My buddy on Kodiak that I went and helped on a bear hunt a few years ago also guides for Renfro. I don't know much about their drop hunts but the guided hunts are amazing. They just about always take 65" + and and couple of years ago took an 81".
Welcome to the US and to the forum. I've never been to California so I can't help you much on the hunting.
I do hope you find some decent adventures out there.
That's one heck of a season. I didn't know anyone up North knew about Old Plantation seasoning. I've used that since I was a kid in MS.
I think my favorite is the smoker setup and the finished product. Congrats!
Just for reference, Matt has a messed up back and can't carry over 20lbs. That's why he uses the goats. Also they are awesome and are really nice when you have two deer down 10 miles from the closest road.
Spike Elk - 125 gr muzzy
Cow Elk - 125 gr muzzy
6x6 Elk - 125 gr muzzy
4x4 muley - 125 gr muzzy
4x4 muley - 125 gr muzzy
MS 8pt whitetail - first shot ever with a .270 ( borrowed father-in-laws)
Just wanted to say thanks again. Between my winnings here and my stimulus check I have a new mountain rifle. 😁 I mostly bow hunt but there is a chance I’m going back to Kodiak this year and I could still be holding a tag during WY rifle season.