Recent content by MTShasta

I wear a size 15, have flat feet and bad ankles. I've had excellent luck with Lathrop and Sons. Their boots and insoles are so good I bought an extra pair for backup. I do not want to ever not have a pair ready to go. Hope this helps.

The California Deer Association (CDA) Redding Chapter is raffling a Trophy Bull Elk hunt in NE Nevada on the Winecup/Gamble Ranch, Units 076,077, 079 and 081 for 2024. This hunt includes 2 Guides from Western Wildlife Adventures, 6 days of hunting, luxury lodging, and the $18,500 Landowner Elk...

Thanks for the info. It appears that the supply issue is affecting muzzleloaders too. Most are out of stock, but at least I now know what to look for. I may have to dust off my old Hawken.

Can anyone recommend an Oregon legal muzzle loader and bullet combo? I don't believe my in line is legal and my old Hawkin leaves a lot to be desired. The regulations are less than clear.

What a great opportunity for a Tule Elk. It's very difficult to draw a Tule elk tag, and California is the only place you can get a Tule elk. I will definitely be buying some tickets. Thanks for offering this hunt.

I recently bought one from Camofire that is carbon fiber, pretty light, good for sitting only, and cost about $150. They call it the Treeline, but it looks quite a bit like a vortex one?? I usually use a medium Outdoorsman, but it's too heavy and too much $$ for a backpack tripod. Hope this helps.

I have the Maven 18s and really like them. They are excellent for long periods of glassing. I've used them in Mexico, the Yukon, and Nevada with pretty good results out to about 2- 2 1/2 miles. at long range you can't beat a big spotting scope, but for 90% of my glassing the big binos are...

Set me up with goodies

Before your hunt, contact your Outfitter about shipping your trophies home. He will most likely have a taxidermist/expediter he uses. If you only have a sheep and cape, it is possible to put it in a duffle bag and check it as excess baggage. But it is difficult to coordinate getting the horns...

Bob, In my previous message I forgot to mention Gators. They protect your lower legs and boots in stream crossings, rock shale, brush, and snow. I like the OutDoor Research Crocodile gators. Mine are black, I think they might make a different color but I have never had a problem with the...

Bob, The guys before me hit the nail right on the head, here is my 2 cents worth, learned the hard way: Boots, Lathrop and Sons Mtn. Hunter are the best boots I have ever had. In fact I ordered a second pair so I would never be without them. Rifle, shoot what you are comfortable with, lighter...

Dude, of course I want to win the pack.

Dude, of course I want to win the pack.

Dude, of course I want to win the pack.