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  1. adamkolesar

    My South East Alaska Bear hunt of 2023

    Congrats to you and remaining persistent throughout your hunt! As I was reading your story I knew you were hunting with Ed and his crew. I goat hunted w/ Ed a few years back and heard many stories about his Spring bear hunts. As you're now aware, Ed runs a top notch operation no matter what your...
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    Best Dall Sheep Outfitters?

    This. There's little doubt goat hunting cost will increase as hunters consider mountain alternatives. Supply and demand rule the day. The time is now.
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    What did you guys/girls do to get into Mt. Goat shape?

    Lots of great advice here. Just a couple of specifics. Core strength is paramount as controlling that pack during the ascent/decent in the alders and devil's club will test your constitution. The other unexpected "test" of fitness was the huge steps up and down to clear obstacles (many obscured...
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    Balearian Boc

    I'm sure you're right. Would've been an interesting culinary challenge. The game manager I hunted with told me they'll harvest a lamb or two occasionally for the table.
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    Balearian Boc

    I wished I would've insisted on taking the back straps and loins on my goat. With l long braise, I bet they would be just fine.
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    2023 Wyoming Elk Draw Results

    It is apparent that "special" isn't so special anymore.
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    2023 Wyoming Elk Draw Results

    General w/ 4 points, special. No luck! This isn't going to get any easier...
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    Wading boot

    Simms G4 Pro wading boots were discontinued, but you can find them for an average price of $230 - 245 ($100 discount). They're tough to beat at that price point.
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    Balearian Boc

    It wasn't bad. My thinking was that the outfitter would be more invested in expediting the export of a fully taxied specimen rather than a euro or horns and hide. I wanted a shoulder mount as the boc is a unique looking animal. The results were decent and the cost fair. Total time to NY's JFK...
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    Balearian Boc

    Thanks for the story! I did this hunt pre- pandemic while on a family vacation in late July during an insane European heat wave. It was quite an "adventure". I was also talked out of grabbing back straps. (I would at least try braising them). The goats were brought to Majorca by the Phonecisns...
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    International Hunt, need input

    That's great! Nothing like a signed contract and a date in the books to look forward to!
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    Newfoundland Combo dates?

    I ended up hunting the full moon (first week of October). Clear as a bell on top of that. Was very concerned about the moose turning nocturnal. I ended up killing my moose as he returned to his bed after a night of carousing with the ladies.
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    Budget Muzzleloader Recommendations for Nilgai

    Second on the CVA Wolf. Cheap and cheerful. Accurate too. I'm a fan of the Hornady line of muzz projectiles. I keep it simple w/ Triple 7 pellets. It just so happens that Midway has a sale on one of the Accura series for $497 if you're looking for a bit more reach (which may be a real factor w/...
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    What I learned my first Kodiak blacktail hunt

    This guy sets the standard for aggregating all the sound advice from fellow RS members, applying the knowledge (along with his own) in the field and reporting back in comprehensive detail. One would do well to start their research w/ @mcseal2 for an AK DIY hunt. Looking forward to the field report!
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    Efford's Hunting Adventures Lodge Hunt Experience

    Thanks for posting your story. Effords positions itself as a "premium" outfitter in NL. The website is appropriately slick and many hunters who opt for the full boat remote trophy hunt report a good to excellent experience (at a significant cost compared to other outfitters). It's a shame that...
  16. adamkolesar

    One of the greatest experience of my life in the Cabeza Prieta

    Character doesn't even begin to describe that ram! What an animal. Congrats on making it happen and sharing the experience.
  17. adamkolesar

    Covid Moose

    That's a hell of a NL moose! Congrats.
  18. adamkolesar

    Longe range 338 win mag

    A great line in inquiry re: the .338 Win Mag. Check out Nathan Foster's work at Ballisticstudies.com He really goes into depth about terminal ballistic at long range and backs up his findings with evidence. Very interesting reading, and a great place to start.
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    Taxidermy time

    I've been lucky. My taxi stops taking new work every November. Once her quota is reached during Whitetail season, that's it. She keeps hunters up to date on FB. All the mounts are ready by the following season. (This includes all species brought in every Fall).
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    Trapper nelson bear

    That Dall looks fabulous. The Trapper Nelson treatment is a real winner for a variety of critters.

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