Jan 16, 2024.
NW Georgia coyote. 29#
She and another were coming in on a string until they got wind of me. As they retreated, one of them stopped and sat down, I guess it was contemplating leaving the dying rabbit that it heard. She was about 250 yards out, so I held a couple inches high on...
Several places that I hunt are private property, most of them have the landowner’s home located on the premises.
It’s less of a disturbance to them, their neighbors and it helps conserve what is left of my hearing.
If shots are within reasonable distance, I’d opt for a Sako 85S Black Bear in .308 with the fast acquisition iron sights. I have a set for mine but threading the barrel required having to alter the front sight to get it to fit behind my can. They’re in a bag in my safe now.
For shots at longer...
My Son with a Largemouth from the Sylvania Wilderness (Crooked Lake) in Watersmeet, MI and a Smallmouth that I caught in the Au Sable River, near Oscoda, MI.
I know this is an older thread, but Im considering the Avail for carrying my platform and sticks. I already have an X Curve and 6900 pack for multi day trips….would like to have the Avail on my X Curve for saddle hunting day trips (deer or bear) in the N Ga mountains. Packing out is the best...
Got this fawn and poult killer this morning, just before the rain set in. She came in on a string and gave me a perfect shot once she saw the decoy and stopped.