Elk typically will hang up at the “threshold” ….only come in to where they feel they should be able to see the source of the call. They can pinpoint the tree/spot the call was made from even from 100+ yards away. Assess the terrain around you, call 40-60 yards(or whatever distance needed) from...
I tried a 1/4” toggles - Holds up to 1,080 lbs in concrete block and up to 265 lbs in 1/2-in drywall
It started pulling through the drywall on the initial hang. I didn’t want chance it would pull through and fall. I end up moving it slightly and using a rugged structural screw as...
Get an electric fence voltage tester…. your voltage should be above 5,000V, otherwise something is not right… ground, connection, weeds/ grass touching wire,etc. The electric fence voltage tester is a good way to know if you have a good ground and troubleshoot with. How rocky and dry the soil...
Anyone using Thor bullets in their 50 cal CVA Paramount Pro Colorado? If so, what is your bullet diameter?
I tried 2 different .500 dia Thor bullets…way too tight….had to pound the the ram rod with palm of hand to get them down barrel….left significant rifling marks on bullet. This was with...
Talk to Sharon about using Renfro's Alaska Air Cargo known shipper for shipping your antlers. I believe she offered that up to hunters last year after the unexpected change from Alaska Airlines. Other friends of mine used my Alaska Air Cargo known shipper account last year hunting with...
Looking for experience with BH209 powder. Once you load your muzzleloader with BH209 for a hunt, how long before you fire it? At the end of each day? Every x days? For reference, Colorado elk hunt - September.
Anyone try these over the wiggy's?
https://www.zoro.com/tingley-overshoes-men-2xl-pull-on-black-rubber-pr-1300/i/G0007996/
https://www.zoro.com/tingley-workbrutes-overshoes-mens-2xl-pull-on-yellow-pvc-pr-35113/i/G1229846/
Congratulations on an awesome adventure and well deserved Arizona Desert Bighorn. Thanks for taking the time to write it up and sharing your stellar hunt with us.