My biggest issues were making too much noise, crunching or stepping too fast. you always have to play the wind if there is any, wind makes the best cover noise too...lol
I am in the grasslands of South Dakota, so stalking where there is only terrain (rolling hills) or a single cedar tree...haha. My first year chasing them I had 23 attempted stalks ending in my first mule deer with a bow. I learned a lot and got better each time I went out. I did have 2 other...
Good article, I have laid a few smackdowns on some speed goats. I have always had a hard time judging animals in the field. I find a good spotting scope takes some of the guess work out, I have always been told to try and make sure the prong (cutter) is above the ears and it is a good...
Mine was an old whitetail. He was out chasing a doe around in circles at about 200 yards. I took cover and was slowly gaining ground on him. I decided to do a quick rattle (have never had this work before) the buck stopped. looked in my direction, I did it one more time and he ran a...
I just recently purchased the Hardscrabble pants on jacket. I have put quite a few miles in the pants at around 80 to 85 degrees. I was able to keep them vented and was happy with they way they felt. I am taking these to Idaho in a few weeks and will put them to the test. I think they are...
Id find someone who has knowledge about this that lives local to you, and maybe they can help you find the right bit or let you borrow a few. Some horses/ riders cant do certain bits. Like i dont like tighty whitey undies, even know they may work...haha, There has been some solid advice above...
If you plan to hunt with a rifle, stalking them actually isnt that hard to get within 250 yards all day. If you plan on chasing them with a bow, that is where it can get tough. windy days are good days to close the distance. I always look at the direction of the wind and plan my route around...
I voted for Mule deer, coming from whitetail are I fell in love with them. I havent hunted elk, but that will change on the 15th of next month. I will be hunting in Idaho when this is aired but I would like to see a pullover hoodie, I love hunting in hoodies. I have the HardScrabble set up...
Nothing has really changed for me, my state didnt really shut down, the kids got out of school in April. Luckily the wife and I have jobs in hospitals so we were able to keep working. This is my first BIG out of state hunt. I havent ever had more than 10 days off in a row in probably 10...
I have a wheeler fat wrench set up, just need a couple levels to get them straight, so lock tite the bases is a good start. I just want to make sure I get everything set up properly and get enough rounds down range to feel comfortable. I shoot a lot, but usually not past 350 yards. So this is...
I will be be doing that from now on. I just need to purchase a few bubbles, do you have to loctite on the ring screws? vortex says not to apply loctite.
I was able to mount it on the new rifle and it is just a little off center, and I cant rotate the scope because it is so tight. I will probably try to do something with it tonight and see where it gets me, I just didnt want to take the ring off and the tube is bent and I wouldnt be able to have...