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I lifted this response from a NR friend of mine on another board. I thought his response to this topic was pretty well put. "If past history is any indicator, the closed door meetings are a way to buy silence from the other groups. A way to bribe them by saying, "If you support us, we will let you have a turkey tag or a pig tag, and you could get some of the money. If you really demand, we might even throw you the bone of an elk tag in a washed out unit." AZ guys better get on this, or your G&F Commission will become the puppet of some people with a track record that is not too favorable to the rank and file hunter. AZ hunters and the conservation groups have done huge amounts of work, made great sacrifices, and paid dearly in terms of opportunity, to build your herds to the quality that they are at. Now, some "Johnny Come Lately" shows up with his hand out, and is asking to be put at the front of the line and be able to monetize the hard work you guys have put into this. We need to post direct links of who we contact to put pressure on in AZ".

Outstanding buck! One of the best trophies I've seen this year, regardless of species!!

Great job Jack, beauty of a rifle........

Nice buck man, good looking mount....

My first coues and my first animal with a Muzzy. I was by myself and didn't take a ton of field photo's, but here are a few.

Muleys were the 1st option for sure. I did tell myself if a good opportunity at a respectable coues presented itself, most likely I would make a run at him. This guy may make a good archery target in January.

I'll be down there as well............

Nice buck Allen, congrats!!

I haven't read one word in this thread nor will I. I have however talked with people from both parties involved today. They have both requested that this thread be deleted. I don't know either of hunters personally and I wasn't there. But both sides said the hearsay and accusations are way out of line. It's Amanda's site and she can do as she pleases and I respect that. I'm just honoring a request from both parties to remove this from the www were it doesn't belong. Stan

I didn't stay for to long but the amount of once in a lifetime antlers and racks there, was overwhelming!

Congrats again to you and Gail, awesome bucks!!

Cool looking buck!!

I'm jealous! Great buck, congrats, looks like an awesome time!!

Congrats again Hector, that's one cool looking buck.!

That's one awesome animal, great pic.

After all the archery deer hunts are over I'll head up and look for him.

Caught this one several times over the last few days.

That buck is soooo cool!

Pretty buck, congrats!

That buck is awesome Bryce, wish I could've stuck around long enough to see him drop. Congrats again to all you guys.......

Pretty sure he shot an upper 170"s with his bow...

I was really looking forward to this hunt as soon as we found out he's drawn. I had limited time to scout due to other hunts and other commitments. I did get some good info from my buddy Jeff, it came in handy. Right out of the gate on opening morning we were on an absolute PIG of a buck. Armando got 5 shots at this giant and couldn't find his mark, it was tough to watch. We pressed on after that buck finally fled to another county. It was his tag and I didn't want to tell him what and what not to shoot. As long as he would be happy and satisfied so would I. This 2x3 popped out at 110yds, he wanted to shoot. He got lined up and 10 ringed him. he looked at me and said Im so happy I shot that buck. Here is the results of a quick but fun hunt. Armando's 1st muley.

Just awesome, big congrats!

Very cool.

That's so awesome! Congrats...