Judging Distance Accurately judging distance is the first step toward proper shot placement. Instinctive or calculated, bowhunters rely on it for close range shooting. Gun hunters count on their ability to estimate longer distances. Over time we all learn our own tricks for calculating distance but with the advent of laser rangefinders many of us won't leave home without them. Regardless of how you go about it, determining yardage can make or break your hunt.
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Webcast About Arizona's Kofa Sheep And Mtn Lions 09/16/09
The Arizona Game and Fish Department invites the public to a free educational presentation on Wednesday, September 23 to learn about the natural history, management efforts, and biological and social issues related to mountain lions and bighorn sheep in Arizona. [Comments?]
Arizona Lion Killed for Preying on Kofa Sheep 09/04/09
The Arizona Game and Fish Department on Tuesday afternoon lethally removed a mountain lion known to be preying heavily on bighorn sheep in the Kofa Mountains Complex Predation Management Area in southwestern Arizona. [1 Comment]
Concern Over Arizona's Kofa Sheep Herd Elevated 08/23/09
Biologists recently presented the Arizona Game and Fish Commission with compelling data indicating that recovering the critically important Kofa desert bighorn sheep herd from near record-low population levels will be challenging due to additive mountain lion predation. [1 Comment]
Arizona Bighorn Sheep Deadline June 22 06/03/09
The deadline for the draw to participate in the Arizona Game and Fish Department's popular Bighorn Sheep Workshops is quickly approaching. [Comments?]
Slight Increase in Nevada's Big Game Tags 05/25/09
The Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners approved the allocation of 22,500 big game tags at its May 15-16 meeting in Reno, a one percent increase over 2008 tag allocations. [Comments?]
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Rut Crazy Bucks It was one of those perfect brisk November evenings in the deer woods. This day the autumn woods were full of deer activity. The bucks sure seem to be at the peek of their rut. As always I was perched high in my stand and waiting for that dream of a lifetime buck to come along. I was pumped and ready for some action.