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    Gathering Firewood

    Sometimes it’s not just about heating the house. I have friends that have an outdoor fire pit in their backyard and it’s fun to kick back, hang out and eat and drink outside in the fall and winter. I used to think a fire pit in the back yard was a Hillbilly thing to do, but I like the idea now...
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    Gathering Firewood

    Is Pine or Fir popular for firewood where you guys live? We usually try to get Alligator or Utah Juniper where I live. Maybe it’s because we have plenty here. We burn Pine, but not too much. On my trips to the low Desert, I sometimes get Mesquite.
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    Solar: Coming to a Winter Range Near You!

    There’s nothing to be done to prevent these. I have been upset for years about my favorite hunting areas going to crap with wind and solar and all of the people I talk to weather hunters or not, don’t seem to mind much or just flat out don’t care. I talked to a wide range of friends and others...
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    GMC 4x4 Forum

    I had that same make and model and year. The only problem I had with it was the EVAP filter system on the gas tank. It was constantly giving me the check engine light and was a big battle with different gas caps and cleaning the filter. I ended up getting rid of it a few years ago while the...
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    GMC 4x4 Forum

    Not sure of any forums, but YouTube will probably have a few videos of what you’re looking for and you can go to the comments section to see a discussion of such task.
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    Arizona leading the way, auction tags to be history

    I don’t see the big deal. The wealthy can still have a real good shot at a permit in the raffle, if they keep that in place. Instead of an auction bid of 300k, they can buy lots of tickets for the raffle. Like many thousands worth. If they don’t win, I’m sure it will feel like a bad trip...
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    Best Western Big Game State To Retire In???

    Arizona. It’s growing fast though. I’m an AZ native and I love it. I also like New Mexico. Probably because it looks like Arizona and I’ve been going there my whole life. The thing with moving to Arizona is that you almost need to be from Minnesota or North Dakota or somewhere in Canada...
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    F250 vs 2500 silverado

    I have a 2011 F250 and I would pick the GM. I like the IFS they have. A lot of the hard folks say the solid axle is better but it’s much rougher. I like a smooth ride and enjoy something that lessens the feel of the bumps. A lot of those bumps you feel are on the streets and highways and...
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    26 year dream comes to a close!

    Nice job! I bet those new windmill roads made it a little more convenient to drive around and look for tracks.
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    What's in Your Pickup?

    Flex cuffs Knife Duct tape Stun gun and taser Ski mask Police scanner Gloves Lock picking kit Roll of 6 mil plastic Small revolver S&W A burner phone Shovel and pick And a leatherman Most of that stuff I’m able to keep in a backpack so it goes with me everywhere, not just my truck.
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    What now? After load work up on my hunting rifle-how often do you shoot it?

    My 300 WBY, I shoot maybe 50 times a year if that. I like my 270 and 280 and a few others a lot so they go through much more. As far as a load, I can’t help but to try different bullets/powder out as new options show up. I just like to explore and sticking with one formula is boring to me...
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    Arizona Bass Fishing

    I lived there for 17 years and don’t know much about the official tournaments. My boss was a fishing fool and would do a few small tournaments a year with a half dozen or so people. He would gather up other co workers or subcontractors that liked to fish + had a boat and spend a day or two at...
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    Refurbished & Sporterized Hunting Guns

    I have done the same thing. It’s fun! Only done one so far, but learned a lot doing it. I used the same things you did on a cheap, low risk rifle. https://www.monstermuleys.info/xf/threads/fixer-upper.195749/
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    Shooting Camels in Australia!

    Thankfully it’s in Australia and this is the worst fate these camels will get. They don’t have mini guns out of helicopters or using the camels as target practice, short or long range, with a 50 BMG like the opportunities we see.
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    6A Archery Bull Elk

    Unit 6a would be a good choice. It has maybe the most elk in az. All of the Scottsdale hunters go there when they get drawn with their new rifle they got from Sportsman’s.
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