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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.

I guess I'll start this off. Back in the 60's when I first really got into reloading shotgun, my buddies and I would do a lot of experimenting as there wasn't a whole lot of information like there is today. We didn't have plastic wads and all the hulls were paper. We were going duck hunting in...

House Bill 1321 was passed out of committee to the full House which would raise fees for hunting, fishing and state parks entrance. The license for fishing could be raised from $25 to $37.50, small game hunting to $30, deer to $45 & elk to $67.50. The bill would also eliminate free senior...

Need a little advice from some of you computer experts. I have a Garmin 650 Oregon with a Colorado chip. Out in the field I sometimes have a problem with the small screen...too much sun, no reading glasses, etc. At home I interface it with my home computer. I have downloaded Garmin's Base Camp...

I have my first rifle I ever owned...a surplus 1903 Springfield, 30-06. It was made in 1927. My Grandfather got it from the NRA in about 1950. Totally sportized, as we did with lots of military stuff back then. After many years it started shooting lousy, first thought was barrels shot. I decided...