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monster boar

texomaoutfitters — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:30:41 GMT

pics say it all

Oklahoma 'Hawg'

billnsarah — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:28:30 GMT

Here's a pic of one of the hog's me , my father , and son got on our trip to Oklahoma . Had a good time . This was the biggest (around 400-450lb , scale max'd out at 400lb) , had another around 250lb and 1 around 200lb .

Great Gun Law

BlacktailSlayer — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:58:02 GMT

“Finally .... A Sensible Gun Registration Plan That Will Work

Vermont State Rep. Fred Maslack has read the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, as well as Vermont 's own Constitution very carefully, and his strict interpretation of these documents is popping some eyeballs in New England and elsewhere.

Maslack recently proposed a bill to register "non-gun-owners" and require them to pay a $500 fee to the state. Thus Vermont would become the first state to require a permit for the luxury of going about unarmed and assess a fee of $500 for the privilege of not owning a gun.

Maslack read the "militia" phrase of the Second Amendment as not only affirming the right of the individual citizen to bear arms, but as a clear mandate to do so. He believes that universal gun ownership was advocated by the Framers of the Constitution as an antidote to a "monopoly of force" by the government as well as criminals.

Vermont 's constitution states explicitly that "the people have a right to bear arms for the defense of themselves and the State" and those persons who are "conscientiously scrupulous of bearing arms" shall be required to "pay such equivalent." Clearly, says Maslack, Vermonters have a constitutional obligation to arm themselves, so that they are capable of responding to
"any situation that may arise."

Under the bill, adults who choose not to own a firearm would be required to register their name, address, Social Security Number, and driver's license number with the state. "There is a legitimate government interest in knowing who is not prepared to defend the state should they be asked to do so," Maslack says.

Vermont already boasts a high rate of gun ownership along with the least restrictive laws of any state .. it's currently the only state that allows a citizen to carry a concealed firearm without a permit. This combination of plenty of guns and few laws regulating them has resulted in a crime rate that is the third lowest in the nation.

" America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the *******s."

This makes sense! There is no reason why gun owners should have to pay taxes to support police protection for people not wanting to own guns. Let them contribute their fair share and pay their own way.” bagel77

Winter Hog Hunting

IAN880 — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:14:03 GMT

Check out tips and thoughts about hog hunting at http://thewildlife2.blogspot.com/

Idaho Elk Huntin

j7shannon — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 19:24:50 GMT

My dad and I are planning our first elk hunt together in idaho. With him living in Oklahoma and me living in oregon and neither one of us have hunted in Idaho. I have hunted in Colorado for elk but never got the chance to take him. So this year we have planned a trip to Idaho to hunt the Selway Zone, mainly have been lookin at unit 17. I have topo maps and have been studying them every night. Just need a little help if anyone can lend a hand. We plan on going in with camp on our back so it will be a time for both of us to remember. I will appreciate any ideas or help, and am willing to provide info for Colorado and Oregon if you need.
Thanks
J7

Scent Lok Lawsuit Update

BlacktailSlayer — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:40:36 GMT

Scent Lok Lawsuit Update
http://trmichels.com/ActivatedCarbonScience.htm

FREE Africa Safari for anyone interested

TOM — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:07:06 GMT

I found a contest for a free African Safari and thought i would let you guys know about it. Heck, you can't beat free!

I haven't been on here much lately due to some issues but how is everyone?

The link to the free contest hunt is:

www.africahunting.com

http://www.africahunting.com/hunting-forum/hunting-africa/1412-free-hunt-spiral-horn-safaris-2010-a.html

Alligator Success!!!

IAN880 — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:54:50 GMT

As my post said below, I was going to keep a journal of my first alligator season and it was a success. Check out my blog below to read all about if when you get some time. Great deal of fun!!!!

Finally got time to scout for Antelope!!

resqmedic17 — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:23:22 GMT

So I finally got a chance to scout for my archery Antelope hunt which starts August first. I am hunting a wilderness area which has limited vehicle access through the area. This area is about 150 miles north of here and I only had a day, so it was going to be a quick drive through the area I had been thinking about, checking for springs and other water and hope to glass a few moving through the area. Well, not only did I find a few animals, I ended up finding 8 California Bighorn sheep in the area, which was a surprise, along with what I think was about 80 Antelope , a few of which were nioce bucks.

My season is looking good!!!

Archery Antelope help

UtArcher — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:34:16 GMT

I drew a Utah LE archery antelope tag in the Plateau unit, and it starts in less than 2 weeks!!! I am really excited. I could use some last minute help though, I have never hunted antelope before so any tips, advice, etc, would be greatly appreciated. I would really like to spot and stalk for the most part, what can I expect? thanks.

HUNT Africa

TOM — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:52:07 GMT

Due to the slow economy, lots of africa safari operators are offering deals.

One of my PH's in South Africa wants to finish out the year right. He is offering substantial discounts off his normal trophy fees. Very nice lodge (bring the wife,girlfriend), trophy quality, and a great PH. He spent the last year hunting the big scary stuff in Zambia.

These hunts are conducted in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. I honestly think you will have a hard time beating this special! This outfitter has excellent trophy quality with designated areas for both rifle and bow safaris. This is truly a magnificent offer.

1 Hunter/1 PH $ 360 p.p.p.d (price per person per day)
2 Hunters/1PH $ 330 p.p.p.d
Observer $ 200 p.p.p.d

Species:
Impala : $ 270 was: $ 400
Blue Wildebeest: $ 750 was: $ 950
Gemsbuck: $ 800 was: $ 1200
Greater Kudu: $1500 was: $ 2200
Red Hartebeest: $ 750 was: $ 1150
Warthog: $ 200 was: $ 300
Waterbuck: $1500 was: $ 2000
Zebra: $ 800 was: $ 1200

www.huntingforadventure.com

My Gator Hunting Journal

IAN880 — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:42:27 GMT

I drew a FL gator tag for this season. I have never hunted gator before and have decided to chronicle this whole experience from start to finish. enjoy, leave comments, and be sure to check in from time to time for updates (and other blog entries!)

Anyone with any gator experience, please feel free to get in touch with me. I have a lot to learn!!

http://thewildlife.polkvoice.com/default.asp?item=2394115

TAGS!!!!!

resqmedic17 — Sat, 30 May 2009 02:50:17 GMT

Well, today was the day that Nevada's big game drawing results were posted online and it looks like I didn't only get one tag this year, but two. Looks like I will be hunting Antelope in August with my bow and Mulies in October with my rifle.

How is it looking for everyone else?

Pronghorn hunting

INBowhunter — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:22:21 GMT

I'm tossing around the idea of an archery pronghorn trip and am looking for any info I can get. I think I'd like to hunt from a blind over a water hole, but if I could hit the rut and hunt from behind a decoy, that would be exciting.

Does anyone know when the pronghorn rut is? I've read that pronghorn hunts are relatively inexpensive, but does anyone know a ballpark figure of what it might cost? I'm open for about anywhere.....South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, etc.

Thanks!

qustions about elk hunting

jbaggs234 — Sun, 03 May 2009 09:28:27 GMT

ok... im new to elk hunting i have never been before. I am going with my dad and i need to know if you can get a license for small game while you are elk hunting so we can have some fresh meat. If someone could help out i would greatly appreciate?

Black Bear Hunting GA

deerassassin23 — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:01:50 GMT

I was wonderin who is from GA and Hunts Northern GA for black bears? I would like to go this year on first ever black bear hunt in North GA and was looking for a guide or and outfitter thats good. I would like to hunt with my bow and don't want to use dogs or anything like that to try and find them.

triple scored a triple this evening

texomaoutfitters — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:41:49 GMT

killed 3 2 boars 1 lbig and 1 bigggg sow

Which tent to choose

j7shannon — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:01:58 GMT

What is everyones take on an arctic military tent versus a standard wall tent?

big boar

texomaoutfitters — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:08:02 GMT

this was my latest hog shot yesterday evening stalked within 40yrds 2 shots from 270 he was D.R.T. its been awhile since i killed one that big

This coming hunting season

keslar — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:52:59 GMT

This September Ive got a trip set up to go hunt antelope in the panhandle of Nebraska, this will be my second trip up there. I'm also hoping to draw a non-resident tag for NE Kansas. Fingers crossed. If I dont draw one I've got a back up destination in South Dakota. Ive been dreaming of this spot for the past 8 years. What do all of you have planned for the season this fall?

What is the.........?

BowBo — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:56:44 GMT

What is the ONE animal that you would just die to hunt and kill?

For me, my biggest craving is to kill a big ole Bull Elk!

I have many others I would love to hunt.......... but Elk is my most desirable right now!

What is yours??

BUFFALO & ELK FIGHTING!!

BowBo — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:42:49 GMT

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Definately a rare sight.............. very cool someone actually caught it on video!

http://my.break.com/Content/view.aspx?ContentID=458526

hog pics

texomaoutfitters — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:23:07 GMT

here are a few of my hogs

Colorado mule deer

russellwilson — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:25:39 GMT

This is a pic of the muley I got in 07. This is the 4th mule deer I have shot and by far the biggest. Didn't get to go this year, didn't draw a tag. Shot it in unit 22 outside of Rifle, Colorado @ 20 yards with 7 mm Rem mag. The thing about walked over top of me. I was kinda tired and had found a good ceder tree to lean up against overlooking a bowl and was nodding off to tell the truth. I just happen to pop my eyes open and there he stood just lookin at me like "what are you doin?" It kinda took me a second to realize that it was a deer standing that close and a shooter buck at that! Then the next thing that popped in my head was - "Why are you lookin at it dummy, SHOOT it!" I eased my gun up and amazingly the whole time he stood there broadside staring at me until I pulled the trigger. I passed on a smaller 4 point (8 point) that morning and am glad I did. Sorry about the dark picture but unfortunatly this is the only pic I got before it was mounted. I shot it in the evening and it was 4.5 miles back to camp and was dark by the time I got there. I took this quick picture at camp with my phone. I took some more pictures the next morning with a disposable camera but that disapeared somewhere between Colorado and Ohio.

Got my first boar!

TrailCamMan — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:36:43 GMT

As most of you know my dad and I went on our first boar hunt this weekend and had a blast! It was so much fun chasing these things through the hills. I was set up next to a mud hole and was told that later in the day the pigs would come to the hole to cool off. The guide was exactly right. The area was so thick that I had to set up about 20 yards from the mud hole. I couldn't believe how quite these things were. I just happened to look up and there was one already at the hole. One shot from the 30-06 dropped him in his tracks. My dad also got one later in the day that was bigger than mine. Needless to say I will be making the trip again in the future.

To the right of the picture you can see the mud hole where the pig was.

Montana Mulie

pabowhunter — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:14:17 GMT

After figuring out the details on the last minute changes I headed the truck to Montana solo. Made in less than 48 hours, not to bad. The weather had been warm and but there were some elk around and the deer should be rutting shortly. Hunted hard for elk but just couldn't find a legal bull. Saw plenty of cows and a spike bull (several times) but they aren't legal in this area. Had some good days out in timber but the last three days were the best as the game was moving.

Had a black wolf sitting and staring me down at 251 yards as I approached the packs kill from the previous night, mulie doe. The second to last day started out with a pack of eight strolling by, four blond and four black. I was 310 yards away talking with two others hunters on horseback. Our presents didn't seem to bother them at all. Dam, I wish tags were issued!

The highlight of the trip was the last day. I decided to hunt deer that morning. I left the trailhead a little late, 5:30. I dressed a little light cause the plan was to get to the zone at daybreak and sit as long as I could stand it then cover some ground hunting the ridges. I was heading to a point where I passed on two 4 point buck earlier during the week. With about 20 yards to go 6 does busted below me and snorted. I glassed them and also heard a snort way above me towards the top of the ridge. Not 20 minutes later I see two doe above me, behind them a buck. I wasn't going to be that picky but at first glance I could see this one was bigger that the two the other day. The nearest thing I could range was a tree at 350 that was ~50 yards in front of him. I let one go and it came back with a load THUD! I could taste blood....seriously though, wacked myself a good one! Anyway, he was still standing and slowly walking so I let him have it again. He started rolling after that one I'd have to say that was one of the best rifle shots I've ever made, 400 yds X2. He's not a monster but my best, not bad for public land DIY!

Elk Hunting

mainstreet — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:04:45 GMT

I am trying to do a DIY elk hunt in colorado. Looking for any advice on where to go. This will be my first attempt at a western hunt, so any advice would be appreciated. Continue Reading...

Elkaholic

skibab — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:05:05 GMT

I just relocated to Nevada and I'm looking for a new hunting partner or some info on hunting Nevada. I came form Cheyenne WY and was were succesful hunting deer, antelope and Elk. I'm willing to trade info.

Bear hunting

bowhunterman1 — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:06:39 GMT

I have permission to hunt a good 400 acres of cutover and oaks up in the mountains of va. Does anyone have a good plan or anyhting to get me started on how to take a bear without dogs?

Another bad Obama plan

Flintlock1776 — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:27:14 GMT

Anti-Hunter Considered Front Runner as New EPA Administrator
Candidate Discarded New Jersey Black Bear Management Plan in 06
12/10/08

While the discussion over the new Secretary of the Interior remains hot, sportsmen should keep their eyes on another key post for the incoming Obama Administration- Environmental Protection Agency Administrator (EPA). From various sources, it is becoming increasingly likely that the President-elect will tap Lisa Jackson, the current administrator for the New Jersey EPA and a seasoned opponent of hunting.

Jackson played a pivotal role during the battles over a controlled New Jersey bear hunt during 2006 and 2007. In fact, she demonstrated her anti-hunting bias by discarding the state’s black bear management plan. The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation and other sportsmen’s groups then sued the state in order to permit the hunt. Eventually, an appeals court found that Jackson had overstepped her authority when she unilaterally withdrew the state’s black bear management policy, though the hunt was not allowed to continue for technical reasons.

my buddy got a bear today

mathewsguy — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:37:56 GMT

Well a very good friend of mine got his first bear today. This is the same friend that let me bring my daughter to his place for archery season. he has been a very good friend and hunting buddy of mine for along time now. i could not be any happier for him. He spend a ton of time on his land preping it and doing food plots. he traps and just is very deserving of this bear. it will be going to the taxidermist to get a full body mount. do not know the exact weight but he is guessing between 250 and 300. it is a male bear.

SD pronghorn antelope pic

rippinyj — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:51:13 GMT

I had pretty good luck this year haven't hunted pronghorns for years and have been sticking to deer over the past few years. I got this guy within the first few hours and got a nice doe the next morning. It was windy and the herd was hanging out down by a stockpond.

My First Speed Goat

ZachByron — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:31:30 GMT

Well, it was a great time and I plan on applying year after year!

w.va black bear

bj264 — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:10:45 GMT

Soon I am going on my first ever black bear hunt in West Va with a bow. I'll be taking a climbing stand and a portable ground blind. Does any one have any tips or suggestions?

Huge bull elk

pabowhunter — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:54:23 GMT

They don't get much bigger than this! Public land to boot!

http://www.mossback.com/

Any tips for Mule deer Hunting? anything helps... Thanks

jessehopkins — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 23:24:51 GMT

As the subject says, I need some tips for mule deer hunting. last year i got a 3x3 but the only reason i got it was someone in my camp told me they saw it bedded down and took me to where he was. Yes, it was a nice little buck, but I want to do it the real way. more like not having to rely on the people in my camp site. as i said anything helps and i would appreciate it. THANKS!

Alligator season starting soon

CaptBilly — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:10:32 GMT

The 2008 Florida alligator season fires off August 15th. I've got clients fling in from all over North America to try there hand at a trophy swamp lizard. Been scouting alot with my guide and seeing some good ones. Should be as good a season as we've every had. The crossobws are tuned in and all the gear is ready for an exciting season. I'll try and post some pictures as we get them if I get time and can figure it out on the site.

See ya,

dog training? right steps?

jod — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:27:11 GMT

just bought a beagle out of good stock,and was wondering if any of you have any tips or advice for starting a dog on recovery of deer, blood tracking,or otherwise?she is about nine weeks old,and i don't expect miracles,or a know all tell all synopsis,but if any of y'all have some tips to get me and the dog off on the right direction,it would be most appreciated! thanks

WA, Montesano Pig hunting?

waterboy4786 — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:17:13 GMT

So me and a buddy were trying to plan a weekend hunt for some Montesano Pigs and we call up every sporting goods store and gun shop and they all say it was a rumor that there are even pigs down there. My question is has anyone here gone and hunted pigs anywhere around there, from the Olympics to Montesano to Aberdeen? I really want to go bag a pig and now im depressed. So someone please tell me differently!!! If not, is there anywhere on the west coast of WA that has pigs or any really good Coyote spots? Let me know please. THANKS

Antelope....any pointers, tips, info that I might not know??

Nosdog2 — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:35:37 GMT

Well my Dad and myself are driving to WY in a couple of weeks for some lope! I can't wait! We are going to be primarily hunting out of ground blinds, maybe try some stalking depending on how many animals we see. Both my Dad and I drew our doe tags as well. Would you shoot the first doe, then sit back and wait for the big one??? Or should I wait on the doe?

We are going on leased land that my father has hunting on before (just got his mount back and is in the record book) so there won't be anybody else except us there. We will be towing our camper out and staying in that and "ruffing it" for the week.

What cha got for me??? Oh and we are both going with bow.