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    AZ Archery Speedgoats

    I drew a tag with a total of 4 others for the 2nd hunt tag (Aug 20 - Sep 2) in what I think will be a decent unit. This is my first speedgoat hunt with any weapon. I'm curious for input on what people with archery experience on them think I should be prepared for in terms of shooting range if I...
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    Going to be in Bozeman next week. Watch your fish!

    Heading up to Big Sky Country for my first time next week. Flying in to Bozeman on Monday night and then heading up north to Cut Bank for a work project. After we're done with that, the plan is that we'll work back toward Bozeman and do some fishing. One of the guys was up there this week and...
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    FS: Rugged Maps New Mexico GMU 2B $30 TYD

    If you're not familiar with Rugged Maps they are outdoor fabric maps - super durable and pretty much indestructible. These maps give a greta view of roads, water, land ownership and historic burn areas. This one is New Mexico GMU 2B, which also shows a large portion of GMU 2A. Carry case is...
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    FS: Rugged Maps Colorado GMU 49 $30 TYD

    If you're not familiar with Rugged Maps they are outdoor fabric maps - super durable and pretty much indestructible. These maps give a greta view of roads, water, land ownership and historic burn areas. This one is Colorado GMU 49, carry case included, shipped to your door for $30. Saves you $10...
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    CO GMU 49 moose

    I burned my NR elk points this year on an archery tag. Wrong year as it was really hot and dry and I am eating tag soup because the elk didn't want to play or even talk. Did have a few close encounters with moose though and thought I'd share. This little lady came into a wallow while I was...
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    Rugged Maps - anyone dealt with them?

    I purchased maps for the 2 GMUs I drew archery elk tags in Colorado and New Mexico about 10 days ago, got a confirmation number and my CC got hit. Then... nothing. No shipping info, no maps. This week I used the contact form on the website (which promised someone from their staff would contact...
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    NM and CO Map recommendations

    I drew early archery elk tags for both states (2 in NM and 49 in CO) and am looking to get some decent quality maps that show water, etc. I know OnX is a big deal but for whatever reason, I just haven't really been able to incorporate online maps into my hunt planning and I like to have a hard...
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    Colorado results must be coming any moment

    I got a CC alert that I was hit for $661 a couple hours ago, so it looks like archery elk in GMU 49 for me. For the first time in my life I was hoping I wouldn't draw since I already drew for New Mexico (9/1-9/14) GMU 2. I guess I'll just have to start working on logistics for how to hunt both...
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    Starting research on Montana archery elk hunt

    I didn't draw AZ (didn't expect to) and thought that would be my only app this year, but I got some unexpected good news in the last week, so I'm considering applying for Montana Big Game Combo. I had done a fair amount of research a few years back and all of that info was lost on my Great...
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    My Arizona archery bull

    Drew my first bull tag in my home state since 2012 in a unit where I killed my first mule deer buck when I was a kid. I hadn't hunted it for anything than taking youth hunters for Spring gobblers since, but my buddy Lv2hnt said I had to trust him. He wanted me to target a 320+ bull. My hunting...
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    Glenwood Springs, CO fishing tips?

    Heading up that way for work today and just found out I'm going to have some time to sneak off to fish. Going to bring my spinning reel, some lures and a rod I can fit in my luggage. Any tips are appreciated!
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    Hunting Rookie AZ Elk

    My brother-in-law, Jason, (who had never even applied for a big game tag before, let alone hunted) and my father (who is 72 and overweight with knees that are shot, plus back troubles) drew late rifle elk tags in the same AZ unit where I took my first archery bull a few years back. On that 2012...
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    Alaska Trip - Gear/Must-do Advice

    My best friend has a buddy who lives in the Copper River Valley (about 3 hours east of Anchorage) so my best friend heads up there to fish and stay with his friend every other year. This year, his buddy gave the green light to bring me along - total bucket list trip, 13 days in early June to see...
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    Tricky Toms in AZ

    I had the privilege of being a mentor at a youth turkey hunting camp last weekend, even though I'm a relative newb turkey hunter myself - a whopping grand total of one turkey kill under my belt. Arizona purposely starts their turkey seasons after mating season has been going for a while to limit...
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    Kaibab Muley Spike

    I'm not a guy who kills big mule deer. I've blown some opportunities over the years, but generally speaking, I see some toads on my scouting trips and then on opening morning the area becomes forky and tiny 3-point heaven. This summer brought a surprise, when my dad and I drew Kaibab mule deer...
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    Walking Wounded: Kaibab this week!

    First time I've drawn the Kaibab (12A West) in about 30 years! Been looking forward to it a long, long time but this late summer/fall haven't gone exactly to schedule. I've had a lung infection for the last 2 months that has allowed me just enough energy to work five straight weeks without a day...
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    WTB: Benelli Supernova or Super Black Eagle II

    Looking for a Supernova or SBE II in 12 ga. My preferences: 26" barrel (would consider a 24" or 28", but not tactical), camo (either pattern) and comfortech stock. Not really interested in pistol grip but will consider. I'm in AZ and will only consider a face-to-face purchase. Let me know if...
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    Even a newb gets lucky once in a while!

    Pix will have to wait until I get to a spot where uploads are possible but I shot this jake at 6:20 this morning, the opener. Big Fin has no love for turkeys but I'm happy to plug OYOA in any case. First turkey for me on my first shotgun hunt.
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    Selling firearms: Gun Broker?

    Has anyone sold firearms thru Gun Broker or another service like that? I'm curious if you had good experience(s) with them; got the price you were looking for; PITA factor, etc. I have a .300 Weatherby Vanguard 2 that I won at the AZ Elk Society Banquet. I hear they're tack drivers but my gun...
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    Turkey Decoys?

    I'm looking for a decent turkey decoy - not looking to spend a bundle on Dave Smith dekes because I may only hunt Arizona (we have so few birds we have to draw to hunt w/ shotguns) and this is my first draw ever. My kids had OTC tags a couple years back but they had a crappy guide (me) who has...
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