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Nice haul! It must take quite a while to put out all those decoys.

Great report Jeff, I felt like I was reliving our hunt!

I just returned home on Saturday evening from my annual venison run to Fredericksburg, Texas. Having access to private property gives me and four of my old Navy comrades a great opportunity to fill our tags during the first week of December. I didn't get a trophy buck this year but I managed to...

Congrats! That's a nice buck for sure.

Congratulations Bob! At a young 68 years I plan to hunt as long as I can. I look forward to seeing photos of your birthday hunt at 80! Good on ya!

Wow! That's a nice thick necked mature buck. Congrats to your son!

Oh yeah, she's happy! Good times

North Carolina has one of the largest black bear populations in the lower 48 and is known for having some of the largest bears in North America along it's coastal plain. Hell, even Jim Shockey went to NC for a black bear hunt. I was in a very good area with limited access because of private...

I've been wanting to hunt black bear for a while but the opportunity never presented so I decided this was the year to get it done. My wife and I flew back to North Carolina for a week long vacation in the Smokey Mountains and I snuck in a bear hunt on opening day. Well, I can now check off...

It was indeed a very tough hunt and a long day without much opportunity. Hopefully our next draw location will provide better results.

Hahaha, yeah shooting 3" shells in rapid succession can get brutal in a non gas operated gun. I've got my Beretta A400 as primary with a Remington 1100 as backup so I'm good for waterfowl. I'm not looking for anything specific right now, I just decided I didn't need five 12 gauge shotguns. As...

SOLD! Nice meeting you Ivan

Okay,,, that took all of two minutes!! I'll send you a PM

I've used this shotgun as a loaner/backup on duck hunts but I no longer need it. Has a matte finish barrel and receiver with removeable choke. Chambered for 2 3/4" & 3" shells. Not interested in shipping. Yours for $175.00 plus DROS fees at FFL.

I sold the rifle but I still have the RCBS full length dies and about 40+ pieces of Weatherby (Norma) brass taking up space in my reloading locker. $35.00

Jeff, I've got plenty of handguns, including .22cal but the hunt test rules mandate the use of a blank gun/starter pistol. ie. sealed barrel preferably with an orange muzzle tip. I borrowed an Alfa 209 for Elsa's hunt trials this past weekend.

Looking for an Alfa 209 starter pistol for ongoing dog training. Prefer the Alfa pistol that uses 209 primers but would consider .22 cal also.

Nate, is everything complete? ie. Bino attachment straps and shims?

Jeff, thanks for the great day and a fitting end to our season. I appreciate you posting up the photo of me and Elsa, but where's that nice one I took of you and Lucy?? She was a rock star today and YOU were the hot gunner.

Congrats! That's a very nice coues.

Wow! That's enough success for ten seasons. Congrats! Very nice non-typical bull. Ruby mountains??

Happy birthday and congrats on taking a nice hog to celebrate. It's great to see you still getting out on the hunt and as long as I can walk and see, that's what I'll be doing too.

Hi Patrick, that will work for me. I live in Lomas Serenas, Escondido, right off the freeway near Westfield North County Mall. Give me a call when you're able to pick it up. Gerry, cell (619) 921-9349

I have a 21qt All American model #921 that I will sell along with six cases of Ball wide mouth pint jars for $150

Congratulations to both of you for the beautiful speed goat and for making memories for a lifetime.

Just need to keep him and his buddies in the area until this Fall.

Those are two great calibers to have in a model 99. A buddy of mine has one in .243 and another in .250-3000. He gave up hunting big game many years ago and I keep telling him that I'd be happy to give them a new home. For now, he still enjoys just having them in his gun safe.

Congrats! That's a nice sow and some beautiful countryside to share with your wife. Good on ya.

I just returned from my annual pig hunt in Texas with my old Navy buddies and it was a real hoot as usual. I decided to hunt "old school" this year so I bought a Henry .45-70 and made the commitment to go after the first few pigs with my old eyes and the open buckhorn sights. It's been about...

Nate, I've got some H4350 I can let go and maybe the primers you are looking for too. Give me a call at (619) 921-9349 Gerry

Nate,the haz-mat fees and shipping quantity restrictions on powder and primers really puts a damper on a small internet order but I've pretty much given up trying to buy off-the-shelf locally for components. Norma, Nosler, or Weatherby brass availability here is basically non-existent and...

Nate, if you're reloading, why don't you just order the components you need from online suppliers like MidwayUSA, Natchez, Midsouth Shooters Supply, etc ?

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SOLD I have a left-hand Bell & Carlson Alaskan Wilderness (model 2463-22) stock for a Remington 700 long action. I purchased this from Stocky's a number of years ago for a rifle build for my son, but I went in a different direction and never used the stock. It's Black w/Gray web, full length...

Yeah, it was a tough one today but it still beats working. Next year Jeff, next year...

Looks like a great time! I do a lot of hog hunting in Texas and it's a real hoot. Hunting in California? Yeah, it still exists for now but I do all my big game hunting in Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Arizona, and Texas.

Sorry Tom... wish I had known you needed some. They had been in storage since I sold my Riviera..

That's a lot of countryside to cover especially when they have the windage advantage. Is that a fox in the second photo?

Thank you. Paula Farr of Farr West Taxidermy in Uvalde did the mount. We weren't looking for wall hangers on this hunt, just a good time and an opportunity to put some meat in the freezer but here's some photos of the two bucks and the pig. The other bucks taken were pretty much the same...

I just returned from a fantastic week of Texas whitetail hunting with three of my old Navy buddies with whom I served over forty-five years ago. After completing our military careers of 20+ years we continue to get together several times a year to hunt and fish and have a great ole time. As far...

Nice one,congrats! Got some future hunters in the photo too.

Congrats on a great local buck.

He's a wide boy and a very good looking deer. Was his right G-2 busted or just not developed?

That's a very nice local buck. Congratulations!

No worries James... I just wanted to make sure everyone had the correct information. Our hunting opportunities continue to decrease with each passing year so all options are important. I took a cow moose in Newfoundland way back in 1969 when I lived in Massachusetts and I saw a lot of moose on...

Non Canadian citizens and non-residents of Saskatchewan are allowed to hunt moose and other big game but a licensed Saskatchewan guide must be used.

It's supposed to be cold during hunting season... Did Kalifornia spoil you??

Wyoming has it all..

I totally agree with you,,, I'd much rather put the cost of a rifle suppressor into a good scope and at my age my hearing is so shot that hearing protection doesn't much matter anyway.

You've been in Texas for quite some time now and you don't have a suppressor yet ?? Nice piggie

That's a beauty! Congrats

I'm not a black gun style hunter so I don't have any experience with that realm of hunting rifle. But I do have plenty of experience with hunting optics and I agree wholeheartedly with Nates assessment of the conflicting specs you desire in a scope. Any scope will allow you to "shoot" gongs at...

Thank you for taking me down memory lane with you. It brought back some of my early memories of hunting in the sixties when I could just grab my shotgun and go out behind the house and hunt wild pheasant, cottontails, woodcock, grouse, and ducks. I wish it was that simple today...

Damn fine bull. Well done and congratulations.

Nice!! Looks like a full freezer to me. That muley was late in the eye guard line, but he sure stepped up to the front in mass and palmation. What a beast.. Well done, Nate.

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Congratulations to both of you. Those are mighty fine bucks indeed!

Congratulations, that's a nice bear and to take him with an arrow is even more impressive. Well done!

I sold the rifle so I no longer need the RCBS full length reloading die set and thirty-eight once fired Weatherby (Norma Brass) cartridges. $50.00 obo

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Curtis, I now have an out of state buyer and I'm just waiting on payment. However, I thank you for your interest.

SOLD I'm selling these twenty-nine marlin jigs as a single lot; no singles. Fifteen are fully rigged with hooks and fluorocarbon leaders. Zukers, Collector, Sevenstrand, Black Bart, Ca Lures, and others. $200.00 Call Gerry at (619) 921-9349

Nice haul! Even more impressive for a "bubblehead"!

Bump for hunting season!

I don't know when you last hunted or saw lots of pigs on Vandenberg, but the population is almost non existent now due to the severe drought conditions of the past several years. In years past it was almost a sure bet that I would take a pig or two after having put in three or four weekends on...

Nice report Jeff and you did a great job whacking the Euros these past few weeks. Sitting at the ready in triple digit heat is tolerable when the birds are flying fast and furious but when the quarry is absent, there's just too much idle time to feel the heat. Last week certainly was a scorcher...

Yup! There's nothing better than shooting a dove and having it half baked by the time it hits the ground. I sure as hell wasn't going to bust brush in my shorts looking for those unfortunate Euros that crashed in rattler cover. On the upside, the coyotes will get fat and furry for the varmint...

Another thirty-three on the tailgate this afternoon. Not bad for a couple of hours with the .410's and .28 gauges. I must admit that your hit ratio was a bit better than mine, but then again you've had plenty of practice whacking them this past week. I enjoyed the hunt even though I felt like...

I need to drive down and join you for a shoot!!

I'm looking for a sealed 1lb container of MagPro powder and I can offer up in trade a 1lb sealed container of one of the following: Alliant RL-19, Hodgdon H110, H-1000, or H4831.

Looks like a fun time Nate! Of all the many months I spent in Hawaii over my military career, not once did it dawn on me to go hunting. What a lost opportunity... I guess I'll have to go back and have a do over.. I'll be heading back to Texas in December for my whitetail, axis, pig, and...

Yup! I know where they are and they know they are safe and untouchable... ;-) Damn..

Nice! I think axis is the best tasting of all the venison and my supply is just about gone. Back to Texas in December...

Congratulations! That's one hell of a bear and such a fantastic hunt you had. Most guys can only dream of hunting Kodiak brown bear. You're very fortunate.

Very nice! Congratulations. That looks like a great piece of private property with multiple spots to set up in ambush.

Great report and congratulations on the successful hunt. My son and I hunted wild boar with Bitterwater several years ago and had a great time and an equally successful hunt. They really do have some great properties to hunt.

Congratulations! I hope that youngster realizes how lucky he is to score a turkey in San Diego County. I bet he's hooked on hunting now and that's what we need...

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Bump for needing space in the gun safes.

Great report Jeff and a great day afield too. The dogs sure did work their hearts out for us. When I got home I gave Bailey a nice warm bath, fed her, and then she promptly put herself straight to bed and stayed there for twelve hours. This morning she looked at me as if to say, screw you, I'm...

Looks like he came back and found trouble!! Congrats on a fine deer.

Congrats to both of them! Seeing elk taken from public land is encouraging too because I’ve got 3 elk bonus points right now and will be applying in 2019 when I have 4. I have a friend in Prescott who seems to think I should be able to draw with at least 3 points. We’ll see..

It was a good day Jeff and I enjoyed being out there. Besides, what more could I ask for than to hunt aoudad and ducks in the same week. Well, maybe a trip afield to put our dogs back on some pheasant and chukar would be nice. Regardless, life is good! Here's a photo I took while you were...

It was free range on a 17,000 acre private ranch low fence. He measured 28 1/4 & 28 1/8. He’s a trophy to me..

Thanks Brent, we had a great time on this hunt as we do on all of our hunts together. I'm retiring in a few more months and I am very much looking forward to joining my buddies and not having work related deadlines attached to my hunting or fishing trips. The hunt will be over when tags are...

Well, alrighty then...

No, Charles didn't guide us on this trip. Steven, Travis, and a new young fella named Anthony guided my buddies on Doak for the whitetail portion of their hunt. Anthony, took us to the other property for the aoudad hunt. The 10 and 11 pointers my buddies shot were very nice deer but I don't...

Nate, we were in South Texas near Bracketville. My buddies hunted their whitetail on the Doak Ranch with TC Outfitters and that is where we were based. However, each day at 5:00am we drove about an hour South to the ranch property where the aoudad roamed.

I just got home from Texas after joining two of my old Navy buddies for an Aoudad hunt. They arrived in the area five days before me to hunt whitetail and were successful bagging a couple of ten and eleven pointers along with a few does. Since my freezer is still full of venison and wild boar...

That's quite a haul. One hunting trip or several?

He's a real beauty, Congrats!

Very cool. Gotta love Texas, and I do!

That's a great buck anywhere. Congrats!

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Jeff, you need another Citori about as much as I need another Weatherby. It's a sickness... :-)

Thanks, but I'm only interested in a trade for another firearm if not a cash sale.

Yes, it's still for sale.

BTT

Stocky's.... https://www.stockysstocks.com/stocks-by-brand/bell-carlson/sporter-hunting-stocks/bell-carlson-medalist-weatherby-style-stocks-for-mark-v-vanguard-remington-700-with-aluminum-bedding-right-left-hand-available.html

SOLD This vintage 87/88 Weatherby Mark V Fibermark in .270 Wby caliber with original Weatherby Supreme 3-9x44mm scope has been a safe queen most of it's life. The quality fiberglass stock with white diamond logo was made by McMillan for Weatherby back in the day before Weatherby transitioned to...

Still taking up space.. Needs a new home!

Congrats Brent. That's a very nice Coues deer and it reminds me that I've yet to hunt the Grey Ghost. Got to set a plan in motion while I still have motion...

What a great hunt. Beautiful bucks taken by everyone and hunting with family to boot. It doesn't get any better than that. Congratulations!

That guy must have been hiding out on private land for quite some time to get that big. Did anyone age him? It's difficult to tell from a front profile photo, but he looks like he's at least 5-6 years old.

Congratulations to your young cousin. I bet he's really stoked at taking such a fine specimen. I don't often see successful Nevada elk hunt postings so this is all the more impressive to me.

Congratulations on a successful hunt and some mighty fine steaks to go!

That's good to know Matt. I already have my annual combo license, but I will definitely pass this info on to my retired Navy buddies who will be joining me in April to hunt wild pigs. Texas is a great state for sportsmen.

I just returned from a whitetail hunt in the Del Rio area of Texas with TC Outfitters. I joined up with three old Navy buddies who came in from Montana, Pennsylvania, and Florida. We served together on a diesel submarine from 1972 to 1978 and three of us made the Navy a career serving up to...

That's a nice bodied deer. I love hunting in Montana because I always see animals even if I don't have the tags for them. Last year I hunted Gallatin NF and the Eastern prairie but I just didn't see an animal I wanted. I'm off to Texas on Thursday for whitetail and I need venison so we'll see...

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You guys had one hell of a hunt and you capped it off with two very nice bulls. Congratulations on the hunt and the sweet memories for a lifetime.

Haha,,that's wild...but whatever it takes to fill a strap. I guess it's a hell of a lot easier than cramming arrow weed into the mud at 4:00am to build a blind and setting several dozen decoys. ;-)

Thanks

I've only worked up one load so far for my whitetail hunt in December, but I will ultimately develop an elk load with 180gn TTSX and an antelope load with 130gn TTSX. Here's my deer load: 150gn Barnes TTSX, Nosler Brass trimmed 2.6015", COAL 3.340", 72gn H4350, Fed GM215M primer. This load...

Very cool..,and no game cart needed! Congrats to your daughter.

Nice job Brent. Making it a family affair and sharing the tradition is what it is all about. I look forward to getting my grandson out next year.

Nice haul on the mallards. Did you draw or drop in on the sweat line?

I'm a die-hard Weatherby fan (Mk V in 30-378, .300 Wby, 270 Wby, .257 Wby, .30-06 and a Vanguard Sub-Moa in 270 WSM ) and a hand loader so I shoot them often. The Accumark is a tank to carry on mountainous terrain hunts but it is durable and very accurate. Both the MK V Accumark and Lightweight...

As always, a very comprehensive and exciting report Nate. Congratulations on a successful hunt and mountain adventure. You certainly earned your reward and I admire your perseverance for returning a second time to a very tough hunt. Hmmm, does this mean I wasted twelve hundred bucks on my Sitka...

Wow!!! That's a once in a lifetime elk for sure. What a beauty. Congratulations.

Congrats on your successful hunt and adventure. It looks like you had a great time.

Jack, it was nice to catch up with you again yesterday,it's been a long time.. Thanks again for the smok'n deal on those binos. I've owned the same set for the past five years and couldn't be happier with the performance. This new set will be a great loaner for some of my forgetful hunting...

That axis is some mighty fine venison. Congrats!

I'm building up my speed goat points for area 60 / 61. Got 7 now so I'll probably apply in 2018 with 9 and hope for the best.

My old VX-III has the parallax adjustment on the side too so I guess the features haven't changed much since I bought it. If it works well, ..why mess with it. That's why I didn't replace it with a Zeiss. I think you would be happy with the Leupold and the price is not outrageous. Besides...

The Leupold on my WBY .300 has the B&C reticle but I will tell you that on my particular vintage model VX-III, the crosshairs are somewhat thick. Not a real issue for shooting <300yds but 400 and beyond the subtention is a bit much. Then again, I might be spoiled by my thin line Rapid Z-800...

All my rifles scopes are Zeiss except for a Leupold 4.5-14x50mm mounted on my custom .300 Weatherby. That scope has been standing up to 180gn-190gn recoil just fine since 2009. This rifle is not a safe queen and I've put close to 400 rounds down the tube since mounting that scope and it's as...

A late 1990's model Seaswirl 1730 CC weighs in at around 1770 lbs. and a Honda 90 4-stroke weighs about 360 lbs. so 2500lbs. sounds like a good estimate. Don't forget the weight of the trailer if you're trying to figure out if your vehicle can tow this rig. Good luck......

I've got two boxes of vintage Weatherby 7 mm Mag ammo and thirty-seven pieces of once fired brass. Make me a cash offer or perhaps you've got something you'd like to offer in trade. Shoot me a PM. Gerry

Great summary Jeff. It really was the closest to a wild hunt for a put-n-take scenario. I'm taking Bailey to the vet in the morning and keeping my fingers crossed that she hasn't torn a cruciate ligament. Oh, by way, my birds were styling in a YETI (not Yanni) 30qt hopper. West Marine stocks...

I applied the Alumiglow paint to a couple of my handguns this morning and I was very pleased with the results. The application process was very simple and the results were great. Neither handgun had sights that could be seen in a dark room and now they are visible. I took daylight photos of...

Matt, I received the #1 Alumiglow kit today. Thanks again! I'll make a concerted effort this weekend to apply it to at least one of my handguns and post the results along with my assessment and any lessons learned. I'll provide you with ongoing feedback as I make additiona applications .

That's one hell of a hunt and it's on my bucket list. Thanks for the video Nate.

Still need it!

Great report Jeff. I'm surprised you stayed awake long enough to write it. After cleaning the packed dried mud of my cart, boots, decoys, and darn near everything else I had with me, I fell asleep on the couch. I just didn't want to deal with that crap tomorrow. Aside from our torturous hike to...

It looks to be a Western Fence Lizard. They're very common in SoCal and that big one was probably freezing his ass off !

Nate, now that's a real "wall hanger".

I took my son for a pig hunt with Bitterwater Outfitters last year and we both had a great time. They have access to a number of ranches holding lots of pigs so we both scored a pig on the first evening hunt. In fact, I saw more pigs in two hours than I think I have ever seen before. I've hunted...

Thanks for the reply but I already have H4831 and H4831sc, it's H1000 that I'm looking for. Who knows,..maybe Santa will bring me some.. :-)

I'm looking to buy a sealed 1 lb. can of H1000 or I can offer in trade, a sealed 1lb. can of H110, Varget, BL-C(2), H4350, RL-19, H4831, or H4831sc.

Get your dogs micro-chipped, especially a hunting dog. I'll assume they've already had him scanned, finding no chip. Hope he makes it home for Christmas.

Wow....sounds like you need to build a better relationship with your butcher. I'm pretty sure most on this forum take responsibility for their harvest and try to find the best use for their game meat. I've yet to find a knife that can smoke hams, or make decent jalapeno w/cheddar smoked...

I've used Bob's Specialty Meats on El Norte Pkwy in Escondido a number of times for deer and pigs. I've taken them in whole and also boned and have always been happy with the final product. http://www.bobsspecialtymeats.com/butcher-shop/duct.

I'm looking to buy 1 lb. (unopened can) of RL-22 or can offer in trade an unopened 1 lb. can of H110, Varget, BL-C(2), H4350, RL-19 or H4831 .

Jeff, thanks again for the invite as I really needed the break. It was a great shoot and with the temperature only reaching 101 degrees it made it all the nicer. Here's the photo you took before we headed home.

Maybe he wants more beads.... and you need another Citori like I need another Weatherby!

Now that's a great family trip! You spent valuable time together, shared a great learning experience with your daughter and her friends, saw lots of wildlife and everyone went home with a lifetime memory. What more could you ask for??...Well maybe and elk tag for that bull you saw..:-) Congrats!

For upland game and local hunting my non-insulated Danner Pronghorn boots have served me well. For elk and deer hunting in Wyoming, Colorado, and Montana, my go-to boots are my insulated Kenetrek Mountain Extremes. They are very comfortable and durable as hell but they were a little pricey...

Oh oh, the secret is out... Now everyone will be cooking fantastic gourmet cuisine. Our Sansaire has earned it's keep many times over.

I can use the gloves. Let me know when and where you want to meet.

Now that's a great way to spend an afternoon. I wouldn't be surprised if you had better success than many at Wister who were up at o'dark- thirty hauling decoys and gear and building blinds.

Yes, it was a good day at Raahauge's and the wind made it great for my pointer. She got my ten planted Chuckar plus five bonus birds during the open field hunt. We left one rooster still running around in the woods that just wouldn't get up and fly. I was in the jeep leading the pack when we...

I don't own a 7mm Weatherby Magnum and I have two boxes of vintage (circa 1970's) 7mm Weatherby Mag ammo and 37 pieces of brass that I de-primed (NOT re-sized), and cleaned. Shoot the ammo, or pull it for your own recipe. $70.00 for everything.

Very nice, and so much better than a day at work!

Congratulations! That's a bull to be proud of and it sounds like you had a great time on the ranch too.

Looks like you both had a great day. Thanks for the photo; I'd almost forgotten what green grass looked like!

Congrats to both of you. You're a good buddy, now go get some elk and have fun doing it!

Looks like a real good time! I'm about due for another pig hunt myself.

It was 6:19am and it was boldly posted at the check-in station and reiterated during the pre-brief. I personally couldn't identify ducks at that time and we didn't start our shooting until about 6:35am even though we had a lot of ducks fly within shooting range.

Sounded like a slaughter on wister yesterday! Wasn't that unbelievable!! We just looked at each other and said "you've got to be kidding". Once and a while someone will jump the gun and you'll hear a couple of shots but this was full on battlefield blasting 7 minutes before you could...

My buddy Jeff drew #12 for the Wister opener so we headed on down to give them a wake-up call. It was easy limits by 8:00am for the three of us and we could have finished sooner if we didn't hold fire hoping for some of the bigger models. We finished with 12 cinnamon, 8 green-winged and 1...

I hold CCW permits from Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and Florida which allows me conceal carry authorization in those states and about 35 others but NOT California. California does not recognize any other state CCW permits for reciprocity purposes of conceal carry in California. An out of state CCW...

No processing. Just field dress, skin. split, and chill in the walk-in cooler.

Yup, it's me! On my way to Wyoming right now to hunt deer. Be back Oct 8th. Stop.by the office.

That's a fantastic report Nate and I'm glad you made it back on your own two feet. For me, your sorting the wheat from the chaff approach to trip reporting did far more justice to your hunt than any photo could have shown. Sounds like you made another lifetime memory. Well done!

Congratulations Nate! Great background story too.

Going to hunt deer in Wyoming Area 156 this fall. I haven't hunted that area in a few years so I'm looking forward to it.

I reload .410 bore, 28ga, 20ga, and 12ga shotgun shells but I am by no means an expert and anyone who tells you they are, probably isn't. There is always more to learn. My first question is about your reloading press. Did your donor provide you with charge bars for both lead and steel shot...

I've never had a problem with Barnes bullets and they are the only big-game bullet I have been loading for over six years. The TTSX bullet has performed flawlessly for me. I have used Barnes on ground squirrels, antelope, Wyoming mulies, axis bucks, and elk. I've taken a half dozen or more...

Nice job Nate! If I didn't know better, I'd think you shot him out of the air and he landed in a lake.

Mention to Tracy that you were referred by a friend of "Dirk's" owner. When I took my pointer to them a month ago for snake avoidance training, they all remembered "Dirk the Jerk". Needless to say, my buddies GWP was a tough case, but he is now a fine hunting dog. Good luck with your dog and...

A friend of mine who now lives in Big Sky, MT had his GWP trained by Tracy Presson at High on Kennels. He has nothing but good things to say about Fred and Tracy and their training program. The only reason he would want to come back to SoCal is for a tune up for his dog at High on Kennels.

Finally! For years, I have wondered how California has been able to get away with this egregious abuse of government intervention where there should be none. I just hope that if SCI is successful, the ruling doesn't bounce back and forth in the courts for years like the CCW issue. I have passed...

What?? You mean you're not shooting Cape Buffalo and Brown Bears at 200+ yards. Kidding aside, dangerous game calibers are usually dialed in for 50 yards. I was just curious how that cloverleaf group would open up at 100 yards. I shot a 500gn solid from a 460 Weatherby (no brake) two years ago...

Nice clover leaf on the bench group! It will be interesting to see how much that same group opens up at 100yds. If it's still sub-moa, you've got a winner.

Congrats! Looks like twins...run together, die together.

Congratualtions! Now I'm sure you're hooked.

Tom, I miss my weekends at Tejon but with all the work construction projects I have going on this year, I couldn't break away enough to make another Spring membership worth my while. Stop by my office the next time you come down so we can catch up.

Good one Jeff! They field dressed, skinned and halved each pig and then put them in the walk-in cooler for the night. They were nice and chilled by the time we headed home this morning. Now as far as my granola mobile goes,...let's see, I can drive up in my Jeep that gets 14 MPG or my Prius...

I've been out of wild pork for about a month, so I decided to book a hunt for my son and I with Bitterwater Outfitters. We hunted Tejon last year, but I just couldn't get him in a position to connect. We drove up to Paso Robles yesterday morning and checked into a hotel and then got a bite to...

Yup, powder goes pretty quick in those large cartridges. Heck, I'm burning 81.5 gns of 4831 in my .300 wby for 168gn TTSX's. Save some powder,..load up some 500 grainers and really feel the love. :-)

Beautiful upgrade. Now work up a load for that Cape Buffalo!

Food for thought,...I too paid the $2 for the online printout of my DMV record and it showed no violations or other issues just as I expected. However, I did have a moving violation in 2011 that was not put on my driving record at the DMV because I went to traffic school. This is the normal...

I do not own a Vortex Spotting Scope, but I am familiar with their optics. I put a Vortex Viper HS 4-16 x 50 on my custom .22-250 build, and I am very pleased with the performance. In my opinion, the Vortex glass clarity (on certain scopes) is much better than Leupold at the same price point...

There are many powder suppliers on the internet. I have had no problem keeping my reloading supplies at full stock levels with the exception of "Clays" because of the factory closure due to the fire. In the meantime, I have substituted Longshot powder until they are back up and producing...

Looking to trade 600 Federal GM215M primers for a sealed 1lb container of H4350 or H4831sc. FTF transfer in San Diego area.

Good report Jeff and thanks again for the invite. Let me know what the vet says about Lucy. It sounds like our suspicions about the mojo are confirmed. That's OK, I was too tired to clean a full bird limit anyway

Congratulations! He's a gnarly ole boy with lots of character. Now you've got to hunt for a place on your wall to mount him.

Planted birds or not, it's all good fun and a great way to get the kids introduced to hunting. Looks like they released a few melanistics for you. They're cool looking birds. By the way,...there's an empty 12 gauge hull on the ground behind you. :)

Fast and furious or slow and steady. It still looks mighty good to me..

Congrats on the double, Nate. Is that Kifaru pack a little bloody now?

I recommend a 6"-9" benchrest style Harris bipod with swivel mount and a sand bag or similar rest for your rear stock . It will provide a stable platform and it has much more versatility than a lead-sled or other static rest. I own and use three different types of Harris bi-pods at the range...

You've got to look beyond the usual pistol powders. I've been using longshot in my 115gn 9mm loads. That's one of my go-to powders for shotgunning but its kept me plinking with my XD9.

Looks great! You can probably count on one hand the number of friends you have with one of those on their wall. A story for your grandkids for sure..

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Natural Gear Large is advertised to be sized for a 35-39" waist. I'm a 35 and although they fit without falling off, they were too baggie in the legs and seat for me. The length from the top of the waist band to the bottom of the cuff is about 44" and the inseam measured about 32". I can...

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I've built on McMillan, Bell & Carlson, and Accurate Innovations with very good results. It just depends what configuration you want and how much money you have in your build budget. Check out "Stocky's" for some ideas. Good luck

I understand it... It's because he can and that's all that matters. I've got a couple of buddies who build to shoot steel starting at 1000 yds. All of my rifles are sub-moa shooters and I'm well practiced and proficient out to 800 yds but prefer to shoot my animals inside of 300yds. There are...

I would build on a 338 Lapua or Weatherby 30-378 caliber. Both have more than enough retained energy at 800+ yards. Tack drivers don't come out of a box at those ranges so plan on starting with a good bedding job. Hand loads will provide far more consistency than factory ammo once you work up...

SOLD I'm selling a size Large pair of Natural Gear 4x4 Concealment System Waterproof Hunting Pants from Mack's Prairie Wings. I bought the wrong size last season and I didn't want to bother shipping them back. I now have the correct size and they work great especially if you need to pull them...

Nice! Gotta put Kansas on my list of retirement hunting spots.

Looks like you had a great time. A dog, a boat, and a gun; what more could a guy ask for?

That's a very nice SoCal buck with lots of character in those antlers. You even hung the tag before the photo! Congratulations

WOW! Truly a buck of a lifetime with a hunting story to share with your grandkids someday. Congratulations

Yeh Brent, I felt pretty bad about not being able to help Jeff set the decoys. He had waders but I don't even own a pair (Yet). I did make a number of long-haul trips back and forth to the truck lugging decoys and gear. I told Jeff if I had know the scenario, I would have brought my collapsable...

You're right Carl. From what we saw, I think we did better than most but they didn't come easy. We floated over three dozen decoys in several spreads and my buddy was calling in high flyers with skill that would make Willie and the rest of the DD boys proud. ;)

Congratulations. From your attire, it looks like you had to be more concerned about keeping things cool than staying warm! It almost looks like a Spring day.

It's been over thirty years since I did any real duck hunting, and today was a good day to get back into it. My buddy took me with him to Wister this morning and we both got limits. I didn't have any problem knocking them out of the sky but it's going to be a steep learning curve to become...

I guess we can assume the dog had a collar with a name tag but no license? You could take the dog to any vet or animal shelter and they can scan for a microchip containing the owners info. It won't cost you anything but your time. Then again, if the dog wasn't licensed it's a slim chance that...

Yup! That's the one. It's a great sub-moa shooter and my go-to elk rifle.

I know Roger; my custom .300 Bee with stainless fluted barrel, muzzle brake and scope measure 48" and weighs 10.1 lbs. But,.. when I want to reach out and poke something hard, it does the trick. I'm sure your buddy is real happy getting the ammo. Now all he has to do is put it to good use and...

Roger, you can pass them on to a buddy as long as he/she is not otherwise prohibited from owning firearms or ammo. I wish I had a buddy willing to give me $700.00 worth of ammo! I regret not buying your Accumark & Swarovski last year. Now that was a killer deal!

I've got 500 Federal GM215M primers I'd like to trade for an equal number of Winchester 209, CCI 209M, or Fed 209A primers. Not interested in shipping or selling.

Already on Calguns...Some of those guys are real gougers taking advantage of a bad situation. However, not everyone...I'm trading a brick of CCI 400 primers for a pound of Varget this morning and Saturday I'm purchasing 3 lbs. of BL-(C)2 for the same price it would cost me if I could order it...

Looking to trade up to 500 Federal GM215M primers for equal quantity of Federal GM210M primers. (CCI 400 primers are gone)

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Looking to buy a RCBS carbide 3-die set for 9mm. Tired of waiting for the retailers..........

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Looking to trade 100-500 Federal GM215M magnum rifle primers for equal number of Federal GM210M large rifle primers.

SOLD Top quality custom made stainless steel ladder for swimstep mounting or someplace else you might need it. I had it on my Riv's swimstep and it worked great. Measures 41"H x 16"W (inside dimension). $40.00

Nate, if you decide to store rather than sell it, I've got plenty of wall space in my "trophy" room and would be happy to hang it up for you until such time you find the room for it again or just decide you want it back. In the interim, it would look good next to my axis and above my elk...

That sure is a beauty! A horseback hunt, whether it be for elk or deer, adds even more to a hunting adventure. Congrats

How was the squirrel/target shooting? Many squirrels suffered the wrath of my little "black gun". I spent about an hour and half on a hillside overlooking a nice grassy bowl just up from the resevoir. I got tired of vaporizing the little buggers inside of 100yds so I pulled the trigger only...

There was another one taken yesterday that also had a broadhead in its shoulder. Tough bastards they are! I got close again this weekend but no cigar. Almost pulled the trigger last night 10 minutes before the end of shooting hours while walking back to my Jeep, but decided against it since I...

That makes sense, and it's what I would expect so soon after the initial Spring opener. I'm heading back up tomorrow to arrive in time to set up for an evening stake out of their move from the canopy and undercover. I will bring along my .22-250 on this trip to keep the squirrels occupied...

Good going! Gotta get me one......maybe this weekend.

My son and I just got back from a two day hunting trip at Tejon. What a fantastic place. We left home at o'dark thirty yesterday morning and drove up in our RV with the jeep in tow. We arrived around 7:30 am and took us a while to get set up in the campground because the ground was very soft...

11/16 oz of 7 1/2 is my best .410 load and I'm down to about 20lbs so I can't spare any, but you can pick up 50lbs of magnum 7 1/2 shot from Rotometals for $99.99 including free shipping. http://www.rotometals.com/Lead-Shot-s/64.htm?gclid=CI-N9JDB37UCFQjhQgodiGAAyg

Congrats! That's a very nice boar, but c'mon let's hear about the disaster trip. Often times we can learn more from the bad hunting experiences or failures others have, than we can from their successful trips. At any rate, well done.

Probably Audad but what I really want is a mountain lion crouched on one of those shelves. Unfortunately, as long as I live in this tree hugger state, that won't happen. I've turned down two Montana lion hunt opportunities with a buddy because I wouldn't be able to make use of my kill.

No OCD,.. After I hung it on the wall I stepped down from the ladder, looked at it briefly from directly below and then put the ladder away. When I got my camera to take photos I stood on the bar stool (yeah, pretty stupid) to take the head on photo and noticed it was cocked to the side. I...

This is our den at the far end of our home and it never gets used except as a pass-thru to the computer room/home office. My wife has decreed that the rest of the house is "off-limits" to my dead things. I'm fortunate to have laid claim to this room for my trophies. I even managed to put a mule...

I got my axis mount back from Texas today. I shot this buck back in June in Utopia with Shane Hern as my guide. We had a great hunt together. I had a spot already picked out on the wall that needed filling so up he went today. Hmmm, there's a few more empty spaces. Maybe my son or I will get...

I'm not interested in selling, but I will trade a sealed pound of Longshot or 500 Federal GM 215M primers for a sealed pound of BL-C(2).

Pistol- 9mm, .38/.357, 45ACP, .44mag Rifle - .22-250, .308, .30-06, 270WSM, .300 Wby Shotgun - .410 bore, 20ga, 12ga RCBS presses and dies, RCBS vibratory case cleaner, Lyman digital scale, MEC Sizemaster Reloading Presses, Forster case trimmer and everything else I need.

I own six different rifle calibers but if I could keep only one it would be my 300 Weatherby because of it's versatility. If I had to choose between my .30-06 and my .308 it would be my .30-06 hands down. They use the same diameter 30 cal bullet but the .30-06 can push a heavier one, and a...

Great! I didn't know you had a .308...They're yours for free. Payback for the two boxes of .410 shells you gave to me about six months ago. Just save the brass for me if you're not going to reload. See you Friday.

I've got two boxes (40 rds) of Remington Managed-Recoil .308 125 gr Core-Lokt PSP taking up valuable space in my ammo locker. I used this stuff to introduce my young son to his .308 Savage and it allowed him to concentrate on his shooting and not the recoil. $30.00 for both boxes. No shipping.

Wow! Such fantastic specimens. How many years of hunting did it take for your dad to acquire those?

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Tejon piggies March - July Wyoming deer with my son - 4 pref points Wyoming antelope - 3 pref points Maybe Texas Audad if I can work it in

I thought it was just me...That cows head looks more like a camel than a typical elk. It's no doubt the angle and the tufted hair on the neck but camel is the first thing that came to mind. How funny! Congrats on your successful hunt and enjoy that good meat.

If you're still on active duty, you should think about joining The Camp Pendleton Sportsman's Club. They put together pig hunts at FHL and Vandenberg. There was one in December, there's one this weekend and usually another at Vandenberg during the President's Day holiday weekend. I'm retired...

You're right, they can urge the Ag Assoc all they want. Just like one hundred thousand or more San Diego County gun owners could urge them to keep the shows. I think the revenue generated by the shows will probably have the most influence on what the Ag Assoc. decides. We'll see soon enough!

Maybe it's just me, but I don't read that resolution as an attempt to shut down the gun shows. If so, it's a pretty feeble attempt. Del Mar just doesn't want it's name associated with them. Great! Besides, it's State land under the stewardship of the 22nd District Agricultural Association and...

You got that right! I'm not taking a stand on what he did or didn't do because I don't know all of the facts, but we should all take comfort in the fact that the good residents of Boulder held a proper candlelight vigil for the elk. :rofl...

Looking to trade 500 Federal GM215M primers for 500 CCI 350 primers. Not interested in selling or shipping.

NO LONGER AVAILABLE I've got a brick (1,000) of CCI 400 primers that I'd like to trade for a brick of Federal 210M or 210 primers. No shipping... In person only.

I remember very well those days and I miss them. I also remember going to high school always having my shotgun in the trunk of my car as soon as pheasant season opened. I'd walk a field on my way to school before class and at least once a week I'd get a rooster and toss it in my car trunk until...

It's LP, 2004, Escondido or San Diego, Mission Bay.

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SOLD Price reduced to $150.00 I don't anticipate diving again, so I'm getting rid of my tank. It's a Faber steel 85 with K-valve. Includes dust cover, carry handle, and boot. Just performend hydro, visual inspection and air fill on 12/2/12. Asking $175.00 obo

Big whitetail and mulies on one hunt is a dream come true. Nice!

What gauge is the Mossberg?

What's best is what feels good to you. How does it track and follow through? How does it fit you? etc. etc. I use my Winchester 101 xtr, Ithaca Model 500, and Weatherby Orion O/U's for upland game and my pumps and semi-autos when I rarely hunt waterfowl. I figure if I can't drop the bird in...

Makes sense,...you are what you eat. Hmmm, maybe I'll set up a Crispy Creme bait station??? Anyways, it sounds like spiced meats and sausage is the way to go with a bruin. Thanks

I hear ya and I understand your caution... I read and re-read all the fishing and hunting regs as they apply to my quarry and I am never at ease in what I think I understand the regulations to be. I don't believe I am alone in my assessment of the situation, and that in itself is a sad...

I only mentioned the inertia trigger issue because I did experience a problem with my son's Ithaca SKB Model 500 12ga on a light load. It's less common on O/U's but it can happen. Some semi-autos are notorious for not cycling on light loads. I experienced cycling problems with factory Federal...

I would leave the tag attached to the hide for the taxidermist. In addition, I would make a photocopy to provide to the meat processor along with my hunting license number. And finally, I would keep a copy for myself. Have you turned over the skull to DFG yet? I just love hunting in this...

Congratulations on your successful hunt! Got a question.... Have you eaten any bear meat before? I never have and I'd like a critique about it from somebody who's actually eaten it and not just repeating anecdotal information. I'm asking because when it comes to big game, I tend to only shoot...

I picked up the Primos jackrabbit and cottontail calls and I am now driving my english pointer nuts trying to develop my technique. Got about a half hour before my wife gets home and puts a halt to my squealing!

Thank you Mark. I just called them and they do have several on the shelf. I'm leaving my office right now to pick one up. I may not get a yote, but it won't be for lack of trying....

Thanks for the recommendations. I'll probably go with a FoxPro product but for now I'm trying to lay my hands on a basic hand call but I'm striking out. As soon as I finish Thanksgiving dinner I'm heading to Arizona for the dove opener on Friday and I wanted to do a little predator hunting...

I think the Winchester AA target loads at 980fps are probably the lightest loads you will be able to get "off-the-shelf". I'm going to assume that you don't load your own or you wouldn't be asking this question. If you have a buddy who reloads, he might be able to try to make up a load for you...

Hmmm, I don't see a tag on that buck. You better fix it quick!

Well I finally got around to working up a nice 50gn Barnes Varminator round for the custom .22-250 that I finished building about six months ago. The load I developed shoots .68" groups at 100 yards and I've dialed in my drops out to 450 yards which is probably the max I will go with that...

Congratulations! That's a nice buck and a truely fine specimen for our area. Put him on the wall...he deserves it.

Looks like a "dead deer walking" to me!

I set the triggers on my big game rifles to 3 lbs of pull for the very reasons Fjold mentions. I also may find myself hunting big game in below freezing temperatures with gloves on or slightly numb fingers. My .22-250 varmint rifle trigger is set at 1 lb and I shoot that 99% of the time from a...

Nice speed goat! You know,...I've heard the term "he hunts with a cannon" but I never imagined anyone really did. :rofl::rofl:

All I know at this point is that it's a 20 bird hunt, but I'll ask him on Wednesday morning when he calls me back. I should have a better idea on the temps by then. I really don't want to work my dog in hot weather, especially when she'll be the only nose on large number of birds..

Thanks for the details Steve. Your photos definitely incentivized me to add this type of hunt to my bucket list. Nick at Palomar called me this morning and wants me to work my pointer for a hunter this Thursday. As much as I want to get on some birds, I'm not going to do it with triple digit...

Steve, it sure looks like you had a great time. I've got to try that kind of hunt someday soon. My buddy left for BC today to hunt ducks and geese and I expect he will see similar numbers of birds. Are you able to bring any back or do you just donate to the locals or a food bank?

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I'll take it Rich. Just bring it by the next time your in Mission Bay. I'll have cash in an envelope at my office if I'm not in. No rush on my part. Thanks, Gerry

Rich, I'll take it.. Be back from Yellowstone next week.

Rich, I sent you a PM for the mesh vest.

I got my email from Tejon today too. So far, it looks like it's just guided hunts which really doesn't surprise me. I just can't bring myself to spend that kind of money for a California pig, so I'll just stick with Vandenberg. I sent Jodi an email inquiring if they are bringing back the...

And I thank you for the poster! Enjoy the Make-A-Wish banquet.

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Great! Just give me a heads up call when you think you'll be there. I'll be in all morning but I have to run out in the afternoon to pay the City their pound of flesh.

Rich, I'll take it if you can hang onto it until I get back from Yellowstone on the 27th. I won't have time to break away from the office tomorrow or Friday. If you deliver it to me at the marina by Friday, I'd be happy to give you two Make-A-Wish banquet tickets worth $30.00 in exchange.

Various Snapit drink and/or Bino holders. Will fit 1" dia. rails. Convertible Double Drink Holder - $20.00 Double Drink or Binocular Holder - $20.00 Single Drink Holder - $15.00

Marinco 50' combined phone & TV cable cordset. This cordset can be used for your boat or RV.

I was saving all my old shore power adapters for my RV but it turns out I won't have any use for them. They're all priced at more than 50% off retail. Here's what I got: 125/250V 50A Male plug, 2- 125V 30A Female connectors $100.00 125/250V 50A Male plug, 125V 30A Female...

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SOLD Braid "Brute Buster" fighting belt. $35.00

Another treasure from the attic...Rigged spreader bar. $20.00 Pick-up only, no shipping.

It's been sitting in my garage attic for three years so I can certainly wait till next Thursday. I'll shoot you my phone number by PM. Thanks, Gerry

SOLD This stainless 6" Aftco flying gaff hook has never been used. $50.00

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Dropped it from original listing price of $525 to $450. I should have just left the original posting alone and stated the price drop. Sorry for the confusion........

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SOLD Shimano Tiagra 50 with a custom wrapped Calstar trolling rod. Pick-up only, not interested in shipping. $450.00

Looking to trade my Wilderness Tsunami 140 kayak w/rudder for an equal value ($750.00) fly rod and reel outfit.

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My Wilderness Tsunami 140 has been collecting dust for too long and it's time to go. I'll get more use out of a fly rod and reel. Asking $750.00 or trade for equivalent value fly fishing gear.

I'm looking for a good quality 5 weight fly rod and reel, (G-Loomis, Orvis, Sage, etc.) I have good quality saltwater rigs for comparable value trade. (Shimano, Calstar)

Yup, much clearer in your enlarged photo. I've removed two reds and a western from my property since Memorial Day. The small western was still alive in my pool skimmer basket when I opend the lid to empty the contents. Gave me quite a startle because I'm usually down on both knees when I...

After I expanded the photo and the rattler looks a bit more like a spectacled than a mojave. Doesn't matter, either one can ruin your day......

Looks like that mojave is ready to ruin somebodys day. Nice photos!

Marcus, Most here have felt your pain, but that still doesn't make it easier on you. Know that the tears will pass, the broken hearts will mend and the smiles from the memories of the good times with Boomer will soon prevail.

Yup! Santee Lakes..It's close, relaxing, and let's me keep the rigs systems exercised. I'm heading up to Lake O'Neill at Camp Pendleton in a few weeks for another local getaway. I'd much rather be sitting under the oaks at Tejon Ranch but all I can do for now is keep my fingers crossed for...

It may not be roughing it, but when I really need to get off the path, I throw my rifles, tent, and Badlands 4500 in the back of the jeep and head into the wilderness as far as I can go then I start hoofing it.

Very nice buck and you're going to love the meat. I had some axis backstap and berger this past weekend and it's delicious. To me, it tastes even better than elk. I'm planning to shoot an axis doe when I go back to Texas in December to pick up my axis buck mount. I think I'll make a Texas...

I drove cheaper than flying but it took a toll on me. I hate to admit it but I left my Jeep Wrangler at home and drove my Prius that gets 51mpg. With the back seats folded down, I can carry two 150qt ice chests, several rifles and all my gear with no problem. The meat processor turned my game...

Axis deer shed antlers at different times of the year so you will find them in all phases of antler growth when you hunt. I saw several in velvet during my hunt. The peak rut season here in Texas seems to be June to August.

Here's the nice axis buck I took yesterday. Dropped him at 158 yds with my 270 WSM shooting a Barnes 130gn tsx handload. Shot thru and thru both shoulders taking out lungs and heart. He was dead before he hit the ground. I love those Barnes bullets. I took the pig this morning at 135 yds and...

I haven't hunted any big game since I took my bull elk in October and my bird shooting at Palomar Hunt Club has ended too. I was counting on my Tejon spring access to tide me over until my Wyoming antelope hunt in October but we all know what happend at Tejon. I've got the hunting withdrawal...

I've seen a tagged golden several times but didn't have binos to check it out up close. Back in October I was dog handling for two hunters in Will Valley and a golden eagle nailed one of the pheasants that the hunters shot at and missed. It flushed from the vicinity of the pond and it headed...

That would be nice but the hawks and the goldens would have a field day! I'd like to shoot some squirrels out there some time but I've gotta get my buddy who has an MCC membership to take me. Unfortunately, he's not into varmint shooting. I'll have to put him behind my custom build .22-250...

Yup, I heard them too but the hunters wanted to bail at noon to get back to Huntington Beach. I planted at 7:00am and they didn't arrive until 9:30am for a scheduled 8:30 hunt. The pheasants scattered quite a distance by the time we worked the field. My dog found 5 of 7 and they missed one. I...

Looks like the hillside off Mesa Grande in Santa Ysabel. I was there this morning dog handling for two hunters on a pheasant hunt. Somebody was shooting up on the hillside just across the creekbed from us. Maybe it was you? Squirrels were all over the place and I also saw a hen turkey on a...

I stopped going to the Del Mar show about a year ago. At one time it was worthwhile and you could snag some good deals. The last two shows I attended were terrible. Not even swap meet caliber... I always have access to free admission passes and I still won't bother. I guess if it was a choice...

No worries...You posted some good info anyways. ;)

"According to the regs, it is legal to use electronic calling devices to lure coyotes in..." I didn't say that it was illegal to use electronic calls. What I said was " he should not operate any electronic calls or other luring devices you might use to call in the yotes." Doing so, might be...

For many, the 12 gauge has become the do-it-all gauge for shotgunning. As such, retailers are going to stock what most people tend to buy. The 16 guage has fallen out of favor for most hunters, including myself. I own a .410 bore O/U and several 20 ga and 12 ga shotguns in O/U, pump, and...

Yes, there are exceptions to be made for almost every circumstance, but the determination will be made by the warden you encounter in the field. In the words of Harry Callahan,..."Do I feel lucky?..well do ya?.. My best advice is for your unlicensed friend to keep his hands off of your...

Should not be a problem. In addition to what Dv8Pilot said, he should not operate any electronic calls or other luring devices you might use to call in the yotes.

If you are hunting in the vicinity of King City which I believe is West of I-5, then you are in the Condor Zone. Therefore, your ammo choices are limited to non-lead only. I hand load Barnes 168gn TTSX for my .30-06 but it sounds like you don't hand load, so for off the shelf premium ammo with...

Whew! I thought it was just me...First time I saw one of those zombie targets I thought, WTF? I didn't get it then and the message still evades me now. Zombie ammo? Gimmie a break. I couldn't imagine any serious shooter actually setting up a zombie target let alone buying the ammo. I attributed...

Texas axis buck, Wyoming buck antelope, Vandenberg pig, South Dakota pheasant.

That's a thick buck and he looks good. Too bad the hide started to spoil before it hit the tannery. At least your taxidermist did the right thing and your dad now has a reminder of his hunt on the wall.

That's a great looking mount and it looks like you've been to Texas a few times before. I checked out Damuth Taxidermy on the web and they sure do some nice work. I'm heading to Texas within the next couple months for a trophy Axis hunt, but Damuth will be too far a run for me if I bag a wall...

Private land posting requirements vary amongst states, but my simple philosophy no matter where I hunt is, "if it's not known to be public land and it doesn't belong to me, then somebody must own it". Without written permission, I won't take a chance. I'd rather go home empty handed than to be...

Looks like a great time and I bet they had a blast! Beautiful axis buck. I gotta get me one as soon as I finish my elk meat. Anyone up for a Texas road trip?

Natures Design Taxidermy in Cody does some fantastic work. Most of their mounts are animals taken in Africa or other exotic places. They pay close attention to detail and try to make the mount look as natural as possible. In my opinion, they succeeded. I'm going to have them do all of my future...

Thorofare region area 60. http://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/hunting-reports/362291-wyoming-wilderness-hunt.html

Got my elk mount back yesterday from Natures Design Taxidermy in Wyoming. Put it on the wall in the den last night so here's a few photos.

If it's not CA legal then leave it in the armory until you transfer to a state where it is legal. If it's CA compliant then you shouldn't have a problem at the outdoor ranges in SD County. The Pala range is my go-to location for rifles since you can shoot at targets out to almost 900 yds...

My .50cal Austin & Halleck 420 inline muzzleloader is fed 100gns of Blackhorn 209 behind a 290gn Barnes T-EZ sabot. It produces 1 1/2 inch groups at 150 yds. Your muzzleloader may not perform the same, but it wouldn't hurt to give it a try. The only game animal I've taken with my muzzleloader...

Looks like we'll have to rely on our Bloodydecks constituency from District 1 to make sure he doesn't get elected. He would be a nightmare for the City and for outdoorsmen in general.

I'll take your .02 to the bank. Your response is well thought out and I believe your analysis is spot on.

Idaho doesn’t revoke them directly but rather through wildlife violation reciprocity compacts that have been agreed to by approximately 35 states. Just as Wyoming or Colorado recognizes a hunter education certificate from California and other states, a conviction of a wildlife violation and any...

I've only had one hunting related encounter with F&G but I've had numerous encounters and boardings by F&G while running my sportfishing boat in and out of MB during the past 37 years. Fortunately I was so anal about the fishing regs I always passed muster. That doesn't mean that I didn't feel...

I've been shooting only copper for about four years now. Best stuff I've found bar none is Bore Tech Eliminator and/or BoreTech CU+2

It's been over thirty years since my last motorhome and unfortunately there is no standard location for these valves since each manufacturer chooses where to put them based on the specific model build plans. If you still have the owners manual for your RV it should show a schematic of your...

Is it really that difficult to keep a thread on topic? I don't have a shit load of posts, but I do try to keep my posts on topic. Maybe you guys should start a Proyotehunter forum instead of hijacking every thread he happens to respond to. Just sayin....Jeeez

I'm not an RV service tech but I would check the diverter valve position. Make sure all of your other faucets are shut including your outside shower if you have one. You already said that you had all of the cold valves shut, but it sounds to me like you are still getting some mixing. If you...

This whole situation with the "protected status" for mountain lions sickens me. Personally, I have no desire to go out and hunt one, but I would like to know that their population will be properly managed and if I were to encounter one that I felt was a threat to me, I could kill it and be...

Ditto.... I built a custom .22-250 using a Howa M1500 barrelled action and I followed a similar break-in procedure but I didn't use, nor would I ever use Windex. If you're shooting Barnes I recommend Bore Tech Eliminator and use a good cleaning rod made by Tipton or Dewey. Get yourself a good...

The TTSX has a better BC than the TSX and I believe that it expands quicker at all velocities. Regardless, the TSX and TTSX foul the bore the same.

Correct.. Too bad, it would be a handy little weapon for home defense.

Good luck with your reloading Edgard. I swear by the TTSX bullets and here's another bit of free advice. If you shoot a lot like I do, you'll need to keep on top of the copper fouling that you will get from the Barnes bullets. The best cleaner bar none for removing copper fouling is Bore Tech...

Indian lands (ie.reservations) are governed by the principle of tribal sovereignty and are not subject to state laws. Indian laws precede our own Constitution and through treaties with the Federal government tribal fishing, hunting and water rights remain intact in perpetuity. Non tribal...

1. Wyoming buck antelope - sent app. today 2. Montana - combo ek & deer 3. California - Vandenberg pigs 4. Texas- Axis buck

This thread now has no relevance to my original posting or intent. If the moderators choose to close it, fine. Too bad the original message became lost in the chaff.

That's a very bad outcome for your situation given the facts presented. It has forced me to reconsider what I would do given the same circumstances. Unfortunately, I am reading and hearing about too many such encounters going against hunters who do the right thing. I came within 50' of a...

For Nate and any other Tejon membership holders, I got this out of office reply when I sent an email to Jodi; " All 2012 scheduled Spring Orientations, Spring Access Memberships and Wild Pig Management Hunts have been cancelled. We will be working over the next few weeks issuing refunds. We...

Good God Almighty in heaven, why did I start this thread??

Edgard, I've put about 35 of the Berger 190gn VLD's down range and they held 4.5" groups for me at 600 yds with my custom .300 Weatherby. They are a great bullet but I have switched to loading nothing but the Barnes TTSX bullets for my big game loads. I got tired of recalculating point of...

I called the Tejon Ranch Wildlife Division office this morning in an attempt to find out about membership fee refunds but all I could get was a recording stating,..."we are undergoing some changes, etc. etc....". I suspect their offices have been inundated with phone calls today and they don't...

I'd like to try Arizona for elk or deer sometime but I have no connections or any buddies who are interested. I'm using my two Wyoming antelope preference points for area 115 this year and I'll hold my four deer points. I've got a friend near Tensleep so I might actually have a hunting...

I agree with you wholeheartedly that it shouldn't affect us regular Joe hunters, but unfortunately it does and it will. Tejon is a major corporation with investors and shareholders alike. It's company shares are traded on the NYSE and as such, not only does it's actions and performance garner...

I too, am very disapointed and frustrated in this turn of events but I can understand their actions now that the Feds are involved. They are compelled to conduct a complete review of their hunting access program and to ensure that F&G and other federal agencies are comfortable with their plan...

Bummer! Looks like Tejon Ranch is terminating their Spring access this year. I was really looking forward to hunting varmints and exploring the ranch on my own schedule. Hopefully they'll get this restriction lifted for those of you who hunt there during the fall hunting season. I guess I'll...

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Sounds good. Just let me know by next Friday so that I can give Jodi sufficient heads-up.

Nate, I'm not married to any particular date. January 24th is just the one I put on my sign up schedule that I submitted to Jodi. I'm willing to change to another date, and I'm pretty sure she would accommodate the change, to allow several San Diego area members to attend together. Talk with...

I'm heading up to Tejon Ranch on Tuesday, January 24th to attend the 10:00am Spring Access orientation briefing and pick up my membership packet. If any San Diego area members want to ride up with me to attend the same orientation give me a shout.

Get some blow up poster size prints of those photos for sure. Your camo pattern was an excellent fit for that topography. Sitka optifade open country?

Congratulations Nate. Taking that ram, whether by archery or firearm is truely a lifetime hunting achievement. You can probably count on one hand the number of SoCal hunters in your ranks. Well done.

I'm dialed in for my own hand load so I no longer need these two boxes of Federal .22-250 cal 43gn Speer TNT Green ammo. $30.00 for both

What scope and mounting system is installed? Does it have the standard Weatherby accubrake? Did Gunworks provide you with the load data or just the ammo? What MOA accuracy did they end up with? Got a photo?

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I bought four Magic Mountain tickets this summer for the kids and grandkids but we just never made it up there. They're still good thru 12/31/11. $20.00each or all four for $75.00. Call Gerry (619) 921-9349.

I found this arrow while I was hunting in Will Valley at Palomar. If you can use it, call me to arrange pick up. Gerry (619) 921-9349

Just bring it in to a retail store along with your sales receipt. Without a sales receipt, someone is sure to give you the hairy eyeball look.

Remember this...We are the adults who were once the junior hunters and that progression will hopefully continue in perpetuity. The crux of this issue is that we must work to ensure hunting remains acceptable in the public eye and this includes having access to public lands that will support...

I read this article in the Opinion section of the UT this morning. It left me so pissed off I could spit blood. The author doesn't have the interests of hunters in mind. He's just a shill for those who would have hunting banned altogether. Yeh, he was a former Fish and Game Commissioner...

Looking for a variable power Leupold VX-II or better or perhaps a Zeiss Conquest to mount on my sons 700 BDL. Just thought I'd check here before I go retail.

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Yup, no limit on Eurasian collared doves in California but you gotta shoot them during the normal dove season. My buddies and I hit Arizona's 2nd season dove opener every year. I left the house at midnight on turkey day and arrived at our shooting gallery five hours later for the opener. We...

Get whatever makes you happy. All of them will kill at the appropriate range with the right skill set. I'd have no hesitation to use my .308, 30-06, or 270WSM on any pig, deer, antelope or elk. My go-to-rifle is my .300 Weatherby. If I was allowed only one rifle, that's the one I'd keep. When...

The only tannery I have used is Golden State Tannery but they are located in the Bay Area. I don't know of any closer to San Diego. If I were you, I'd stop by or call Lyon's and O'Haver and get a recommendation from them.

I already own an Ithaca SKB O/U in 20 gauge and a Browning Gold SL Hunter in 20 gauge plus four 12 gauge shotguns in O/U, semi-auto, and pump actions. Just looking for a .410 or 28 gauge to add to the collection. Thanks

Shoot me a PM with a photo and your asking price. I'm expecting photos of another Citori and a Weatherby.

Joe, thanks for the heads up on the Big 5 sale. That shotgun would be a good starter for someone but I'm looking for higher quality.

Need fulfilled..I bought the Weatherby I need another toy. Anyone here want to part with their nice SxS, O/U or semi-auto shotgun in .410 bore or 28 gauge?

GONE! New, never worn 5.11 tactical vest designed for concealed carry but has so much versatility that it can be used for anything from shooting sports to fishing, hiking, or dog training. Vest has a Back-Up Belt System, hidden BBS&#8482; pockets on each side of vest, 18 pockets, key hook...

That road whale deserved a good smack down but not all Prius drivers are tree huggers. Some of us would rather spend our money on something besides gasoline. I've owned two Prius's and have enjoyed HOV lane access for five years until this July. I drive over 60 miles a day just to and from work...

Congratulations Roger. Those are some very nice Socal deer. Good on ya!

Very nice buck and a great report. You're scouting and pre-season work certainly paid off. It's nice when it all comes together. Congratulations!

You got that right. It's wilderness hunting like it was 150 years ago with no power anything! We came in from Cody on the South Fork Rd to the trail head where my outfitter owns an acre of land with a small cabin for storage and a corral for his horses and mules coming back off the trail. We...

Nope, I spoke with Lynn about a year and a half ago and he was already booked when I wanted to go and I wasn't interested in changing my dates into a different moon phase. I booked with Wyoming Expeditions run by Jeff Krueger. He's a top notch outfitter whose guides know the area like their own...

Jason, I went with Jeff Krueger who runs Wyoming Expeditions

Shot him with my custom .300 Weatherby using my hand loaded Barnes 180gn TTSX bullets. Barnes has never failed me and it's all I use on big game. I shot him offhand kneeling at 286 yards while he was leading a group of cows up the hill back into the timber. He never stopped moving and this shot...

I had an exciting guided hunt in the wilderness region of Wyoming in an area called the Thorofare located about ten miles outside the Southeast corner of Yellowstone. Five other hunters and I packed-in with horses and mules on a trek that took us eight hours to arrive at our base camp. The area...

I hand load everything but if I was in a pinch for ammo, my go to brand is Federal Vital Shok. The components are very good and it's accuracy and repeatabilty outperforms any other brand I have used. Your rifle might not agree, but all six of mine shoot it very well.

Great looking dog Dragonballs. My springer "Sprint" was a black & white also. She was a great dog afield and in the water. I couldn't keep her out of the pool and she could even dive 8' to the bottom to retrieve a weighted tennis ball. Lost her to cancer after 13 years...

There are many good hunting breeds readily available but no matter what breed you choose, discipline training and daily exercise are mandatory. Good genes will get them to hunt, but poor discipline and training will have them hunting for themselves. The only thing worse than not having a bird...

I have a box (100ct) of Berger VLD HPBT match grade hunting bullets. Local pick up $30.00 or $35.00 shipped. These are great bullets especially when reaching out beyond 400yds.

Now that's a wall hanger! Nice job. I wish I had a backyard like yours.

I miss my Berger VLD's and Nosler Partitions, but the copper works. I too have been shooting it for about five years and hand loading all of it in .308, .30-06, .300 Wby, .270WSM and .50 cal muzzleloader. I've taken pigs, antelope, deer, and elk with one shot DRT kills but I've also had to pop...

Thanks for the followup Matt. Shot placement with solid copper into the vitals is particularly critical with those big boys and I suspected you might have missed your intended mark by a bit. Missing the heart or lungs can result in those bruisers responding like there is no such thing as...

Congrats on your successful hunt. Those are some BIG pigs! That brown brute will make a nice shoulder mount with flaring tusks. Question,..What caliber and bullet/grain was used requiring 3 shots?

Thanks,..That makes sense for warm climate hunting. It's been well over forty years since I bow hunted. When I did, those Northeastern whitetails all had winter coats during archery season which ran late October into late November. No compound bows back then! I hunted with a Ben Pearson...

Congratulations Jim! Looks like a great area. Do you have any thoughts on why his hair was so thin and missing in quite a few areas?

Very nice! I haven't built an AR style weapon yet, but it's on my "to do" list. Then again, maybe I'll just wait until I leave Kalifornia and buy a real one........

I just got home from P2K Range and it looks like I found a good load to work with and refine. I loaded the Barnes 36gn VG's on top of BL C(2) and worked up from 37grains to 40 grains in .5gn increments. Not one of my three-shot groupings was over 1.18inches and most were sub-moa. The load...

I believe I have a couple of boxes of Remington .308 PSP 125gn managed recoil ammo in my safe leftover from when I was introducing my son to his first hunting rifle. Send a PM if interested.

I've got some BL C(2) that I'll be using with the Barnes 36gn VG's. I was thinking about H380 but I decided to go with Varget for the Speer 50gn TNT green bullets that I got from MidwayUSA. I'm going to try some .5gn increment workups from min to max on both and then refine C.O.A.L. after I...

It's illegal to use or possess lead bullets while hunting big game and non-game species in the Condor Zone. In addition, "Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful to use or possess projectiles containing more than one percent lead by weight while taking or attempting to take any nongame...

Anyone have any experience with the Speer TNT Green 43gn or 50gn bullets in .22-250cal or other high velocity applications? I've loaded Barnes for years but I'd like a bit heavier round than their 36gn VG's in .224 dia. Their 50gn VG requires a 1-10 twist to stabilize and mine is 1-12 so that...

Thanks Frank. My Barnes reloading manual specifies BL-C(2) as the most accurate powder for the 36VG's so that's what I picked up yesterday at Turner's along with a box of 36gn VG's. Can't find anyone with new .22-250 brass so I'll have to order it. I did shoot the rifle yesterday with a box...

Trap and sporting clays off the stern?

I shoot only Barnes TTSX in all of my rifle calibers and I've taken everything from pigs to elk with one shot DRT kills. I swear by them and will continue to use them. I know that I will be somewhat limited with the small .22-250 but I will probably load Barnes 36gn Varmint Grenades for the...

I started building this rifle in February and I just completed it today when my scope arrived. Howa M1500 barreled action bedded and free floated, .22-250 cal, 24" 1-12 twist .825 dia barrel with target crown Timney Trigger set to 1.75 lbs break Bell & Carlson Medalist A2 Varmint/Tactical...

Mike, It's about time you got some blood back on the decks of the ex- "Bad To The Bone". Gerry Epic trip Cory!

I'll be finishing up my .22-250 build tomorrow and will do a barrel break in this weekend. I'm looking for any recommendations you may have for a couple of good varmint loads. I will only load non-lead and I'd like to work up a couple of loads to handle ground squirrels up to coyotes. I'm...

I use Camp Pendleton for trap/skeet but like GRUNTO369 said, you need to be with somebody who is active duty or retired military. Pendleton recently shut down the pistol range and I don't know when or if it will reopen. You can also shoot at the Pala Indian Reservation range if you join the...

Thanks Scott. My Jeep has been the perfect hunting vehicle for me. I mostly hunt alone, but on occasions my son comes along so a two seater is all I need and it easily converts from it's upland game configuration to being rigged for big game pursuit. It takes me less than five minutes to...

No real disadvantage to a 1" tube but the 30mm tube can give you a leg up in a couple of areas. The larger 30mm tube will provide more light transmission than a 1" tube resulting in a brighter image. Assuming of course, that you are using the same size objective lenses on each scope you...

Ditto on the Nylabones. Rawhide only made my dog sick and she had problems passing them through her digestive system.

Nate, I told Steven that you gave me some feedback on the Ranch. He said that he knows you well and remembers when you first started out at Tejon doing the semi-guided archery hunts. Also mentioned that you keep your camping rig there too. Smart move!

I just got home from Tejon Ranch and I was truely impressed with the place. My son and I left our house around 7:00am this morning and made the three hour drive north. We arrived just before 10:00am and checked-in with Jody at the office. She introduced us to Steven, a ranch guide, who took us...

I've got a 1999 TJ with the 4.0 litre that I've rigged for hunting and I routinely get 17 mpg and have even logged 18 mpg on long distance road trips. I only use it for hunting but I wouldn't hesitate to use it as a daily driver. No lift, no special suspension and it has never failed me on the...

Responded. Thanks Ricardo. Still looking....

I'm looking around for a lefty bolt action in .270 or .30-06 for my son. Might consider other calibers but none smaller than .270 cal.

Thanks Nate. I'm not looking at Tehon solely for the hogs because I usually get a couple each year at Vandenberg and all it costs me is the gas money to get there and $38 bucks a night at the visiting officers quarters. I'm more interested in the freedom of access and the overall outdoor...

I'm looking for a little insight from those of you who have or have had a Tehon Ranch Spring Access Membership. I would add the pig option to the membership so it seems like a very good deal being able to camp, fish and hunt varmint and pig whenever I want from February - August. I'm just about...

I don't load .257wby just .300 wby but a friends best load for his .257 Wby with 110 accubonds is 71.2gns of 7828, C.O.A.L. 3.250, and Federal GM215M primers. Are you using the 215M primers? H4831sc is the powder I use in my .300wby with fantastic results behind 168gn TTSX and 180gn TTSX bullets.

I've got 500 Federal GM215M primers that I can let go. If you handload, you know these can be tough to come by. I can use a set of RCBS full size dies in .22-250 and .45ACP or maybe something else you no longer need or have in surplus. Sorry, but I am not interested in shipping transfers. Can...

Bob, I sent you a PM.

Orion D'Italia I or II? More details or photos....

Tell him that he might want to think about joining the Pendleton Sportsmans Club since he is already on base. We meet in the Wardens Office Building (WOB), Bldg 2648 at 1830 the second Tuesday of every month. He can talk with guys who have hunted the base for many years and know the areas well...

You're welcome Harrry. Glad we could get'r done here in Kalifornia. I hand loaded 100 rounds of 230gn FMJ this weekend so I can stop at the range on my way home from Gusslers. Yee Ha!!

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Very nice report Richard. Thank you for taking the time to give a good overview of what to expect at this game ranch. The photos were excellent and gave me a good idea of what the terrain is like. I've read a number of past reports and comments about this operation from other forum members and...