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This Maryland buck was obviously not taken with one of my leverguns. But the hunt was very exciting for me. Details: NOV 14 - date of hunt 3 X 4 whitetail 102 lbs field dressed weight 22 yards shot distance HuntMaster crossbow by Ten Point Easton XX75 bolt (arrow)...

These books are out of print but available through amazon. Jack

My family and I recently toured the impressive mansion and grounds of Monticello. This impressive house was home of Thomas Jefferson and is located in foothills of Appalachian Mts of northern Virginia. Many trophies are displayed in the "entrance parlor". This high domed room has many...

I found these mulies with my Bushnell H2O 10X binoculars and made a long stalk to get closer. I got well within 30-30 range without spooking them. Scouting is one of my favorite weekend activities! Season opens in about 6 weeks! Jack

I watched a program on TV named gun and knife show. Host displayed numerous Rough Rider knives that appeared well made. Any input is appreciated. Thank you in advance for your replies. Jack

Most hunters either love their pump action rifles or hate 'em. Very little middle ground with this action type. A new company in Colorado builds a variety of custom features for Remington's 7600 & 7400. Accurizing, custom chamberings, and many other services are offered. Accuracy Systems is...

Roy Chapman Andrews had one of the BEST jobs of all time. He was paid to explore and hunt trophy animals for the NYC Metropolitan Museum of Natural History. Roy travelled to all the continents except Antarctica by steamer ship since his hunts occurred long before overseas flights were offered...

I've had good luck with this older Savage in .308 but the muzzle lift seems excessive. A local smith told me the stock design causes this more than actual recoil. I loathe the appearance of muzzle breaks. Magna-port advertizing appears to match my basic needs here. But before spending any...

I worked in northern California for 11 years. I used to bring home two coastal bucks each and every year. Less lucky in the Sierras but a couple nice trophies taken in Carson-Iceberg Wilderness of Alpine County. Deer hunting rifle season for A Zone (coastal mts) opened first Saturday of AUG for...

I snapped this photo last September during a slow sneak in heavy timber. Nope, I didn't carry my rifle because wasn't drawn for this unit. Take note that the neck fur is light colored. This is rare around here. Normally the neck is dark brown. I have no knowledge if this bull survived the...

Those that mourned the demise of Winchester's 94 might be attracted to this new offering by Mossberg. This is their second foray into the market place of 30-30 carbines. But Mossberg's previous model of the mid-1970's failed to make large sales and was dropped after just a couple years...

I've been fascinated with hunting "exotics" for several years. That is, animals which are not native to North America. Red stag are European cousins to North American elk. I enjoyed a hunt for Russian boar in both northern California and Pennsylvania. Now I'm ready for red stag. Maine...

Here are two trophies that will always be great memories for me. Both animals taken with rifle. Antelope taken in Harding County, South Dakota Muley taken in White River Nat'l Forest, Colorado Please post photos of your taxidermy trophies, too. State whether taken with bow, rifle, shotgun...

One icy November afternoon in 1971 Dad told me to my gear together because we were headed out to hunt mulies. Snow was about ankle deep and a brisk wind stung our faces. One of our favorite spots was among the foothills northwest of Powell. Mule deer bedded in the rough country all day and...

Dad's 32 Special story BACKGROUND My Dad: 1922 - 2004. He loved Jesus and was kind to strangers and children. He was primarily a meat hunter but as luck would have it, he toppled some very large Wyoming animals with his lever action 300 Savage. Many people mourned his death. Dad bought me one...

Seems like many of the questions are related to gear when the true answers are related to hunting abilities. How does one learn to stalk big game or where to find big bucks? How does one learn what mountain mahogany looks like? These books are very helpful. They can ordered throught your...

This photo was recently taken by a proud father. The young hunter took this respectable bull with a neck shot after a long stalk. 30-30 is a keeper! Jack

I'm now over 50 and been on the big game trail since I was 14. Many animals have fallen to my well placed bullets. I've learned a few things but do not know it all. Animal reaction to a well placed bullet is not always as predictable as we assume. I've watched big mulies topple over in...

I recently handled a clever (pump action) shotgun barrel designed for muzzle-loading. Sort of like a conversion actually. It is made by Mossberg for their model 500A 12 gauge. Caliber is 50 with a 1 in 26 twist. Anyone ever try one of these barrels with their Mossberg? Seems like a fun toy. TR

I have a chance to hunt whitetails in eastern Pennsylvania this Fall at my USAF buddy's place. He has 20 acres in a "shotgun only" region. He sent me photos of some very impressive bucks. I can borrow a Mossberg but will have to buy the special slug barrel from Cabela's. My question is this...