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I was afraid that this season was not going to happen. The fires had me on hold until four days before the opener. Heat and heavy smoke from the nearby forest fires finally subsided due to calmer winds and cooler temperatures. Almost a DeJa’Vu of last year’s hunt, but the deer did not seem to be...

I was afraid that this season was not going to happen. The fires had me on hold until four days before the opener. Heat and heavy smoke from the nearby forest fires finally subsided due to calmer winds and cooler temperatures. Almost a DeJa’Vu of last year’s hunt, but the deer did not seem to...

Weather channel is predicting rain 8% chance of rain for Friday, 60% for Saturday and 55% for Sunday. Looks like B Zones are going to get wet !

As a hedge against any more component "shortages", real or perceived, I have put together three guns that will handle anything in North America. All are based on Encore actions. All are based on the 30/06 case. Calibers are 25/06, 30/06, and .35 Whelen Improved. All three utilize the same...

Tough hunt considering the heat and heavy smoke from the nearby forest fires. Deer seemed to be disoriented and confused because of the smoke. Saw very few deer compared to previous years. Spotted this guy in pre-season scouting, but he disappeared until 7:00 PM on the last day of my hunt...

Anyone seeing any bears this season?

Tough hunt considering the heat and heavy smoke from the nearby forest fires. Deer seemed to be disoriented and confused because of the smoke. Saw very few deer compared to previous years. Spotted this guy in pre-season scouting, but he disappeared until 7:00 PM on the last day of my hunt...

First Blood. Forty minutes into opening day. Savage Super Striker in .308 Winchester. Federal Power Lokt 150 gr. Copper. Copper

2018 California Blacktail killed in Trinity County. 4 x 3 plus eyeguards and a whopping 197 lbs., which is huge for a Blacktail. Largest deer killed on this ranch in 152 years. T/C Encore 30/06, Burris 2 x 7 Ballistic Plex, Nosler 150 gr. BT at 65 yards. Bucks were ganging up pre-season...

I normally hunt Blacktails the last week of the California Zone B-2 season. That is always a waiting game hoping a late season storm will drive some of the of the larger mountain dwelling Blacktails down into the foothills. By comparison, the early season offers a chance at resident deer in...

I normally hunt Blacktails the last week of the California Zone B-2 season. That is always a waiting game hoping a late season storm will drive some of the of the larger mountain dwelling Blacktails down into the foothills. By comparison, the early season offers a chance at resident deer in...

This is my 2016 Trinity County Blacktail. Not exactly what I was looking for antler wise, but a very large bodied creature, nevertheless. We spotted him sitting in the middle of an open prairie. The Rancher asked me if I thought he was trying to evade predators (mountain lions). This is a...

Has anyone used this new lumbar pack from Holland Shooters Supply?

Looks like the much heralded El Nino rainfall has turned into El No-No for Southern California. It appears that the Sierras have fared a little better. As of 2/1/2016, the Sierra snowpack is at its highest level in five years. The average statewide snowpack is 114% of normal, but they are...

Most everyone reading this knows that we will be faced with the mandatory use of no lead bullets for hunting in many areas of the state next year. That means re-sighting everything in before next season. There seem to be good stocks now, but I predict there will be a shortage of the no lead...

Struck out on my 2015 California Mule Deer Tag for X-10 , but managed to connect with this California Blacktail on my second tag. One shot at 67 yards with an Encore 30/06 using Winchester Power Max factory ammunition. Downhill quartering shot entered the ribcage, took out the heart and lungs...

Anyone have information on which zones suffered fire damage? I know there were some areas damaged in B-2, but I am interested in the X Zones in the Sierras. Supposedly those areas, as well as NW California will get some rain from the remnants of Hurricane Linda.

I have been thinking about digging out my old Browning Recurve, and giving archery another shot. This bow has been stored for thirty years, and my concern is it may have deteriorated (delaminated?) over time. Can I tell if there is deterioration by examining the bow, or should I take it to an...

Anyone heard about Beretta buying Glock, or is this just another rumor? :confused:

Having procrastinated to the last moment, I am going to put in for a deer tag in either the Grand Mesa or Chimney Rock areas. Any thoughts, recommendations, etc.? Thanks.