That's a good one, but a better book about the same subject is "Year of the Fires" by Stephen Pyne if you ever stumble across it.
I just read "In a Dark Wood" by Alston Chase, fascinating book although a bit heavy at times.
1_pointer is correct. Overgrazing in any area is a function of time, not number of head. 1000 animals on 10 acres for 30 minutes can be quite effective while 5 animals on 10 acres for 6 months can be incredibly destructive. Permitted grazing on public land can be managed, now whether that...
I've had one for a couple years. It's a 13x16 with the porch. First year had a foot of snow on it and it held up great. Last year it was 70 degrees most of the time so really don't know if it deteriorated or not. They're nice tents with a decent setup, but the material seems a bit light for...
That buck was shot in Central Oregon, near Antelope. There are some pretty good bucks out here in the desert though, and lots of rabbits for that matter!!
No worries Joe, got some excellent info from the ODFW office here today, feeling pretty good about it now! Lots of country to cover but I...
Hi Joe,
I'm usually trying to draw 1 in 100 tags! Attached is a picture of a deer I got on our ranch in Antelope about 10 yrs ago. I was lucky enough to grow up on a ranch with lots of deer and elk hunting opportunities. It wasn't until I went to college that I realized how lucky I really...
Thanks for the info guys. I'm working on my field judging already. I will keep you posted as the season gets closer. Thanks again for the info, it's a great help.
Hello all,
I was lucky enough to draw Oregon's new premium tag for antelope in the Juniper Unit. Premium tag means I can hunt the entire unit with any weapon for an extended period of time, in this case Aug 1 - Sept 30. I know this is one of the best units in Oregon so I'm planning on making...