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Monday, January 5, 2009
Clay County Elk Hunter Holds New State Record with a big 8 by 8
Frankfort, Kentucky -Clay County Elk Hunter Holds New State Record Frankfort, Kentucky - Kelvin Jackson of Clay County holds Kentucky's new state record for a non-typical bull elk. Jackson's 8x8 bull, shot Oct. 4 in Harlan County, officially scored 367 7/8 in the Boone & Crockett Club's scoring system. The bull beat the previous non-typical record of 349 3/8 held by Andy Kidd of McCreary County.
"When I got drawn for a bull permit, you can ask my wife, I was like a kid," Jackson said. "That's the first time I've felt that way since I was seven years old."
Jackson decided not to hunt in his home county, opting instead to try a county with a larger population of elk. He began scouting Harlan County in July.
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POSTED BY KEVIN C PAULSON AT 01:46 AM 0 COMMENT
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Manitoba Bear Hunt Anyone?
We are headed back to Manitoba Memorial Day week with Sandy River Outfitters! Nothing would be better then sharing this hunt with some of our readers.
Sandy River Outfitters is one of our advertisers and I have known Harry Walker since my days of being an outfitter. We were on the same trade show circuit and became good friends. I had the pleasure in 2008 of hunting both black bear and whitetail deer with Harry in Manitoba and the hunts left me wanting more...
I took a great black bear with an absolutely perfect coat and darn close to a Pope and Young bear. This year, I am hoping to hold out for something bigger and I am already very excited about the opportunity to get back into bear camp.
Bear Camp is a casual affair. Pick-up is on Sunday in Winnipeg with plenty of time to sight in the rifles and bows and get in some practice. Dinner is excellent and Monday the excitement builds with some fishing out the door of the house on the Winnipeg River for Walleye, Smallmouth and Pike. I caught about 70 pike over the week, fishing from the rocks along the shore.
The first night on the stand brought forth a chocolate boar that was destined for Paul Bambara and I waited out the week looking for the Bear of my dreams. He came out on the last night and scared off the biggest bear of the week but gave me the shot of a lifetime and I took him. Over the week, I saw bears every single night as well as 3 wolves on night number 5 in the stand. I look forward to heading back...
Want to join us?
Contact Harry Walker at Sandy River Outfitters and tell them you are interested in Hunting Black Bear with Team HuntingLife!
POSTED BY KEVIN C PAULSON AT 11:57 PM 0 COMMENT
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Baxter Black - So Lucky to be an American
POSTED BY KEVIN C PAULSON AT 09:48 PM 1 COMMENT
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Mom's First Hunt by Taylor Rather
The day finally came, we were taking my Mom hunting for her first time. When morning came she was the first one up. She told us to get up before she changed her mind and decide to crawl back in bed for more sleep.
She was ready to go. Dad had her suited up to keep her warm, because it was very cold outside. We got in the truck and headed out. She said she really wanted to harvest a turkey first before a deer, but if the Big One steps out, it was hers.
We walked in the woods and found a great spot next to a tree. Dad made sure Mom had the best seat. He brought her a small folding chair to sit on so she could lean back on the tree and be comfortable. She sat in the middle and Dad and I sat on each side. We explained to her not to make quick movements if we heard something. As the sun was coming up, Dad and I did some turkey calls trying to call in a turkey for her. She heard something moving, but it was only a squirrel playing around. She was getting excited!
POSTED BY KEVIN C PAULSON AT 10:59 PM 3 COMMENTS
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