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Diameter, and surgical shot placement with big powerful magnums combined should be the standard for all dangerous game however when it comes to filling a high number of tags, subsistence, management/cull hunts, and deep backcountry hikes, my personal opinion is that in those situations a lighter...

There's differing philosophies as you pointed out. Just depends on the situation. Many use surgical well placed shots with small calibers while others swear by large frontal diameter. It all comes down to judgement at the end of the day for whatever your particular situation is that you are...

Correct on treating it like deer season this time of year. They just don't respond to calls at all beyond in the morning. I would think maybe calling in the morning would work just to let a gobbler know about your presence and when he gets lonely after his hens go to nest maybe he will silently...

8X57 Infanterie-Spitzgeschoß

The perfect load. One shot, one bear down. That's all you need right there for the vast majority if not all north American big game.

Nils Kvale was way ahead of his time.

Sealed the deal on this bird. First day of hunting. @JD338 @jimbires Thanks for the guidance! These birds were call shy and I called very little just enough to make the male curious. 15 - 20 Yard shot at max. He came up behind me to the left side.

Congratulations to all involved. Great lesson about not letting the rain stop you.

Beautiful groups just getting started!

Seem like good places to catch birds loafing after the early morning action has settled down.

Great looking Tom, will be great eating for you. Congratulations and the sunshine through the spring growth woods looks beautiful.

That's one highly versatile load right there!

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. Hope you can make it through this tough time with peace.

Fantastic harvest. Beautiful biodiversity and wild areas. You are truly blessed. Congratulations.

I saw a big tom yesterday during my scouting trip.