Information on hunting in the Western US http://www.huntthewest.com http://www.huntthewest.com/2012/7mmSTW2.php Not only did no one try to talk me out of this idea, but several 7mm STW owners egged me on. And I've been moving fairly quickly. http://www.huntthewest.com/2012/AZbear.php I've got my tag for my first hunt of 2012. It's a repeat of a hunt I did way back in 2004, and a chance for redemption at getting blanked the first time out. http://www.huntthewest.com/2012/COsheepgoatregs.php The application book for Colorado sheep and mountain goat is now available online. http://www.huntthewest.com/2012/mrc.php Montana Rifle Company offers high-end rifles at mid-range prices, based on their own proprietary Model 1999 controlled-round feed action. The company has a whole lot going for it, and the rifle they built for me is a fine example of what they can do. http://www.huntthewest.com/2012/COsheepgoat.php Every year, the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society sponsors a raffle for Colorado statewide Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, and Pronghorn tags. This is my favorite of all the annual raffles, and I put in every year. http://www.huntthewest.com/2012/SDspecialbuck.php The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission has proposed two changes to licenses available for the West River Special Buck hunting season. http://www.huntthewest.com/2012/WYelkdeadline.php Remember that Wyoming elk applications are due January 31st. http://www.huntthewest.com/2012/WYpoacher.php A Burns, WY man has received heavy fines, loss of hunting privileges, and probation following his conviction of poaching a buck antelope near Saratoga on Nov. 2, 2011. Explaineing his motivation, Greenwood said he shot the buck because he had always wanted to "kill an antelope." http://www.huntthewest.com/2012/MTapps.php Hunters in Montana can get an early start on making plans for the upcoming season thanks to recent license-purchase and special permit-application deadline changes. This year hunting and fishing licenses go on sale Jan. 16 and the deadline for residents and nonresidents to apply for deer and elk permits has moved up to March 15. http://www.huntthewest.com/2012/Rem2012.php My first hunting rifle was a Remington 700, and I've been a huge fan ever since. Every year when they release their new catalog, I'm at risk of running out and buying a new gun — although it's more likely to be because an old favorite is being discontinued, as opposed to a new rifle getting my interest. http://www.huntthewest.com/2012/SDharvest.php Hunter surveys of the Black Hills Deer and Firearms Antelope hunting seasons indicate a decline in the number of hunters and harvest for both seasons in 2011. http://www.huntthewest.com/2012/UTbears.php Starting this spring, bear hunters will have opportunities they've never had before in Utah. http://www.huntthewest.com/2012/CObison.php My outfitter buddy Brandon McCullough of High Plains Adventures has several late-breaking bison hunt opportunities available. He's offering a $1,000 discount on these hunts — but only if you can do the hunt by February 28th. http://www.huntthewest.com/2012/7mmSTW.php OK guys, a lot of you are smarter than me … let me know what you think about this idea for a new rifle project. http://www.huntthewest.com/2012/KSturkey.php So far, it’s been a mild winter in Kansas, but avid turkey hunters are still itching for spring, when wild turkeys gobble and the hunt for long beards is on.