Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Know the Age of the Deer Before You Shoot


We all need to know how to judge a deer by more than just the antlers. Love this great infographic from HuntingNet which shows you how to assess buck age by the body shape. The idea is to pass on smaller bucks (don't we all try to do this?) and harvest the more mature animals. This allows for a more healthy herd (which results in bigger bucks anyway). Teach yourself, your buddies and your kids.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

If a Tree Falls in the Forest...

This cover photo is of the roots of the previous tallets tree in the world, 357' Redwood. It fell in late 90's in a storm, a football field long. Redwoods do not have tap roots, roots are close to the surface to get all the water and nutrients to grow so big. Amazing mother nature.

Nothing Like a Lady in Camo

Who says you can't get the little woman to wear camo? Toni decided to come out and see just how tough it is to find them goats.

Hardest Antelope Hunt of My Life!


Me and my guide who also happns to double as my son occasionally.
Just finished one of the hardest hunting experiences of my life. I have hunted Antelope three times and all three were completed in less than three days -  fun but not too hard.

This Likely Tables hunt in Modoc county took six days of walking on lava rocks, crawling on rocks and sage, chasing goats that run at the sight of truck, hot, and challenging at best.

I had shots, first day at over 290yds with Weatherby 270. missed? Second day, shot at 325 with a 243, missed? Now I was losing confidence. Target shot, all guns shooting ok, must be me?