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Only one gun
I am 100% with VAspeedgoat on the 870 choice. With options to run everything from sabot slugs and buckshot, all the way down to the tiniest of birdshot, the 870 is a do-it-all gun....at least for where I live and hunt in he Piedmont areas of Virginia. I have taken deer, turkey, rabbits, geese... -
Preference Point Question
Still figuring things out here...Please correct or advise, if you are able to do so. It appears that if I apply for an elk license in WY but am unsuccessful, I will be refunded my license fee. If I add additional money with my application, I can still be awarded preference points (even though... -
Barbie Doll Hunting
BigFin- I read this line from your post: "I cannot explain how we end up with our level of success on our public land elk hunts, other than a lot of luck." And I was immediately reminded of the old adage that "Luck is the offspring of meeting Opportunity with Preparation." You train yourself...- Kingsnake
- Post #31
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Article in Current "Bugle" Magazine
Dang! You guys are almost making me re-think my desire to hunt out west! BTW....If John Cushman and other military or former military members on this site haven't heard it enough already, Thank You for Your Service! I work at the so-called "dull end of the spear," but I am constantly in awe... -
Article in Current "Bugle" Magazine
I understand that there will always be some knuckleheads out there who lack good firearms handling skills or discipline. Accidental discharges, not making sure of what lies beyond your target, and other screw-ups are going to happen (no that they should be excused). This story, however, just... -
Article in Current "Bugle" Magazine
Just checking to see how many of you may be familiar with the article on page 73 of the current (Jan - Feb 2015) "Bugle" Magazine in which the author recounts an experience of having other "hunters" shoot at/near him. This was not described as a random shot at an animal that just happened to... -
Avoiding Canned Hunts
Thanks, guys. Yes, it was the Cabela's site I was surfing. I have a friend who went on one of their trips a couple of years ago and took a nice 6 x 6...and he said it was a "hunt." But I spoke with a native NM friend of mine and he said there is an outfit in Chama that is "Chama Land &... -
Townsend Elk Slaughter II
I appreciate the encouragement, double_a85! I will gladly hump a few miles, but I need to spend some time getting into the right physical condition first. This flatland & ATV lifestyle has got me flabby.- Kingsnake
- Post #111
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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Major Remington Recall
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Major Remington Recall
In my case, I had the hammer drop as I manipulated the safety. No round fired ONLY because I had no round in the chamber. (and, yes, I had the muzzle pointed in a safe direction at the time anyhow). -
Townsend Elk Slaughter II
Still looking forward to my first elk hunt out west (whenever that may be), but I would probably cry if this was what I travelled thousands of miles to participate in or even witness. Am I expecting too much solitude and challenge as a result of watching cleverly edited hunting videos?- Kingsnake
- Post #100
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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Major Remington Recall
Since we are also listing gun safety rules in this thread, I'll throw in the Eddie Eagle rules for **its and giggles.... 1. Stop! 2. Don't Touch! 3. Leave the Area! 4. Tell an Adult! Yea...there was a fun little video and rap to go along with this lesson when it came out. Not thinking it... -
Major Remington Recall
Definitely good news. I have a 700 bdl deluxe that I have been shooting for years and ONLY my strict adherence to deliberately-redundant gun safety rules made sure that my one trigger failure had no harmful consequences. -
Avoiding Canned Hunts
Howdy! I am an east coast guy still planning my first elk hunt. Since it will be my first time on any western hunt, I will be looking at a guided hunt first time out. One of the sporting goods outfitters that offers an online service for booking hunts has several hunts available in multiple... -
Another boot question
on another site I was advised by numerous folks to consider the Asolo TPS 520....but I think it's a bit more costly. -
Black friday poll.
I'm an a$$ Yep...I have to be a trouble-maker and make a grammatical correction. The first question in the poll uses "then" where I believe the intent is to use the word "than." As it is currently written, respondents would be signing up to FIRST have their nuts chewed off, THEN go shopping...- Kingsnake
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Tent suggestions?
I love my Montana Canvas Spike III with my Ellis Stove, but it's waaaay outside the 10-minute set-up. On the bright side, once it is set up I am quite comfy! ;)- Kingsnake
- Post #8
- Forum: Backpack Hunting
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first elk hunt
Thanks, Roooster52. I had been in phone discussions with a Wyoming guide last year, but this year when I tried to follow up I found his phone numbers had been disconnected. I think I'd be sweating bullets had I put any money down during our initial discussions.... -
first elk hunt
OK. That does it. Let me get this Thanksgiving weekend behind me, then I will begin training for the elk hunt of my future. ;) OK....so conditioning is my Number One requirement. What would be the Number Two thing to know for a first time elk hunter? Any recommended states for a... -
first elk hunt
East coast guy here ... and a noob to this site....wanted to jump in and follow along as I hope to one day hunt elk. I share some of duckhunt's concerns about getting out there the first time. As an east coaster, scouting opportunities would be totally online. I am not real thrilled about...
