I really enjoy Hunttalk ! in fact, it’s the only social media platform that I contribute to. Since the election, very strong opinions of Red vs. Blue have emerged. I think this can be counter productive to the reason most of us joined this website. I too am guilty of voicing my political...
No turkey hunting, spring perch or walleye fishing for me. Had to cancel a June Quebec fishing trip. Rotator Cuff surgery on March 20 : three fully torn tendons, ripped bicep, SLAP tear, and an impingement fix. Luckily it was the left shoulder. Very frustrated with the predicted long recovery...
I am very close to ordering one of these. The Bergara Ridge seems a bit barrel heavy for me, and doesn't come in 7mm-08. I do not want a Tikka. Fine rifles, but not for me. This will mostly be a Whitetail Deer rifle, but not ruling out elk also. Shots under 300 yards. Considering mounting a...
Fiberglass cap, Ruby red, gooseneck hitch, spray-in-bedliner, heated and cooled seats, power moon roof, power rear window, custom mud flaps front and rear, power folding/telescoping mirrors, leather seats, 152,000 miles, all service done at and recorded at Ford dealer, spare tire never used, new...
Lately I've noticed quite a lot of Norma manufactured ammo available. I believe they have a manufacturing facility here in the US as well as their home base in Sweden. Anyone have experience with their factory loads on deer or elk ?
My wife and I are looking at buying these jackets. We have never purchased any "high end" clothing like this. I enrolled in the Pro Program and can buy two jackets for the price of one. Anyone have experience with this model jacket ?
I crossed into Quebec today, visited friends, did some shopping and returned home. You must download the ArriveCAN app on your phone or computer. When filling out the require info on the app, you will need to attach a photo of your COVID vaccine record. You will also have to enter your...
I have read with interest the comments Hunt Talkers make after reading posted articles regarding poachers being caught. Mostly I note anger and disgust toward the offender. Rightfully so. But... how many of you folks have observed a violation of wildlife regulations while in the field ? What did...
I find the Wyoming Game and Fish website to be fairly easy to navigate and has lots of information for the applying hunter. We just completed a group application for cow elk tags. As we have done before, if we draw the cow tags, we'll apply for doe antelope tags. I also have one member with some...
I will be giving my wife a new Woodman Arms .45 Muzzle Loader for Christmas. I bought one last year. Very light to carry and a tack driver ! Also new saddle bags for her saddle, as she does most of her scouting from horseback. She was a very good girl this year, and Santa will also be bringing...
I handled a buddies Swarvoski SLC 10X42 binos last week. I have used various "under $400.00" binos for work and play my entire life. This was the second time I have ever used that brand. WOW !! Then I checked out some prices. Again : WOW !! Does anyone have experience with a brand of 10X42s that...
We are headed to the Cody Wyoming area in four weeks with elk tags. While I have experience with black bears (depredation kills, tranquilizing, and a nasty encounter with a sow and 3 cubs in Colorado when I was hauling a pack full of elk) I have never even seen a Grizzly. We will be carrying...
Three of us drew Wyoming cow elk tags. While we have hunted several western states in the past, this will be our first hunt in grizzly country. After you get an elk on the ground, do you have procedures or methods to enhance your safety : 1) If you are alone 2) if you have a buddy with you ?
I am considering a lighted reticle scope to assist my aging eyes. I like to Trijicon that uses fiber optics and not batteries to brighten up the dot/crosshairs. Anyone have experience with Trijijcon ?
I cannot find any Blackhorn 209 anywhere. Cabela's, Bass Pro, Gander Mtn., local stores, on line search, I've tried all of them. Anyone know why retailers are all backordered ?
I have a Remington 700 .300 Win. Mag. built around 1966. It was a gift to me about 10 years ago from a family friend who bought the rife new when I was in early grade school. I can still see those huge cartridges laying on the deer camp table next to my .22 rimfires ! I had the rifle ported and...
I posted the following under the thread of "Cool Story". However, I thought the subject of taking a kid hunting was important enough to have it's own thread and begin a discussion of that topic. Perhaps Randy would consider filming an episode where he takes a kid hunting on public land.
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