Ya’ know, I started same approximately 40 years ago. Had some help along the way. It has been years since I have purchased a factory cartridge. At this point the only factory shells I use are 22rf and 17 hmr. I load 28 gauge shot shells as they are too damn expensive. I load 12 and 20 also.
I...
I started with a REM. 700, mountain rifle. Sent it to Holland to be rechambered in 260 AI, blue printed action and brake. Added a Jewel trigger. So far have too much into it. But, it is my meat rifle. Had it rebarreled with Lilia bbl. and PT&G recoil lug. More $$$$ into it. Added a Swarovski...
One year old female lab. First pic is her first grouse, Francolin grouse. 2nd is her first rooster pheasant. Had I known the grouse was a Francolin I would not have taken it. She flushed it straight up over my head and was a snap shot. Oh well. The other lab is my 11 year old female. She is a...
Booking a trip for 2nd week in November 2026 down near Harlingen, TX with an outfitter by the name of Tony Medina. Hickspic outfitters is the name. Have references that speak highly of his offerings. More to come. MTG
Has any member on this forum hunted Nilgai in Texas? Who did you hunt with, prices and what time of year? Have head this meat is very good table fare. What is your opinion?
Have been giving some serious thought to hunt Nilgai for some time. Any and all information would be appreciated. MTG
Many of my hunting friends have passed away. Some merely got old and stopped going afield. Have hunted with some I choose not to hunt a second time. Hate to wait for late arrivals. Have mentored a few that have gone on to hunt solo or have families and no time. This I understand. So, I hunt...
Your decision, hunt in MT or don’t. Mule deer are declining,
WT are thriving. Elk, first day of season they move to private land. Hunt with an outfitter to take a minimalistic elk or mulie…..go ahead. Pay the high fees and attempt to draw in the remaining hot zones. GOOD LUCK! There are...
My recommendation would be to move to MT, or stop hunting in MT. Better options and less nonsense. The days of coming to MT to take a mediocre
antelope may be over. The days of coming to MT to shoot a mediocre mule deer may be over. The elk population is in trouble. The are other states, other...
I too love labs. Have owned five over a long period of time. Have owned two
Chesapeake Bay retrievers also. Currently we have an eleven year old female and an eight month old terrorist/unhinged, wild bitch. Training my labs has been fun over many years. BUT, my eight month old bitch has been...
Those that sign up for Block Management would opt out of this program to sell high priced tags to NR. It would be the end of Block Management. There are lots of private lands that are leased as is. More privatized land will not help. Only families, close friends and NR would have access to...
We are contemplating a spring, April/May, 2026 trip to Greece for a vacation. We have traveled internationally many times, but not Greece. Any and all information that members could extend would be very helpful. Thanks in advance. MTG
There have been meeting after meeting about this in the past years. Local landowners, people who live in Luna county and seasonal tourist have attended these meetings to oppose national monument status. This has fallen on deaf ears. There is a movement afoot to close these public lands to all...
Find it interesting that the rams like to congregate in and near talus ridges. Is this a defense mechanism? Have seen many on or climbing these rocks. MTG
For a young dog to act properly with a semblance of good manners. It can take some time for individual pups to come around. All takes time and patience. MTG