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Forum: Big Game Hunting
10-31-2005, 10:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,334
Posted By Sigma7

RE: What did your elk fall to THIS YEAR?

Three cows were taken in our three person party this year in CO. First with a 270W at 200yds. Second with a 7mmRM at 254yds. Third with a 300wm at 374yds. Saw no bulls this year - hear them at night...
Forum: West
09-15-2005, 10:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,781
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Wyoming Antelope hunt

Max -Ihave hunted antelope in WY, close to Douglas a couple of times and shot 2 - one at 300 and one at 400 yds. One bit of advice that I wish I had the first time was not to drag an antelope that...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-30-2004, 11:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,839
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Can't Post Here No More

C'mon Jack - pony up and get the box fixed - call that tech support line - the goon squad there will cure what ails ya
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-30-2004, 11:30 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,127
Posted By Sigma7

RE: High fenced trophies?

These animals should not be placed in record books. You may as well just call it shooting cause it is not hunting. I have a tree hugger in the office next to mine and I recently heard her go into a...
Forum: Guns
01-13-2004, 06:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,713
Posted By Sigma7

RE: nikon VS. bushnell 3200 series

be very wary of the elite series of scopes - I had one for a couple of years and lost shots at two deer because of it. In the early morning or later evening when the sun is at the horizon and the...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-13-2004, 06:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 471
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Finally!! Quality programming

Looks like a good channel - not sure they would allow that over here in liberal heaven....can always try
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-13-2004, 06:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,372
Posted By Sigma7

RE: PETA?

Next time you see a PETA woman berating those of us who partake in the sport or are simply just omnivors, remind her that the make up she is wearing on her face is made out of rendered cattle...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-13-2004, 06:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,128
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Elk calls

look into the hootchie mama for ease and versatility and a primos terminator for a bugle
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-13-2004, 06:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,322
Posted By Sigma7

RE: looking for elk hunt recommendations

Vance:

I have done both CO and WY for elk (rifle) and if you have some equipment it can be relatively cheap. In '02 we did WY - $420 license, $300 tresspass fee, + ~$300 for gas and food. In...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
12-29-2003, 11:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,890
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Best Caribou Hunt?

Has anyone heard of Kanguk outfitters - seems to me they are up around Deception bay - a couple hours north of Montreal by Otter or Beaver? I met the owner at a hunting show a couple years back he...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
12-19-2003, 06:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 661
Posted By Sigma7

RE: big bucks in michigan

Terry:

Look to southern MI counties of Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, and further west and south. If you try to stay south and west of Ann Arbor you are in the prime big buck areas of MI. While...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
12-10-2003, 06:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,297
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Wall Tents ?

Cal:

I would do that but the tent and equipment reside in a dry storage unit that my buddy has about 3hrs away from me. I'll have him do it. When we do set it up next I will take the stack...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
12-10-2003, 06:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 579
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Hunter Sight In Day

Humility is a learned skill...

Just after I got married my wife brought home a browning semi-auto in 300 win mag that had belonged to her father before he passed away many years earlier. At...
Forum: Guns
11-24-2003, 08:00 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,505
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Poor quality firearms straight from the factory.

In my expereince most rifles take a bit of playing to accurize them. Little adjustments make a big difference at the range. Ammo selection really seems to make a difference as well. Not all rifles...
Forum: Guns
11-24-2003, 07:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 819
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Gunsmith?

turtle wax seems like a reasonable solution and certainly cost effective compared to reblueing....don' t know why that didn' t pop into my head. Is the Teflon coating only external - or does it coat...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
11-24-2003, 07:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,297
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Wall Tents ?

Don K and Beaver Jack:

W/R/T cylinder stoves...Both of you indicate that you did not use th the damper in the pipe. I have - so maybe that is the source of my frustration. I will take it out...
Forum: Guns
11-21-2003, 06:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 819
Posted By Sigma7

Gunsmith?

I purchased a Norwegian made rifle in 1998. I love the gun and it has really done well for me. However, it has gotten wet while hunting twice - sometimes it is unavoidable. Each time I dried it off...
Forum: Guns
11-21-2003, 06:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 650
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Scopes off of the Internet

I have purchased 2 scopes (bausch & lomb and leupold VariX II) from SWFA.com and have been very happy with them and the service/delivery time. They were at least $50-100 cheaper than retail outlets.
Forum: Camp Cooking and Game Processing
11-21-2003, 05:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,167
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Advice on smoking a turkey

SCGOBBLER:

I have done lots of store bought birds on my brinkman electric. I just make sure that the water pan is full and I usually put in a few extra peices of wood. I have not done a wild...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
11-20-2003, 06:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,440
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Wyoming is a great place to hunt!

Congratulations on the successful hunt. I have hunted south of Douglas for Mule Deer, antelope and elk. I also got my new nonresident forms and have not opened them yet. I am disappointed to hear...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
11-20-2003, 06:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 436
Posted By Sigma7

RE: I' m looking for a tanning company?

Not sure where you are but there is a tannery in Vassar, Michigan - you can ship to them. Tanneries are getting harder to come by now with tougher environmental laws - forced many out of business.
...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
11-13-2003, 10:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,885
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Best Camera For Elk Hunting?

EKM:

With you there. I had an older point and shoot that started to act up in early October so it bacame a play toy for the kids. I was torn between a disposable and a newer camera - I like...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
11-13-2003, 09:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,297
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Wall Tents ?

Beaverjack:

I have tried all the available configurations for leaving the front damper open - I get the best results at about 3/4 open with the stack damperabout 1/4 to 1/2 closed but it still...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
11-12-2003, 07:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,654
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Want To Go Elk Hunting, But....

Where to begin...

Most of us live in a society that is bounded and motivated by instant gratification - which has infected the culture of hunters and hunting. Patience hardly exists anymore and...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
11-12-2003, 06:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,297
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Wall Tents ?

my buddy and I went together last year and bought a Cabelas 12x17 with 5' sidewalls and aluminum pole frame. we got both on sale for about $1,000. We did too much research and looking though in...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
11-07-2003, 11:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 775
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Guiding!

MO

Check out Wallace Guides & Outfitters (colorado). I met the owner at a show a couple of years ago (Bob, i think) They offer what sounded like a good school. My dad was looking into...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
10-27-2003, 12:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,726
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Well.....?

What a topic. For those of us in the " east" the cost of land is super high and state land is loaded with orange clothes, and getting permission to hunt private land is getting more and more...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
10-27-2003, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Mulie Pictures

Very nice buck - did you figure the age or did a game warden do it if you got checked?
Forum: Big Game Hunting
10-27-2003, 11:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 976
Posted By Sigma7

RE: 5x5 skull & antlers

The whole skull was attached minus lower jaw. We had quite a debate in camp about when he was killed. There was still a circle of hyde around the antler bases and it stunk pretty bad so I figured...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
10-21-2003, 10:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,726
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Well.....?

BB-

I have hunted in WY and paid tresspass fees. As low or high as $250-300/species (mules/whitetail/antelope/elk). Antelope ranges from $10/gun on up. One rancher let me do some work around...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
10-21-2003, 10:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 976
Posted By Sigma7

5x5 skull & antlers

While still hunting some dark timber in NW CO I came across a skeleton of a 5x5 that had been pretty well polished up by the local critters. I was considering bringing it back. I called DOW (not...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
10-21-2003, 10:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,371
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Back From NW Colorado Elk Hunt

Sounds like a great time was had by all. My party just returned from the same region and season (Cathedrals). No luck for us though. It was as you said...bugling, fighting, raking trees, chasing...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
10-21-2003, 09:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,580
Posted By Sigma7

RE: CAUGHT A POACHER

A. + photos (even though a bullet in their tires or truck would be nice to think about there is no need to sink to the level of poachers)

CO regulations advertise that hunters who support "...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
10-06-2003, 06:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,411
Posted By Sigma7

RE: elk weather

I tend to use cover scent also - though that is of moderate help - the wind is the key - even in the rain
Forum: Big Game Hunting
10-03-2003, 01:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,501
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Hoochie Mamma cow call

good info - I now have both (hyper lip and hootchie) - i will see how they work next week -
Forum: Big Game Hunting
10-03-2003, 01:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,665
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Elk Cartridge

Rather_be_huntin:

I agree - 270 is not the best choice IMO given the performance of the two rifles - but shot placement is important (so is not taking a shot sometimes rather than forcing the...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
10-03-2003, 01:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,411
Posted By Sigma7

RE: elk weather

BBJ -

Thanks for the info. I am ok with most forms of weather - I just don' t care too much for high winds - seems to blow too much scent around and make critters skiddish....I agree with the...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
10-03-2003, 05:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,665
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Elk Cartridge

Schemy:

Too bad about the ' 06 - but the 7MM is great. I just became hooked on federal premium trophy bonded bear claws in 160gr. Packs good power and velocity, holds shape for deep...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
10-03-2003, 05:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,501
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Hoochie Mamma cow call

After using the Hootchie Mamma for a while I figured out why I didn' t like the guy' s sound that I was hunting with last year (see post above) - he wasn' t depressing the plunger in the inside...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
10-03-2003, 05:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,411
Posted By Sigma7

RE: elk weather

a little nip of bourbon I got - the hat I don' t - can pick one up - by your answer, I take it that the hunt goes on with no problem - i guess it would for me anyway if I am driving 1400 miles to hunt
Forum: Big Game Hunting
10-02-2003, 06:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,411
Posted By Sigma7

elk weather

How does rain affect the elk herd? I have hunted under blue bird conditions and snow but I guess never rain. Maybe if it is real windy they hold tight? Any advice from you sages is appreciated.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
10-02-2003, 05:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,103
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Elk Hunting Stories 2003

I am with you 4x4 - it is DIFFICULT to concentrate on work and productivity when fall is here and the elk are waiting.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
10-02-2003, 05:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,582
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Don' t need it, but..........

BeaverJack:

Very nice bull. Congratulations though you probably don' t need that either. Headed to CO myself in T-5 days and counting.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
09-30-2003, 08:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 25,577
Posted By Sigma7

RE: CO Unit 21 - Elk

I am doing pretty well - I have been running about 4-5 times/week and doing miscellaneous exercises situps pushups etc. I adjusted well last year at about the same elevation and similar regimen -...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
09-29-2003, 08:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,501
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Hoochie Mamma cow call

I tested the Hootchie mama long enough in the store that I bought it - I will see how it does in conjuction with the hyper lip I have used previously - I bougt a bugle too - now i need to buy some...
Forum: Bowhunting
09-29-2003, 08:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,908
Posted By Sigma7

RE: My first Elk hunt ever: Pics

Cargo:

congratulations - and wow what a story. I am headed to CO in 1 week for my first elk hunt there....reading your story makes it tough to be working
Forum: Big Game Hunting
09-26-2003, 07:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,501
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Hoochie Mamma cow call

skeeter:

Thanks for the info - I have a trip to Cabela' s scheduled this weekend - I will pick up a bugle while I am there. I have avoided one in the past just due to the lateness of most rifle...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
09-25-2003, 03:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 601
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Info on first elk hunt

then you should be fine. Just get the hiking legs limbered up. good luck to you.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
09-25-2003, 03:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,501
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Hoochie Mamma cow call

hntngirl:

If the bulls come to it thats all that matters - they are a better judge than I. do the cows seem to respond as well? I use a primo cow call - I don' t have a bugle - but i am...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
09-25-2003, 03:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 601
Posted By Sigma7

RE: Info on first elk hunt

30 point buck:

Congratulations on the first draw. Not to worry though the advice here from these folks is great. Give up a little more info like BBJ says and info will load the page.

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