I'm just curious what you consider to be "do it yourself"? Is it anything other than a guided hunt?
I ask because I read threads here and elsewhere where people talk about their "DIY" hunts and they have a team of guys on the mountain with them helping them out which doesn't bother me at all...
Got word today that my friend Chris Kyle, author of the book American Sniper, was murdered at a gun range in TX. He was killed by a young man with PTSD that he was trying to help.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/02/03/navy-seal-chris-kyle-fatally-shot-at-texas-shooting-range-report-says/...
Took this video through my spotter. Buck was about 600 yards away
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwudYuUhwK4&list=UUzQmy4878Bdwbp6CHbm7_Tg&index=1&feature=plcp
Found some nice bucks this weekend. I'll get some more video uploaded and I will apologize in advance for the video quality. It was really windy and the deer were a long way away. I would adjust the settings to HD and go full screen. Also, turn the volume down unless you like wind noise...
...and I have yet to pull the trigger.
I found a nice buck last week and it just wasn't what I was looking for. I am more than happy to eat tag soup if I can't find what I want so taking my buddy and his 14 year old son in to hunt the buck I found was a no brainer.
They snuck in and shot him...
Still haven't found a "no brainer" but I packed into a new area today and finally found a couple good bucks. I have 2 other spots that I think may hold a giant and I'll get in in there this next week.
I'm downloading the video now.
Let me know which buck you like. First 2 pics are the same...
My good friend was supposed to fight at UFC 151 this weekend but injured his knee. Been planning this for a while and I had 2 landowners from Sonora Mexico that were flying up and 6 other guys from all around the country flying in to watch the fight.
Oh well, at least I get to hunt. I would...
...drive me absolutely crazy! Especially when the 190" deer that called that basin home decides he doesn't want neighbors and relocates to areas unknown.
Seriously, I get the fact that "ultra lightweight" is the new fad but just getting away from the crowds doesn't mean you'll see more game...
go in for a closer look based on these videos?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCGaPOGBPNY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoLTp22bfk8
I was 4-5 miles away taking this through my spotter. I know the deer is north of 180" I just dont know by how much. He has really impressive mass and his...