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Who says that dogs don't rule the household? My Lab Jenny is 1 1/2 years old and absolutely rules here. Still has a lot of puppy in her, but learning fast. She is going to be a great dog.......when she grows up some more!!

Well today is my 74th birthday and I somehow just don't feel like it. Yes I have aches and pains, but when I think about my upcoming deer hunt in a couple of weeks, they seem to fade away.......at least for awhile. LOL What makes me feel old is that my son turns 50 next month! I figure I have...

Spent some time at the range this morning shooting 2 different rifles. One is my "old reliable" Ruger M77 in 25-06, the other in my newer elk rifle, a custom commercial Mauser in .300 Wby. Both shoot around 1/2 minute groups, both are topped with Leupold VXlll 4x14 optics. I shoot both really...

Friend of mine just got back from a guided hunt near Colorado Springs and scored his biggest bull ever. It scored 325 at the taxi's. He is a disabled VN vet and hunts elk and deer a lot. Can you tell he is happy!!!

I had a very enjoyable lunch with AKaviator today in Ridgeway, Co. It was great to meet another person with the same interests and Forum member. He was down here from Alaska on family visits. Great guy to talk to and has a lot of similar interests and background. I am definitely trying to put...

Got our first fall snow in the La Platas here in SW Colorado. Probably get some more tonight, but doubtful it will stay .....still too warm!

There was a recent article in our local paper (Cortez Journal, September 11, 2017, "Are Wolves coming back to Colorado?") about a recent presentation by Michael Soule', "a renowned conservation biologist" to the San Juan Citizen's Alliance. He stated that he believes it is inevitable and it...

Heading out in an hour or so to set up camp for Saturday's M/L opening. Was up there looking around Tuesday and lots of the campsite are take my archery hunters. New unit for me, so will see how this pans out. Be back in a week or so....sooner if I fill my cow tag. Good luck to everyone.;)

On our home from town this evening and saw 5 bucks right next to the road about 1/2 mile from our place. Pictures could have been better, but one was a great buck with a drop tine. Funny thing is that they were fighting and one had a big gash on his rt shoulder.

All the hunting I want to do for the next 10 years! Just went out and bought my wife a new car. Drove home in a new 2015 Ford Explorer Sport. Has the 3.5 twin turbo ecoboost, man it hauls ass! My wife is thrilled with it. Our old 2003 Explorer was due to have a new owner. Been a good car, but...

I just got a press release from Parks & Wildlife alerting hunter who plan on elk hunting Unit 22 for Archery or M/L concerning disruptions by the BLM caused by a wildhorse roundup. The roundup starts Sept 14th. "The BLM says they will focus on gathering 167 horses in West Douglas Horse Area...

Just got back from the range doing the last preseason shooting with my T/C Pro Hunter. Got my new supply of .501 Thor Bullets and they do shoot great! Got a 3 shot 1 3/4" group at 100 yds that prints 1" high. Unfortunately I forgot my camera. I finally got the new SeeAll sight dialed in and I...

For those who havn't heard, a toxic brew of contaminated mine water overflowed into the Animas River near Silverton. It has gone clear to New Mexico so far. It was caused by EPA workers at an old mine. The river is closed to all water contact, irrigation needs & drinking water until further...

Neighbor just sold his house and is moving. He gave me his N9 and several attachments. Doesn't seem to run well as it overheats. Guess I got a new project. I'm going to start with the radiator and water pump. One of the attachments is a brush hog, should get a lot of use out of it.

Spent a lot of the last 2 days scouting a unit that I have never hunted elk there before. I made a mistake and put the wrong unit choice for my M/L elk choice. I drew it and then realized I had a problem. Luckily it is only 60 miles north of my home place so I can spend some time scouting. This...

Thinking about buying a treadmill for my wife (I'll use it too). Looking at Nordic Tracks T6.5Z & C900i. Both priced at about 600.00 on sale. Wan to stay less than 1K...any suggestions or experience?

I grew up reading Jack O'Conner in "Outdoor Life" magazine. He is responsible for some of the philosophy I have about hunting and shooting. A few years ago my wife bought me the book "Lost Classics". I ran out of reading material (which I do on a regular basis) and started to reread it again. It...

I know lots of you want the online MRS and everyone at Eastmans is working hard on it......BUT for those of us who are Ludites are waiting for our printed versions. I don't have a smart phone and don't want one, so I'll continue to depend on the magazine for mine. It sure seems late to...

I realize most of you are not in this situation....yet, but over the winter I've spent a lot of time thinking about it. I am 73 now and have been hunting since I was 7. Over the years, I have learned a lot and can put a lot of this knowledge into practice. I have mentored several young people...

Been snowing all day and most of last night, got at least 6" on the ground. Glad we got the concrete pads poured yesterday for my new boat cover. Can't do anything outside so I fill out all my tag apps. Deer, M/L Elk, Desert Sheep and points for Antelope & Moose. Should draw my Deer (a 4th...