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I'm anxious for the .007% chance of drawing a sheep tag! Who isn't with odds like that?!?!

I have never been impressed with vortex binoculars. If you're to the point of telling yourself to buy Swarovski and money isn't an issue, don't even put vortex in your thought process or debate. They are not the quality of Swarovski. I have had very good success with Swarovski customer service and warranty repairs as well; they are good. If you're debating, consider the Leica glass. They are top notch as well. Some folks have issues with the ocular distance with some glasses. Try them out it you can. You will not regret buying top quality glass. Leica and Swarovski are the best out there, with Zeiss close behind. Vortex, Nikon, minox fall in that mid grade line of glass. Like I said, if money isn't an issue then hands down don't even think of anything other than Swarovski, Leica or perhaps Zeiss. You will not regret that decision.

Doug those are some great pictures. You have a wonderful talent....Thanks for sharing.

Looks like some great rain all over the state. Let's pray this continues through the monsoon season and that the monsoon does not take an extended break at anytime during these next two months.

A storm came into Eagar the other night and caused some ruckus. It was the worst storm I have ever seen in Arizona. Quarter sized hail for 20-30 minutes with severe downpour. Unit 1 and 27 have been getting hit well over the last week. Some places well over the last 1-2 months. Sure would be nice to have a quail crop in the southern units this year from the spring rains. I miss a good day of quail hunting.

Nah. The 10th or 13th.

Teach your kids young; before the media gets them. Don't be hesitant and think they are too young to discuss right from wrong. The younger you can instill good, rightful thinking the easier it is to see through the media and liberal nonsense. Don't be afraid to ask them questions about what they "think" is right and be quick to help correct their thinking when their thoughts are skewed. It is up to our youth and the younger generations to try and get back to where this country needs to be. But, if you don't take the time to educate them with truth, the media will. I fear for the country and our religious liberties in the decision that was made by a corrupt high court.

The nimrod bino harness beats all of the harnesses IMO. But, I do not know if they have a cover for them. I have a cover from another harness that I use. I haven't found another system that keeps the binocular in place on your chest like nimrod does.

WTF is that

If there is new growth coming back from the monsoons, the elk will feed in the burn area. If forest service does not close those areas to entry, it might be real good in the burn.

Like said above. Baby wipes are awesome to help clean up at night.

Take a pack to the gym and get on the stair climber. Squats, front squats, cleans and thrusters are great power lifts. Really help build cores and leg strength which is real important for hunting with a heavy pack. I like to mix in lighter weight with a lot of reps and a couple of days per week with heavy weight. Legs have done well with this but each person is different. Depends on what your goals are as far as nutrition. You need to be eating a good amount of protein if you're lifting or exercising hard. I like the cliff protein bars for quick and easy protein intake. Watch the bars with sugar alcohols and eating too many of those..... They mess your stomach up.

Wow! Great deal on some great glass.

Yes it does matter what choice you put it down for. You want to put your lowest odds of drawing hunt as first choice, followed by your second choice (which has higher odds). You will never draw a lower odd hunt as a second choice, if your first choice has higher odds than it. Your third through fifth choices are going to be hunts that would show as 100% draw odds according to hunters trailhead or the odds listed in the game regulations. But, then again like greyghost stated, there were some issues with this past draw as I have a buddy that didn't draw an elk tag and was the exact same scenario as he was. He was well into the bonus pass and the hunt he applied for....

It's actually finally starting to warm up nice in Eagar. It was still getting into the 30's last week. I welcome the 80 degree days! When it touches 90 I may have to fire up the window unit and enjoy watching baseball from Omaha..... Best two weeks of baseball to be watched all year.

Nicely done. What kind of time frame did it take for you to build it.

That looks like a nice gobbler. Nice pics

You know private land is just that, private land. A guy can do what he wants with it and a lot of times the public hunters gets shafted because of a gate... If this is a true attempt at gaining back some access to public lands then good job AZGFD. You can be pissed off or whatever but at least they're trying to gain some input. I've seen a lot of land get locked up in areas I have hunted and would love to continue to hunt. If I had to pay a small fee to access it then I would. Otherwise, I won't get to hunt it period. My hope is that the G and F will continue to work out access issues. If this is what its for, nice work game and fish.

I use woodhavens for turkey and absolutely love them. Haven't used them for elk though.

Man this is why I don't post pics and stories; Always idiots having to bring a guy down..... Isn't it about the buck anyway? Nice deer and congrats....

What? No one promoting the hoochie momma? Crazy! LoL.

I wouldn't put 8 points towards a 31 tag. Just IMO. Access is an issue in the north part and the southern part has been hunted very hard the last several years. A guy can draw that late tag every 3-4 years as it is too..... They'll always be a good buck or two in that unit. Why not 27/28 DEC whitetail? 33? Pretty fun hunt but huge country....

Wow! Should be a great hunt! Didn't this unit burn last year or the year before...? Might get the boom on antler growth from the great feed and nutrients. Awesome tag to have.... I will be in a unit with a muzzleloader during the same time.

I hunted NM and killed a bird who came in hot and in a hurry at 4. I personally love from 9AM through the rest of the day. Let those toms do their business in the morning and search for lonely hens the rest of the day.

No idea but he is gonna be a good bull. Crazy how fast they get those antlers out there growing.