The Great Western Hunt, by Jim Collier

[Buffalobob]

In a few weeks I will post a thread on how I hunt and the techniques I use. Most of the time people discuss hunting equipment and there is very seldom any information on hunting technique. My methods suit my personality and my objectives. I am not in Wyoming and Idaho to just put an animal on the ground. My objectives are to get a shot on an animal at some extreme range and I am willing to pass on trophy sized animals when the range is going to be too short. This is greatly different from what most people set out to accomplish. On the other hand I am perfectly willing to shoot a small buck or bull if the range itself is interesting.

[Ian M]

Jim,
I sure enjoyed that hunting tale, very well done and congratulations on your enthusiasm and success. I have a few more goodies that I use for back-country hunts you might be interested in. One for sure is the lightweight protective cover for heavy rifles sewn by a fellow named Tony Burkes. Check out www.riflesonly.com to see Tony's stuff or send me an e-mail and I will shoot you some digital images. He also makes a great lightwieght shooting mat that would also fit into your hunting very well. Keeps the dirt and burrs away when you are setting up for a shot. Another item you should invest in is the Kifaru field chair. Weighs a few ounces and is so comfortable you have to try it to believe it. Absolutely a must have for long sits. I have used this simple device from the arctic to Africa and it is the slickest. Upon initial inspection most guys laugh and say no way, when they sit down and try it they ask where in hell they can buy one. Only problem is you get so comfortable you may doze off but what the hell...
Thanks again for the great story.

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[alremkin]

Excellent article and account of your experience. It's like a mini Clive Cussler Novel in how it ties so many characters from this site together. Great Read!
A possible future adventure here in BC could be hunting Elk, Moose, Cariboo, Stone Sheep, Black Bear, Grizzlies are by permit, Wolf in an area with excellent fishing. Check out this site: Home
Jet Boating into to eastern portion of the Kwadacha Wilderness here in BC. Only thing is if you decide to come up here you'd probably need to rent a refer truck to get your meat home lol. Great intensity, planing and execution.