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in reply to: Leave Strung in Woods? #53084
Oops, I saw “ME” where it’s actually “MI”. Never mind. 😳
in reply to: How to find a Alaska or BC hunt #52878The aforementioned forums include one specifically dedicated to Float Hunting. The forum owner (for the entire Alaska Outdoors Forum site) has published what is probably the definitive book on the subject: Float Hunting Alaska’s Wild Rivers. I believe he has a DVD out, and I think he’s started to do online seminars on the subject as well.
in reply to: How to find a Alaska or BC hunt #49665An excellent source of on-the-ground info on Alaska hunting (in addition to input from certain busy members of this forum) is the Alaska Outdoors Forums. I’d take a look first at their excellent Hunt Planning Primer and then explore their forums from there.
in reply to: Things seldom seen or never seen before #47895Although a Kite is possible (we’ve had Mississippi Kites breeding way up here in NH the last few years), I agree that a Northern Harrier is most likely what you saw.
Just so you know: Harriers are sexually dimorphic. No, not THAT.
jaytbuzzard wrote: Also where do yall find the sno seal. I have seen it online but I would rather buy it locally. Any Ideas?
9755 Northlake Centre Pkwy.
AKA the REI store in Charlotte: http://www.rei.com/product/764880/tectron-sno-seal-waterproofing. 😉
in reply to: Nothing is wasted … #37669Excellent trail cam shot – thanks for sharing!
The Boone and Crockett Club established a “Hunt Fair Chase” website several years ago that dealt with these questions. It seems to be pretty moribund these days, but there’s still a Resources list there that might be useful for such discussions.
I’ve never worn anything else that approaches the LL Bean Maine Hunting Shoe for quietness. And this is the year I will finally quit copping out in rough terrain and switching to stiffer boots. DP, it will be your fault (and G. Fred’s) if I’m found deceased this season at the bottom of a rain-slicked gully with a sharp stick or two through my innards … 😉
in reply to: Backpacks for hauling meat… #40544Having never killed an elk or been in the company of any who have, I cannot comment usefully on hauling quarters of the same. However, I have used various packs for many years as a SAR dog handler, backpacker and hunter (all the way back to Kelty external frames like some other greybeards here …). I also sold backpacks for five years.
I bought the Eberlestock X2 a year ago and it is exactly as advertised. The one difference I noted immediately compared to high-quality backpacks was the somewhat thinner padding on the shoulder straps. That’s obviously intended to help the long gun shooters, so I can accept that. The pack is extremely versatile, surprisingly good at carrying heavy loads, and designed with hunters in mind. If you get a chance to try one on with some weight in it, you might find it a pretty good compromise.
in reply to: What are your plans? #31344wildschwein wrote: How about you?
I have a simple three-step plan:
1. Find whitetail deer sign.
2. Find a deer.
3. Shoot the deer.
Listed in order of decreasing likelihood, here in the most-forested state in the Union.
in reply to: Surplus Wool Quality? (it just showed up) #18022I bought a never-issued “Shirt, Cold Weather, Field” for $10 on a certain auction site a couple years ago. One of the best clothing purchases I’ve made. Almost wish I had offspring to pass it down to — it’s probably going to outlast me! 😉
in reply to: CA Removes Fish and Game President #12027Let’s go ask the NRA Life Member, the rancher/combat vet and the guy who’s been a highly-placed executive for some very big hitters in the global construction and engineering business what influence PETA and their allies had on the way they voted, shall we?
The headline on this thread reads “CA Removes Fish and Game President”. The truth is that it wasn’t the State of California, it was done by five commission members with some serious hunting credentials and scant evidence in their bios of being susceptible to pressure from “anti-hunting and far-left animal ‘rights’ groups”.
There’s far more involved behind the scenes here than just having a picture taken with a dead mountain lion, or somebody’s been slipping something into these guys’ beverages.
in reply to: CA Removes Fish and Game President #11935It’s worth keeping in mind that this was actually a vote by his fellow commission members to replace him as president of the board. Here are some interesting facts from the bios of those members, who voted unanimously for this action:
1. “… a member of California Waterfowl Association, Outdoor Sportsmen’s Coalition of California, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, California Deer Association, Ducks Unlimited, California State Sheriff’s Association and is a lifetime member of the California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation” (This is the guy chosen to replace him as Commission President.)
2. “…vice president of the U.S. Land and Wildlife Program for the World Wildlife Fund from 1995 to 1999, as well as senior program officer for international wildlife policy for the World Wildlife Fund from 1990 to 1992. He also served as special agent for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from 1984 to 1990. Sutton worked for the National Park Service as a park ranger from 1980 to 1984.”
3. “… currently a Life Member of The Society for the Conservation of Bighorn Sheep and the National Rifle Association … also a supporting member of Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, and various other conservation organizations.”
4. “…General Partner, Pacific Ranch Company: a farming and real estate investment company with farming and investment operations in California and Utah.
… served as Chairman of the National Board of Trustees of the Donald Bren School of Environmental Science and Management at The University of California at Santa Barbara, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden.
… has served on many state and national boards with a focus on conservation, bio-diversity, and the governance of philanthropic organizations. He formerly served on the California State Board of Forestry and was chair of the Forest Practice Committee. He was a member and co-Chair of the Museum Assessment Program (MAP) Governance Task Force, American Association of Museums (AAM) and a site surveyor and Peer Reviewer for MAP and AAM Governance.
… graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a BS in Electrical Engineering and the University of Southern California with an MBA in Finance. He is an Eagle Scout and served combat tours in Vietnam .”
5. “Executive Vice President of Global Water for AECOM Technology Corporation, a $6-billion global provider of professional technical and management support services. AECOM’s 48,000 employees – including architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists and management professionals – serve clients in more than 100 countries around the world.
… responsible for leading AECOM’s Global Water Major Cities Program, working closely with the Group Chief Executive on Strategic Investments.
… has achieved success as a principal, director, and manager of numerous environmental, civil infrastructure, water and transportation projects, and is experienced in technical management, project management, operations, and staff development.
… held several progressive leadership positions with CH2M Hill, culminating in his appointment as Senior Vice President with responsibility for the U.S. Southwest Region with a focus on California and strategic account management for clients in Los Angeles and San Diego. He also has held senior leadership positions with Brown and Caldwell as well as manufacturing firm Linabond.”
Anyone still think this was just another greenie plot to undermine the standing of hunting?
in reply to: Upland Game Hunting #9677(Some) Grouse where I hunt and I manage to (miss) a few every year. 😉
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