A couple buddies of mine went to South Dakota for a long weekend to do some shed hunting. About halfway through the second day one of them called me and said he found an elk deadhead and asked if I could look if there was a way to legally keep it (otherwise he would leave it there). I sent him...
I’m looking to buy a new rifle before next season. I am left handed and looking for a bolt action which limits some options. I was initially leaning toward the Tikka t3x lite stainless but can get a good deal on the Savage 110 storm. I think I’m set on getting either one in 270 if that makes a...
I did both this year. I shot a deer in SD and left it with a taxidermist there because the deer was in velvet and I figured I would be coming back through that area the next year for at least one hunt and could pick it up then.
I also shot a deer in Wyoming and had a taxidermist prepare it for...
Thanks for all the replies. I feel better about the situation and probably let it bother me too much at the time. Karma may have been on my side that day as when I got to the end of the trail I ended up shooting a nice buck.
I was listening to Randy's podcast today about hunting etiquette and I got to thinking about a recent trip I made to a large piece of National Forest land in WY. I arrived at a trail head before shooting time and saw a truck and camper parked there. Knowing the trail was about 3 miles long and...
Looking for a Bino mount for my tripod. I had the vortex adapter but I don’t like how it attaches. Looking to switch to one of the strap versions. Any suggestions on a reasonably priced one?
Thanks for the info everyone! I am actually from out of state but was looking for a taxidermist in South Dakota due to rules regarding moving deer across state lines.
Being an optimist and making sure I’m somewhat prepared I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for a good taxidermist in western South Dakota. Ive looked online but I wanted to see if anyone has any personal experience.