CONSTRUCTING A WINNING DUCK CALLING ROUTINE Posted by C4C under HUNTING A solid routine is first created in the imagination with your hunt story unfolding something like this:   You are hunkered down in the duck blind as the sun begins to break over the horizon. A flock of birds lingers on the skyline as you begin to scream for their attention. “Hail” call, “Hail” call, [...] Read the rest of this entry

PROPER FIELD DRESSING OF YOUR GAME Posted by C4C under HUNTING KEEP IT COOL, CLEAN AND DRY 7 Steps For Proper Field Dressing Of Your Game   FIELD DRESSING KIT     Large Ziploc Bag   Bottled Water (2 Liters)   Latex Gloves (2 Pair)   Hand Sanitizer   Moist Towelettes   Dry Rag   2 Sharp Knives   Skinning Knife   Knife Sharpener   Keyhole [...] Read the rest of this entry

7 HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TURKEY HUNTING TIPS Posted by C4C under HUNTING For Improving Your Spring Turkey Hunting Success   There are many good reasons for you to participate in turkey hunting. Among them is your ability to help contribute to the population growth and survival of this wonderful bird. The money you spend on everything from hunting gear to licenses is used to help wildlife agencies [...] Read the rest of this entry

PRE-SEASON PRACTICE PAYS Posted by C4C under HUNTING Dad’s Practical Joke Was Worth Weight In Dove A couple of weeks ago, my dad and I loaded up the clay pigeon thrower, my Remington 870, a box of ‘blue-rock,’ and we went out for a bit of practice. We took turns throwing for each other, and I was doing pretty well. After shooting singles [...] Read the rest of this entry

OUT LAST, OUT HUNT, OUT WORK Posted by C4C under HUNTING 10 Tips For Improving Your Odds To Harvest A Mule Deer Here’s a few tips on how to increase your odds of filling your mule deer tag this season. Some of the tips are simple, while others are more thought provoking.   We begin with a simple and frequent mistake tip:   Tip 1: Check Your [...] Read the rest of this entry

THE VALLE VIDAL Posted by C4C under FISHING If you find yourself fly-fishing near a herd of monster bull elk, pristine grassy meadows, towering mountain peaks and meandering streams, you’ll start to think you’ve died and gone to heaven. If the place happens to be the Valle Vidal, you better believe you have. Read the rest of this entry

THUNDER IN THE CANYON Posted by C4C under HUNTING It had been several months since my last hunt, which means hunting withdrawal had set deep in my bones. Bob and I spent most of the afternoon traveling from Albuquerque. We eagerly searched for the Spring C4C Turkey Camp location and after a few wrong turns, we arrived. Read the rest of this entry

COULD THIS BE HEAVEN? Posted by C4C under FISHING A Personal Guide To Fishing The San Juan River   “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” – Matthew 4:19   They say fishing calms the soul and refreshes the spirit. Certainly, one can find truth in this by spending a day on the San Juan River.   Noted [...] Read the rest of this entry

THE MULEY THAT GOT AWAY Posted by C4C under HUNTING Last Fall I went on my third mule deer hunt – first time in Unit 13. We made three scouting trips before the hunt and found the perfect camping area on the East side of Brazo Canyon. We heard that most of the big deer in that area hang out in that canyon so we hunted it hard for the first few days, then spread out to more remote areas around the canyon. Read the rest of this entry

THE BOY’S FIRST SHOT Posted by C4C under HUNTING He paused to ask his dad if it was going to hurt. His father knew it would. “No boy. Just pull the trigger.” Two deep breaths and then Kabloom! The boy’s eyes were wide open with excitement. He took a breath and then yelled, “Yahoo! Did you see that dad? Did you see my shoulder pop out?” Read the rest of this entry