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This waterfowl hunt was the 3rd annual to help young hunters learn how to hunt ducks and geese. Ducks Unlimited, CWA (California Waterfowl Association), Sprague's Sporting Goods, the Yuma Valley Rod & Gun Club, and many other sponsors donated gear for the young hunters. Older goose hunters volunteered as mentors to teach and call for the kids also. Huge thanks to all who helped make this a huge success. Camcorder was a Canon GL-2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrI_3s-GQDc

This was the 16th annual San Jacinto Wildlife Area Junior Pheasant Hunt. This event is put on by the California Department of Fish & Game (DFG) along with Quail Unlimited (QU). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn42L0P274M

They found Larry!!! He's alive. They took the rig Larry was driving and the jeep. The contacts for investigators on this matter is Sgt. Jason Lurkins, Coconino S.O 928-310-8889, and Det. Larry Thomas 928-226-5032. The vehicle info for Larry's truck is a 2005 Ford F-250 Super Duty, diesel, dark gray, with AZ license plates CD-32204.

I'm posting this on behalf of Don Martin, Ariizona Wildlife Outfitters. For those of you that haven't heard, my friend Larry Heathington, the owner of Sheep Limited, who lives in Williams has been missing since Friday, September 11th. Larry was suppose to meet two clients on Friday in New Mexico to go on a private lands antelope hunt, and when his cousin last spoke to him he was two hours from Secorro. He hasn't been heard from since Thursday afternoon. Larry was in his gray Ford F-350 Super Duty, towing his Jeep. A missing person's report has been made with the Holbrook, AZ Police Department as someone close to Larry said they had seen his truck/jeep on Monday in Holbrook. Please, we are very concerned about this situation and fear for Larry's safety. If you know Larry, you know it is not like him to not show up where and when he is suppose to. If you know ANYTHING about where Larry is, or have seen his vehicles please contact the Holbrook PD or call me at 928-681-4867. Thank you, Don Martin Arizona Wildlife Outfitters Larry is on right here is the picture of his jeep note the custom plates....SHPLTD ARIZONA PLATES

The JHO crew is back in action shooting squeaks at Bryson Hesperia CA. Rifle was a .22 Win Mag. Ammo was the new CCI TNT Green non lead ammo for the lead free Condor Zone in CA. The hit to miss ratio was down due to the ranges we were shooting. Usually you can get close to these squeaks but they've been hammered all summer and we could only get about 125 yards from them to set up. Most shots were 125 yards + which is a bit much for a .22 winmag. Lots of holdover on this shoot. Part 1 Part 2

For this video I was using the onboard mic on a Canon GL-2 camcorder. On the mic I had a foam windsock. If you can't fit a windsock on your camcorder you can tape some foam over the mic opening to stop the wind howling sound.

I was deer hunting near San Diego CA and saw this bobcat sneaking along the hillside. I squeaked a couple "kisses of death" and the bobcat came up so close I finally had to put the camcorder down and shoo him away before he pounced on me. I had bobcat tags in my pack too. Time to get a double gun. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rphvzgandac

Check out the throat attack on this one http://www.banffcragandcanyon.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1107509

Lake Henshaw Bowfishing Carp Classic June 21 2008 Lake Henshaw 26439 Highway 76 Santa Ysabel CA Cash payback Check in 6am Deadlone 7am Weigh in 1pm Buy in: $40 per two person team Kids shoot: One kid team Kids under 12: $10 each Kids prizes for biggest and littlest fish For more info call Ryan at 760-415-1326

One huge change to the regs this year for the CA youths. They get 2 weeks for a youth turkey hunt season after the main gun season. Thanks DFG!!! http://www.dfg.ca.gov/regulations/07-08-wf-uplnd-lands-regs.pdf

Part 5. This video has info on camo and how UV brightners make the camo glow to deer and other animals. The video also shows how to get rid of the UV glow. I'd say one of the biggest leg ups I've found in deer hunting is using the UV camo wash. I always wondered how whitetails would bust me from 80 yards out in a stand when I hadn't even blinked an eye. The UV glow made sense so I started using the UV wash and it was a dramatic change, especially when I still hunted and would bump into deer at real close range. They might smell me but they would look right through me, even when caught out in the open with no tree or brush to break up my outline. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wRe-OAaFSk

Got to meet BillK at the show. Thanks for the laughs at supper Bill. Here's some video of the ATA show. Part 1. This video has info on the Smart Scouter Trail cams, Primos Dark Horse and Hay Bale blinds, J & K Outdoor Products Nyte Vu IR rifle scope, Buckeye trail cameras, The Rifle Cam, High Maintenance Camo (for women), Lone Wolf Treestands, Challenger Decoys. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2QV-7g-oEs Part II of the videos. She Safari Camo, Badlands packs, Cuddeback trail cam pic viewer, Hunter Dan's new kid's bows, tent and camo, Bohning Blazer vanes, Muck boots, Michael Waddell saying hey and a kewl little turkey mouth call washer/case. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4PvE0s2aQM Part 3 ATA videos This video has info on Schaffer bow sites, Magnus Bullhead turkey broadheads, Recon trail cameras, Bowtech Guardian bows, Wilderness Athlete performance drinks, vitamins and bars, Zwickey No Mercy broadheads http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_5bJp8EiVo ATA videos part 4 This video has info on Arrowdynamic Solution broadheads, HunterCam video cameras and mounts and Martin bows. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQR4ZMW94Sk

I talked to Joe Barrett and the hunts are full with a wait list but there are other activities if you want to bring a junior down to Cibola NWR this weekend. You also could hunt nearby on the NWR or other public land nearby. Camp will be where the paved road turns into gravel along the road to the farm unit, where everyone camps at Cibola on the BLM land. Junior Waterfowl hunt is open to AZ licensed Junior hunters 17yo & under accompanied by a licensed adult. No fee, but preregistration is required as the hunt is only opened to the first 60 Juniors who sign up. Hunt will be conducted on the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge along the Colorado River in Region IV in the duck blinds already in place there. Checkin on the afternoon of December 14. Hunting and clinics offered December 15. Checkout follows hunting December 16. Meals will be provided. For more information contact: Debbie Hovatter, 928-210-7304, [email protected]. Cibola Junior Waterfowl Camp Agenda Fri, Dec 14, 2007 12-1pm volunteer & mentor meeting 2-5pm registration Safety brief, highlights of behavior on Cibola NWR 2-5pm Trap range Camp games – Horseshoes, Backyard Bass 5:30pm dinner (hamburgers) Pack own sack breakfast (sandwiches) 7pm campfire: Indian mythology & hunting 10pm quiet time Sat, Dec 15, 2007 4am wake up call for Island hunters 4:30am Blind groups meet at Maintenance yard and move to blinds 5am wake up call for Unit II hunters 5:45am Blind groups meet at Hunt Unit HQ and move to blinds 6:30-10am Hunters in blinds for Waterfowl hunt 10-11:30am Game preparation 11:30a-12:30 Lunch (soup) 1-5:30pm afternoon activities: Small Game hunting for all on BLM land (quail, rabbit, Eurasian Dove) Fishing for all 3D Archery Range Trap Range Clinics 1-2:15pm First Clinic choices: bird dogs, decoys & calling, nature walk 2:30-3:45pm Second Clinic choices: bird dogs, decoys & calling, nature walk 4-5:15pm Third Clinic choices: Dutch oven cooking, bird watching, waterfowl identification 5:30-6:30 Dinner (spaghetti) Pack own sack breakfast (sandwiches) 6:30pm mentor meeting 7-7:30pm Campfire – share hunt stories 7:30-10pm Deer spotting; Bat netting Sun, Dec 16, 2007 4am wake up call for Island hunters 4:30am Blind groups meet at Maintenance yard and move to Island blinds, set up decoys 5am wake up call for Unit II hunters 5:45am Blind groups meet at Hunt Unit HQ and move to blinds 6:30-10am Hunters in blinds 10am-1pm Game preparation, individual campsite & blind cleanup 11am conduct raffle, sign Hunt Decoy Evaluation forms turned in at checkout to receive "Hunt Cap" C. Sat Clinics a. Bird dog demonstration – (who?) b. Decoys & calling – Chris Klasen c. Naturalist for Nature walk – (AGFD who?) d. Waterfowl ID – Joe e. Dutch oven cooking – Brad Jacobson f. Naturalist for Bird watching – Beth? (&/or AGFD) g. Quail hunting w/ dog – Dave Stewart

Here's the video from the open house. Lots of venders were there like Bass Pro, 2nd Amendment Sports, Turner's Outdoorsman, NWTF, Quail Unlimited, DFG, The Tejon Ranch and more. There were several shotgun shooting booths where you could test out a new shotgun on some clay targets. Lots of dogs at the event with some chasing bumpers in the pond nearby. A tasty free lunch was served and a fun raffle was also held with one person winning a year membership to the club. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBHhbYx4YCA

7th Annual High Desert Hunt Club Open House & Sportsman's Fair. Sept 29 2007 9am to 3 pm All the major shotgun manufactures will be there for you to handle and shoot their shotguns. Free parking Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks free. Wine tasting. Entry for sportsmen free Reservations for venders required. More info at 888-425-4868 http://www.highdeserthunt.com/

San Jacinto Wildlife Area September 22, 2007 *Building and repairing blinds day* The DFG Area staff would like to invite you to come and participate another volunteer day on September 22, 2007. Volunteers are to assemble at 7 am at the Wildlife Area Headquarters office on Davis Road. Work will be assigned at the start of the morning and will conclude with a volunteer appreciation BBQ Pot Luck lunch at 12 noon at the Headquarters office. Please be prepared for the following; 1 Bring work gloves, sturdy boots/shoes, hand tools that pertain to building new blinds and repair of old. 2 Waders, hip boots, mud boots, if available 3 Palm tree cuttings and brush for blinds 4 Bring your favorite dish for lunch and or contribution Direction to the San Jacinto Wildlife Area From the 215 South freeway, -Exit Ramona Expressway going east towards Lake Perris, go 7 miles to Davis road, turn left and go up Davis road 2 miles to the Wildlife Headquarters office. From the 79 -Exit Ramona Expressway going west towards Lake Perris, go to Davis road, turn right and go up Davis road 2 miles to the Wildlife Headquarters office. Questions? Please call Scott Sewell (951) 634-4652 Tom Trakes (951) 236-3040 *Tell a friend and come, see you there* TT Scott R. Sewell Wildlife Habitat Supervisor San Jacinto Wildlife Area Eastern Sierra-Inland Deserts Region 17050 Davis Road/P.O. Box 1254 Lakeview, CA 92567 Office-(951)928-0580 Fax- (951)928-1196

About 40+ people showed up at the Sonny Bono Salton Sea HQ which impressed the FWS folks. Lots of work was done on the blinds. Big thanks to Steve (ilovesprig) and MoutchcallinMatt for getting all this organized. Thanks to Randy for the hospitality at his home and for manning the grill. We caught a break with the temps staying below 100. Thanks also to everyone that showed up and pitched in. Kudos to Jason and staff at the Sonny Bono Salton Sea NWR for also letting us show we CAN git r done My cam had some problems later in the day so I didn't get the BBQ on tape. Wister is brutal on cams as we all know from what it does to our shotguns. The silt/dust and alkaline air are not the best for sensitive electronics. Lots of good food at the BBQ like frog legs from Steve (ilovesprig), Redneckhunter's wife sent the magical brownies that disappear in 2 seconds and other good eats. On the video we had a surprise visit when this dog came crashing out of the brush out in the middle of no where. Dave (calfowler) and I jumped back he surprised us so quick, I thought it was a rabid coyote charging us since I just saw the head pop out and a streaking canine charge toward Dave. Turned out it was Bobo the dog just headed over for a quick dip in the W11 pond we were working on. His owner's finally caught up to Bobo. Poor Dave, I think I heard him give one of those primal yawlps when you think you're about to get it. Here's the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKhszR0Axyk

Cam is a Leaf River DC-2 Blonde mama and junior. Hairy black one. Same hairy black one???? Kind of looks bluish huh? Blue phase?

Re: Bear game cam pics Thanks Bond, finally getting some time to visit the boards again. Buck Magnet 007, we've taken some 450 pounders from this area and these 2 are much bigger bears judging from the height of them and their bellies. For reference that fallen tree just past the bears is 3 foot across. It's been my experience from bear hunting 26 years that when the bear's belly hangs down to the ground the bear is 400+. As you can clearly see the one bear's belly is almost on the ground and the other is close. I also have a buddy who does depredation trapping in this area and he's trapped some doozies near this area when they venture into town. There are also several 500 pounders and B&C bears taken in this area every year so the genes are there. The old WR B&C was from just down the road taken by Loren Nodolf. I think his bear is now #3. Skull score, not weight that you guys go by on the eastern side. We'll make sure and weigh them if we get lucky and stick one. As we all know it's tough to judge size from a pic since it's one dimensional and the camera distance can distort the true size like in the bass pics where the guy holds the fish near the cam and stands back

San Bernardino NF in SoCal. Westy's secret spot. We hope to stick an arrow in one of them come September. Cam is Leaf River DC-1 2 bruisers came though this past weekend. This lil black is 250 maybe. This is the first bruiser. Wet after a rain it looks like. We're guessing 450 -500 pounds. This area is known for big bears. Joel Shows and his hounds helped get 2 650 pounders on the other side of this ridge back in the late 80s. I say this is a different bruiser, more cinnamon in color you think?

Re: Anyone Using The New Digital Cuddeback 3.0 Yet My error KTMMike, I wrongly assumed the post was borrowed from our game cam forum. My point was to post the data with the pics so there was no confusion on what cameras were used and the test conditions.

Re: Anyone Using The New Digital Cuddeback 3.0 Yet Here's the info I posted on the flash test. Comparison test showing pics taken with four brands of digital game cameras: Cuddeback's New 3Mp Model Moultrie's 1.3mp Model Stealth's 2.1 Mp Model Leaf River's 4 Mp DC-2BU Test Conditions: Deer heads were mounted on three posts located at 30', 40' and 50' from the post on which the cameras were mounted. Each camera was mounted to the same post at the same distance at the same height. No picture is edited or enhanced. All pictures taken at the same location on the same night under the same conditions. I'll try and get a trigger test done here in the next month. How fast a cam can take a pic and then another pic from when it first detects an animal. I'd also like to ask that if you want to post my work or pics on the Internet you please ask me first. It's common courtesy and it avoids the confusion like above when only part of the work is posted and that generates questions and confusion. Thanks ~Jesse

Branson Bow Bash. Tails n' Scales 05 Branson MO April 30th - May 7th, 2005 (This is NOT a Pro event. This is a light-hearted gathering to meet and make new friends in the world of archery) Last year we featured a new Bowtech Patriot to be awarded as a grand prize for the largest turkey taken during the Branson Bow Bash. Problem is, no one took a bird! Plenty of opportunity, with birds so close you could hear them drumming. But, turkey hunting is a sport unlike any other in that you are battling a keen opponent and everything has to be just right. Too much fidgeting, leaving too early, getting there too late and you stack the odds even deeper against yourself. Such was the case in 2004. But, we learned we had a hidden gem right here under our nose the whole time and never had a clue. Two of our participants took a chance that Table Rock Lake might hold some excellent bowfishing and brought their gear with them. Lucky for us, they did and turned a fun event into an all out excellent time. Quite literally, bowfishing became the focal point of fun and turkey hunting became secondary. Next thing you know, we have ourselves a new lease on life and a grand promotion to boot. The Branson Bow Bash, 2005 - Tails and Scales. Guests to our Bow Bash will see firsthand the use of decoys, calls, patterns for shotguns and suitable blinds for wild turkey. Missouri restricts turkey hunting to the morning hours so plan on being finished by 1 p.m. In the afternoon, we will head out to Table Rock Lake where anyone can try their hand at bowfishing for carp. The grand prize will be awarded to the person who takes the largest turkey and carp by weight during the Bow Bash. If no one is able to harvest both a gobbler and a carp, the bow will be awarded to the person who harvests the largest turkey then the largest carp. All guests of either Hunter's Friend or DreamCatcher are automatically entered into the Grand Bird and have the best chance at winning the prizes by hunting early. So try to make plans and attend the Branson Bow Bash. Who knows? You could wind up with a New Bowtech Patriot! More info at http://www.huntersfriendresort.com/bbb.htm

Branson Bow Bash. Tails n' Scales 05 Branson MO April 30th - May 7th, 2005 (This is NOT a Pro event. This is a light-hearted gathering to meet and make new friends in the world of archery) Last year we featured a new Bowtech Patriot to be awarded as a grand prize for the largest turkey taken during the Branson Bow Bash. Problem is, no one took a bird! Plenty of opportunity, with birds so close you could hear them drumming. But, turkey hunting is a sport unlike any other in that you are battling a keen opponent and everything has to be just right. Too much fidgeting, leaving too early, getting there too late and you stack the odds even deeper against yourself. Such was the case in 2004. But, we learned we had a hidden gem right here under our nose the whole time and never had a clue. Two of our participants took a chance that Table Rock Lake might hold some excellent bowfishing and brought their gear with them. Lucky for us, they did and turned a fun event into an all out excellent time. Quite literally, bowfishing became the focal point of fun and turkey hunting became secondary. Next thing you know, we have ourselves a new lease on life and a grand promotion to boot. The Branson Bow Bash, 2005 - Tails and Scales. Guests to our Bow Bash will see firsthand the use of decoys, calls, patterns for shotguns and suitable blinds for wild turkey. Missouri restricts turkey hunting to the morning hours so plan on being finished by 1 p.m. In the afternoon, we will head out to Table Rock Lake where anyone can try their hand at bowfishing for carp. The grand prize will be awarded to the person who takes the largest turkey and carp by weight during the Bow Bash. If no one is able to harvest both a gobbler and a carp, the bow will be awarded to the person who harvests the largest turkey then the largest carp. All guests of either Hunter's Friend or DreamCatcher are automatically entered into the Grand Bird and have the best chance at winning the prizes by hunting early. So try to make plans and attend the Branson Bow Bash. Who knows? You could wind up with a New Bowtech Patriot! More info at http://www.huntersfriendresort.com/bbb.htm

Re: Remember ??? Awesome pic iminrut . A sneak peak at the big boys.