Recent content by jgriffin82

Fishlake elk hunt 2019. Made me nervous to take a nap that afternoon.

Thanks for that info. I ended up getting a pair of Lowa Renegades in 15EE. I put about 30 miles and 5k in elevation gain on them last week, unloaded. I get one hotspot on my right heel, otherwise, no complaints. I'm very happy with them. They'll be my warm season boot. I'm now on the hunt for...

My daughter shoots a Savage 10 youth model in .243., 22" barrel. The rifle w/ Leupold Rifleman scope was just north of $600. She killed this antelope @ 260 yards with one shot in WY last summer. Jim

I used L&S in 2016 to "custom fit" boots and insoles for me. Long story short, I wasn't really impressed with the end result. I am curious about their boots though and I'm willing to give them a second chance. I've been looking at Schnees boots also. I think I may buy 4-5 different brands and...

I contacted Bert Hartman at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody for the factory letters and ballpark appraisals for a model 1873 and an 1894. I can send you his contact info if interested. Jim

I checked out White's last night. They have a ton of options now. Unfortunately, nothing big enough. I haven't looked at Lowas since I bought my current pair a few years ago. I was on their site earlier and saw that they now have 15EE in the renegade line. I'm gonna snag a pair and try them out...

Thanks for the suggestion. I don't mind a hefty price if they'll last a few years. I wore custom White's working on the railroad 25 years ago. They were nearly $400 back then. Really well made boots. I wore them on my first Colorado hunt in 99. Logger boots make terrible hunting boots in my...

Guys, I've worn 14EE for damn near ever. I typically wear Lowas. This year, I noticed my toes were jamming into the the front of the boots. Ended up losing a few toenails. I'm looking for some 15EE's more. Anybody have any suggestions? I don't like really stiff mountain boots but, if that's the...

I'll be looking for another unit. The unit I was planning for, is no good. There aren't any NR moose licenses available. Looks like there were federal restrictions put into places in 2022 due to population concerns. Should've started planning by reading the regs.

I am in the planning stages of an Alaskan moose and caribou hunt for 2025. I'll be going DIY with a couple buddies. This will be my first time in AK and my first time flying into a hunting camp. We're going to hunt the western end of the Brooks Range in the De Long Mountains. We'll be flying...

Honestly, I'd say that's a possibility in our current state of the union. However, the few homosexual people that I know, they are pretty conservative. They mind their business and want nothing to do with the current movement. They're nothing like the "look at me" types we see currently. It...

Rie, it would be the rifle hunt. A decent 4x4 is a big buck in California in my opinion. I'd also shoot a big or interesting 3x3. I like big 3 points. The Leavitt pack station is one of the areas I was looking at for packing in. Seems like it'll get a guy into the wilderness fairly quick. Jim

I think it's a societal problem in the U.S. Too many parents affirm stupid ideas and "feelings" that their kids have because they're afraid they might look bad if they don't. Also, it seems like a lot of dads are spineless cucks. If one thing can make kids go down the wrong path, it's a cowardly...

Wiz, I agree, nothing worth waiting for in CA. I haven't really scoured the web for posts regarding X12. I'll take a look though. Good luck in G3. I look forward to hearing how that hunt ends up. I like X12 and X9A for two reasons, the terrain and you can get really far away from roads and...