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    Chasing Chukars

    They have plenty of water and green up after this last storm so it will be a little tougher. Did some quail hunting this past weekend and there water source was about to go dry. Took home seventeen for two days. Young dog found all but one runner!!
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    Rethinking Deer Gun

    Daughter shot her first deer with a .243, rem-core-lokt 100gn at 164 yds one shot ,went thru the shoulder and heart exiting behind the other shoulder. I wouldn't let her shoot more than 200yds with that gun. If you are involved in enough shot, hits and trackings whether it be archery,muzzy or...
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    The Wild Game Eats Thread...

    So the brine can be store bought or you can make your own with salt (1/4 cup), brown sugar(1/4 cup), garlic( 1/2 clove or tbl spoon minced garlic) and a multi spice i kinda do mine by taste. I also put some rosemary in on this occasion. I use mostly Mallards or Pintail , figure on half a duck...
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    The Wild Game Eats Thread...

    How about some smoked BBQ duck! Brined for 24hrs seasoned and onto the charcoal smoker, then covered in sauce near the end.
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    remembering my hunting mentor

    Tough time for sure, my Condolences and Prayers. Lost my father way to young (54) I was able to get him up to Alaska in your neck of the woods, we spent a week on the Little Su. Take care!!!
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    The Wild Game Eats Thread...

    Made my daughter's favorite deer/elk burger the other day 20% Applewood bacon and 80% deer also made half with Hickory bacon. wrap and freeze. I'll add the final result when I get a chance to cook some. Sautéed mushrooms and red onion covered with smoked cheddar.
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    The Wild Game Eats Thread...

    Current favorite way to do Mallard, season with a garlic spice mix, a little butter or rendered duck fat (even better) seer on skin side in a cast iron skillet for 8 minutes then flip over for 3 minutes --really good and easy
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    Youth Deer Hunt

    Not sure if i'll succeed but I've been working on that for a few years. She wants to be a Veterinarian and own a ranch with horse's so I told her she has two paths, College or College and a rich man will see but our foundation is solid. Time will tell
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    The Day we Dred

    Well I hope he does have more time than expected , he deserves to enjoy retirement!! However I wont let him suffer either, never have done that to any of them. Thanks for the support and good luck in the field.
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    The Day we Dred

    Thanks fellas , he is responsible for over a thousand chukar and a rare limit of wild Nv pheasant. He's that dog that you don't come by that often. If I could clone him I would but I have memories for a lifetime with him. This will be my fifth dog headed to the happy hunting grounds, its never...
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    The Day we Dred

    Took my GSP in to the vet yesterday and got the dreaded news he has cancer, thought he would get the next couple years to enjoy retirement but it looks like it will be a few months instead. This was his last hunt and limit
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    The Wild Game Eats Thread...

    Fried Gator, shrimp and catfish. Coated with some slap your Mamma Cajun seasoning
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    Youth Deer Hunt

    Thanks guys, considering her Mom (my ex) try's to ruin everything we do outdoors hunting and fishing wise I feel like we are winning the battle. Spent a day just letting her drive us around in the side by side on good country roads. The day we killed her deer we where sitting there when Hank...
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    Youth Deer Hunt

    She got it done with a 164yd shot through the heart, practice payed off. She's hooked now and we both got some trophy memories and meat in the freezer. Thanks for the well wishes
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    Youth Deer Hunt

    Heading out tomorrow to central NV for my 12 yr old daughters first big game hunt ever, to say I am excited would be a understatement. She shot her first duck a couple weeks ago during the youth opener. She has put almost 2 boxes through her youth .243 and I think if she gets a chance she'll get...
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    Mossberg Maverick 20ga

    Anyone out there own one, 11 yr old daughter just passed her hunter safety. Looking to get her first shot gun and don't want to break the bank just yet. My first was the mossberg 500 which comes in a youth model thats $40 more. Any thoughts thanks.
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    Bad luck just turn into good luck

    Was notified on Saturday by NDOW that I got a turned in cow elk tag, looks like i'll be big game hunting after all. Its a God send, been dealing with a ptsd / delusional son IRAQ VET. Not easy taking guns away from someone but I had to do it for the sake of many.
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    T.C Encore

    T.C. Encore 50 cal(used) for $200 would you buy this gun. Been wanting to get into this for awhile now. Its killed deer,elk, any thoughts. Thanks
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    Let's meet the dogs

    Hey Ikeepitcold where's your yellow lab from got two 5mo old sisters from Silversage kennels in Fallon
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    Hello,Time to Contribute from NV

    Joined here a few years ago but not officially so here goes. Native Nevadan figure its time to contribute but like many of you I am not here to get your spots nor give mine away. Figure if you are in your spot and I am in mine where happy, however we may me share some of the same spots from time...