because of Dad...
GMC Trucks (going back 3 generations)
John Deere Tractors (3 generations)
Public /community service (Volunteer Fire Dept, Farm Bureau, Industry Advocate)
Public Speaking
There's a number of Pre '64 Winchesters, and Model 12's that I'll be the 3rd generation to possess
Jim...
In preparation for my father's hunting trip in Alberta, he cautioned me that I may want to register my high value items such as Binoculars, so as not to have to pay import duty on them when we return to the states. Is this really a concern?
I began applying out of state in earnest in 2001. That is when I had PTO for the first time in my life. I made a matrix of states and species and defined each one as a Long term, Mid Range or short term target/goal. By 2006 I was taking 2 weeks to hunt two different non res states. In 2009 I...
Reminds me of the time I emptied my elk rifle magazine after an out of state hunt and put the cartridges in my overnight toiletries kit for the two day drive home.
A couple weeks later I head to the Oakland airport for a weekend Steelhead fishing trip when I get pulled aside at the TSA x-ray...
Dave I have nothing but admiration for the care and dedication you have shown over the last couple of years. The emotional journey is gonna be rough but it is part of the process.
You have a community here of individuals who want the best for you and your family. Thank you for letting us be...
I firmly believe that wolf dog hybrids were the first "Wolves" in many areas that people have seen outside of historic reintroduction areas. Much in the same fashion that Feral horse populations had more abandoned horses in the 2008-2009 recession.
My slam was an elk in every one of the 11 Western states. Now i'm wondering if I REALLY want to try to kill an elk in Alaska...
One thing if you are goal oriented is to have something else on the horizon to look towards when you do achieve a goal. I do admit I felt lost when I finally killed...
Mine was in 2022. Once I got the mount back, I realized the wall I thought would fit 3 bulls (Tule Roosevelt and Rocky) was full with two. It really made me reconsider what I was hunting for. It took a lot of the Ego Hunger away for me. Last Fall I just guided for elk, and next Fall I'm...
Depends on the Species you want to apply for.
Blacktail, Roosevelt Elk, Black Bear - OR
Mule Deer, Rocky Mtn elk - NV
Pronghorn.... NV has more B&C entries
RMBH, DBH, mountain goat.... If you are serious about these you better have the money to apply in all the states...