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Anyone know anything about unit 57 private land tags? worth the money?

I had Kudu and Springbok. Both were good. I've had ostrich before and it is really good. South Africa is known for their lamb so I asked to eat lamb. Stew, vindaloo, and leg of lamb. The food at Southern Cross was excellent.

Ok here is one of the "no you didn't" stories of the safari. It was the first day. I had taken the springbok earlier in the day and we were driving through an area that might bring us into impala ro ostrich. We went down into a small ravine and just off the road a Kudu was bedded down. As we approached Chris saw it and said KUDU. I looked to my left and the Kudu was getting up not 20 yards from the truck. Chris said get your rifle out and shoot from the truck. Use the mirror for a rest. The Kudu while all this conversation was going on had moved to the top of the ridge and stood behind a small tree. Chris said aim for the shoulder and break some bone. I steadied the rifle and squeezed the trigger. "CLICK" was the sound that everybody and his brother heard from miles around. Someone had forgot to jack a round into the chamber! By the time I realized what had happened and got a round in the chamber the Kudu was gone. We did not see anything else the rest of the afternoon.

Sorry I haven't added more stories yet. Still trying to catch up after being gone so long. We started each day looking for Kudu. The first day out we passed on a good impala that was running with a group of females. Chris wanted to leave him be as we would see impala every day. So we drove up the mountain side and stopped to glass for Kudu. Nothing but a couple of gemsbok cows. So we started to drive around the hillside and came across a couple of Kudu bulls in the next canyon. By the time we stopped and got out of the truck they had made it up and out of the canyon, long gone. Next we came across a group of waterbuck. We stalked into where they were and the bull that was with them was not as big as Chris thought. So we drove around the next hill and Chris said we would be coming up on a flat where there are usually a lot of Springbok. True to his word as the flat came into sight there were at least 40 feeding on the flat. We stopped and walked down the side ridge and worked our way into position at the end of the ridge. We had 7 females below us at 250 yards with a nice buck. I settled in on a rock and got ready for my first shot in Africa. Chris tapped me on the shoulder with the shooting sticks and said your elbow is moving too much. I was a little excited. He slid the shooting sticks under my elbow and on to the rock. Now settle your elbow down and shoot the buck. Were the words I could barely hear coming from Chris. I settled in and shot. I pulled the shot a foot behind the buck. All the animals scrambled but my buck circled and settled down at about 300 yards. Chris got us in position, I set my rifle in the Y of the shooting sticks. Chris said calm down and breath. I settled and shot. The Springbok took a few steps and dropped. I had my first Afircan animal down.

Well this is the first year I did not get drawn in 10 years for mule deer in 36A. If anyone did get drawn and needs a little help with scouting let me know. Maybe I can point someone in the right direction. Lee

Got my Lion back from Wellers Wildlife Studios yesterday. Should it stay on the floor or go on the wall?

Game and Fish told me she was likely 10-12 years old. Her ears are ripped up and if you look close at the rug she has many scars. She most likely lost half her tail in a fight. One of her front claws has been ripped off. She was a mean old gal.

Here is what it looks like on the wall. If it stays on the floor no one will walk on it and then take another step. Yes that is the cleaned skull on the speaker

I lost one in 36A a couple of year ago.

If I were in your position, and I hope to be someday, I would ask my taxidermist. They probably have a lot of experience with hauling trophies. Congrats on the Elk Lee

A friend gave me a Westernfield 410 pump action shotgun. The model number is M550ER and serial number G559827. I have looked on the internet to find out when it was made but can't find the serial number listed anywhere. I'm not that interested in the value just the age. It is a gift from a friend who is getting up there in age. Something to remember him by. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Lee

That's what I plan to do on Friday elkaholic. Lee

Here is the response I received from the National Mossberg Collectors Association. Hi Lee - the G serial numbers were made 1973-1977 - yours is about half-way through the million-number series, so best guess is 1975. ThomC I'm old enough to remember shopping in a Montgomery Wards.

Thanks Prdatr I sent an email to: National Mossberg Collectors Association Maybe they can help

Well my Dove season started off great. I got to my favorite spot at 5 am. No one in sight. First come first served right. At 6:15 3 pickups pull up. Driver in the first truck asked are you hunting alone? Yes I say. He says well we won't interfere with your hunt. Then proceeds to drive over to my truck followed by the other 2 trucks. They park and start to set up. I walk over and ask where do they plan to hunt? Right here they say. Where are you going to hunt? I tell them right here. They say well there is plenty of room here. I put my stuff in the truck and drive off. No need to be sprayed by other people (won't call them hunters). No need to get in a fight there were 6 of them. There are plenty of other good places to hunt. After I had my limit I drove by them and they were still there. Wish some people were a little more considerate. Lee

Here are the pictures from last year's NM antelope and my old lion skull from Arivaca. The rug is coming later.

firstcoueswas80 glad you ran into some good hunters. Lee

No PRDATR Dove season brings out the worst in people. I would not give these guys the credit for being hunters. Lee

Leaving for Raton tomorrow. I have a land owner tag for a buck. Can't wait. I will pick up my buddy at the airport in Albuquerque on Friday then out to the ranch. We have 5 hunters in our group. Should be a great time. Lee

Justin I work for Choice Hotels Intl. We have several openings right now for software engineers in our Phoenix office. I know you would like to start after the season but you might want to take a look. I have been with them over 13 years now and love working for them. Go to choicehotels.com and at the bottom of the page click on corporate careers. Good luck on both the hunt and the work. Lee

I bought a new truck in May. I replaced the wranglers with BF Goodrich tires.So I have the tires that came on the truck to sell. They have 3000miles on them. They are P265/70R17. Asking 400 dollars for them. 50 will go to Amanda if I sell them on here. I will delivery anywhere in Tucson. 520-300-0691 Thanks for looking

Sold pending funds

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The view draw results button is missing on the results page on the game and fish website! May be soon.....