Taxidermy seems to never get done ahead of schedule. Most guys have more work then they can handle even if they do average work. I just stopped by my taxidermists place last week and looked through all the elk upstairs, DAMN! It's pretty insane and the big money stuff gets done first. Unless...
I've called one in the last two years. It takes a lot of stands sometimes but you usually aren't disappointed when you get on to commit. I usually call for at least 20 minutes but my two call ins came in within 5 minutes. I feel like you need to be within 800 yards of them usually to get them...
I'm actually really surprised there hasn't been many (any???) bears post up here yet. We took our good friend into one of our spots back on the 26th and put this guy down with the smoke pole.
Saw two the last two days but have been trying to get on with a bow. Snuck to within 30 last night...
Mystery Ranch Longbow or Metcalf. You'll never need another pack for any trip less then 3-5 days in my opinion. Yes they are expensive but you'll never wear it out.
Keep this thread going. Maps are a huge part of our success and I've learned a couple things here already. Google Earth and AcmeMapper are our current favorites and soon we'll add in the Hunting GPS Maps with land ownership.
I'm sure a bunch of us would appreciate it if you could go into more detail on how your setting your traps for wolves from selecting an area to the actual set.
I might try the heart at some point. To think that what you leave in the field goes to waste is kind of silly though. Bears, coyotes, fox, bobcats, wolves, crows, magpies, among others will take care of the rest and I sure would call it wasting.
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