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It's never to late for beginners luck
It was June 2003 and I had a friend over to the house, that I had met in Payson AZ. at the Houston Mesa Horse Camp Campground in 2001. A conversation came up about applying for the Arizona Hunt Draw. Immediately my friend, Gordon Halloway's eyes lit up. "Hey" he exclaimed " Do you think a bird like me would have a chance at an elk tag?" Let's take a look at the regulations" I replied. Gordon had worked as a union electrician and a arborust when, unfortunatly he had an accident and fell out of a tree breaking his back. As a result he is permanently handicapped and has extreme limited use of his legs. We were reviewing the elk hunt options when we we came across The Champ Hunt for handicapped hunters. I recommended that he apply for this hunt. We went down to the local Arizona Game and Fish office in Flagstaff AZ. The counter staff was very helpful in supplying us with the proper information and paperwork, in order to apply for this type of hunt. Gordon promptly submitted his application to his doctor for approval at the Tucson VA hospital. His doctor gladly filled out the paperwork and encouraged him to get out and do these types of activities. This was Gordon's first attempt at an Arizona Big Game Permit, and as beginners luck would have it he was draw for the Champ Elk Hunt with only 10 permits available. Gordon celebrated his 63rd birthday at my house this summer, and he often talks excititly of this very special hunt. Gordon has a special interest in firearms history, and felt it only proper that he purchase a rifle in the historical 45-70 caliber. Gordon will HAND LOAD his Ruger #1 in an all lead 450 grain bullet, at camp, as our forefathers did in the days of the buffalo hunts. He is spending many hours at the shooting bench to make sure of his accuracy, out of respect for the animal. This will be the hunt of a lifetime for this man, and I am doing all that I can do to help insure it goes off without a hitch. I will be providing a 14 X 16 canvas wall tent to add to the comfort and authenticity of the hunt. I know that this will be a safe and sucessful hunt due to the preparation. Special thanks to the Arizona Game and Fish for makeing this hunt possible for our handicapped citizens.For more information contact me at 928-856-0821.
n Yours Truly
Varn Beckham
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New England Games & Fishing
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A Spectacular Fishing Magazine
I have subscribed to this magazine for several years because I am a fisherman. It is full of useful fishing information geared to specific South Carolina lakes. There are fishing articles about the Santee Cooper lakes, Clark Hill, Lake Wylie and all the major lakes and some smaller ones to. Whether you fish for catfish, bass or crappie, you can find an article on each type of fish for each lake and season. If fishing in South Carolina is what you do, then South Carolina Game & Fish is your guide. ... Read more

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Massachusetts Wildlife
This is one of the best nature magazines around, highly respected by naturalists, biologists and sportsmen. It has been fifty years at the forefront of superb wildlife reporting, offering exceptional photography, excellent writing and uniform quality of editing. From Cape Cod to the Berkshires, a must for anyone interested in Massachusetts outdoors with tips on wildlife viewing, hunting and fishing. You can also follow biologists in the field. This magazine has a vast variety of information, for instance a recent article on the ecology and conservation of tiger beetles was seminal in its subject, as was one on edible foods and analyzing mammal bones.Great for professionals, laymen, and teachers alike! ... Read more