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Just a reminder to all that the Tucson NWTF banquet is just around the corner March 12th 2011. Click here for tickets and location information. Hope to see you there! cmc

We didn't got with the big group as we got down late and missed the group. Instead we joined up with a buddy of mind and his dog. We went to a spot he knew always has trash. Not the mother load by any means but two adults and two kids still filled up the back of a truck. Here is quick stop and a before we got to work... Here is the after... Once the truck was filled we piled it in and on top of my jeep...

I know this is late but I'm trying to help get word out about the Hunters Who Care Ranch cleanup that is this weekend - Feb 26 & 27th The cleanup will be in parts of Units 36A, 36B, 36C. Camp is located on Batamote Rd. 1 mile North of Arivaca Rd. Take I-19 south to Arivaca Rd and go west 5 miles to Batamote Rd. AZ SCI Chapter is proving lunch. Starts at 8am. Contact Mark Frieberg at mfrieberg@azgfd.gov. Cheers, cmc

We had a great time and boy did my kids put in some serious work. I'm very proud of them with all they did today. To top it off they won a Sportsman's gift card in the raffle today. They sure deserve it! I think we need to add Ranch Clean Up titles to the shits instead of just shed hunting... I put them in those on purpose so I could spot them as we wandered around picking up trash. By lunch one of the dumpsters was full... Awesome work with being short handed on turn out. My kids were zonked before we hit the highway...

36A, B & C RANCH CLEAN UP WHEN: February 26th and 27th 2011, 8:00 AM start. Lunch will be provided by the AZ Chapter of the Safari Club International at Camp from 11am-1pm. Please RSVP so we can provide enough food. WHO: Hunters Who Care Volunteers and any other dedicated outdoorsman who want to clean up our desert. This event is put on in partnership with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Pima County Parks and Recreation, the Arizona Chapter of the Safari Club International, and most importantly, the volunteers who care about cleaning up desert and wildlife habitat that has been impacted by immigration issues. WHAT: Our goal for this clean up is to pick up trash on ranches in Game Management Units 36A & B including the Marley and Sopori Ranches. However, we are not limited to those areas and volunteers can clean up wherever they would like. WHERE: The Hunters Who Care Camp will be on the Batamote Rd 1 mile north of Arivaca Rd. From Tucson take I-19 south to Amado. Turn west on Arivaca Rd and go 5 miles to the Batamote Rd, then north to camp. Trash Bags and Dumpsters will be available at the campsite. HOW: Volunteers are encouraged to look for trash anywhere they want. If anyone would like to report locations of litter concentrations due to immigration in 36A, B or C, please contact us. If anyone needs any additional accommodations, dumpsters or trailers in different areas, trash bags before the event, please contact Mark Frieberg in advance. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Officer Mark Frieberg at 520-762-8172 or mfrieberg@azgfd.gov Officer Karen Klima at 520-628-5376 or kklima@azgfd.gov

I'm selling a PSE Bow Madness Left Hand 70lbs. Set at 29" draw but with the module you can adjust to fit without a press. Has a new aftermarket string on it. $400 bow only shipped to your door. What's included: string stop, peep, D loop What's NOT included: rest, sight, stabilizer and wrist sling. If you need it all let's talk. Wouldn't be heart broke to have to part with it all.

Bow is sold... Cody... nope.

Holy Tatonka!!! That's a toad and to take him with a bow is just awesome!!!! I soooo wanted that tag this year.

Did anyone attend the recent meeting regarding archery hunting closures in the Tucson Mtn Park? I unfortunately was not able to attend. Recent events in that area have reminded me that I failed to check in and see what those folks that attended walked away with from that meeting? Feel free to PM or email me if you'd like Thanks cmc

Well that explains as to why I haven't gotten an email back from someone.... he was up hunting kitty cats in the snow! Congrats guys those are some awesome cats! cmc

If you have completed the AZ course but can't find that Hunter ID number, contact the Phoenix AZGFD office asking to get that information. For CO, the COW advised me that you need to have your Hunter Ed Card on you while up there hunting, not just at the time when you apply, although required there too. cmc

He obviously doesn't guide in GMU 27.

Bill try this photo of what he used. Very simular to how that WM loaded that bull in your yard. cmc

Going out on a limb here and say he likes them.... But I'm not sure if the hat and shirt are enough to sell me on that. I can not wait till Jan. 1st...!

And you know they are bowhunting 'deer' for a fact how? I say that as I can bet there are a few folks that have me on trail cams around the state with my bow in hand... but last I checked I can hunt coyotes, lions and bobcats outside of archery deer season. But one can bet I was caught on their 'deer' cams so I'm labeled as hunting out of season. I wouldn't go jumping the gun unless you know for sure the animal they are trying to harvest. Not that I'm trying to defend anyone but I'm not about to call them poachers just because they have bows in the area 'you' are trying to chase deer. Then again.... they sure could be hunting deer in a closed unit. Who knows. cmc

awesome job on a great archery coues deer! cmc

7mm mag barrel is sold.

We have determined that the Encore break action setup for my wife isn't the route she wants to go. Thus that leaves me with a few barrels I don't need in my gun safe. 7mm mag is sold... Not suite sure I'm ready to part with the .243 Stainless Steel 24" Bergara barrel yet but if there is someone needing it bad I can be swayed quite easy. Again about a box through it to sight it in and hunt with it one time. I would also include the SS scope base that's on it. - $200 - you pay freight. Also sitting in there is the 12ga blued T/C barrel, but that's her current turkey gun and we haven't figured out what the replacement would be. With two turkey tags in her pocket right now I can't part with it till I know what she'll use instead. If you're looking for such a barrel contact me. I bought it used and wouldn't be asking much for it. I'd put you on the first to contact if we opt to sell it. No trades at this time - I needs the cash. cmc

What's wrong with the 4500?

I sent a pack back without any issues. I called the main number off the web site and got my RMA number. Sent the pack in and was sent the pack back repaired at no cost. The lack of contact seems odd and much different than I experienced. cmc

OTC tag or did you draw for one of the southern units?

My Yellow Lab Maddie that I lost this past September.

Maybe we should promote the advocacy of how close can you shoot a coues deer? Appears it's far easier to shoot and kill a trophy coues deer with a rifle at 600yds, than at 60yds. We hear proven cases here and countless other sites of so many skilled marksmen that can kill a trophy coues deer at over 600yds, with a rifle. Ok how many routinely do that at 60yds? Not trying to be a smart **** here but looking at it that previous posts and threads over the years most stand proud of their accomplishments of taking a great dear at far reaching distances? How proud would you be to sneak into 60yds on that same deer and kill it with that rifle? If your up for challenging yourself each year, change it up and try testing yourself on getting close. Rather then saying next year I'll see if I can shoot 700yds, I say try taking yards off each year. But what fun would that be right?

Lance that meeting was tonight.... I had a conflict and couldn't make it.

I would verify with the Pima County Parks and Rec that you have the right map and please be very respectful of the private property in the area. In my opinion we are on the verge of losing that area to be able to hunt. To be honest there are some great hunting areas just as close with the same quality and quantity of game without the hassles of private property and the massive amount of hunters. cmc