DesertBull

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Have you looked at the Thompson Contenders? Every once in awhile I start looking at them, but then I make myself stop because I already have too many "hobbies". The best thing about them is that you buy the frame, usually for $200-$300 and then you have a whole bunch of different caliber/barrel combinations to use with it if you want. You can get anything from a .22lr to 45/70 and even the new WSM's and just switch barrels. You can buy the barrels on ebay and gunbroker.com without a FFL. A couple of times I was all ready to buy one with both .223 and and .308 barrels. One for yotes, fox, Javelina/ jackrabbits,etc and the other for deer / Elk. I still want one, but so far I have resisted the urge. If was to get a revolver for hunting, it most likely be the Ruger. They have a couple of different models with intergral scope rings that are speciically set up for handgun hunting. .41 Rem mag or 45LC are a little easier on the hands.

LOL! I have ate 'coon, frog legs, bullheads, carp and possum and drank sassafras tea. (back in my previous life as a 'neck). Jacks in the crock pot are pretty good. Have fun!

Here is a good discussion on the .22 vs .17. http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/index....=0entry516783

If you plan on eating any rabbits/squirrels you shoot, you'll want the .22 The .17 is very distructive. The .22 will be cheaper to shoot also. The .17 is great for shooting Jacks/ground squirrels/praire dogs. Whether you should at a coyote with is one of the more hotly debated questions regarding the .17 If you get a chance at a fox/bobcat and think you might want to save the pelt, the .17 is going to rip a big hole, just because of the bullet design. They are like miniture ballistic tips. There is a compny now making a switch barrel rifle that will let you shoot both the .22mag and the .17HMR. Don't recall the MFG right off hand. If I were to get one it would be the Ruger just because there are so many after market parts like stocks, barrels, triggers that you could use to build up a real tack driverover time if you so wish.

Saw me a lion today. After many many countless hours planted behind the tripod, I finally glassed up a lion today in unit 23.

Whitetails in the West One of the first Coues Deer hunting vids now re-released on DVD. Amanda, can we order this through your website?

I think it's just a good natured little jab at the people that think Mule Deer are the Alpha and the Omega, the begining and the end, of all hunting. Just mention the fact that Jack O'Conner called the Coues the most difficult animal to hunt in North America and they get all hussied up.

New possible Carp P&Y record too. http://espn.go.com/outdoors/hunting/s/h_fe...CO_Lowe_05.html

ok moderators, as soon as she leaves, start sending out the free videos, books, and tripods! CYBER LOOTING!

For a 1/2 second I thought that was a jaguar. He has a long tail for a Bobcat. I wonder if those other animals know that 2nd buck is taking a leak in their water hole?

That's sweet. He'll be a good one in a few years. Of coarse he'll live his entire life, die, his kids will live and die, and his grandkids will be past their prime before I ever draw a tag!

After 3 days of hard hunting and climbing, and not seeing any bucks, I shot this small meat buck so I could get on with my bear hunt. It's not a biggin', but he tastes great and it's was a really fun and educational hunt. Some scenery from the top of the mountains. 2-3 hour climb from the base to the top.

They now have a 3 DVD instructional video out. http://www.thebestofthewest.net/howtoshoot.htm

Yes, they take bowhunters for everything except brown bears.

Maybe you just caught some guy taking a squat and he was embarrased?

Well, save up your pennies and sell your old junk on Ebay. It adds up fast! BTW, I went with Muskeg Excursions. Muskeg FIRST CLASS!

Yep, that's a Badlands Stealth. It's great for a daypack. Holds a lot of stuff and has a strap on the outside for holding a bow, but I use it to secure my tripod.

I have a leafblower.

Prince of Wales Island

Bear hunting Bear Cubs with a fresh salmon Sow with 2 cubs eating fish My bear, not a huge trophy, but good enough for me!

You're right. Your wife is the best! I'll be sure to look after her while your gone. Hahah!!! Just kidding, Good Luck!

They have adapters that will mate your camera to the eyepiece of your scope / binocs so you don't have to hold it while snapping the picture. This is a good site for learning about new cameras. http://www.dcresource.com/forums/index.php?

In November, their rutting period, they come down off the mountains and are actually hunted on the beaches. So I'm told.

I leave on Friday for my Sitka Blacktail hunt. If you ever decide to go for it, look up Johnnie at Muskeg Excursions http://www.muskegexcursions.com/