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  1. Colorado Cowboy

    Colorado Sheep & Goat Regs out!

    Got my brochure in the mail yesterday.
  2. Colorado Cowboy

    Bands - Post Em Up!

    Here you go guys. 21 geese & 21 ducks taken that were banded. This from about 50 years of duck/goose hunting in California, Mexico, Colorado and Arizona. There don't seem to be as many banded birds these days. There were a couple that had bands on their legs and around their neck...
  3. Colorado Cowboy

    CMP - M-1 Carbines are available

    Don't know how many of you keep up with military arms, but the CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program) has M1 Carbines available in a limited number. I just sent off my application this am. They are $685 for service grade & 625 for field grade. Pretty good price for something that is fun to shoot...
  4. Colorado Cowboy

    Things found while Hunting

    A group of my lifelong friends and I get together every few years for a chukkar hunt in northern Nevada. There is lots of old mining claims in the area. One day I was walking along and area that had lots of old mining activity. I came across a piece of a 4x4 with an aluminum sign nailed to it...
  5. Colorado Cowboy

    Things found while Hunting

    Left something for someone to find..... The pictures are from our annual family deer hunt in the Ansel Adams Wilderness in California. Placques are on a huge Ponderosa about 5 to 6 miles from camp and trail. This is our favorite hunting area. First plaque was for my Grandfather which I put...
  6. Colorado Cowboy

    Be Carefrul What You Wish For!!

    As hunters we are always asking the question "I wonder how much moisture my favorite hunting area is getting". Well the answer here in SW Colorado is LOTS! It has been snowing off & on since before Christmas. Got our first snow just before Thanksgiving just before 4th rifle season opening. Most...
  7. Colorado Cowboy

    Xtreme...going under the knife today!

    Xtreme, one of our members who always gives great advice & information, is undergoing surgery this AM to repair a broken ankle. We should all wish him well and a speedy recovery. Take care Pard and get well soon, ready for 2016 hunting season!
  8. Colorado Cowboy

    2016 Gear

    I just bought a new truck...upgraded my towing and hunting truck. When I bought the 2012 in April, I really wanted a shortbed and my dealer didn't have hardly any inventory. I was in last week about a problem with the 2012 (4wd wasn't working) and they had several really nice low mileage used...
  9. Colorado Cowboy

    Merry Christmas

    Same to you and yours. Have had 18" of new snow in the last 48 hrs...truly a white Christmas.
  10. Colorado Cowboy

    What's your oldest piece of hunting gear?

    This is it when I was 13. Hands down my 03 Sporterized Springfield rifle. I got it on my 12th birthday (1953) from my Grandfather. He bought 8 or 10 Springfields & Enfields thru the NRA for less than $10.00 apiece. First thing we did was cut down the military stock so it would fit me. Over the...
  11. Colorado Cowboy

    Wishing Everyone A Wonderful Holiday Season

    I want to wish everyone at Eastman's, all of the posters on the Forum and especially their families a wonderful Christmas and Holiday Season along with a prosperous New Year with FILLED TAGS. Looking forward to another great year with everyone here on Eastman's Hunters Forum!!!:cool:
  12. Colorado Cowboy

    Found a new to me pre64 Model 70

    Already had a couple in my files. The Springfield with the maple stock is the one I receives at a teenager and built into a sporter. The .220 Swift is my prairie dog getter. Springfield action, Shilen match barrel, Leupold 6.5 x 20 VXlll., the other is a Wby .257 that I completely overhauled the...
  13. Colorado Cowboy

    Eastern Sierra Pioneer passes

    Bob Tanner, who owned Red's Meadows Resort & Pack Station passed away last week. I knew Bob when he first worked at red's in the summer of 1955 when I worked there for a summer while in high school. My family packed in deer hunting with him and his predesessor Arch Mahan for over 60 years. He...
  14. Colorado Cowboy

    Prairie Dogs & Coyotes

    Been awhile since I've shot them in Wyoming, as I remember no license or permit required. Right or wrong. Couldn't find anything in the regs.
  15. Colorado Cowboy

    2016 Plans

    I know, I know 2015 is still here but early in 2016 (really only a couple of months away) tag applications will be starting to come due. I have been doing a lot of thinking and pretty much have my year set....if my draw luck is good!!! Antelope - Will only be hunting Colorado, cashing in my 15...
  16. Colorado Cowboy

    Just Returned Home-Colorado Unit 70 4th Season.

    Just returned home and had a great trip. Learned a lot about hunting this unit for deer, as this was the first time for me. Have hunted it for elk, but about 40 miles east of this deer area which is in the western part of the unit. First I'll start with the weather. We got there 2 days before...
  17. Colorado Cowboy

    Dogs Rule!

    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!!
  18. Colorado Cowboy

    Getting Older

    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...
  19. Colorado Cowboy

    Which Gun ?

    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...
  20. Colorado Cowboy

    Colorado Bull

    It was loaded into the truck with a front loader and then went straight to the meat processor.