I mostly use a Tikka T3 hunter in .300wm. I really like the .300wm for elk. Also have used .30-06 and .338wm; both in weatherby vanguard MOA models. All are topped with Leopold vx3 3x9. I choose...

Its illegal to put salt licks, or bait ect in Illinois but they sell them at basspro and cabelas. Kinda like radar detectors, legal to buy, illegal to use. Illinois' reason for banning them was in...

You might be right. I know there were 61,000 apps for 1000 permits. It only gets worse if you are non-resident.

Cabelas has the Garmin Oregon 450t for $199. Thats a really good deal.

Nice, thanks for sharing.

I'm guessing the points only option is more popular with non-residents due to the costs of a trip (hotels, gas, restaurants, etc) and the amount of vacation that can be taken. I apply for points...

Any idea when refund checks will be issued? Like a few weeks after drawing results? All the states run together, I can't remember.

Results are posted. I didn't draw.

It can be either a DIY or guided. Most of the Elk are on public land. They really grow some monsters down there. Mild winters + Corn/Beans + no predators = Real big bulls.

fink - st. louis local news reported that mountain lions from south dakota have killed some of the elk in missouri.

I have a buddy that claims his co-worked went to canada on a moose hunt. Claims the outfitter used a chain saw to break down the moose. Used vegetable oil as bar lube. I don't know if I buy the...

Maybe I'll be lucky; put in for both gun and bow.

I did the gutless method on a buck antlope I shot last year. I liked the experience enough that I will probably do that from now on if the animal requires breakdown in the field. If I can get it...

mono is bad news. I missed 2 months of my senior year of high school. I grew up on a dairy farm and was in very good shape. Lost 15 pounds. It took me about 6 months to fully recover.

There are several guys in the office that have hunted Colorado every year that will not be doing so this year as a boycott due to the anti gun legislation that was recently passed. Not sure if thats...

I'm not. Just the Liberal ones.

Liberal Californian's already screwed up their state so they moved to Colorado to the do the same. Anyone remember the "Go Back to California" signs??

I hunted with Rusty in 2010. My buddy and I each shot elk off the bighorns. Rusty if very organized and goes the extra mile. His wife Kris cooks all the food and it was fantastic. If I ever do a...

I'm a software architect working in the aerospace industry. Nice thing about software is there are plenty of jobs out there. I work from home 2 days a week. I've been at it for about 15 years. ...

.264 is great but I don't think I'd trade it in for the .270wsm that you have.

Seems like a death wish to me. Just because its archery season doesn't mean folks aren't shooting rifles at pronghorns.

You guys just slammed 95% of the hunting celebreties on the outdoor channel. I like it.

Yeah, its hard to find a good hunting partner especially when your a non-resident. My current partner is about 15 years older than me but is very dependable and has the money to make the trip when we...

I think having a 325WSM already qualifies as having something a little different. It will be interesting to see if Browning and Winchester keep this cartridge alive for much longer.

I prefer .30...

I have the small alaknak. I think its fantastic and can set it up by myself no problem. I recommend buying the vestibule, it really keeps the main tent clutter free. I also purchased the floor...