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in reply to: Elk opening weekend #38964
Last night I almost hit a good 5×5 with my truck. He was busy chasing the three cows that had run across the road before him and wasn’t concerned about me at all.
Good looking animal, fat and sleek. Hope he makes it through the rut alright.
in reply to: Surplus Wool Quality? (it just showed up) #38895Well the wool just came in and man am I impressed! I wore it out hunting yesterday and was always warm and comfortable, and best of all it was whisper quiet.
Picked up 2 British commando sweaters, 2 pairs of Swedish pants, and one coat of unknown origin for under $200 with shipping.
Can’t say enough good things about it.
in reply to: I'm going to give a bow away (winner on pg3) #38878Congratulations Will!
I have mixed feelings on this subject, and they are hard to put into words. Anyhow here goes.
I do not agree with the killing of native game animals behind fences. If a person can find/hunt them in the wild, then that is where they should be chased.
I am not against killing a non native specie behind a fence. For example I will, every two years or so, kill a European Boar in a preserve located in my Province. I do so because it is the only opportunity I have to chase these animals without leaving my country, and because the meat is organic and it allows me to take the responsibility for procuring my own pork. But I know I am not hunting those Boars, I am merely killing them.
If I could find these same Boars in the wild, then I would not kill them behind a fence.
Lyagooshka your situation is a bit unique. You had no mentors, and a vast amount to learn. I do not think what you did was wrong, and from what you say, you learned a great deal. However once you have gained the ability to find, kill, and process your quarry, I would recommend that you do so outside of the high fences. You will probably feel better for it.
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in reply to: Low percentage shots #38791Good on yah for your restraint Gigglemonk. It sure can be hard to say no sometimes…
in reply to: New Kota Prarie fire! #34156That is a purty bow. Congrats on getting a new huntin partner.
in reply to: 15 to 30 yards, 48# Recurve. #34153I think any Whitetail you see will be in serious trouble…
in reply to: Scentless body lotion? #34151Hey R2 isn’t that a pic of the Suffield Alberta herd?
And as far as scentless skin lotion goes, perhaps I’ll meet you half way and render some natural Spruce scented body lotion out of Bear fat. Seems to me that I remember thinking Bear fat would be good for moistureizing(sp) 😕
in reply to: Elk opening weekend #34147Sounds like you had some fun!
Keep us posted on how the season goes.
in reply to: I might have my first Hunting Partner!!! #34143Hunting with the missus can be oodles of fun. However I should warn you that she will out hunt you.
Take my wife for example. In the four years we have hunted together she has killed a bigger Buck than me for three years running, and then she bags our first Bull Elk. And did I mention the four hundred yard shot she made on a Coyote, while it was running no less!
Yup hunting with the missus can be great fun, but prepare to be humbled…
in reply to: It is almost time! #34134Hitting the woods tonight (soon as my shift ends at eight). Then I have three days to spend chasing Bears, Bucks, Bulls, and Grouse. Can’t wait for it to start!
in reply to: Backpacks for hauling meat… #34133I can’t recall the exact model type (I think it was the model II), but Cabela’s was having a sale on one of their Alaskan pack frames so I picked one up for cheap ($175ish).
Overall I am quite impressed with the 4,300 cu. in. capacity, and pocket space. Nice to have the H20 Camel pack option as well. Used it to haul out the wife’s Elk last year and it performed well and was comfortable. All in all pretty good stuff, ecspecially when you consider how much it cost.
in reply to: Congratulations Dave Petersen! #31810Congratulations Dave!
in reply to: Bear hide spoilage… #27233A week! Thats good to know.
Dr. Thomas I am presuming these hides were collected in Alaska, so Northern Alberta temps should be similar. Just wondering how you would best recommend storing them in the field during that duration?
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