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I would have had to turn into a rock chucker at some point. Not sure if that would have been better or worse, but only thing that kept going through my mind.

Bang.bang.bang.bang.bang.bang.bang.bang.bang.bang.click.click.click.click.click.click. F*ck that. If I didn't have a gun, I would have been doing my best Nolan Ryan impression with some of those big rocks.

no video. code of the west..............

Nice work Nature girl.

Cat was pissed because he kept calling her dude.

To me it appeared he emboldened the cat by retreating. Also wonder if his distress sounds did the same. No telling. Suspect the cat mock charged when he attempted to pick up rocks. Overall he did OK but why in the heck was he running video on his phone when he should have been on full offense?

That’s why I do my hunting between 10am and 2pm

It’s been a busy fall for our family with a bison hunt, MT elk and AZ early rifle bull hunts all in the books. Hunter was next up with a Kaibab youth tag in his pocket. Due to less accountability with online school he found himself making up assignments instead of hunting on opening day. Mom was merciful and let him hunt after his assignments were made up. We arrived late Saturday. From past experience and lots of driving 67 in the dark going/coming from bison camp we knew they were stacked up in the burned areas. So we literally plopped down a tent right next to the highway and grabbed a few hours of sleep before the alarm went off early Saturday. About 5 minutes after we left camp Hunter spotted some deer feeding in front of us. He quickly setup and fired a shot and MISSED at the startling distance of 30 yds. He looked straight at me and said “I was right on her shoulder, if I missed the scope is messed up.” Almost word for word something he heard on MeatEater this week. We looked but it was a clean miss. Within 30 minutes we found a small group feeding down the ridge from us. This time there was a little more breathing room between us to setup the shot. He had to stand because of brush. We got the triclawps under the foregrip and the Bogpod under the butt. He was steady and told me he was ready to squeeze. At the crack she lurched forward and then stumbled two steps before piling up behind a log. Hunter had filled his second tag in two days with his little brother and I both by his side. At 267 yds he couldn’t have placed the shot any better if he did it by hand. We spent the rest of the day scouting for Nash’s 12AW late hunt, admiring the fall colors and bemoaning the fire damage. As I reflected on this in a way only Father’s do, I realized how far he (and I) have come. Which then also made me consider what heights he might yet achieve. We did this hunt two years ago when he was just 10. He was freshly diagnosed with CMT, hyper-mobility and bilateral hip dysplasia. It was between the first and second reconstructive hip surgery. It was a year I had waited my entire life for, a year of first hunting expeditions, but had turned into a year of doctors, surgeries, therapy and tears; both his and mine. At that time it felt like a monumental effort just to fill that tag. This year, it was a layup, probably too easy for him. He found his own deer, dialed his own scope, called the hit and navigated his own way back to the truck. I wish the me now could go tell the me of 2018 that it’s going to be ok. You and he can do this. My buttons were all busted on Saturday from puffing out my chest. One more Bab trip for our crew left this year.

I hope your card gets declined.

There’s a pair of razors on here for $750. Get those and you won’t be disappointed like you were with these

Guns, don't leave home without them!

But thats how I can justify to my wife that I "need" a 45-70.

Two weeks after my son Michael got his muzzy elk in unit 8 on evening of second day, grandson Ryan filled his tag on evening of 2nd day in 4a. After a bunch of “what if’s and if only” moments opening day, everything fell into place Saturday evening. After hearing a bull bugle close by, I told him....it’s on. A few minutes later 5 cows worked their way into the clearing , and he took care of business. I haven’t drawn a tag for myself for 9 years, but can’t imagine enjoying anything more than seeing the excitement of his success. Bust of luck to the kids still at it!0

Oh my sillyness what an end to a ridiculous hunt. Was heading out for one more evening of failure when Big Browns gives me a call and so graciously offers to take us to his super secret A+honey hole. Off we went. We climbed a small miserable mountain and right away found elk. Wrong flavor though. Not to worry, Big Browns not only takes us to this amazing spot, he then FINDS the elk TOO. After a short mad scramble to get everything set up,my niece launches her FIRST bullet at her FIRST big game animal. 530yds. The hours of practice paid off and she laced miss daisy with an (almost) perfect shot. Tucked it right behind the front leg just clipping the elbow. After a VERY short run/fall....elk down. Then the REAL fun began. Big Browns and her dad head back to get the ranger and she and I head through the scrub to find the prize. It took us over an HOUR to find it because of a) thick nasty scrub and b) a little hidden gully that fooled us and c) sheer stupidity on my part for not getting walked on to her. No worries, we had plenty of time because Big Browns doesn't know how to change a tire. Luckily he has hillbilly friends that do and came to his rescue. A few cuts later and elk bags in the Ranger and HAPPY niece. It was really AMAZING. her dad had been down with bronchitis for over a week, This was the first chance he had to get out. Shouldn't have because he was hacking up a lung but didn't want to miss it"just in case". Thank you again to all who offered help. Absolutely made this a fantastic experience. THIS is what makes this forum a great place. And of course I can't thank Big Browns enough for making this happen(after ALREADY helping TWO other youths this morning!!!!). And to wildwoody for saving the day. Just......AWESOME. Thank you guys. we did get some video but I am WAY too tired to mess with them right now.

I drove along the AZ.P. Canal this morning, I lost count of the hundreds of quail in the first couple miles. Not yet spooky which raises the question, what's your favorite quail medicine? I think I'm going with a #6.

Storage and extra fuel!!! I can't wait to get a diesel...

I have the 90 gallon RDS tank and it is the bomb. My range while pulling a trailer is about 1000 miles and basically twice that without pulling a trailer. They make a kit for a super easy install too. Took me less than an hour to install my tank.

the addiction of Quail hunting. then you find some scalies or Mearns and you will question your own IQ for getting involved. fun and high end shotguns though.

7 1/2 but I shoot them on the ground

I’ve always gone 6 or 7 1/2 in the long range. Let’s meet up and hit it?

Something about the way that’s worded....lol

Beautiful Rifle. Wish I had the cash

Saw a shoulder mount cape go at one of the auctions for $3500.00. There aren't many around. maybe a died dall sheep cape?

Thanks! As an adult onset hunter that caught the bowhunting bug 2019 late OTC I can say this: All the prior early season weekends since 8/21 I was out early/staying late day hunting spot and stalk and almost died multiple times realizing that just ‘cause I work construction outside doesn’t mean my cardio is up to par😆 I really think this buck and how he presented himself was a gift from the Coues gods!