SWDesertRat

Saw this video a month or so ago, covers aspects of the predator control and plans for transplant.

Saw this video a month or so ago, covers aspects of the predator control and plans for transplant.

I can understand your frustration, I'd be a bit miffed myself after calling and driving. Im certainly not creating excuses for them, but maybe it was one if those days where business was dead or slow and they decided to call it a day.Every time I have visited them it was well worth my trip and enjoyable to chat about hunting or gear and they have gone above and beyond in customer service. Id hope you would give them a second chance to earn your business. Have a good New Year.

'Choncho, when you are a man, sometimes you wear your stretchy pants in your room'Señor Libre Sorry PRDATR, I couldn't resist. I have nothing substantial to add to this post.

Carefree office has a dozen people in line, I shoulda got my leftover pig tag last week.

Its because he doesnt have any investment in it. Go to Ross, Gila Outdoors or Outdoorsman and they will spend more than enough time with you. Prolly even have some good feedback for you regarding field experience. My .02 on the topic is that if you are looking for a pair of binos to do it all (carry all the time around your neck and glass on tripod) the 12x50 will suit that need, if you are looking for a big eyes and something you carry in your pack but put away once you start stalking or that kind then the 15's will be that for you. The 12's are a lil more variable but the 15's I see as more of a specialist optic.

Worth the wait. Nice job getting it done. Perry sounds like a good guy to have on your hunt. Ha! Thanks for sharing the hunt with us.

I think you're right, it usually is unless it was pen or farm raised and processed for commercial sale and use. Might depend on the state though.

I would look into freight flights. Depending on what airport and airline companies are there your friend can drop off a cooler at the freight shipping office, and you can pick it up at the freight shipping office. It will be an overnight flight but usually a 1/3 of FedEx, UPS, DHL and any other company. Usually the best deal for moving heavy items with airport availability.

Website looks great, no more tweekers..lol Megan is a pretty pup too. GLWS!

The outdoorsman is the way to go. The stud goes into your binos with a lil blue loctite and then stud slips and locks into the post, then you can screw the locking mechanism down so it is secured and not going anywhere. Hiking or moving around no binos falling on the ground. Additionally, you can quick swap out other binos if you have the stud on your other binos ( as long as they can take one of the studs- outdoorsmans makes a variety) you were glassing w 10x42 and wanted to switch to 15's it takes less than 30 seconds and you dont have to fiddle with plates or unscrew anything, just loosen the post and pop out the 10's and the 15's go right in.

Incredible. Fortunate man for certain. Great picture of the line headed out. Thanks for the update Jay. Is the bow record for Rocky still 175 and change? Amazing accomplishment to kill, even more so to take such a magnificent ram with the potential to beat record.

Nice write up. Enjoyed the pictures and perspective. Thanks for sharing

PRDATR - thanks for the heads up, I didn't see that thread. SWDesertRat - Respectfully, since you mentioned high school, do you remember those kids in high school that always went against the grain just to stand out? You know, those kids that thought they were cool by pretending to not care but really they always did and threw their two cents in whenever they could. You remind me of those kids right now, why even comment on the thread if you're just gonna be negative? We all come on this site to share and be accompanied by others who share the same interests. I'm not as into hunting in Africa as other people but you don't see me going into that thread and throwing out negative comments. No, I just keep scrolling down. So next time you have a thought like this one, don't type, scroll. "Just saying" Well you got me, wasnt trying to be negative just sharing my opinion since everyone else was tossing theirs nto the circle. Im not the type to beat around the bush and I dont take myself too seriously, but I also respect others opinions and wasnt trying to rain on them, just didnt understand all the ruckus for a tv show.From a perspective standpoint I honestly never saw that show until a family member was in the hospital recently and I watched it. I didnt see the appeal for such a following but then again I only saw an episode. i know guys that like the show and quote from it all the time but the quotes are lost on me. Where's Lark to add some insight on something like this..? I stand by my previous statement about reality tv though, I think if folks stopped feeding the beast of shows and ratings and the producers that make them less crap would end up on tv, but heck what do I know? I appreciate your opinion tho and will keep doing whatever scrolling or commenting i feel is appropriate. Thanks for reading... EDIT*** Just noticed you were the OP, I see why you posted what you posted now. My statement remains unchanged. Chilllll Winston.

Respectfully...I dont give crap. The less so called 'reality tv' the better. I dont have the time or desire to watch cable tv. Does there really need to be two threads about this? Its worse than a high school rumour mill. Just sayin

Yes. The pack was designed for this exact component. Depending on the size of your spotter you may have to strap it externally or in a zippered pocket.

+1.Unless you can talk an immediate family member (brother, sister, dad and mom...can't recall on grandparents) into moving to Alaska you'd better start saving too. In some areas, guides are booking 3 years out and most start upwards of 15K. If you are set on a brown/grizz, I'd suggest going to the Safari Club International Convention in Las Vegas in Feb 2014 or 2015 and talking to as many outfitters as you can and decide what type of hunt experience you want and which outfitter can provide it. I personally think brown/grizz has become one of the more expensive hunts in the last 10 years, at least doubling in that time frame. Dall Sheep and goat hunts are still fairly reasonable, respective to the same time frame and compared to bears. Cheaper solution is always the Alaskan black bear, DIY or guided. Inland or coastal. If you go in with one or two other hunters for DIY you might expect to pay around 2K each for everything (plus or minus depending on airfare, location, etc ) guided will run you around 3-6k depending on what options you decide on. I could be off on my estimates and others should chime in. If I had to choose between dall, bear or goat. I'd go bear because I think it the cost will only continue to climb but that's just a guess.

Very nice buck! Looks like you guys killed a couple on your hunt. Good times

No harm no foul. Best part is all the comments kept your post on top. I wasnt trying to be a jerk, just gave up on trying to take a look at your pup since I was having browser issues. Nothing like dangling a carrot that someone else can see and smell but you cant. Ya dig?The web issues happens every time I have tried to look at your webpage. I can give you more details abt whats happening in a PM if you want to solve it. Anyways, who cares... GLWS I think wire haired GSP are great dogs. Hope she finds a good hunting home.

Bump for a nice inexpensive rifle. Never shot this rifle but it was well balanced and not too heavy.

http://www.blackriverkennels.net/ - Under For Sale Im all for convenience but for those of us that browse with mobile (at least for both my apple products) that website makes my browser appear as if its on meth and seriously tweeking..If you can't take the time to provide basic information then be cognizant that it is somewhat aggravating to click another link that just gives you problems and frankly my interest disappears.Just sayin... Sorry, I was just trying to help. I don't have a smart phone (Blackberry) and do not use it to access the Net. He was asking $2,500. PRDATRMy bad, that wasn't intended as a dig against you but venting my frustration of the OP only posting a link and no additional info. Thanks for posting up the price for us btw..

Wow! Sure hope it's not a solar panel array.

Not to derail this thread but... I also know of people that report 'No Kill' on their survey when they did kill. They worry that somehow G&F is going to track their harvest and punish them by not 'allowing' them to draw a tag the next year. I think this all comes out in the wash and tag numbers are determined by deer survey results that they do each year as well as stratified data (with errors from false and lack of reporting) from hunter harvest surveys. If you want your opinion to be heard re: tag numbers etc, voicing them on a forum isn't the best venue. I would also encourage every hunter to visit a G&F office when the hunt recommendations are open for comment. Become familiar with how the data are used and what goes into the recommendations. As some have already stated about these meetings, there are generally only a few (like 3 or 4 tops) hunters present at each meeting. Be vocal and involved.

http://www.blackriverkennels.net/ - Under For Sale Im all for convenience but for those of us that browse with mobile (at least for both my apple products) that website makes my browser appear as if its on meth and seriously tweeking..If you can't take the time to provide basic information then be cognizant that it is somewhat aggravating to click another link that just gives you problems and frankly my interest disappears.Just sayin...

Awesome buck bc! Love the character. Tough hunts can be some of the most memorable.