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  1. packer58

    Let's see your 2012 Turkeys

    Here's my Easter Sunday gobbler, Rage 2 blade put the hammer on him at 15 yrds. Not much for spurs but 9 1/4" beard. I'm not a big fan of mechanical broadheads on big game but they are hard to beat on the thunder chickens.
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    Turkeys Anyone?

    Well.......I didn't want to post any more live turkey pics before the season opens tomorrow but just couldn't resist this one. I guess turkeys don't know what a archery target looks like..........this tom just might be in trouble tomorrow morning :eek:
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    Colorado Unit 62 Third Rifle

    Hey guys, just looking for general opinions and/or what to expect during 3rd rifle, good, bad or otherwise. Thanks
  4. packer58

    70's Bobcat

    Here's a pic of a pretty good bobcat taken in the mid to late 70's, it's probably one of the largest cats i have killed, and that includes plenty taken during trapping season......that's when Ca. still allowed trapping.
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    Colorado Nonresident Hunt Choices

    It's getting late so i'll keep my question to the point.... Can a nonresident apply for an elk PP as his first choice and then a cow tag for his second, I have a bunch of elk points but don't want to use them yet. Thanks
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    Sheds ?

    Here's a set found in Idaho somewhere, not sure where or when.
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    Turkeys Anyone?

    After a little turkey scouting from my front portch, i think i'm in pretty good shape for the opener. My only problem is wether or not to set up my ground blind or just us my horse for cover :D
  8. packer58

    Foxpro Sounds?

    Cotton Tail distress and screemin jack worked for me on my hunt last month........Fooled nine dogs in a couple days. The Foxbang feature is really cool, program it with the pup in distress and get more doubles...............
  9. packer58

    Stock Project

    Just finished another stock painting project on one of my 22-250 coyote burners. Three colors, kind of a shadow scheme. Before the work. Completed paint job. Pretty dead time of year, just thought I'd share.
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    Cure For Cabin Fever

    Well, my planed three or four days of call'n dogs turned into two and half days. The wind really blew hard one day and made for tough conditions. All in all had a great time and whacked a few dogs. Also saw quite a few Antelope in the winter range, mostly on the California side. Didn't see...
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    Cure For Cabin Fever

    Can't take it anymore.....Loaded up the camper, quad, Fox Pro Firestorm and my 22-250 Coyote burner and headed for the Dry Lake Rim country in the morning (Western Nevada guys will know where). I'll camp for three or four days and try to put a dent in the predator population.
  12. packer58

    My new hunting and shed hunting partner :)

    Congradulations on your new horse, you'll have a ball with her. As far as tips for you, I would say probably the most important training that you'll do is get the animal acustomed and conditioned to REAL hunting situations at your farm (or zoo), preferably in a small pasture or round pen. What I...
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    DRHP Your inbox is full !!!!!!

    Your inbox is full and won't take any more.....................
  14. packer58

    2" Blazer Vanes Pros & Cons

    Lets hear your pros or cons on the blazer vanes.......I'm thinking about switching from 4.5" Elite Plastifletch to the Blazers. (Don't know why, just can't help myself) I currently shoot a Hoyt Alphamax 32", Radial X Weave 300's and a Trophy Taker fall away rest.
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    Wild Game Snack Stick Recipes

    Lets put a different spin on the Ikeepitcold post. Now that the freezer is full of deer, elk, antelope or whatever it's time to eat it. Snack Sticks are a great way to use up some of that trim that you don't want made into burger or sausage. Also, every time you break open a package of sticks it...
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    Starting to research!!

    Nebraska Outlander, First of all, archery Antelope hunting is probably the most fun you'll have with you clothes on !!!!!! Sounds like you allready have the glass covered, how about range finder? you'll need one. Setting up at water sources (stock ponds, wind mills, troughs, springs or seeps)...
  17. packer58

    Finished Up My 2011 Solo Nevada Bull Hunt

    Well, finished up my solo late Nevada bull hunt. Had an awesome time and saw a LOT OF NICE BULLS. Preasure from other hunters and outfitters was lighter than i expected, in fact after the first week of the season i had the place to myself. Took my bull @ 630 yrds in the Piermont Creek area of...
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    Finally Drew A Nevada Bull Tag 111-115, 221, 222 Late

    Finally drew my bull tag! If there's anyone that has drawn this tag in the last few years that would like to share some information about this hunt would be great. My DYI plan right now is to be in the area 3 to 5 days before season to locate as many good bulls as possible. I have the entire...