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For all but backpack hunts, I use a large, heavy, stable Manfrotto tripod. I've packed that heavy tripod many miles. I would like to get equivalent stability but save some weight. I have been thinking about investing in a carbon fiber tripod. I use it for my spotting scope, 15x56 Swaros and...

The article about my wife's California Bighorn was published in the Huntin Fool magazine (November 2013). If you are a member, we'd appreciate your vote on-line for…...

I think this would be a great new hunting vehicle, although the quality probably stinks :D Start the video at 1:01 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNwWf1r0HbA

Got back from a trophy chinook salmon fishery here in Oregon. it was a brand new area for me and took two days before I got dialed in. On the third day I landed a 20 pounder, and released it, then kept this 32 pound Chinook for my one fish limit on the ocean. I came in and fished the river...

This morning my son and I got to hunt deer together. He drew a limited entry tag here in Oregon for Columbia Whitetails. Up until about 10 years ago, these deer were federally protected. Where we live is one of the few places that has them, and there is a healthy population. We saw 5 bucks...

My card got hit a few days ago for a deer tag in Arizona. I knew it was for my wife, since I bought a point this year. Turns out she drew Unit 3A/3C rifle for mule deer. I have a few spots to begin researching in 3C. Does anyone have any leads on general areas to consider? If so feel free...

I wonder if you have any practical jokes you have played on new hunters? I have one I have wanted to try for years. Buy some Tootsie Rolls, break it into pieces and shape it into elk dropping shapes. When out hiking, pour a few in a small pile the ground. Get the attention of the new guy and...

I understand the last day to modify credit card information for this year's draw is July 11, so rumor is credit cards may start being hit on July 12. Keep your eyes peeled, and let us know when something happens.

It's hard to believe, but my oldest son will soon be graduating from college. He has never been on a high quality elk hunt. I've been looking forward to this for a long time and have been building points for him in both Arizona and Wyoming. Next year (2014) we can draw in one of these states...

A friend of mine drew a non-resident tag for 062, 064, 066-068 late elk in Nevada. This tag totally took him by surprise since he had only one point and was really expecting to just earn a point. He is wondering what unit or general area to focus on so he can get maps and do a scouting trip...

Over the years, I have learned from hard knocks, misfires, fouled bores, and missed bucks (oh my the big blacktails I missed early on!!) to be pretty disciplined in my loading procedure when hunting with a muzzleloader. I'd like to try T7 again this year. I have never dialed in with Triple 7...

I am in the process of fitting a pair of Lowa Tibets, and finally on the third try (from Zappos) I believe I've found a great fit. The next piece, I would like to order some "replacement" laces. I have a high instep, and thick calves, so my boots tend to lace up pretty "wide". As a result, I...

Are you concerned that you don't have enough posts, and the other member's will think you are a newbie. Well now we have just what you need, the "Official Post Padding Thread". Feel free to post about anything or everything totally random, post random numbers and characters, post your...

Due to the massive popularity of the 2013 Nevada draw results thread, I thought I would start this thread early for 2014. I can hardly wait, it is only one year until the 2014 Nevada draw results are out :)

The back door to see if you drew a Colorado elk tag is now open. You can now check to see if you drew your first choice elk tag in Colorado by checking to see if your preference points went to "zero" in 2013. If you gained a point, you didn't draw your FIRST choice, however there is still a...

The back door for the Colorado Moose draw just opened. I just saw I gained an extra point. Here is the link: http://wildlife.state.co.us/Hunting/BigGame/DrawResultsAndPrefPoints/Pages/DrawResults_PreferencePoints.aspx

I just checked and the Arizona Game and Fish website is now open for online applications for sheep and deer. Here is the link: https://az.gov/app/huntdraw/home.xhtml

A friend of mine were talking about the North American Super Slam (30 animals). www.superslam.org The following animals are recognized. 1. Alaska Brown Bear 2. Black Bear 3. Grizzly Bear 4. Polar Bear 5. Cougar 6. Columbia Blacktail Deer 7. Coues Deer 8. Mule Deer 9. Sitka...

On Facebook my wife ran across a posting about the NRA having a special until the end of April where you can get a lifetime membership for $300. I guess it is normally $1000. She called the NRA today and it is true. With all of the attacks on the Second Amendment, we are thinking of getting...

I'm 48, and really hoped to make it to 50 before needing glasses, but I didn't quite make it. I tried LASIK 3 years ago on my bad eye (my right/dominant eye) which brought it back to 20/20, but now its right back where it was before LASIK. I am trying to decide whether to go the glasses or...