Recent content by Blackdeath

Thanks for the replies. It sure doesn't sound like much has changed in the last 21 years. It wasn't that good when I left but I still managed to usually find something to shoot. Hopefully my son will have some success.

I learned to deer hunt in the Pavant unit over 30 years ago. I left Utah over 21 years ago and really haven't paid much attention to the hunting down there since. Well other than to notice some monster elk have come out of the state including the Pavant unit. Anyway, my oldest son now lives in...

One thing that some folks are over looking is that Trump Jr. is definitely and "in" so to speak as a voice for hunters. None of the other candidates offer that on either side of the fence. Cruz claims he hunts, but it appears more for show than go, and he is not interested in protecting public...

I'm not saying I'm on Trammer's side or share his attitude in general, but if Utah does not clearly define what needs to be taken out of the field, then technically he is correct that every animal is illegal. The state I live in now clearly defines what has to be recovered from the field. It...

The only thing that list represents is those that were stupid enough to get caught. The majority of poachers per year do not get caught. I lived in southern Utah for quite a few years and poaching is virtually part of the culture in that part of the state. It's a wonder any deer reach trophy...

Thank you for replying to this post. It is a great buck and I agree with some of the others that perhaps you are a little shy on your measurements. You might want to get him officially scored. He is a typical buck of a lifetime.

Does anyone know about this buck? Like what state it was killed in or when? I had it texted to me, but there was no other information other than they thought it was possibly killed in Montana.

I took this photograph a few years ago in Helena Montana. It was a completely random moment, but I really like how it turned out. I call it my 4th of July photograph. So here's to wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July.

If you stick with the Viper line and up you'll be fine. I own a Viper and have really put it through a lot. It is holding up fine. However I have heard of problems with the cheaper scopes they make. Like most things optics related, you get what you pay for. I would put the Viper's on par with...

I know exactly how Dogwood feels about Utah. I didn't quit hunting, I moved. I'd had it with Utah, it is a seriously screwed up state when it comes to hunting. I have been gone for 18 years and haven't missed it once or had any desire to go back. The difference in the quality of hunting I have...

I know exactly how Dogwood feels about Utah. I didn't quit hunting, I moved. I'd had it with Utah, it is a seriously screwed up state when it comes to hunting. I have been gone for 18 years and haven't missed it once or had any desire to go back. The difference in the quality of hunting I have...

I normally stay out of these petty type conversations, but I really can't stand it when a bunch of jealous types start whining and crying about those that rise above their level of success. I personally know Garth and have known him for a long time, as in waaaaaaaay before he started the Hunting...

You might want to check the Montana FWP website, there are still deer hunts going. Some clear into the middle of next month.

It's not photoshopped. The guy in the photo is Jim Hackiewics and he's a friend and hunting partner of mine. The lion was called in and killed in Washington state by a client of his. Jim isn't exactly a huge guy so it makes the lion look bigger than it is, although it is a very good lion. It's...

That is one of the prettiest, biggest, and well fur bobcats I've ever seen anyone post. Might be a long time before you top that kitty. If he were mine he would be at Phil Soucey's taxidermy in Libby Montana right now!