YUKON MOUNTAIN GRIZZLY-1999

Riding out from  a very successful dall sheep hunt with Mervyn's Yukon Outfitting by harvesting a beautiful 40 inch ram guide, Ken Bodally, and I spotted a Mountain Grizzly one ridge over.   Leaving our horses tied up we immediately began a stock on the Grizzly.  He was slowly ambling along and digging up holes in search of rodents.

Within 30 minutes we were able to get within 75 yards of the Grizzly who was still digging for rodents. I found a flat rock to put my backpack across making for a good rest for my rifle. I waited until the bear turned broadside. When he turned I made a well placed shot into the "boiler room" putting him straight down into the snow. Thinking he was down for good I jumped up and began to celebrate, when the Grizzly jumped up also. Reacting very quickly I placed another 180 grain Nosler behind the shoulder putting the big Bear down for good.

After taking a lot of pictures we skinned the Bear for a full life size mount, loaded everything on the pack horses and once again headed for our main camp at Lake Killerman.  The Grizzly was a beautiful Silver Tipped animal that measured 8 feet square. This is large for a Mountain Grizzly as they are the smallest of all the Brown Bear Species.

This had been a very successful and exciting hunt having harvested both a beautiful Dall Ram and large Mountain Grizzly. Both of these trophies became life size mounts and have provided me with memories that will last forever.

YUKON DALL SHEEP-1999

I was sitting in the Phoenix airport terminal waiting for my flight to Seattle for the first section of my trip to Whitehorse in the Yukon Territories. I had booked a Dall Sheep and Grizzly hunt with Tim Mervyn of Mervyn's Yukon Outfitting for September of 1999 and this was the beginning of a fabulous adventure.

After arriving in Whitehorse on September 2, I was met by Tim and immediately taken to a rifle range to check the accuracy of my rifle. I was using an ultralight 300 Weatherby Magnum, shooting 180 Grain Nosler Partition which had been sighted in to be 3 inches high at 100 yards. This allowed me to shoot dead on out to 450 yards without making any adjustments. My rifle was perfect after the trip.

Early the next morning after spending the night at the High Country Inn in Whitehorse we flew by small float plan to the main camp located at Lake Killerman. My guide Ken Bodally had camp all set up and was waiting for me to arrive. After making our plans for the next five days we had a great dinner of Moose steaks, corn on the cob and apple pie. It was lights out at 9:30 as we had to be up by 5:30 and get ready for a 3 hour horseback ride to our first spike camp which was to be our home for the next 5days.

After we arrived at our spike camp and unloaded all of our gear we took off on the horses scouting for dall sheep. We were able to locate 3 small groups of sheep all of which had at least one ram that was of legal size. The largest of which, as you quessed it, was in by far the hardest location to get to. We made plans to be at the base of the mountain the next morning before the sun came up. It was going to be a 2-1/2 to 3 hour hike straight up over rocky and slate covered ground, with very little cover to hide us from the sheep.

Seven o'clock the next morning found use on top of the mountain after what I would have to say was the most grueling hike that I have ever experienced in all my years of hunting. We had our spotting scopes out and we were viewing 3 small rams and 3 ewes, but the big ram was nowhere to be seen. We spent the rest of the day on the mountain top in search of the big ram with no luck. We did spot 3 other groups of sheep of which also contained no shootable rams. We left a little late for our hike back to the horses and had to hike in the dark down hill for approximately 1 mile. The hour ride back to camp was also in the dark and hair raising as we jumped a Grizzly that scared our horses. I quess that's why they call it hunting.

This pattern continued for 5 days with the same results. Lots of sheep and legal rams, but not the ram I wanted. On the sixth day of the hunt we packed our horses and headed back to the main camp for a much needed good nights rest. We also needed to replenish our supplies and get fresh horses before we set out for a new spike camp.

The next camp was called the Ruby Camp and was a seven hour ride by horses from the main camp. We reached the camp at 3 o”clock in the afternoon in the middle of a heavy snow storm with the wind blowing at 50 miles per hour. Hunting that day was out of the question. The next morning came with a very heavy fog cover with the viability being zero. By 2 o'clock the fog began to lift enough for us to take a ride up the valley in search of sheep. We had only gone about a mile when we spotted two large rams running up the mountain out of site into the thick fog. We left our horses at the bottom of the mountain and headed into the fog on foot in search of the big rams. The visibility was only 30-40 yards making the search extremely tough and dangerous as there were steep cliffs on both sides. We finally just sat down and waited for the fog to rise. In an hour the fog had risen enough for us to see under it and continue with our hunt. To our surprise while walking up in the fog we had passed within 40 yards of a group of 23 rams of which 5 were of trophy size. They hadn’t seen us and were feeding directly in our direction. We just laid down and waited for them to get within shooting distance. When they reached a distance of 100 yards, from a pron position and with a sold rest from my Harris bi-pods, I was able to make a one shot kill of a 40 inch Yukon Dall Sheep.

The trip back to the main camp the next day once again in a snow storm but for some reason the trip was a lot more fun with the beautiful dall sheep. On the way back I did harvest a beautiful Silver Tip Grizzly, but that is another story.

BACK TO ALASKA FOR GIANT MOOSE

I had booked an Alaskan Moose hunt in 1999 for September 13-22 2000 with Gary "Butch" King, who owned Cinder River Lodge and Wildman Lake lodge on the Alaskan Peninsula. I flew from Phoenix, Arizona to Seattle, Washington then on to Anchorage, Alaska where I spent the night. Early the next morning I flew to King Salmon where I was picked up by Butch King in a Piper Super Cub and we flew to the Cinder River Lodge. Upon arrival at the lodge we immediately packed all our gear into the super cub and left for our spike camp that would be home for the next 10 days. Upon arrival in camp I met my guide Jae Makee and we started developing strategy and making plans for the hunt starting the next day. In Alaska you can't fly in and hunt on the same day.

During the night it began to snow and the temperature dropped considerably but inside our tent it was very comfortable. I was prepared for the worst weather that Alaska could throw at us. Equipped with everything from long John's, socks, boots, water proof outer gear, rain gear, hats, boots and gloves I was ready for the first morning.

For the next five days we were up two hours before sunrise and in the field before daylight came. It rained and snowed every day making the hunt even more exciting. We saw moose every day, but passed on them always looking for that monster of a life time. On the sixth day as we were glassing from a high vantage point we located a large set of antlers moving through the 10 foot high alders at a distance of approximately 500 yards. The moose was moving parallel to us at a high rate of speed so we made a plan to cut him off about a half mile from were we were located. This was longest half mile that I have traveled in all my years of hunting. The alders were thick and tall making it hard to walk through let alone run like we were trying to do. After we reached our destination we found and climbed a small knoll, got into position and waited. We were hoping all the time that the moose was still coming in our direction.

A hour had gone by and our hopes were dwindlig when we heard the loud cracking of alders in front of us. My fist thought was that it was going to be a big brown bear. Then out of the maze stepped the biggest moose I had ever seen. At just 50 yards he stopped broadside and looked straight at us giving a perfect shot. I put one shot from my 340 Weatherby behind the front shoulder as he bolted into the alders.

For the next 5 minutes we could hear the moose running through the alders. Then it became totally quiet. The sun was beginning to set and we were 2 miles from camp. The decision was made that we would come back early in the morning to retrieve my trophy. We also hoped that no bear would find it first.

When we arrived at the same location early the next morning we found that the moose had left us an easy trail to follow. He had cleared the alders making a good path to follow. We went about 250 yards into the alders where found the moose, the moose of a life time!

After we cleared the area for pictures the the work really began. We had to butcher the moose in more then just quarters and it still took both of us to carry the meat approximately 200 yards for the bush plane to pick it up. As hard a work as it was I found it to very rewarding and actually fun. The last part of the moose to go to the plane was the set of antlers which measured 72”. Yes, I was the one to do the carrying.

PREDATOR HUNTING

Looking for something to do when the rifle and bird seasons were complete?   I turned to Predator Hunting to fulfill the desire to be in the field with a gun.  Living in Northern Arizona at the time I was very aware that there was a great abundance of Coyotes, Foxes and Bobcats in the area from all my trips into the back country fishing and hunting.

As a rifle, I already owned a Ruger M77 Mark II in 22-250 that was topped with a Zeiss Diavari-C, 3x9x36 scope.  While shooting Federal Premium V-Shock 55 grain AMMUNITION it proved to be a deadly combination out to 300 yards and more.  I also carried a set of SWAROVSKI EL-10X32 Binoculars to make spotting the charging animals at a distance much easier.  All this plus a full line of CAMO HUNTING GEAR from Cabela's and I was set to begin actually hunting for varmints.  The only thing left I needed was to choose a Varmint call to bring the creators to within shooting distance.  Not being good with mouth calls as attested by my bad Duck Calling I originally chose a Johnny Stewart electric caller.  This worked great for years until I called in 4 foxes at the same time and they attacked and destroyed both speakers before I was able to collect them with the shotgun I was carrying at the time.  I now use a FoxPro SPITFIRE REMOTE CALLER for all my calling.  It is very light and easy to use, and comes at a comfortable price.

I go calling as often as I can and highly recommend it to anyone that wants to add a exciting sport to occupy their time when everything else is closed or just for enjoyment any time.  One thing to remember is that the animal being called is coming to get his meal and has a bad attitude.

MOUNTAIN LION HUNTING IN ARIZONA

A good friend of mine Chris Williams owns Trapper Den Taxidermy in Pinetop/Lakeside in North East Arizona.   Over the years Chris has mounted more then 20 of of my animals and trophy fish.  Chris also is one of a hand full licensed guides on the White Mountain Indian Reservation in Northern Arizona that is not a tribe member.  This reservation is known mostly for it's world class elk, but there is a large population of deer, black bear, antelope, varmits and lots of very large mountain lions.

I scheduled a mountain lion hunt with Chris for January 1995.  At this time I had to assure Chris  I would be on call 24/7 and that I could be ready in 15 minutes for him to pick me up.   We were waiting for a light snow fall in order to locate fresh lion tracks for the dogs to pick up the sent.  On January 18th  I received a call at 4:30 am and we were on the road by 4:45 headed for the reservation in the middle of a light snow fall and -20 degree weatther.

The reservation was only 6 miles away but the location we wanted to hunt was a 2 hour drive in a snow storm and on a 4 wheel drive road.  We reached our destanation at 7:30 am just as the sun was rising.  It was a very cold but beautiful morning.  Perfect for tracking a mountain lion.

As luck might have it after only a half hour we came accross some very fresh lion tracks and the race was on.  The lion had crossed this back road not more then 15 minutes before we arrived.  The dogs were let loose and the chase was on and what a chase it was.  We were in very rugged country that seemed to go straight up beside being covered with 2 feet of soft snow.  This made the traveling very slow and hard.  Chris being 20 years my younger was able to keep up with the sound of the dogs.  I eventually lost the barking so I was left with following the fresh tracks.  It was only about a mile up the hill before I begain to hear the dogs.  They were at bay which indecated that they had something treed.  I was out of breath and praying that it was not a bobcat, as we had seen may signs of them along the way.  Chris begain yelling for me to hurry up and get there as he had a  big suprise for me.

Upon reaching the the top I was overwelmed to find that the dogs had treed a very large Tom Mountain Lion.  After taking some pictures with the cat in the tree I had my trophy lion with one shot from my Ruger Black Hawk 44 Magnum Pistol.  He weighed 190 pounds and made the SCI Record book and at the time was the 3rd largest Mountain Lion to taken in Arizona.  Thanks to a life size mount from Chris he is over my bar providing me memories and stories for everyone.

BACK TO ALASKA FOR BLACK BEAR

After the successful mountain goat hunt in November of 2001 with Parker Guide Service out of Juneau Alaska I booked another hunt for June of 2002 for black bear with the same company. This hunt was to be out of Sitka Alaska and I would be staying once again on the beautiful 62 foot Luxury Cruise ship the Neptune.

We would hunt each day from small skiffs by going up the many bays searching for black bears that have come down to the beach in search of food and eat the fresh grass. Each day we would see numerous bears but none that we wanted to do a stock on. At one point we came upon two large Brown Bear that were searching the beaches for food. Being in the small boat we were able to get within 30 yards of the bear's for some great pictures.

On the fourth day of the hunt we located a big bore on the beach and I agreed with my guide that this is one we should get closer for a better look. We beached our boat about a mile away from where the bear was located and began our stock. After approximately one hour we were able to close to within 100 yards of what turned out to be a very big male Alaskan Black Bear.

I found a old stump which made for a perfect rest that was only 80 yards from the unaware bear. Taking my time I was able to put a well placed shot with my 340 Weatherby that resulted in an instant kill. The Bear squared an even 8 feet with an approximate weight of between 560 to 600 pounds. According to my guide George Westcott this was one of the biggest bears he had see in 20 years of guiding in Alaska. The skull measured over 21 inches and qualified for the Boone and Crockett Record Book.

There was still 3 days left on this hunt and being the last hunt of the year I was able to take the 2 day trip back to Sitka aboard the Neptune and not by float plane. It was a beautiful trip through the Alaskan Passageway in which we viewed many whales, seals, bears and many many bald eagles. It was a beautiful way to end a fabulous experience and exciting adventure.

STONE SHEEP-BRITISH COLUMBIA

In 2004 I booked a Stone Sheep hunt for Northern British Columbia in the Coastal Cassiar Mountains with long time outfitter and guide Fletcher Day of Tahltan Outfitters.  This was to be a 10 day hunt, using horses as the main method of transportation.  After arriving in Smithers B.C. we flew to Dease Lake and from there we took a small float plane to Victoria Lake where we would spent the first night.  The next morning we would be leaving early for a 10 mile ride to our spike camp called BOONIE.  Named for a Stone Sheep that was taken in the area that scored high in the Boone and Crockett Record books.
 
This was to be our home for the next 10 days.  Each day we would wake early, have breakfast and ride to high mountain tops where we could set up the spotting scopes in search for Stone Sheep.  Sheep were spotted each day with the majority being nannies and small rams.  To be legal a ram it had to be a full curl.  On the 7th day of the hunt August 7, 2004 we spotted a group of five Rams of which three were legal.  They were located approximately 5 miles away on a grassy knoll on top of a very rugged mountain.

We were able to take the horses to within 3/4 of a mile of the Sheep through terrain that was virtually straight up.  If I hadn't been there I wouldn't believe that a horse could make the climb with a rider on his back.  I was nervous and a more than a little scared, but that is why they call it HUNTING.

We were able to stock to 230 yards of the trophy ram and with a sold rest was able to make a clean one shot kill.  I was using my 300 Ultra Light Weatherby Magnum with 180 grain Nosler Partition Bullets.  The rifle was topped with a Swarovski 3x12 scope.  My spotting scope was also a Swarovski in 20-60 x 65 HD and I was using Zeiss 10x40 Binoculars.  This proved to be the perfect combination of equipment for this Stone Sheep Hunt.

My ram scored 168 4/8 S.C.I. with both horns measuring 39 1/2 inches.  This was truly a GREAT EXPERIENCE that lead to a GREAT TROPHY.

SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL

I was introduced to Safari Club International (S.C.I.) in 1988 while moose hunting in British Columbia with legionary outfitter Red Sorensen.  I have been a member of S.C.I. ever since that hunt and have found it not only a lot of fun but also a great source of information.  They provide  great events for their members at the local and national levels and even on the international scene.  Members receive a Safari Journal every two months that is filled with great hunting adventures from around the world along advertisements by top outfitters and guides.  Since 1988 most of my hunting trips have been booked with S.C.I. recommended outfitters and all have been exciting and successful.  If you have a chance to join a local S.C.I. chapter I would recommend that you do so.  You will never regret it.

ALASKAN BROWN BEAR:

Speaking of ALASKA again.   In 1997 I  booked a Brown Bear Hunt with Tracy Vern that was to be for 14 days in October,  on the Alaskan Peninsula near Bechaof Lake.  I had flailed to get a bear in 1995 and Tracy let me come back in "97" for the cost of the guide.  On the third day of the hunt we were on a stand overlooking the river below, when out of no where came two large boars walking down the bank.  The bear that I wanted was a bright gold in color, this in itself made him very unusual, but at the last minute he turned and ran in a different direction.  The second bear continued until he was within 40 yards of us.  This when the guide gave instructions to shoot.  The first shot put him down with half of him being in the river.  When later we were able to measure the big bear he came in at just over 10 foot square.  I was shooting a 340 Weatherby Mag. using 240 grain Nosler Partition.  Although there is lot of quality ammunition on the market I have always used Nosler Partitions, and they have never let me down.  If you are interested in viewing quality ammunition CLICK HERE.

AMERICAN MOUNTAIN GOAT-ALASKA 2001

In January of 2001 I booked a Mountain Goat hunt with Bruce Parker of Parker Guide Service out of Juneau Alaska. The hunt was booked for the second week of November so the weather was going to very cold and wet. I wanted to go at this time as the goats had their longest hair of the year which would make for a beautiful life size mount.

After I arrived and spent the night in Juneau we flew by Beaver Float Plane to the Neptune. This was a 62 foot ocean cruiser that was to be my home for the next 10 days.

Each morning we would go by small boats up the inland passage way in search of mountain goats. This was an experience in it's self as the temperature was in the teens each day and it never stopped snowing. The water had literally thousands of icebergs which we had to navigate between. We also surveyed a 10 foot wave that was caused by caving from the Selway Glacier. A real experience.

We did this each day looking for the goats on the high ridges that went straight up from the sea. Each day we saw many goats but none that met the size we were looking for. Then on the fifth day we located a Billy that looked to have horns in excess of 9 inches with a very large body. The stock was on. We had a 1500' vertical climb to get above the goat which took us in excess of 90 minutes. Once in position with a steady rest the final shot from my 300 Weatherby Magnum was made from 150 yards. I had my Mountain Goat.

After a lot of pictures and spending the night on the Neptune I flew back to Juneau where I stayed at the Goldbelt Hotel. The next day I caught a plane to Seattle, then on to Phoenix where it all began, This allowed me plenty of time to gather my thoughts and think about how lucky I am to have experienced such a great adventure.

TRAVELING LIGHT IN THE BACK COUNTRY

When doing over night hunting or fishing trips you must travel light if you want it to be a fun and exciting trip.  Food is  one of the most cumbersome things that you will have to deal with, but there is a good solution that will make your trip much easier and safer.  If you are interested in getting this information ENTER HERE.

FUN COMBINATION TRIP TO ALASKA

In September 2000 I flew to  Anchorage Alaska.  Then on to the Cinder River Lodge on the Alaskan Peninsula for an Alaskan Moose hunt.  It was a 10 day hunt that would include fishing for Arctic Char, Silver Salmon and if there was time shoot a few Ptarmigan.

On the third day I harvested a beautiful 72" bull moose in very thick alders.  The shot was only 50 yards, but it was in very thick cover.  It was a one shot kill with my 340 Weatherby Magnum using 250 grain Nosler Partition Ammunition.  If interested in complete inventory of Ammunition and shooting accessories then CLICK HERE.

The next 3 days were spent catching Arctic Char up to 10 pounds and Salmon that reached 15 pounds. Then in the afternoon we were able to get a few ptarmigan. We then flew to Wildman Lodge, which was further down the peninsula catching Silver Salmon that went to 20 pounds.  If you are interested in reading more on exciting trips that I have taken GO HERE and drop me a line.

Of my six trips to Alaska this is the one that was the most fun.  GO HERE to see some detailed trips that I have taken over the years. 

HUNTING THE KAMCHATKA BROWN BEAR 2:

As well as clothing I chose a REMINGTON 375 H&H Magnum along with 300 grain Nosler Partition bullets.  The rifle was topped with  Zeiss 3x9 variable scope and I used Zawarovski EL 10x32 Binoculars.  This proved to be the prefect fit for this hunt as on the sixth day I was able to harvest a beautiful 10'3" Kamachatka Brown Bear.  It was a one shot kill at less then 20 yards.  (Another Story)  Remember to purchase the best equipment you can comfortably afford and you will never be sorry.  If you are interested in viewing a complete line of hunting equipment including your gun of choice, ammunition, binoculars and spotting scopes etc. GO HERE.

HUNTING THE KAMCHATKA BROWN BEAR 1:

In May of 2007 I went to the Kamchatka Peninsula in search of Brown Bear. Knowing that the weather was going to be at it's worst I purchased the best WATERPROOF CLOTHING that I could afford at the time. It is a good thing that I did because for the first eight days that I was hunting it never stop snowing or raining. Without these cloths it would have been wet and miserable. If you are interested in viewing cloths that would provide you this protection GO HERE.

 

FABULOUS FISHING IN RUSSIA:

In 1998 I was fortunate enough to be invited to join 3 other gentlemen for a fly- fishing trip to the Zupanova River on the Kamchatka Peninsula, in  Russia.  The main species that we were after was large rainbow trout and salmon.  The trip called for 6-1/2 days of fishing of which every second was a true adventure.  During this time I caught 30 rainbows over ten pounds, and 2 over 15, with the smallest being 4 pounds.  Three times I was down to within 25 yards of my backing which held 250 yards of 20 pound test.  The down side (If There is Such a Thing) was that we had a hard time keeping the salmon off our fly''s.  It was the trout that took the fly and raced down stream and caused the most excitement.  The salmon in the 15-25 pound range (Mostly Silver) we could hold them from major runs and retrieve them in a shorter time.  Needless all of our equipment took a reel beating and all of us were glade that we had taken plenty of extra gear.  Buy the best equipment that you can comfortably afford.  For a list of quality fishing gear GO HERE.

ALASKA IS WHERE DREAMS COME TRUE:

Alaska is a fabulous location for all your hunting and fishing dreams.  I have been lucky enough to have visited Alaska 5 times harvesting Alaskan Brown Bear, Barren Ground Caribou, American Mountain Goat and a Huge Black Bear along with many quality trout and salmon.  Just being in the outdoors in Alaska is a experience in itself.  Every outdoors person owes it to themselves to go to Alaska at lest once in their lifetime.

Those of you that have gone hunting or fishing to Alaska I would be very interested in hearing about your adventure.  Just write me here. Thanks, Rich

PROPER AMMUNITION:

For any hunt that you may go on it is very important that you have the proper ammunition for the game that you are seeking and the ability to clean your gun in the field.  For a full array of quality of ammunition and gun cleaning equipment you should GO HERE.  

10 FOOT BROWN BEAR:

Taking this 10 foot Alaskan Brown Bear on the Alaskan Peninsula in 1997 was a true adventure that tested my endurance both mentally and physically.  I had failed in 1995 while spending 10 days of the 14 day hunt in a small tent because of horrible weather.  Came back in 1997 and was successful on the 3 rd day.  If I hadn't been equipped with the proper clothing and boots I would never have survived.  If you ever have any plans on going to Alaska or just a local hunt in the winter be prepared for the elements.  If you are interested in the proper gear for these hunts, then GO HERE.

QUALITY OF SCOPE PROVIDED A LEOPARD:

 Optics are so important to a successful hunt.  I was in Zimbabwe hunting leopard and there was very little light left to shoot when a huge cat game in to the bait.  My professional hunter was not able to see the leopard clearly, but with my Zeiss 3x9 the shot was perfectly clear and I made a perfect one shot kill.  Your optics.  For a great selection of all optics GO HERE.

OPTICS MORE IMPORTANT THEN RIFLE:

Optics are more important then the gun that you use.  If you can't see the object there is no way that you will be able to hit your objective.  I have harvest some beautiful game because I was able to have a clear view in dimming light.  Always purchase the best you can afford.  If you are interested in viewing some top notch optics in all price ranges CHECK HERE.

SHOOTING NECESSITIES:

BROWNELLS is another location where you can get all your all you shooting necessities for rifles, handguns and shotguns.  Whether you needs parts to fix you guns or if you want to build your own.  They also carry large inventory of loaded ammunition with the major suppliers.  You will have fun going through this sight if you are interest CLICK HERE.  Besides the for mentioned they carry a full line of magazines, gunsmith tools & supplies, optics, mounting equipment, gun cleaning as well as books and videos to help you with your chosen enjoyment.  If you would like to know more ENTER HERE.  Have a good time and enjoy!

ONLY LIMITED BY YOUR IMAGINATION:

The adventure that can be achieved outdoors is limited by your imagination.  Knowing where to go to get all of your equipment for the outdoors is where this adventure begins.  Whether it be hunting, fishing, camping, boating, hiking or any outher outdoor adventure you still need to know where to get that equipment and helpfull suggestions.  If you are interested in finding one of those locations
CLICK HERE.

RELOADING-AMMUNITION:

All of use that love to hunt and shoot our guns are always looking for sources for information, equipment and gadgets to make us better in the field. Reloading is one of those things that not only saves us money but is fun to do and will make us perform better with our chosen gun.  Finding a place or location that can supply you with all you reloading needs is sometimes hard to do.  There are place where all these reloading needs can be easily met.  If interested in finding out more and what they offer CLICK HERE.

A lot of these locations not only supply all your reloading supplies, but also have a full line of ammunition for you to choose from.  Categories from hunting, to cowboy shoots, to plinking, and for all your shotgunning needs. Such names as Federal, Remington, Hornady, Winchester and Weatherby to name a few. Virtually all calibers, grains and bullets are available for your hand guns, rifles, rimfires, and shotguns upon your request. If you would like to see what is available GO HERE

DEER HUNTING:

Deer hunts can be some of the most exciting and affordable hunts available today. Deer hunts are also a hunt that can be completely organized and planned by the hunter himself. Information on Deer hunts is readily available and can be obtained rather easily. If you are interested in gaining some additional good information CLICK HERE.

ELK & RED STAG HUNTING:

The hunting of any species of Elk or Red Stag is something that every hunter should experience. Everything from the planning of the trip to the actual harvest of the species is something you will never forget. If you have done everything right and taken no short cuts you will experience a wonderful hunt. If you are interested in additional information that will make for that successful hunt CLICK HERE.  I personally have taken two Rocky Mountain Elk in North America and a beautiful Gold Metal Stag in New Zealand.  All three of these hunts were an experience in itself and the beauty of the scenery is something I will never forget.  To find out how you can make that next hunt for elk much easier.  CLICK HERE.

BECOME A BETTER FLY FISHERMAN:

If you are interested in becoming a better fly fisherman in all ways from casting techniques to the selecting of fly's, reading waters, catching bigger fish and equipment then you should GO HERE.  In addition there is a special section on using the proper knots, nymphing an casting techniques.  If this something you would like to know about, CLICK HERE.  This is good for beginners to advanced fly fishermen.  If interested in how to fly fish for trout bass, panfish an more, GO HERE.

HUNTING-FISHING-FOR EVERYONE:

HUNTING and FISHING are two of the largest pastimes in the world today for both families and individuals.  Tens of millions of dollars is spent each year on Hunting and Fishing for licenses, Hunting and Fishing equipment, Camping equipment, Travel to and from Locations, Room and Board, Guides and Consultants, Publications and Research just to name a few.

Lots of individuals don't know where to go to find this information or even where to look. The people that are aware where the information can be found are always looking for better ways to do something and where they can get more affordable equipment and merchandise.  There always looking for bargains on quality equipment and different locations for their next Adventure.