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I have hunted in a couple different areas in CO that are a high point draw for bulls, but a 0-1 pt. draw for cows (MZL season). While solo scouting had perfect opportunities to fill a tag, BUT would never attempt to pack it out solo. When you're ready Marcus, let me know.

Only -28 this morning; but it was -36.2 a couple days ago. Time to head into the deer shack where exercise consists of hauling wood, chopping a hole in the river, hauling water, etc. Just like everyone did every day a few generations ago.

I am pr0-2nd amendment, and have been a NRA life member for 45 years. I carried a firearm for over 36 years as a marine or a police officer. In regards to carrying a firearm, I do have some concerns as to "open carry". I taught martial arts and police defensive tactics for years, and can...

That has become a big problem with states that allow referendums. The anti-hunting and Petaphiles deluge the media with their "sad puppy" photos, and the urban population feels good about incrementally restricting or eliminating what they don't do themselves. States control their own wildlife...

I remember an episode from Mash about an outbreak of mumps in camp where Klinger said; "Mumps are a funny thing. When you have them as kids, you can't have them as an adult. When you have them as an adult, you can't have kids." In the case of mumps, this is actually true. In the case of...

I went to work and karate class the next day. But, I should have taken a picture as I was black & blue almost to my knees. I don't suppose that you would want to see that posted here anyway.

I had only been out west hunting 30 years before on a whim & a prayer DIY hunt (unsuccessful). If I only knew then what I have learned since..... So, at 54 I figured it was time to make that once in a lifetime hunt and to book with an outfitter. We hunted hard, and since I had both a deer and...

I've tried to stay out of the political discussion for the most part, and feel that we don't need to make this a political forum. BUT, this was too good to pass up. In regards to the media; "When a Republican is in the Oval Office, they all want to be Bob Woodward. But, when a Democrat...

My wife and I got our first dose yesterday. The only side effect so far is minor soreness at the injection site (my arm, not the hospital). However, I should note that kiddoggy was correct about one thing. I am now sterile. Of course the vasectomy that I had decades ago may also be a factor.

I also have the KUIU Chugach, and the best thing that I can say about them is that it has never rained when I had them with me. No kidding, and I am talking about over 40 days in multiple states. I could probably hire out to travel to areas that are flooding, sort of an opposite of the...

Well, it looks like both my wife and I are successfully registered for our first shot tomorrow morning. I have a Canada canoe trip in the NW Territories in August, and expect the Canuks to require vaccination to cross the border. If I die from it, I'll let you know.

I agree with memtb on liking the performance of Barnes bullets. I only ended up using a Nosler Partition for my last cow elk because it had an accuracy edge for my rifle. I use Barnes TSX in my .338 and it has smoked 3 bull elk (2 at 60ish yards, and one at 480 yards). In all cases the...

My dad took my brother and I hunting a few times, but he wasn't passionate about it. But, when I was 14 I met a classmate at my new school (we moved every few years for my dad's job), and he was consumed by it. Brad's father was the Jr. High science teacher, and a real gun guy. He even...

I have no qualms about the vaccine...none. My wife and I are on the eligibility list, but have been unable to sign up yet. I am prioritizing for my wife since I am in better physical shape, and believe that I had the bug early last year. Most of my buds in the same age group have had the...

It was -31.5 degrees at 7:30am today. Jeeesch!!! It may be time to set up the gym again in the shop since I don't have any major wood project to work on. I looked at the plans to build a solo canoe, but since I already have four canoes it isn't likely to ever be used.

When I was still 17 the summer before I joined the Marines, I spent 3 months mostly solo in a canoe wilderness. My longest stretch without any human contact was 23 days. When you have the right partner though, shared experiences can often be the best of times. The comradery of the deer camp...

I found that my Tikka T3 prefers 165 grain, in that groups are 1/2" tighter. It isn't enough of a difference to make a difference until longer range, but I suggest if you have the bullets that you load some 165 and 180 gr. and also try different powder measures. Such is part of the fun in...

After a similar experience I can definitely say, "I hate when that happens." As far as exercise today; It is -27.8, so I may just stand on my back porch and shiver for a while.

In the for what it's worth column, I was stuck in Rapid City, SD with a blown transmission, and on one of my walk-abouts found that the Sheels store had quite a few CA rifles in various configurations in stock.

I am surprised that some states G&F don't require the full utilization of meat from predators. I have found that even non-hunters generally don't have reservations about hunting when it is used as a source of food. I've eaten quite a few bears through the years, but would balk at coyote or...