutes only part of the Don't Lie for the Other Guy outreach effort. The full Don't Lie for the Other Guy program, which also involves educating firearms retailers to better detect and prevent straw purchases, has been rolled out in major cities throughout the country and has run before along the U.S.-Mexican border. This is a campaign that ATF has called "vital" and "an important tool for ATF as it pursues its mission of preventing terrorism, reducing violent crime, and protecting the nation." In the retailer segment, federal firearms licensees are provided a Don't Lie for the Other Guy retailer kit. Each kit contains a training video and informational brochure for storeowners and staff, as well as point-of-purchase displays aimed to deter illegal straw purchases. "The firearms industry is proud of its longstanding cooperative relationship with the ATF and the entire law enforcement community by assisting them in their efforts to combat the criminal acquisition and misuse of firearms," said NSSF Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF senior vice president and general counsel. Learn more about Don't Lie for the Other Guy at www.dontlie.org.

28-20 'Niners.

If the rancher LEASES the land from the Navajo tribe, it's legal. Just as someone rents a house from a landlord, the rancher who pays the rent can limit who has access and how.

For those still not up to snuff, read the following threads: http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/37681-final-wording-for-the-bait-ban/page-3 http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/37631-outcome-of-the-game-fish-meeting-today/

Arizona Senate confirms appointment of Edward "Pat" Madden to Arizona Game and Fish Commission Jan. 30, 2013 PHOENIX - The Arizona Senate on Jan. 29, 2013, confirmed Gov. Jan Brewer's appointment of Edward "Pat" Madden of Flagstaff as the newest member of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. Mr. Madden is an avid outdoors enthusiast and has an extensive law enforcement background. He joined the Arizona Department of Gaming in 1999 and is currently in his 14th year as a special investigator. Earlier, he spent more than three decades working for the Flagstaff Police Department - beginning his career in 1966 as a patrolman and retiring as chief of police in 1999. Mr. Madden has been an active member of the Flagstaff community and has served on multiple boards and committees, including: Flagstaff Big Brothers; Flagstaff Route 66 Rotary Club; Northern Arizona Fallen Officers Memorial Committee; Flagstaff Leadership; and Citizens Against Substance Abuse. He also has received numerous awards and commendations for his work and community service. He was recognized as Officer of the Year by the Flagstaff Police Department; received the Outstanding Service Award from Big Brothers Flagstaff; and Rotary International honored him with the Paul Harris Foundation Award. Mr. Madden graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master's in Criminal Justice (1978) and bachelor's in Police Administration (1967). He also is a graduate of the Northwestern Traffic Institute, in Evanston, Ill., (1977), as well as the FBI National Academy, in Quantico, Va. (1979). "Pat has hunted and fished all over our beautiful state for more than 50 years," said Gov. Brewer. "I know his love of the Arizona outdoors and expertise in wildlife issues will be a tremendous asset to the Commission and to the long-term health of wildlife in Arizona." The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is composed of five members (serving staggered five-year terms) appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state senate. The governor is assisted in the appointment process by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission Appointment Recommendation Board. No more than one commissioner may be from any one county. No more than three may be from the same political party. The commission is the policy-setting board overseeing the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Since its inception in 1929, this organizational structure has served as a buffer for the best interests of science-driven wildlife conservation during eight decades of back-and-forth political change.

Likely because you look needy.