Naw.. It is nothing anyone of you guys wouldn't have done if you found yourselves in my shoes. Family comes first for me. As Cheyenne said about the girls it is keeping us busy and I find myself outnumbered. One is in basketball, one is in soccer, and the other two we just bring along. I...
I have had the pleasure of eating dinner and sharing a few beers with Scotty ( SJB358), Brian ( Woodycreek), and Mike ( .280 Remington). We spent the better part of a night at Ole's big game and steak in Paxton NE, then moved across the street to continue. I kind of felt bad as Scotty and...
Cheyennes reply today about my daughters and a few requests for updates ( some of you know the story) made me realize that I have been a very bad forum member in the last 12 months.
Some times life deals you a hand that you cannot understand. When that happens I feel you have two ways to...
And to give my 2 cents.
Back when I was in my mid 20's all I wanted to do was hunt grizzlies. Over time that has faded a bit and if I was now asked that question of " what is your dream hunt?".
1. I think Alaska Yukon Moose with a little snow on the ground. Me, a lone bull track, and my...
This has been a great way to start my Monday by reading all of these. Being the first "hunter" in my immediate family I can only hope my girls will one day sit around and recall memories of dad (me) teaching them the outdoors.
I will second the Trekking Poles. I purchased a set from Sportsmans Warehouse for 59 bucks and used them last fall Elk hunting in New Mexico. Best darn 60 bucks i have ever spent. 39 miles in 3.5 days and they performed flawlessly. Whether you are packing a 75 pound pack filled with Camp, or...
Grab some good glass. All the guys I know/knew in NM used 16x or higher binos on tripods. A really good friend out there was only able to get within 90 yards of a really nice one last year and missed with Archery equipment. Depending on terrain you could be climbing straight up the most...
I really don't want to give away my secrets but.......
So this year when I found out about drawing my New Mexico Bull tag I went into panic mode. I literally haven't bought new hunting clothes since 1999-2000 EXCEPT wool fingerless gloves. I buy those when I see them as that is all I wear...
Jamilla,
What about a M70 or more specifically a pre 64 with a stock fitted for the smaller stature shooter?
I have accumulated a few extra stocks over the last couple of years with the sole purpose of having "youth/ladies" stocks for my girls. I am in the process now of cutting a pre war...
I am with Scotty. I love my Browning Carbine. Fit and finish is outstanding. The trigger breaks like a glass rod at 4 pounds from factory. Action locks up like a bank vault.
I would buy another in a heartbeat, if I could I would like an original, but I would not be disappointed with a...
Earle you are in for a great time!
I lived in Kansas City from 2011-2014 ( on the missouri side), but my territory encompassed darn near the entire state of Kansas. There are deer everywhere. It looks barren out in the Flint Hill area, but they are there for sure. Lots of riverbottoms...
New Mexico offers elk depredation hunts beginning in Feb-March. I realize that doesn't fit your timeframe though.
Last year they were offered all over the place on Craigslist. Usually they are Unit wide, but given to the landowners to sell. I talked to a gentlemen who says he gets them...
Great Hunt Howard! Sorry to hear you lost your MO lease, but it looks like things worked out pretty darn good for you. Being a steward of the land and being respectful of someones property can go a long way!