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in reply to: Browning Wasp #25242

[iI was told about 75/8″[/i]

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in reply to: Sad to say….. #18166

Exactly how I feel Wildschein and Bruc. I do not know the whole story but perhaps the Game and Fish is trying to thin the herd as quickly and efficiently as possible. Hunting is a tool of wildlife management. From my own experience I am far more succesful with a rifle than my recurve, although I enjoy the bowhunt much better.

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in reply to: Sad to say….. #17565

Funny thing is that bowhunting is also a questionable method of take to many non-hunters. I have discussed this with a non-hunting friend of mine who believes hunting with a rifle is OK, but argues archery hunting is barbaric. Careful what you wish for.

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in reply to: Browning Wasp #47329

Thanks

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in reply to: Predators and A Hunter's Conscience #25225

I enjoy hunting and trapping coyotes and make no apologies. If it is not for you, fine. I find sitting on my rear end in a tree stand waiting for a whitetail to amble on by not much of a “sport” but I could care less if others enjoy it. Coyote hunting provides a great deal of winter time activity for me and I utilize/sell the pelts that are harvested.

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in reply to: Browning Wasp #9481

Thanks

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in reply to: atv riding #55314

Idaho Fish and Game has been trying to get a handle on it but I find that when I report illegal activity the buck gets passed between Fish and Game and the Forest Circus. Nobody really wants to enforce the law. Now I hear one of our state lawmakers from the Boise area wants to nullify any attempts by Fish and Game to control ATVs.

Bottom line ATVs are big business in the West. During big game seasons in Idaho it is rare to see a pickup heading to the hills without an ATV in the bed or more commonly towing a trailer full of them. Its like an invasion of mechanized infantry. Manufacturers, dealers and the Blue Ribbon Coalition combine into a fairly powerful lobby.

Most people are opportunists and will use whatever method that makes killing game easier. ATVs, game cameras, inline muzzleloaders, compound bows, rifle/scopecombos that enable the shooter to dial in and make 700-800 yard kills. Throw into the mix a bunch of cuddly wolves from and the result will be less opportunity for our kids.

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in reply to: atv riding #54295

Most of the ATV behavior I have witnessed during elk and deer season leaves much to desired. Total disregard for road closures, pioneering of new road systems have ruined hunts for those of us on foot/horsback. IMO they should be banned from NF/BLM ground during hunting season.

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in reply to: Tree stand suggestions #51141

Any specific model or brands you reccommend?

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in reply to: Tree stand suggestions #51087

Thanks for the info.

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in reply to: 4 wheelers, Dave Peterson #55008

Hunted the opener rifle season in Salmon Idaho last month. Bulls were bugling like mad. My partner and I hiked in about 2 miles on CLOSED TO MOTOR VEHICLES logging road to find a honey hole. Problem was the Camp of Kalifornians down the canyon could not resist driving their ATVs up the closed road. End result, the elk moved out. Tried to inform these guys that the sign that says road closed to ATVs means that the road is closed to ATVs. I could not make a dent. I called the Forest Service Ranger for the Salmon District several times and he does not return phone calls. I did speak to a Fish Cop and he was going to look into it. I am beginning to lose interest in big game hunting. For a guy with limited time to spend in the field it is hard to compete with ATVs and the slobs upon them ruining your hunt. I have an 11 year old daughter that will be eligible to hunt big game next year. I am beginning to have reservations about exposing her to these idiots. I might just have to get back into the horse thing or stick with small game. There was a thread on here a while back about the decline of small game hunters in the US. I believe it may be due to the fact that you actually have to walk and put some effort forth to bag a limit of birds. Not so with other types of so called hunting

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