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MarkOrtiz reacted to Littlebrookie's post in the thread 2023 Utah pronghorn back from taxidermist with Like.

Just picked up my antelope from the taxidermist. Man, I love it! Ross did a great job on the buck and habitat. My Dad built the pedestal...

Today at 12:28 PM
MarkOrtiz replied to the thread 2023 Utah pronghorn back from taxidermist.

Great looking buck, and cool mount too. Have a story behind the hunt? It looks like you are out in the middle of a valley.

Today at 12:27 PM
MarkOrtiz reacted to David Gough's post in the thread California Black Bear Conservation Plan with Like.

I always encourage my friends who don't draw in Nevada to go hunt Cali for bears. Few do and I have no idea why.

Today at 12:25 PM
MarkOrtiz replied to the thread Tipsy Tuesday #28 Idaho Bear Hunting with Roger Holscher and Chris Young.

Can't wait to try a bear hunt this fall.

Today at 12:25 PM
MarkOrtiz reacted to CorbLand's post in the thread Tacoma 100,000miles with Like.

Believe it is 60-100K if it is an automatic transmission.

Yesterday at 4:21 PM
MarkOrtiz reacted to Legend's post in the thread Designed My Own Camo For Bear Season with Like.

I thought I would see the pattern of a 50 gallon barrel. I was looking for a good laugh.

Yesterday at 1:42 PM
MarkOrtiz reacted to MD97756's post in the thread Designed My Own Camo For Bear Season with Haha.

Nice!!! I was expecting a bacon, maple syrup, and donut ghillie suit

Yesterday at 1:42 PM
MarkOrtiz replied to the thread California Black Bear Conservation Plan.

We just started looking into bear hunting in CA last year. We are NV residents, and my 12 yr old really wants one. We will probably try...

Yesterday at 1:40 PM
MarkOrtiz reacted to steelheadmike's post in the thread California Black Bear Conservation Plan with Like.

There isn't much chance of expanding hunting opportunity in California but if anything has a chance, it would be spring bear. I think...

Yesterday at 1:26 PM
MarkOrtiz reacted to N9Line's post in the thread California Black Bear Conservation Plan with Like.

An idea that was brought up that I really liked was having a Spring Archery/Rifle season, Fall Archery/Rifle season and then having a...

Yesterday at 1:25 PM
MarkOrtiz replied to the thread Gunnison Mule Deer and Beyond with Brandon Diamond.

Always great to hear information from experts in the field.

Yesterday at 12:58 PM
MarkOrtiz replied to the thread Which youth rifle?.

That's what I went to after 22lr for my son. Patriot Bantam in 7mm-08. Doesn't kick much more than the 22 with 120 grain reduced...

Yesterday at 8:57 AM
MarkOrtiz reacted to Runningwater's post in the thread Which youth rifle? with Like.

An economical option is the the Mossberg Patriot Bantams. Not high end but very functional.

Yesterday at 8:54 AM
MarkOrtiz reacted to spdrman's post in the thread Which youth rifle? with Like.

Like Brad mentioned I really like the Chassis setup for little hunters as well, getting a comfortable length of pull and good view...

Yesterday at 8:54 AM
MarkOrtiz reacted to ElDiablito's post in the thread What powder/bullet for co elk hunt with Like.

The 300 gr Thor is essentially a .50 cal version of that bullet (with a skirt and CO legal). Yeah, a lot of us have an opinion on...

Wednesday at 5:44 PM