My buddy got a rifle tag for end of September in this area. I am helping driving him out and back and will hang with him during the hunt. Its actually for a ranch between these creeks. Looking on the maps, a lot of the area looks arid compared to what I have experienced elk hunting but that...
Curious how quickly people have had to take shots. Of my hunting buddies and myself, the majority of our shots have been quick shooting scenarios and standing.
7 elk have been taken while standing where the shot window was only seconds to decide.
1 bull was taken while seated but it had been...
I have a Mystery Ranch pack that I used on my sheep hunt. It has a main pad in the middle of the pack. Now every time I wear it and sweat, it emits a very powerful ammonia like smell. Once it dries it is barely noticeable to me. I have tried soaking it in cold water and Dawn dishwashing...
I got the duck hunting bug and compared a Remington 870 with Carlson Mid range choke and a Masai mara with factory modified choke. I was surprised at the difference between the two shotguns as well as variation with different brand shotshells. Yes, I know its not scientific or statistical but...
Are there any free sites that give this information? I am a nonresident but have 23 points and would like to see if I can get area 61. I was there years ago for deer and always wanted to go back for elk.
On the NFA website as of this am
eForms Currently Available
ATF Forms 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 6A, 9, 10 and 5300.11 are available for eForms submission.
Note: The Form 4 is currently not in service pending modifications that will enhance its functionality and improve its performance; as well as...
Well, it's been almost 48 hours since my vaccine.
I have noticed that my flatus has turned to ozone, my urine smells like cow estrus, and my body is generating a neutralizing bioelectric field.
Now I can hunt downwind, upwind, sidewind! It don't matter folks!
I am going to be selling all my...
One of my favorites episodes is Steve Rinella and his brother Danny hunting Dall sheep in Alaska. They don't get a sheep but the scenery and introspection really appeal to me. I thought the musical score fit the tone perfectly.
I emailed meateater and was informed the music selection should...
My friend’s dad is severely vision impaired. Still wants to deer hunt from a ground blind or ladder stand. Talking < 100 yard shots
Any help appreciated.
As of right now, my sheep hunt for August is a go. Planning on taking Alaska Airlines both ways. Trying to line up return flights to Indiana.
I should come back from camp to Fairbanks Aug 29--not sure of time yet. Will spend rest of day and night in Fairbanks.
Flight options for...
I have the older MR Marshall with med belt. Lost some weight and now it seems like hip belt slips more when I have the pack loaded. To minimize slipping I have to wear the hip belt with most of it above my iliac crests and crank down on the buckle. I only have about one inch of belt strap...
My outfitter just sent this link to me
https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2020/05/29/state-will-lift-mandatory-quarantine-for-travelers-instead-requiring-they-be-tested-before-flying-to-alaska/
Field Optics carbon fiber weighs 2 lb, 13 oz
Removed bottom 2 sections weight down to 2 lbs, 1.4 oz
Pan head weighs 1 lb
Ball head weighs 9.5 oz
Removed center post and replaced with a Vanguard center post with integral mini pan head. The vanguard is center post fits perfectly inside a 3/4...
Curious to know how many times anyone has done an overnight bivouac because they had located sheep but was too late to get in a shooting situation and so waited it out until the next morning.
Have my first hunt planned in August. If/when I am successful, does anyone have favorite dry rub recipe?
Of course it must pair well with Mountain House cuisine!
I like to visualize through the scope the animal that I am hunting. For those of you with direct knowledge or a life size mount, could you tell me what is a body length from front to butt and depth of torso from top of back to bottom of chest?
thanks in advance.