We seem to have entered a world where cartridges have become like iPhones, we must introduce a new one every year 🤪. The latest was released today from Federal. Introducing, the 7mm Backcountry. It boasts 3,000 fps+ with 170+ gr bullets out of a standard length chamber and 20 inch barrels. How...
It appears Hornady has launched their new products for 2025. Now, I will preface by saying I like Hornady in general and have had great results with several of their loads. However, they have for 2025 launched a "backcountry defense" handgun load that is designed to penetrate and not...
I have a question for the Colorado experts. I have hunted there before where all members of our group had tags. Hypothetically, if I get a tag in the draw and my hunting partner wants to come and assist, can he do that without also having a tag? If so, what exactly can he legally help with?
My friends from Utah, not sure if there's already a thread on this but your state is suing BLM for control of 18.5 million acres? They say it's to better manage and protect resources but I suspect that's code for "develop the living heck out of it so we can make money"? Thoughts? @Big Fin what...
Well I think the time has finally come to bite the bullet and buy a suppressor. I'm very interested in the options from Wyoming Arms as they seem to be very lightweight and compact. Anyone have any experience with them?
CJ Alexander has been Indicted on 23 charges in relation to the potential record buck he killed in OH last fall. For those unfamiliar he has been under investigation for some time and has vehemently denied the allegations. Once the court proceedings begin it will be very interesting to see how...
Shot Show '24 is on, and tax refunds are not far behind (coincidence? 😅) So far the product that has me most intrigued is Beretta's US launch of their BRX1 rifle. Looks like an awesome platform with a lot of potential. Besides the action, one very interesting feature is the modular grip. It...
The recent Hunt Talk Radio series with Andrew McKean offered many eye opening insights as to the challenges we as hunters are going to be up against in the coming years. After listening I realized that I didn't even know how the Wildlife commission in my home state (the quasi-communist kingdom...
@Big Fin I listened to the elk talk episode where you shared your Kentucky sweepstakes hunt story. I too had the privilege to hunt elk in Kentucky this fall during the archery season, also unsuccessful but it seems you guys had just as much fun as I did. You mentioned that you were cautioned...
Alrighty folks, I saw this article on GoHunt and uh, well give it a read and let's discuss 😅
https://www.gohunt.com/content/gohunt/us/en/content/news/dozens-of-drunk-grizzlies-hit-by-trains-for-decades
Just a PSA for those who may not be aware, due to the severe winter kill this past year Colorado is significantly cutting tags for multiple species and shortening the OTC seasons for 2023. Something you may want to look into if you are planning to hunt there this year.
Hello all, this September I will be embarking on my first archery elk hunt, having only rifle hunted them before. Anyone have any arrow setup suggestions? (Weight, broad head, etc)
Hello from New York! (not the city) I'm new to the forum. I've grown up hunting whitetails and turkey and am just starting to get into western hunting. I'm planning on going after a Merriam's turkey in the next couple years, probably in WY or NE. Anyone have any recommendations?