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Title: 2015 incentive deer tag
Post by: deerhunt on September 09, 2015, 06:40:27 AM: Hi all my name is Jeremy from tri cities and am new to this site and looking for some suggestions for the upcoming deer season. I drew a late buck for rifle in the blue mountain east unit nov 9-19 and than got a letter in the mail from wdfw stating I drew the incentive deer tag for eastern Washington one of only two tags given this allows me to hunt from September 1 to December 31 and can take any deer of my choice on top of my general buck using any legal weapon only stipulation is during set seasons I have to use that weapon but once those are over I can use any of my choice. With all the fires my unit I was going to hunt is now gonna so I am looking for new area to scout to get that trophy buck hopefully late November or early December any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.
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Post by: _TONY_ on September 09, 2015, 06:48:42 AM: Pm sent
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Post by: huntnnw on September 09, 2015, 06:50:29 AM: Entiat or desert units
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Post by: Jonathan_S on September 09, 2015, 07:13:21 AM: Congrats on drawing the tag of a lifetime, :yeah: Entiat is a decent place to start.
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on September 09, 2015, 07:17:59 AM: Pearygin
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Post by: Gringo31 on September 09, 2015, 07:37:17 AM: Welcome to the site!
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Post by: kirkl on September 09, 2015, 07:41:30 AM: Your fairly close to desert unit. I'd be hammering that.
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Post by: huntnphool on September 09, 2015, 07:50:28 AM: Congrats on the pull, welcome to the site. :hello:
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Post by: coachcw on September 09, 2015, 08:06:30 AM: Wow Killer Draw ... good luck ....North central Rut , enjoy the journey .
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Post by: Seabass on September 09, 2015, 08:56:45 AM: What an awesome opportunity!
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Post by: X-Force on September 09, 2015, 09:08:22 AM: Quote from: coachcw on September 09, 2015, 08:06:30 AM
Wow Killer Draw ... good luck ....North central Rut , enjoy the journey .
:yeah:

I would skip the tag you drew and hunt Nov 9-19 in the methow chewuch, pearygen, maybe Gardner.

Good luck its a once in a lifetime experience.
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Post by: The Weazle on September 13, 2015, 01:47:34 AM: Tagging along! Good Luck and I can't wait to see what hits the dirt with this tag!
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Post by: Euro mount on September 13, 2015, 07:34:28 AM: Jeremy welcome to the site we talked at fair an I told you to join this site good luck I am rooting for you too get the trophy your after . My offer still stands I will tag along on a few trips an show you some places.
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Post by: Mark251 on September 13, 2015, 09:46:35 AM: Congratulations deer hunt! Welcome to the forum and best of luck in your hunt...
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Post by: deerhunt on September 16, 2015, 07:12:35 PM: Bump
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Post by: justyhntr on September 17, 2015, 11:12:52 AM: Jeremy , I have to ask , are you sure of the tag you have ? I thought they gave out 2 eastern elk , 2 western elk and 5 state wide deer tags . I don't think that the WDFW separates east and west on incentive deer tags .
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on September 17, 2015, 11:43:03 AM: You should end up with two nice Muleys with those tags! :yike: :tup:
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Post by: Euro mount on September 17, 2015, 11:48:02 AM: With his tag he has there is only 5 units in the state he can not hunt. But he wants to stay on the east side an hunt for a mulie .
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Post by: PolarBear on September 17, 2015, 12:08:18 PM: NW part of the Colville Reservation! :chuckle: Upper Chelan, middle to late November.
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Post by: splitshot on September 17, 2015, 12:19:40 PM: which areas cant he hunt? I guess desert entiat and walla walla watershed. mike w
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Post by: Euro mount on September 17, 2015, 01:05:46 PM: Only one he can't hunt on the east side is 157 (watershed)
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Post by: jackelope on September 17, 2015, 01:13:41 PM: Quote from: Euro mount on September 17, 2015, 11:48:02 AM
With his tag he has there is only 5 units in the state he can not hunt. But he wants to stay on the east side an hunt for a mulie .

It will be an eastside specific tag, and also a mule deer specific tag if that's what he chose. He had to choose when he was notified that he drew. So he can hunt any unit on the eastside for a mule deer that had an open season in it this year whether it was a general season or a special permit season. If there is a season open in the GMU while he is hunting in there, he has to use the weapon specific to that season. If there is not a season open while he is there, he can use whatever weapon he wants.

Oops. It seems the mystery permit program has changed since the last time I looked. My bad.
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Post by: GurrCentral on September 17, 2015, 01:33:39 PM: That tag actually does exist! haha, congrats on the draw! Keep us updated! Id look hard at the desert, entiat, or slide ridge areas.....
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Post by: crabcreekhunter on September 17, 2015, 02:30:18 PM: Awesome tag, I'd personally skip over the desert and look in the eastern cascade wintering grounds, mission, entiat, Manson, chewuch, pearygin, etc on up to canada.. There will be something for your liking in almost all of those units.
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Post by: justyhntr on September 17, 2015, 03:26:13 PM: That tag actually does exist! haha, congrats on the draw! Keep us updated! Id look hard at the desert, entiat, or slide ridge areas.....

He states that he has one of two eastern wash. incentive deer tags , that tag does not exist . There are 2 east side elk tags , 2 west side elk and 5 state wide deer tags . He may have one of the 5 deer tags but as he stated he has 1 of 2 that's why I ask . Could he have been miss informed and has 1 of 2 elk tags. Either way good for him . Being he already has a quality deer tag it would be pretty cool if he was wrong and actually has an elk tag .
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Post by: kirkl on September 17, 2015, 05:09:12 PM: You guys quit steering him to pearygin :chuckle:
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Post by: deerhunt on September 17, 2015, 07:27:58 PM: Yes you are right it is a statewide tag but when I called olympia to confirm I wanted the tag and to pay for it the program director informed me they ear mark in the draw that two of the incentive deer tags will be drawn out of eastern Washington residents and three out of western Washington residents because of the population and to make sure both sides of the state get a chance at them just one of there check and balance they said.
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Post by: deerhunt on September 17, 2015, 07:39:42 PM: Gmu's not allowed to hunt are
Eastern Washington 157
Western Washington 418, 485, 490, and 522
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Post by: justyhntr on September 17, 2015, 08:14:27 PM: Good for you deerhunt! I did not know that the wdfw made you choose a side . Looking forward to seeing two big muley posts .
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Post by: X-Force on September 17, 2015, 08:30:45 PM: Quote from: deerhunt on September 17, 2015, 07:39:42 PM
Gmu's not allowed to hunt are
Eastern Washington 157
Western Washington 418, 485, 490, and 522

Nooksack isn't open for the tag? That's interesting.

It's a once in a lifetime opportunity. Enjoy it
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Post by: buckmaster_wa on September 17, 2015, 10:09:23 PM: Funny thing is the other guy that drew the east side incentive tag is also from tri cities. He works with me out at hanford. I'm hoping to join him in his hunt for a stud buck this fall.
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Post by: buckmaster_wa on September 17, 2015, 10:17:51 PM: I wish we could go after this Washington buck.
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Post by: deerhunt on September 18, 2015, 06:30:04 AM: Let's do it.... Must be at Hanford reach
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Post by: Westside88 on September 18, 2015, 06:45:32 AM: Congratulations on an awesome opportunity. With a tag like that it would be hard to decide where to focus your efforts. I'd pick a spot I had some knowledge of and that has animals with the characteristics I like and spend my time there. Wherever you end up, I hope it's a great experience and that you have a successful hunt.
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Post by: bigfish51 on September 18, 2015, 08:52:25 AM: Boy, tough life for you! Having experience in both the Desert unit and the Entiat, I think I would try both. The Desert unit will be perfect for you the first couple weeks of November. No other hunts going on at that time, so you can hunt with any weapon. The Entiat is good at that time, but is better once the snow piles up in the high country and the big bucks move down. Either way, expect to cover some ground! Good luck and post some pics
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Post by: shanevg on September 18, 2015, 09:19:55 AM: Quote from: X-Force on September 17, 2015, 08:30:45 PM
Quote from: deerhunt on September 17, 2015, 07:39:42 PM
Gmu's not allowed to hunt are
Eastern Washington 157
Western Washington 418, 485, 490, and 522

Nooksack isn't open for the tag? That's interesting.

It's a once in a lifetime opportunity. Enjoy it

That's lame, now I don't want the incentive tag. :)
...no I still do. But I'd be really bummed not to be able to hunt Nooksack.
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Post by: deerhunt on October 07, 2015, 01:57:35 PM: Boy really starting to get the itch anyone wanna go bag a huge one.
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Post by: deerhunt on November 05, 2015, 02:32:07 PM: Heading out Saturday for my late whitetail tag opener Monday morning for blue mountains east than it will be time to focus on the incentive tag.
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Post by: huntnphool on November 05, 2015, 02:39:31 PM: Quote from: deerhunt on November 05, 2015, 02:32:07 PM
Heading out Saturday for my late whitetail tag opener Monday morning for blue mountains east than it will be time to focus on the incentive tag.

Don't overlook The Blues area for that muley, good luck with both. :twocents:
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Post by: whacker1 on November 05, 2015, 02:50:47 PM: tagging along. Congrats on both draws
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Post by: scoutdog346 on November 05, 2015, 04:00:27 PM: Its 5 tags dor deer so call wdfw back and read the literature you got in the mail again cuz them saying only 2 deer tags is not how i remember it but i could b wrong?
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Post by: Chesapeake on November 05, 2015, 04:16:57 PM: Quote from: scoutdog346 on November 05, 2015, 04:00:27 PM
Its 5 tags dor deer so call wdfw back and read the literature you got in the mail again cuz them saying only 2 deer tags is not how i remember it but i could b wrong?

He said they split the 5 statewide deer tags and award 3 to west side folks and 2 to Eastside folks to try and spread the award evenly across the statewide population......my interpretation anyhow.
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Post by: GUscottie on November 05, 2015, 06:21:35 PM: Have you started hunting this tag yet? Any news? Any results? I don't care about tag bs (as long as you have a WDFW issued tag), I care about hunting deer!
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Post by: deerhunt on November 05, 2015, 09:28:38 PM: No I haven't I have a few people that are in the hills daily that have been scouting and we talk daily in the next week we will start to hit it hard until the tag is filled or through end of December will be focusing on the Canadian migration.
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Post by: buckmaster_wa on December 04, 2015, 05:12:51 PM: Have you filled your tag yet? How's the hunt going? Clint (the other incentive tag holder) and myself are making a trip up north next week. Hopefully we can drop a monster.
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Post by: Timberstalker on December 04, 2015, 07:51:58 PM: Tagging along to see how this pans out. Getting down to the wire.
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Post by: grundy53 on December 04, 2015, 07:55:22 PM: Tagging

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Post by: jjhunter on December 04, 2015, 07:57:18 PM: There seem to be a few giant deer around. Good luck to the tag holders.
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Post by: FWilliams on December 04, 2015, 08:02:40 PM: Quote from: deerhunt on November 05, 2015, 09:28:38 PM
No I haven't I have a few people that are in the hills daily that have been scouting and we talk daily in the next week we will start to hit it hard until the tag is filled or through end of December will be focusing on the Canadian migration.

you probably should head over ;)
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Post by: mfswallace on December 04, 2015, 08:21:54 PM: :drool:
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Post by: cem3434 on December 04, 2015, 08:23:16 PM: Tag
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Post by: 400out on December 08, 2015, 10:19:35 PM: :dunno: :dunno:
I think I've seen this hunter before! Draws a great tag, hell two tags! asks and Gets tons of help then, poof!
I hope I'm wrong but I forsee him not being back for much payback! I played this game once and it didn't even get me a thank you! Not playing again ;)
Good luck deerhunt
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Post by: Euro mount on December 09, 2015, 06:06:03 AM: Tag was filled yesterday ! Very nice buck ! I will make sure he posts pictures an story guys!
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Post by: huntnphool on December 09, 2015, 09:45:55 AM: Congrats :tup:
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Post by: hillbillyhunting on December 09, 2015, 10:03:30 AM: Tag
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Post by: mkcj on December 10, 2015, 10:09:37 PM: Glad to hear, I met Jeremy up in Winthrop in November very nice guy.
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Post by: mfswallace on December 10, 2015, 10:34:31 PM: And :dunno:
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Post by: huntnphool on December 11, 2015, 12:59:38 AM: Quote from: mfswallace on December 10, 2015, 10:34:31 PM
And :dunno:

Good buck, check out Jeremy Blasdel Facebook
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Post by: Ridgerunner on December 11, 2015, 06:26:57 PM: Not posted there anymore
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Post by: Timberstalker on December 11, 2015, 06:39:00 PM: Good buck. Congrats to the tag holder. :tup:
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Post by: stew pidasso on December 11, 2015, 08:13:52 PM: Well?!!!
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Post by: cumminsbassguy on December 11, 2015, 10:26:47 PM: anxiously waiting results
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Post by: deerhunt on December 12, 2015, 07:57:59 AM: (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20151212/ccc8b52c54c9024f2a25828a3c7cda8f.jpg)

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Post by: deerhunt on December 12, 2015, 08:04:09 AM: Sorry guys have been having troubles getting pics uploaded trust me I want to share these great photos.

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Post by: 92xj on December 12, 2015, 08:07:30 AM: Congrats!! Great deer!
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Post by: Rainier10 on December 12, 2015, 08:08:59 AM: :yike:
Great deer, thanks for posting. I hope you had a great year, way to hold out for a masher. Really awesome deer, congratulations. :brew:
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Post by: coachcw on December 12, 2015, 08:09:47 AM: Nice buck :tup:
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 12, 2015, 08:10:33 AM: Nice! That's a five pointer threader right there. :chuckle:
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Post by: wsmnut on December 12, 2015, 10:02:10 AM: Wow! Nice job.
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Post by: autodink13 on December 12, 2015, 10:27:46 AM: Awesome!!!
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Post by: lokidog on December 12, 2015, 10:29:21 AM: Heck of a deer!
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Post by: cem3434 on December 12, 2015, 10:39:22 AM: Nice buck, the crown point on the left side definitely adds some character. :tup:
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on December 12, 2015, 10:52:04 AM: Congrats! Great deer!
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Post by: Birdguy on December 12, 2015, 06:04:55 PM: Beautiful buck. Nice picture as well :tup:.
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Post by: Kurt_S on December 12, 2015, 09:54:34 PM: Congrats! That's a dandy buck! :tup:
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Post by: mfswallace on December 12, 2015, 11:39:16 PM: :tup:
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Post by: TheHunt on December 13, 2015, 08:54:20 AM: Dandy buck.. Congratulations.
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Post by: Watimberghost on December 13, 2015, 09:18:54 AM: Congrats on a great buck!
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Post by: rosscrazyelk on December 13, 2015, 09:22:03 AM: Nice buck.. Glad to see the incentive tag is real
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Post by: muzbuster on December 13, 2015, 04:57:07 PM: Great buck!
Must not have been to difficult to track down...he has no legs :chuckle:
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Post by: elkrack on December 13, 2015, 10:50:46 PM: Dandy buck! :tup:
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Post by: 400out on December 13, 2015, 11:02:33 PM: :tup: :tup:

How did you blues east hunt go?
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Post by: whacker1 on December 14, 2015, 08:34:51 AM: nicely done.
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Post by: Woodchuck on December 14, 2015, 08:43:52 AM: Great buck, well done. :tup:
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Post by: deerhunt on December 15, 2015, 02:41:05 PM: Filled the blues tag but nothing great just meat.

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Post by: 400out on December 15, 2015, 05:10:41 PM: Quote from: deerhunt on December 15, 2015, 02:41:05 PM
Filled the blues tag but nothing great just meat.

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damn to bad! Good bucks there also!
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Post by: Falcon on December 15, 2015, 05:56:54 PM: Nice buck. Congrats :tup:
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Post by: cumminsbassguy on December 15, 2015, 10:36:16 PM: Holy hell man!! That thing is huge!! Hell of a deer. I'll be waiting for the story of it haha
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Post by: jrebel on December 15, 2015, 11:53:58 PM: Any other views? Would love to see more pics of that brute. :tup:
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Post by: deerhunt on December 16, 2015, 01:20:27 PM: (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20151216/5d305c2bb37e2f760c9b9e9e3b47d590.jpg)

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Post by: boneaddict on December 16, 2015, 01:23:14 PM: Nice photo.
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Post by: Rainier10 on December 16, 2015, 01:35:16 PM: Wow nelly, that is a great photo.