My Uncle raised Emu's during the 90's. He bought a adult pair bred them had 25 babies. Sold all of them bought 6 more adult pairs bred them and had hundreds of babies. He made money the first 2 years after that he couldn't give them away. Ended up letting all of them go on property the...
It looks like my hopes for a group hunt are not going to happen. The Outfitter I would use does not what to commit to any dates. He only wants to do the hunts on a stand by status. He says the birds are tough to pattern that time of the year in his area. He advised making a Hunt in Missouri...
I'll put out some feelers on prices and availability. These types of hunts are put on in rice fields and require a huge spread. Only way to really do these is guided. It's not too expensive and when there are birds you can shoot till your sick of pulling the trigger.
A Canadian would be awesome. I've never seen any where we hunt. We get Specks, Snows and Blues. Mostly Specks.
Life is good. I'm so thankful we live in a country where we are able to experience the outdoors the way we do. I've had colleagues ask me why we like to shoot animals. Why...
I'm in Nigeria right on the Cameroon, EG border.
Here are a few more pics from my son. He likes to rub it in some while I'm at work. His still on Christmas break.
Thanks Huntlife. I certainly will post pic's. Good luck with your new house.:)
Permethrin is your friend. I treat all my hunting clothes with it. Helps with all of the creepy crawlies.
Seems strange to me that ya'll have such a problem with Ticks up there. I woulda thought the cold would...
Thank you Mthuntinfool. We will try to check it out. Last year we stayed in Big Sky and spent a week at Yellowstone and Grand Teton Parks. We rented horses in Big Sky, went white water rafting I fished every day and we absolutely fell in love with the country. I can't wait to get back.
Tjay it was a newer 140 not a 150. I've never shot 150's out of my 7mm08's. I've read that they are a tougher bullet. This deer was close only around 30 yards. That might have been part of what caused the damage. I shoot Partitions when hunting now. I still shoot the BT's at the range...
This small buck was shot with a 140 gr Nosler BT out of a 7mm 08. The small hole is the entrance, there was no exit and then the damage under the skin. This is why I don't shoot BT's at big game anymore.
I have two 7mm 08 and I agree with Firehawk on the Varget. As far as bullets I used to shoot the ballistic tips but have switched to Partitions due to the mess the ballistic tips make. I just find they damage to much meat and don't exit well even on thin skinned deer. IMO/IME the 140 gr...
It's supposed to be out of the Lodge. Sleep in till it warms up a bit and head out on horseback to glass. Since it's looking like it will be a nice comfortable hunt I'm going to bring a very important piece of gear. My wife will be coming with me. :-)
I appreciate all of your...
Today I bought a Scabbard for my rifle on a Ebay. I kinda wanted leather but couldn't find what I wanted. End up getting a like new Red Head Canvas for a great price. Now I'm looking for a good Spotting scope. A lot of choices. I have some time to research. I'm leaning towards Vortex or...
Excellent advice. Thank you very much guy's. .280 Remington, I have spent a lot of time around horses but don't ride as often as I used to and no longer own one. I know spending lots of time on one is going to be the most ''painful'' part of the trip. I am planning on wearing compression or...