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  1. Colorado Cowboy

    Ranching for Wildlife tags

    I saw Colorado's RFW mentioned in another post and it brought to mind my experience hunting RFW ranches. The RFW program (for those who don't know) is a program that private ranches can get tags for most big game species. They can dispose of them as they see fit. In return for this privilege...
  2. Colorado Cowboy

    State Funding for Wildlife

    The current discussion about Wyoming's current desire to change the nonresident cost and availability of hunting permits for big game raises a question for all of us. My state of Colorado's position on funding for our Parks and Wildlife Department that it is a self funded organization and it...
  3. Colorado Cowboy

    Super Bowl Flyover

    Wow......B52, B-1B and B-2 flyover. Means a lot to me as I helped design and build the B-1 & B-2! Great airplanes in defense of our country.
  4. Colorado Cowboy

    Looks Like Lots of Snow Coming!

    Forecast says 4 of the next 6 days.......SNOW and more SNOW! Snowing now with about 3 to 4 inches so far. Got to get out the plow and plow my driveway/road. The San Juans will get a bunch for sure.
  5. Colorado Cowboy

    Wyoming Webpage Redesign

    I received an email today announcing an upcoming redesign of Wyoming G & F webpage. I was asked to complete a survey of what I liked and what I would like to see changed/improved. I was also asked If I wanted to be kept up to date on the progress. Those of us who access it to plan our hunts...
  6. Colorado Cowboy

    Air Rifle recommendations

    I am going to get me a .177 cal air rifle. Looking at all the different ones, hard to figure out a good one. Looking for something at least 1000fps. Used to be Beemans was a really good choice. I also want a scope on it. What say you..........................?
  7. Colorado Cowboy

    $600 Check

    Checked my bank statement online this morning to see if my VA disability was there and guess what, a $1,200 deposit (600 apiece for me and my wife) was there from the feds. I couldn't believe it. Now we are going to look for a good place to put it.....food bank, local aid for people in need, etc.
  8. Colorado Cowboy

    New Brisket Recipe

    I am trying a new recipe for beef brisket for New Years Day. I smoked it in my smoker for 2 hours this morning. It's now in the refer with a homemade rub. Tomorrow morning it goes into the slow cooker (crock pot) for 8 hours with a small amount of olive oil & BBQ Sauce on it. After the slow...
  9. Colorado Cowboy

    We wanted snow.....we are getting it! I'll have to get the snowplow out in the morning for sure.

    Started snowing about 10:00 this morning. It's 2:30 and still snowing, with 3+ inches so far. The San Juans & La Platas here in SW Colorado are getting a bunch.
  10. Colorado Cowboy

    Grizzly Bear issue of Wyoming Wildlife

    Got my December issue of Wyoming Wildlife yesterday. It is totally devoted to the Grizzly Bear. Really a lot of information. I have not read it completely, but there are 47 pages with lots of pictures, lots I sure didn't know. Should be mandatory for Colorado hunters reading, something we can...
  11. Colorado Cowboy

    How many of you will get the Covid shot?

    Now that the Covid 19 shot is on the horizon, who is planning on getting one (or 2) and who will refuse? I know I will do everything I can to get it ASAP....for sure!
  12. Colorado Cowboy

    WOOHOO!!!! My 2 new guns came today.

    Got your attention didn't I! I bought 2 Bug -a-Salt fly shooters, one for the rv and one for my deck. Come summer, I am going to play hell with the flies and wasps. On sale at Cabelas.
  13. Colorado Cowboy

    So...What are your plans for 2021?

    Tentative....... *Probably act as a "guide" for one of our forum members for a Colorado Antelope hunt. *Have enough points to draw a great deer unit here in Colorado. Have invited another of our forum members to hunt with me as he has enough NR points to draw it too. *Wyoming antelope with...
  14. Colorado Cowboy

    When you realize you are getting old!

    I know I am getting well up in years, but it really became evident to me today. My son turns 55 today! Seems like just yesterday that my wife and I brought him home from the hospital. Happy Birthday Day to my son Steve. Picture is from a few years ago elk hunting here in Colorado. My dad, son &...
  15. Colorado Cowboy

    Wyoming 1990

    I was editing some of my pictures and ran across these from 1990. My Dad and my Son were with me along with a lifelong friend. Dad and I got 2 decent buck deer and we all got antelope too.
  16. Colorado Cowboy

    One of our Guys has Covid.

    Got a message from Steve O from Michigan who is recovering from a pretty serious bout of Covid 19. His 2020 season was ruined and he was in really serious condition. Looks like he is on the mend now. Wishing him well.
  17. Colorado Cowboy

    Colorado 3rd Rifle Season

    We had a cold front and storm come thru this weekend. Snowed last night and windy & cold today. Should really help the hunters, but will be cold for sure. Good luck to everyone.
  18. Colorado Cowboy

    Happy Birthday To AKaviator too......

    You are right Bob. great people share this day. Happy Birthday Pard.
  19. Colorado Cowboy

    Scarce .22 Target Ammo

    I run and shoot in a winter bulls eye pistol league and need some .22 rimfire target ammo. I usually by 3 or 4 bricks at a time and I am down to about 250 rounds, Looked at all of my normal suppliers and none had any .22 rimfire ammo. I didn't realize there was a problem, but bad on me. I am on...
  20. Colorado Cowboy

    Baileys Cheesecake

    Here you go. I also posted it on the original thread.