I've deer hunted a lot but mainly in eastern WY and the western Dakotas. This will be my first deer hunt in Colorado and first time deer hunting in a more mountain setting. For this hunt I'm not looking to shoot the first buck I see but hoping to find a mature deer. I have 4 points going into...
I am having an internal debate about which season to choose for a 2025 Colorado deer hunt. I have the ability to draw some "better" units for second rifle and was leaning that way for awhile. I like the idea of hunting an area that has a better age structure and trophy potential but if the deer...
A couple buddies of mine went to South Dakota for a long weekend to do some shed hunting. About halfway through the second day one of them called me and said he found an elk deadhead and asked if I could look if there was a way to legally keep it (otherwise he would leave it there). I sent him...
I’m looking to buy a new rifle before next season. I am left handed and looking for a bolt action which limits some options. I was initially leaning toward the Tikka t3x lite stainless but can get a good deal on the Savage 110 storm. I think I’m set on getting either one in 270 if that makes a...
I did both this year. I shot a deer in SD and left it with a taxidermist there because the deer was in velvet and I figured I would be coming back through that area the next year for at least one hunt and could pick it up then.
I also shot a deer in Wyoming and had a taxidermist prepare it for...
Thanks for all the replies. I feel better about the situation and probably let it bother me too much at the time. Karma may have been on my side that day as when I got to the end of the trail I ended up shooting a nice buck.
I was listening to Randy's podcast today about hunting etiquette and I got to thinking about a recent trip I made to a large piece of National Forest land in WY. I arrived at a trail head before shooting time and saw a truck and camper parked there. Knowing the trail was about 3 miles long and...
Looking for a Bino mount for my tripod. I had the vortex adapter but I don’t like how it attaches. Looking to switch to one of the strap versions. Any suggestions on a reasonably priced one?
Thanks for the info everyone! I am actually from out of state but was looking for a taxidermist in South Dakota due to rules regarding moving deer across state lines.
Being an optimist and making sure I’m somewhat prepared I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for a good taxidermist in western South Dakota. Ive looked online but I wanted to see if anyone has any personal experience.
Thanks for the responses! I hope to start doing some longer (5-7 days) backpack style hunts starting next year. Would the Selway be big enough for that or would the lack of room be frustrating. I think I’m leaning toward the metcalf for the extra room and not significantly more cost.
New to posting on the forum. I am looking at getting a Mystery Ranch pack. I’ve been looking at both the Metcalf and the Selway. Right now I’m mainly doing deer and antelope hunts but hope to get out elk hunting in the next few years. I’m looking to buy one pack and was hoping to get peoples...