Recent content by jgriffin82

Congrats to all the guys that drew. There were some great tags drawn and should be some great stories here in about 7 months. I split points with my daughter again this year. We drew NR cow tags in 61/71. She'll be a hs freshmen next year and I realize these memories will be hard to come by in a...

I can't imagine your pain nor, do I want to. My family is praying for your peace and comfort. Judging by your eulogy, you are great parents and should be proud. Your daughter is blessed and I'm certain she has finally found peace. I love and cherish all of my kids but, my daughter holds a...

I'm not scared to post what I have. I own 21-30 Larami Super Soaker 50's and a few Super Soaker 40's. They were all pre registration... early-mid 90's. Jim

This fella can ride a buffalo better than most.

Fishlake elk hunt 2019. Made me nervous to take a nap that afternoon.

Thanks for that info. I ended up getting a pair of Lowa Renegades in 15EE. I put about 30 miles and 5k in elevation gain on them last week, unloaded. I get one hotspot on my right heel, otherwise, no complaints. I'm very happy with them. They'll be my warm season boot. I'm now on the hunt for...

My daughter shoots a Savage 10 youth model in .243., 22" barrel. The rifle w/ Leupold Rifleman scope was just north of $600. She killed this antelope @ 260 yards with one shot in WY last summer. Jim

I used L&S in 2016 to "custom fit" boots and insoles for me. Long story short, I wasn't really impressed with the end result. I am curious about their boots though and I'm willing to give them a second chance. I've been looking at Schnees boots also. I think I may buy 4-5 different brands and...

I contacted Bert Hartman at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody for the factory letters and ballpark appraisals for a model 1873 and an 1894. I can send you his contact info if interested. Jim

I checked out White's last night. They have a ton of options now. Unfortunately, nothing big enough. I haven't looked at Lowas since I bought my current pair a few years ago. I was on their site earlier and saw that they now have 15EE in the renegade line. I'm gonna snag a pair and try them out...

Thanks for the suggestion. I don't mind a hefty price if they'll last a few years. I wore custom White's working on the railroad 25 years ago. They were nearly $400 back then. Really well made boots. I wore them on my first Colorado hunt in 99. Logger boots make terrible hunting boots in my...

Guys, I've worn 14EE for damn near ever. I typically wear Lowas. This year, I noticed my toes were jamming into the the front of the boots. Ended up losing a few toenails. I'm looking for some 15EE's more. Anybody have any suggestions? I don't like really stiff mountain boots but, if that's the...

I'll be looking for another unit. The unit I was planning for, is no good. There aren't any NR moose licenses available. Looks like there were federal restrictions put into places in 2022 due to population concerns. Should've started planning by reading the regs.

I am in the planning stages of an Alaskan moose and caribou hunt for 2025. I'll be going DIY with a couple buddies. This will be my first time in AK and my first time flying into a hunting camp. We're going to hunt the western end of the Brooks Range in the De Long Mountains. We'll be flying...