Greetings

[James Stella]

A few months ago I told my wife I wanted to get into traditional muzzleloader hunting. She asked what that was and if I had a traditional muzzleloader. I told her nope but that I was going to take it slow. I told her I put in for a couple of controled hunts but that it would take me years to get drawn. Three months later I was notified by California Fish and Game that I got draw for a Tule Elk Bull Muzzleloader tag. OOPS.

So I have spent the last two months getting ready. I bought a Lyman GPH rifle in .54 caliber. Worked up a load using Hornady Great Plains Hunters. Got a possibles bag and powder horn and practiced as much as I could.

I found this web site while doing reaserch on Traditional Muzzleloading. It looked like a good place to interact with people who also enjoy my new found interest.

I leave on Friday Sept. 7th for the hunt. Should be fun.

 

[Roguedog]

Welcome Jay. Nice to have you.

 

[ny griz]

:hatsoff:Howdy,good ta have ya here.good luck on your hunt.Let us know how ya make out.Griz

 

[Moose Guide]

Welcome, Have fun hunting those elk and post a picture if ya get one!!!

 

[Sperit de bois]

Smooth very smooth,,creative and smooth at the same time.Can I use it someday??

 

[PA.1740]

WELCOME :hatsoff: !!!!!
Have Fun
Phil

 

[James Stella]

LOL I am not sure she totally believed I did not think I was going to be drawn. But, sure as long as we keep it between us on the forum.

 

[shmrck1]

Jay,
First off welcome to the MLF,great first
step if just getting started in a great
addiction.Hope you will visit and contribute
when you can.
I am snake-eyes :hatsoff:

 

[MikeyC]

Jay54,
Welcome and congrats on drawing a tag.
I'm in Groveland, where in CA are you?

Mike C.

 

[James Stella]

I am in Lancaster Ca.

 

[LeMat1856]

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21:40 / 9 sep 12
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welcome, jay54,

nice to see a southn'er join the mix... :grin:

:thumbsup: ~dg~

 

[Buffalohntr]

Hi Jay welcome. I live in Monrovia Ca not to far as the crow flyes. Would like to hear about your hunt. My email is [email protected]
Regards
John :thumbsup: