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The GTFO Comment on the Arizona Game and Fish Trail Camera Ban

I write to express my strong disapproval of the Commissions proposed trail camera ban in either form proposed.  After reviewing the published PowerPoint demonstration, the Memo requesting approval of rulemaking docket opening, and listening to the audio of the Commission meeting, I have heard nothing to support the Commission’s desire to ban trail cameras.  The Commission brings forth several justifications, but failed to provide any information to support those justifications.  Most significantly, absolutely no information was presented to explain why trail cameras eliminate the Fair Chase ethic from hunting.  Instead, the Commission makes unsupportable claims that trail cameras remove the need to obtain hunting skills and makes it virtually impossible for game to elude take.  Many of the Commission’s claims ring false and/or significantly overblown and have had the effect already of creating animosity among the hunting community towards the Commission, express...

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Gearing up for Hunting, the essentials on a budget (mostly)

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 Assuming you already have a gun and optics/irons, there's not much more that you HAVE to have to go hunting despite what modern consumer culture would suggest.  Other than possible blaze orange requirements for your jurisdiction, there's really nothing to stop you from going hunting in the clothes currently on your back.  That might not be the most comfortable or effective option, but it's certainly possible and there's a strong chance that thousands of humans throughout history have hunted in even worse gear.   But if you want to make sure that you have the basics covered for at least a comfortable hunt, here are some suggestions (as well as suggestions for things you don't HAVE to have (because modern consumer culture is how I make money...)).  Note--this is mostly geared toward everything but bird hunting, which warrants its own discussion later.

Map up for hunting season with Gaia GPS

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 With big and small game seasons right around the corner, hopefully you've already been e-scouting through the summer.  But if it's just now hitting you that locating a secluded spot of public land to find your archery deer or measuring out a quarter mile from the closest house so you can legally pop doves, then check out Gaia GPS  premium for fantastic hunt maps including layers like public and private land, current and historical wildfire data, US Forest Service roads and trails, USGS streamflow data, and numerous other layers that will make you a more effective hunter and fisher.  And when your season is over it'll help you find hiking and biking trails or campsites to visit with the family.

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