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Bess: Now I know the Expo is rigged. Are you in on this? 2 Expo tags are going to Altamont? In other words, 75% of the population, in one town gets a tag? I hope that you are happy! :mad:

I would really welcome your opinions and advice on these two units. First, I am hoping to see my dad (who will soon be 74) draw this year. Of all the units I have researched, unit 100 seems the best for him. He cannot hike/walk like he used to be able to do, be can still get around okay. I...

I am looking for some advice to pass on to my son. As a disclaimer, I know little about bow hunting, and the last bow that I purchased was back in the 80's (a PSE)! My son is about 6'3 and is looking for a "starter" bow. Do you have any recommendations or, if any of you are looking to sell a...

I could really use some help judging some bears. I will admit, I do struggle a bit with judging but I believe there may be at least one good bear from these pic's. Please let me know what you think. Thanks! By the way, I am hunting Utah. I did pass up one bear that I would estimate would...

Have any of you hunted this unit lately? My son has (should) enough points to draw this tag and I wanted to check to see if any of you could offer your take on this unit, such as buck numbers and the quality of your hunt. We had always planned to hunt the Cache Rich unit as I live here and...

Yes, I’m bitter

I think I might be one of the dumbest people (at least top 5) on this forum. I have put off buying a truck due to how much they cost. I finally decided to break down and buy something, and started looking. I have a 2012 F-350 that has been great, 184k miles. I pull my toy hauler with it and...

Need some suggestions please. I take my dog (it a border terrier) in the hills quite a bit and there is very little phone reception. I have a collar that works with cell coverage and it’s great for what it is. However, a GPS collar is really what I’d like. My dog stays by me quite well but...

The preparation for this hunt started out in the year 2000; it was then that I started the application process as a Utah resident for Desert Sheep. In Utah, a resident has the choice to select one once in a life time animal to apply for (Desert Sheep, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat...

I am now down to two weeks before the start of my sheep hunt. I have been doing a lot of preparing and training but I am still a bit concerned about the pack (actually really concerned ha ha). I am hunting desert sheep in Utah and expect A LOT of hiking for the unit I am hunting. The first...

What’s your thoughts on Mountain House? Many people like them and there are others who like other brands. I’d really like to see your recommendations on Mountain House or other brands you’ve used. I am about to try a few but there are a lot of different choices. I am getting ready to buy 10...

I would like some advice from the MM experts. In 2009, I purchased a new 2007 Desert Fox Toy Hauler. I believe it is 21-23 feet long. It has been great to us, for the most part. Coming home from a hunting trip this past weekend, my siding started to blow off of it. When we were hunting I...

After 22 years, I finally drew a Utah resident desert sheep tag. I have been buying/upgrading gear for the past year in hopes that I would draw. I was a little nervous that I would not draw in that the DWR cut the tag numbers by 10 (I believe) state wide. I am going guided on this hunt. It...

Hello: I have been a long time member here but have not posted a lot lately. However, I wanted to check to see if someone could recommend a licensed guide for the La Sal Summer Bear hunt. I do realize that this is a baited and/or spot and stalk hunt (no hounds). As we live in Northern Utah...

LAST EDITED ON Jan-03-18 AT 10:21PM (MST)[p]I do not post on this site like I did in the past. However, being as I had received some great advice from members here, I felt that I owed a hunt report to my sons hunt. In 2016, I had enough points to draw this tag (bear spring). I drew the tag...

Can any of you recommend a good taxidermist (fish)? I have a great Taxidermist for Big Game. He does not do many fish. I am willing to travel to South West WY, Southern Idaho, Northern Central Utah. Thanks!!

We are very surprised (me and my son) that he drew a Book Cliffs tag. This thread may sound like a broken record from last year when I drew. I drew the tag with 9 points. He was lucky and drew with 5 points. My report from last year was more or less that we hunted hard, covered 100's of...

First off, it has been years since I was an active forum member and I hope to not ruffle too many feathers by asking this question. I am looking to hire a last minute/second guide for a book cliffs bear guide. I know that it is a long shot and I am prepared to "eat my tag". Yes, it is a...

Ok, I am not trying to start a big arguement here but I think its a good topic to discuss; especially for a first time hunter in Africa. I am 100% against the idea of a 5 day Africa hunt. I see these "deals" advertised for 5 days and shake my head. Now, I am not saying its all bad but with...

I'm taking my sons to hunt whitetail in Texas. It says a youth hunting license is $7.00. I see nowhere else, where a different license is required to Hunt deer. Is this correct? Do I need something different? Have any of you hunted with your daughter or son in Texas? Thanks

I'm taking my sons to hunt whitetail in Texas. It says a youth hunting license is $7.00. I see nowhere else, where a different license is required to Hun deer. Is this correct? Do I need something different? Thanks

OK, I will admit that I am finally catching the excitement of coyote calling. I have lived where I am at for 11 years and have many, many areas to hunt coyotes. I just started to get serious this year and really enjoy it. My kids are also interested which is even better. Now to the question...

I looked at one of these guns the other day. To say I was impressed is an understatement. Do any of you have one? Specifically, the larger calibers? How is the recoil? The action, weight.... was impressive..

I was determined to go with a 65 mm NON HD Swaro Spotter. I liked the weight and the fact that I owned one several years ago and really liked it. Well, the guy at Sportsmans Warehouse talked me into looking at the Vortex HD 85. I was impressed by the clarity and ease of use. I did not like...

Please do not call me during the hunt draw. Last evening when you called, I saw a 1800 number and decided not to answer. I am not sure if you were trying to irritate me, but next time you leave a message, please let me know what the call was/is about. The "this is Brent from the DWR calling...

LAST EDITED ON May-17-12 AT 09:34AM (MST)[p]I am currently shooting a 300 Win Mag. It is an A-Bolt and I have had some good success with it. However, I have a new Remington 700 7mm that I am thinking about using. I am going to primarily use it for a sheep hunt. The 7mm is lighter, and the...

LAST EDITED ON Apr-30-12 AT 11:31AM (MST)[p]I wanted to take some time, to say how pleased I am with how my bear turned out. "KevinP" from Autumn Pride Taxidermy in Hyrum did the work. From the hand painted "rock" and the habitat layout, and of course the bear, he exceeded my expectations. I...

LAST EDITED ON Mar-18-12 AT 09:17PM (MST)[p]Myself, along with "KevinP" will be in Salt Lake this Saturday attending the SCI banquet. We are helping out a friend I hunted with in South Africa this summer. He is offering some great hunt packages for this event. The Outfitter is Motshwere...

I have several people ask on mm ask about my hunt in RSA this summer and also ask about the Outfitter I went with. He will be at the Expo in Salt Lake, booth 215 ((Motshwere Safaris). I will be there helping him for the duration of the Expo. If you can, stop by and say hi..

LAST EDITED ON Dec-06-11 AT 03:31PM (MST)[p]I am getting close to getting my animals back from Africa. I would really like to see some of you taxidermy. Please post up any and all of the animals you have had mounted. Pedestals, life size, rugs, shoulders, euro's, would all be great to see...

Not sure how to really start this post, so I guess I will just say that this hunt was different than I ever expected. First off, I had never stepped onto the unit, and secondly, I had no idea what kind of area/terrain I would be hunting. With 5 points going into the draw, I did not want to...

Me and my dad, and a friend, none other than Bobcatbess were camped next to you. You were with your son, and a few friends. You shot a six point bull and drive a Honda 4-wheeler. I'm sorry that I forgot your name and appreciate you selling me some powder and new primers... Anyway, you left...

My muzzleloader hunt for deer, on the Book Cliffs, is fast approaching. I was down there a few weeks and found all the deer up high (as I was told they probably would be). I am heading down there this coming weekend for one last scouting trip. Should I start scouting high or do you think the...

I am looking at buying the Cabelas Classic gun safe. What is your opinion of it? Is there a better safe in the $1500 range? I have put off upgrading my safe too long. Thanks!

I thought I would only go once! Those that had already been, said I would go back. I guess they were right, and I was wrong lol.... I just booked another hunt, with the same Outfitter for June of 2013. This time I will be taking my kids, wife, and dad. I think a couple of friends will be...

I have had a few friends ask to see some non hunting pic's (in addition to hunt pic's), so I thought I would post some pic's of where we stayed. Yukon: Show these pic's to your wife!! This lodge caters to wives!! I guess if the wife is happy, she might give you the green light to shoot a few...

LAST EDITED ON Aug-03-11 AT 10:08PM (MST)[p]I found that many of the pic's we took were not always hunting related. I was interested in the different types of birds, and the scenery as well. Here are some of my favorite pic's that were taken: These pic's were taken at the lodge...

Since I returned a few weeks back, I have had several people ask me questions about planning a Safari. Therefore, I thought it might be a good idea if we could get advice from those that have been. Specifically, some "do's" and "dont's" as you are planning" With my limited experience, and...

Now that we have this forum, lets make an effort to post some Africa Hunting related topics. Whether it be questions about travel, costs, animals, guns, Outfitters, your upcoming or past hunts, please post and participate. Thanks!

What's your opinion on a .243 for a coyote gun. I'll admit, I don't have to get one, but I want to get one. I have a 22-250 but wouldn't mind passing it down to my oldest son. I think it might be a good starter gun for my middle and youngest son as well. Ok, I'll admit it I guess, I am...