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I don't tent anymore. I have a self contained utility trailer that I converted for hunting. I carry everything in it. Unload it, setup tables, eazyup, stoves and utv. lay the bunks down and we are ready. I almost always camp on BLM in the unit I'm hunting.

Saw lots of hunters coming in the last few days. Today was opening of Archery and no one I know did much....too hot! It was 90 today and is forecast to be that or 88/90 all next week and just some clouds, no rain. Pretty damn hot here for sure!

I have a 10 ga coach gun that I shoot in some cowboy action shoots. We do some exhibition night blackpowder shoots at state matches. Here is a shot of me pulling both triggers at once. I load 125 gr of BP and 2 1/2 ounces of shot and it does go bang!!

I remember in high school science class we looked at the sun using exposed film. I got out some exposed 35mm film strips and doubled them up. WOW...really got a great view of the eclipse here in SW Colorado. Probably 80 to 85%, definitely got darker and cooler. Pretty cool..............

Don't know how many of you use Google earth for research, but some of my general observations. I do use it, but only for an overview of the country. I just got back from a scouting trip to a unit here in SW Colorado that I have never hunted or even been in before. I looked at Google Earth...

I have hunted (and owned) bird dogs for 60 years. You need to ask your self what kind of a dog do you want....pointer or flusher. IMHO that more than breed should determine the upland bird hunter dog. As far as water goes, hard to beat a lab. I have only owned one pure pointer, a GSH. It did...

In Cowboy Action, all I shoot is black powder. Here is a picture of my 10ga during an exhibition night shoot. I load it up with 120gr of BP & 2 1/2 oz of shot in solid brass cases. Pretty spectacular, especially when I pull both triggers at once (which is only once per shoot...ouch!).

Just bought my point for deer and antelope, now have 12 for deer and 5 for antelope. I think I'll be able to get tags for both next year for a combo hunt. Been sitting on the deer points since the points started, so now I'll use them.

Here in SW Colorado our Monsoons have started. The last 4 days have had thunderstorms in the afternoons. Been pretty hot too, in the low 90's. We have had some isolated lightning strike fires too. One west of Durango (Leightner Creek area) was big enough to need a lot of manpower. I am going to...

Just found out a friend of mine's son drew a Unit 10 elk tag with 7 points. Obviously a hybrid tag, pays to apply!!! Lucky kid.

My wife and I are planning an rv trip to Alaska in 2018. I drive a 2013 F350, 4x4, Powerstroke and tow a 2012 26' Denali bumper pull trailer. Planning on leaving US via Missoula to Calgary and returning via BC and Washington. Looks like around 2 months right now. Looking for advice and...

For those of us that are 65 or older and havn't already got your life time pass to all our National Parks, now is the time to do it. The current lifetime pass is $10.00 which allows you free entrance to all NP's. It is slated to increase to $80.00 this fall. If your over 65, get it now!

Back in the 80's I had a custom knife made by Mark Wahlster from Silverton, Or. The knife has been used extensively for over 30 years and still looks new. I googled Mark and found he is no longer making knives, but are really valuable. I paid less than $100.00 for it. The knife is 7 1/2" long...

Won this tent and down bag (Badlands Sleeping System). Really nice and functional. I am 75 and don't do any backpacking anymore so my son talked me out of it and loves it. Thanks Eastmans............

Trailer has 2 wall mounted, extra large folding bunks & 6K btu heater. Cooking outside.

My wife and a Brown she caught a few years back. Biggest Brown she has ever caught. It is a replica mount as we released the fish after pictures and measurements.

I have a custom .300 Wby that has a commercial mauser action. I also have 3 rifles that either are sporterized 03 Springfields or a custom wildcat with a o3 action. I built them all myself and they doooo shoooot!

As a service connected disability veteran, every Veteran's Day I think of the friends and relatives who are not here to share the memories with me. Life long friend Dick G., VN vet who passed last year, My Uncle Quint, WWll B17 Navigator, Hersh & Syl J., my boyhood heros, WWll Army vets and my...

Here are a couple of pictures from my deck this AM. Yes it is cold, about 30, but you never know what will happen in the Rockies in the Spring. I have to go to Durango this AM, not looking forward to the drive....50 miles of ice! Update: I am leaving for Durango....snowing again!

Was at my local Polaris dealer yesterday looking at new UTVs. Noticed a really nice 2009 Yamaha Rhino that was a trade in. Worked a deal and it is now in my garage.