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What is the best hunting backpack on the market that is also good for hauling out meat? I carry a lot of stuff in my pack. I typically use an military style Alice pack to haul out meat but I’d rather have a more versatile pack.

Coming along, who prefers a red dot type sight or a scope?

Are there any local places to purchase elk meat? I see you can purchase online, out of state. Thanks, Larry

I want to book a guided bull elk hunt 2 years from now. What state is the best, where would I have the best opportunities? Looking at Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico. What outfit do you recommend? Thank you for your input, Larry Cochran

Selling my Winchester 94. American made. Asking $400 OBO. Buyer to pay all transfer fees. Let me know if you are interested. [email protected] Thanks, Larry

I am looking to sell my SKS rifle. Asking $250 OBO. Let me know if you are interested? Buyer to pay all transfer fees. I would prefer to have La Mesa Fine Firearms do all of the paper work. Send me an email if interested [email protected]. Thanks, Larry

Who is going to attend the dinner? It is going to be at the Scottish Rite Masonic Ctr 1895 Camino Del Rio San Diego, CA 92108. Here is the link with more info. I will be there. https://www.friendsofnra.org/EventDetails.aspx?eid=8918&sid=5 Larry Cochran

I am in the market for a new .308 or .300 and will be checking out Fine Firearms in La Mesa very soon. I wanted to know from my fellow hunters what scopes do you reccomend. I would like to get something for under $500. Do you reccomend something with the BDC reticle or a mil dot? Let me know...

Does anyone know of a gun manufacturer that has a quality gun in the $500 price range in 308 or even 300 wsm? I am primarily a bow hunter but I would like to go rifle Elk hunting and I know either gun would get the job done. Thanks, Larry

I am shooting a Mathews Switchback that is a few years old. What are you shooting and how did you decide on your bow set up? I have had a few bows over the years but have never bought new. Started with a PSE, to Oneida to a Fred Bear and Now a Switchback. Each bow has been a little better than...

Does any one reccomend hunting Cocopah land in Yuma? I am thinking of hunting there this weekend. Let me know? Thanks, Larry

I am hearing that Santa Barbara has a large hog population in the mountains. Does anyone have any info on areas to hunt there? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Larry

Why we shoot deer in the wild (A letter from someone who wants to remain anonymous, who farms, writes well and actually tried this) I had this idea that I could rope a deer, put it in a stall, feed it up on corn for a couple of weeks, then kill it and eat it. The first step in this...

I have heard that the mountain man rondezvoux is no longer going to be held in Santa Ysabel anymore due to not having a location next year. I hear that the land that they were using, the owner has passed away the the family does not want ot have them on the property as of next year. Has any...

Does any one have any information on a place to get some knives sharpened in the East county? After years of abuse my knives are becoming harder to keep sharp. What do you recommend using to keep your knives sharp. Thanks, Larry Cochran

Does anyone have any information regarding the Nikon BDC scopes. I am thinking of purchasing one for my 30.06. I have checked out the Nikon webisite and think the balisatics information is great. Thanks, Larry Cochran

I have a Ruger 30.06 that I am happy with but I am thinkinh about getting the 300 wsm. What advantages does one have over the other? Any advice will be appreciated. Thank you, Larry Cochran

I went to my usual hunting spot last night on Mount Laguna. I checked some of my cameras and didn't have much action on any of them. I decided to hunt the evening and just sit the stand to see if anything moved. I received a text from a friend of mine saying that he shot a doe and he heard it...

John, Is there any talk about creating tshirts to start bringing in a source of income for the site? I am sure everything you are doing cost money and I am sure we could support the site in some way. Larry Cochran

Possibly the greatest factor in hitting your mark is the state of mind you're in when you take the shot. Everyone's heard of "buck fever": By: Joshua Argall for midwestsportsman.net You've been sitting in your stand for a few hours and haven't seen much. You hear twigs break and leaves...