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David, Nice brown guy...It's nice to be in to an area first ...should be some nice trail cam pics coming! Won't be long before the 4 year old is hot on your hunting heels.... AzP&Y

Nice review Coosefan- It's simplistic, yet can be a great tool for what it weighs. That's 4 sure.. More gear to buy AzP&Y

OUTSTANDING DOUBLE DROPPERS! FT. APACHE HAS SOME RECORD BOOK DROPPERS UP THERE! AZP&Y

Just please no more Rodeo Chediski... Jim Paxson - AND FIVE YEARS LATER…THE RECOVERY IS SLOW… ts gonna be 50 years before we get little pines back in here and 150 to 200 before we get the same height trees as what burned... THE RODEO CHEDESKI BURNED A HALF A MILLION ACRES AND AS JIM PAXON TOLD US ITS HARD TO IMAGINE HOW BIG THAT ACTUALLY IS UNTIL YOU WITNESS IT FOR YOURSELF… AzP&Y

Let's not forget about the incredible X diamond ranch ! one of my favorites! AzP&Y

YH, Nice pics - and may you find MANY of the below pic on your next scout/hunt !!! AzP&Y

i BOUGHT THE 12X56 FOR GLASSING AND I SEE AS MANY DEER AS MY BUDDY WITH SWAROS! WELL ALMOST AS MANY - STILL FOR THE BUCK MONARCH'S ARE NICE. AZP&y

Scott - Great pics (as usual) Nice birds & WOW that whitetail rack is spectacular - a Keeper for sure! Where's the next hike? I've got some recent pics to post, so I'll get those on for ya! Thanks for sharing! AzP&Y Doug

Put it up top on the YAkima Load Warrior and had a custom fairing made for the rear! LOOKS great up there! Thanks again! AzP&Y

JUST CAME OUT ONLINE 2007 & 2008 ARIZONA HUNT REGS OUT ONLINE http://www.azgfd.gov/pdfs/h_f/regulations/07-08/07-08.pdf more deer tags some units / less in others ... AzP&Y

Matt, Real nice pics...I was wondering how you did over there... Regardless, still some nice country and your brother still has to get one under his belt! Give me a shout if you want to fling some arrows------------> Here are some sitkas from Kodiak,AK this winter... AzP&Y

Superb photos and I second what Younghunter says, It's time to learn how/when to hunt these birds and spend more time in the field.... Thank you for sharing the beauty and contrast of southern AZ! AzP&Y

Outstanding shed! Doesn't surprise me that it ended up in Reynolds's coues collection. I've bought some whopper sheds from him on ebay. Super nice and thanks for sharing! AzP&Y

For a sleeping system, I'm using the Thermarest Prolite 3 and The Featherlight Go-lite 40 degree sleeping bag. The pad weighs I believe 1.5 lbs and the sleeping bag is 1lb 10 ozs. The pad compacts to the size of Naglene water bottle. With a light weight tarp or TYVEK (tarp material underneath it's plety of insulation and comfort for 3 season hunt/scout and camping. Every pound makes a difference when pushing the elevations and climate that Arizona has to offer. Also I may suggest the MSR pocket rocket - iso butane stove and MSR titanium kettle. The stove "nests" in the kettle and also allows you to put a cannister of fuel in the kettle. It all weighs less than a pound and boils water in 3.5 minutes. I log over a 100 miles of trail every year, so when I get back to my computer at home I'll send you a field test of items, weight and my reviews of what works and what doesn't. Ultralight is the way to go, the packs and gear of YESTERYEAR are a thing of the past... AzP&Y

Matt - I think you're right and that's the way that I'm going to go - I love 27 and can video for you guys as well. C- you at the archery range AzP&Y Doug

Dogman68, Interesting words for sure, I didn't draw archery elk for the first time in 6 years and was thinking of putting all of my hunt time into an archery "north kaibab" hunt. In the end I wonder if 10 straight hunting days up there is the way to go? All my mind can tell me is "go" to the north kaibab. More than harvesting a deer, would be the 'hunt experience'... AzP&Y

Congrats on that one Keith, Ive hunted that unit 5 straight years - You won't be disappointed! (0 for me- guess it was someone elses turn) AzP&Y

Elpep25, Equally if not more important will be shot placement .... If she hits an elk, deer etc in the wrong area it could be a long day of tracking. Here is a fantastic guide to the vitals and where they are located. That way you can be doing high 5's instead of 10 hours' of tracking - only to be let down in the end... http://www.bowsite2.com/nbefstore/product1...;Product_ID=174 Good Luck- AzP&Y

Went out and put up some trail cams in advance of the Spring Turkey season. Ran into some nice tracks, but tracking turkeys seem to be tough to judge. Would these be considered an average or above average bird? What forms of scouting do you use? I understand finding a roosting spot is important, but wanted to see if big tracks= big birds? Some J shaped Poop in the picture , I guess indicates a TOM? Any pointers or knowledge would be helpful. AzP&Y Doug

Almost, But we were on foot with backpacks because the roads were closed. Those were ATV's that circumvented the gate and were'nt supposed to be there yet It is unit 6A. Thank you in advance for any assistance! AzP&Y

mp45, Glad to hear it, seems like the other 'appointees' lately have created so much controversy. Glad to hear a true hunter is working for Arizona's hunting future. azp&Y

Nice Crappie- tasty. What were the crappie biting on? Jigs - Lots of slot bass in Rosey and some lunkers to boot! azp&Y

outstanding- I can smell the fresh air, lack of traffic and solitude- nothing has changed down here it's the same old / same old- thanks for sharing the pictures- can't wait for summertime photos of the cowboy state azp&Y

Mike, If you get a chance could you PM me his contact information? I'd like to contact him & see if I can get a couple of pieces for my office. Thank you again! Doug

This poster with that art-work ! FANTASTIC! Any idea how much? Just curious. Great how they are all so detailed! What a room that would make, with a few nice mounts mixed in there! Thanks for sharing that one! AzP&Y Doug