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  1. JimP

    Possible Look into Colorado's Elk Hunting

    Is this article a look into the future for elk hunting in Colorado...
  2. JimP

    Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry

    If any of you want to make a road trip here is a great occasion to see and experience a rocky mountain oyster feast. It is a great time and I plan on joining the festivities and the eats. The...
  3. JimP

    Wolverine Reintroduction

    Must be something going around in the air. Colorado is looking at bringing back the wolverine, however they have been seen in the northern part of the state in the last few years...
  4. JimP

    Changes Coming To Idaho's Tag System

    It was bound to happen, non residents will have to start putting in for a draw for some tags in Idaho. Colorado is looking at a non resident draw for all elk tags, but for now that is just a rumor. https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0587/
  5. JimP

    Utah Big Game app Guidebook

    Utah's Big Game application guide book is out. https://wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks/biggameapp.pdf
  6. JimP

    Ammo Prices are On The Way UP

    Now you not only need to deal with the lack of supply of your favorite ammo but starting next year you are going to be paying more for what you do find. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/ammo-prices-set-to-rise-substantially/ar-AA1l9Rjy?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=bbd222dea2574f83b9dae1a58f03b643&ei=40
  7. JimP

    Update From Utah Wildlife Board

    Utah Wildlife Board just got rid of variable power scopes and dropped the maximum magnification down to 1x for all muzzle loader hunts. This brings scopes back to what they were back in 2015 when they allowed any magnification. If anyone has a 1x24 Vortex Crossfire scope they might get a good...
  8. JimP

    Utah Antelope Island Buck

    I was just sent this picture of a buck taken out on Antelope Island this year. Make sure that you have your drooling bib on.
  9. JimP

    The Anti's are At It Again, Colorado Mountain Lions

    https://www.outdoorlife.com/hunting/mountain-lion-hunting-ban-petition-colorado/?amp
  10. JimP

    Memories of Hunts Past

    I have often been asked about all the taxidermy that I have in my home and what I want to do with it after I am gone. I just tell them that for me it is the memories of the hunts and the fun that I had and that while they are important to me that I doubt that anyone else would feel the same way...
  11. JimP

    Colorado Firearm Laws 2023

    Well, if you have never written your state representative now is the time to start. I am sure that you have heard that new bills were introduced on Thursday pertaining to firearms by the Liberal controlled Legislature. They are: HB 1219 which is a 3 day waiting period after you pass a...
  12. JimP

    Great Book On Hunting Africa and Conservation

    If any of you would like to read a book by a non hunter about hunting in Africa I'll suggest this one. It is written by a hunters wife who tagged along on a 23 day safari in Tanzania. While there are tales on hunting and the kill a lot of it is about the animals and people. It is a very...
  13. JimP

    Utah's 2023 Big Game Guide book

    With Utah's draw starting later this year they delayed publishing their guide book, but you can now view it. https://wildlife.utah.gov/guidebooks/2023_biggameapp.pdf
  14. JimP

    Utah Hunt Expo Tag Draw List

    Well, for those who attended did you draw a tag????? https://huntexpo.com/2023-hunt-expo-draw-permit-successful-applicants/
  15. JimP

    Utah Suspends Shed Hunting

    Utah has suspended shed hunting until April 30 due to snow conditions. Of course this doesn't affect anyone else out in the hills. I can see a lot of sheds being stashed in the trees until it is legal to pick them up...
  16. JimP

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife App

    In case you don't know this year with your vehicle registration here in Colorado you will also get a Colorado State Parks Pass, this will be automatic unless you opp out when you register your vehicle. Right now it is my understanding that they are doing away with the sticker that you place on...
  17. JimP

    My Mounts are Getting Closer

    Well, I received a few emails and my mounts from this past June's African trip are ready to be shipped. But due to shutdowns in the permitting process in South Africa it may be around the middle of January before they are processed, so I might be able to expect them sometime in February...
  18. JimP

    No HAZMAT Fee

    For 2 days Natchez has no Hazmat shipping fees on powder and primers if they have what you need...
  19. JimP

    NEW ATV Requirements in Utah

    For those of you who hunt Utah and take your ATV's there. This is effective next year 2023