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To answer the last rwo questions, there are deer in the area. We actually saw a lion stalkng a doe one night, but the doe noticed it behind her and ran off. I think the lions take advantage of the large population of rabbits in the area. I have one trail camera that had a pic with 8 jack rabbits in one shot. Game and fish told us that one lion they had collared had killed two deer that they found within a couple miles of each other. David

It took me 29 years out in the field before I ever saw a lion, so I was a little confused when we started seeing so many. I met with the game and fish officer that covers our area and he did tell me that they had several lions on trail cameras, but we didn't think they were in this area. This is a large track of private property and doesn't get much pressure. I think that is the reason they are out more than usual. What I have experienced lately is completely out of the norm. The one I shot was not sick or rabid. It had a full belly of rabbit, and part of a javelina. Art you are more than welcome to come out and display your tracking skills, since it sounds like you are acussing me of not putting in the effort to find it. I only spent 6.5 hours searching and came back with dogs 3 days later to look again. I don't come on this site and make up stories to try and look good to the members of this site. I just thought others would like to share in my once in a lifetime experience I had seeing so many lions. I am glad my son was there with me and got to see such a great animal. In fact I bought him a tag and intend to take him out this weekend and hopefully we can find one for him. Thank you to our longtime members for the Congrats. David

At about 3:30 yesterday there were 3 of us in the parking lot. Eddie Corona, Tracey, and myself. It looked liked a CW get together in the parking lot. Its always nice to talk with folks from the site. David

It will not fit the encores. I have considered making something for them, but I am not sure I could attach it in a way that would not cause accuracy issues. The mounting point would be where the forearm attaches to the barrel, causing extra pressure at this point. I have several Encores and will most likely build something in the future, but not at this time. David

While I was building a blind during the elk hunts the other day, I noticed something moving around in the brush and found this snake hanging onto the leg of the lizard and the lizard biting the snake. This went on for quite some time until the snake decided it was lunch time and started working him into his belly. When we started to leave about an hour later, he slithered in front of us and you could notice the lizard bulge in his body. David

Does anybody have a favorite marinade they like to mix up for antelope steaks? David

Sorry for the delayed response. I have been out of town scouting for the upcoming elk hunts. The Rifle Railz will fit the ADL just fine. I made sure I tested the rail system on several gun manufacturers before putting it out on the market. When you mount it, make sure you use one of the thin shims I provide in the package between rail and stock. David

I have hunted the early hunt, or helped on one every year for the last 10 years. The bulls have always been bugling during this time, and sometimes better than others. I really think it has alot to do with pressure in the area, or even calling technique. I took a little video last year a couple days before the hunt started. I was able to get these bulls going with just a few cow calls and they kept it going from there. I was there from the 7th until the 22nd, and they never stopped bugling during that time. Leave the Hootchie Momma's back at camp and your success will go up when calling for bulls. David

Great looking goat. And I will admit that antelope hunting has got to be one of my hardest hunts yet, but a bunch of fun. Enjoy the success. David

Thank you for the compliments guys, they are greatly appreciated. I spent 19 days scouting and walked over 100 miles in search of a trophy antelope. Here is a cool side pic of him. David

Does anybody have a current score book. David

Quite possibly. If somebody could post the top ten scores of archery antelope it would be greatly appreciated. David

Yes. I have found a person to help me out at the stores, a member of this site. I appreciate all the offers. David

I am looking for somebody that can help me out at Cabelas and Bass Pro during the weekends in August and possibly the first part of September. You need to have extensive knowledge in binos and rifle scopes, plus great customer service skills and able to work with others. You will be paid as an independent contractor. The hours are from open to close each day and no time to sit down until lunch time. You would need to conduct yourself in a professional manner since you would be representing a large company. If you do well, it could turn into more days throughout the year. If you think you might fit the bill, PM me with your name and phone number so I can discuss pay and do a brief interview. David

I forgot to mention that you will also get discounts while working at the either store. David

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I drew the late season muzzleloader muley tag in the desert. I'm gonna hold out for a toad this time around. My son drew a muley tag and fall jr. pig tag. Gonna be a great time in the field. David

I have some bulls that I watch during the summer. They usually move to where the cows are located right around the first week of September. I have cameras set out to get pics of cows and bulls in two seperate areas. That way I can watch the bulls grow and see when the bull shows up to hang out with them. David

So which scope are the majority of the hunters here on CW using on there rifle? If you have more than one gun you like to use, you are able to vote more than once. David

I thought I would try here first to see if anybody had lifted there XJ and kept the factory coil springs. Or if you have a line on some, let me know. David

Yotebuster, Mine is the D-tech. I have been reloading RL-17 with the 87 grain v-max's with great success. I am having good results using 46 and 46.4 of RL-17, but my barrel seems to like 46 grains the best. David

Myself and six other guys headed out to a dairy this past Saturday for a little pigeon clean up. It was a really good time to say the least. These pigeons never new what hit them. You could shoot at a flock and they would come right back around after a while. My shoulder is pretty beat up, but well worth it. It doesn't look like it, but there are close to a hundred birds on my tailgate. David

I have one, but it is built for an AR platform. I reload my own ammo and have got the 87 grain v-max's moving pretty good. I think Browning made some in left hand in the A-bolt series. If you plan on using the 100 grain or largerm make sure the barrel has a 1/9 twist or lower. Your probably gonna have to look on gunbroker or gunsamerica to find a lefty in that caliber. If you want to save a bunch of money, find a .243 and use the Hornady Superformace 95 grain SST. This ammo is very fast and super accurate out of my TC Encore .243. David http://www.hornady.com/store/243-Win-95-gr-SST-Superformance/

I have gotten that in the past while scouting up there and found that putting a little clear nail polish on each bump will take care of it quickly. David

Once again the Crowler's put on some great table fair. I can't wait until next year. Thanks to everyone who helped put this event together and for the generous donations for the Eppersons. David