2019 Naval Academy Grad

21 April 2019, 01:40

Gillettehunter

Aug is a tough time to hunt much of the USA. Perhaps Texas for exotics or pigs would be a good choice. Or The upper midwest for prairie dogs. Some archery seasons open in Aug so that could be in the running.
As far as fishing perhaps the SE coast for Redfish and whatever else is biting. I believe its that time frame that a friend of mine does well off of So Carolina's coast. The Great lakes may have some salmon/walleye fishing good at that time too.
Congrats to your son and thank him for his service.
Bruce

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What I have learned on AR, since 2001:
1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken.
2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps.
3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges.
4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down.
5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine.
6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle.
7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions.
8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA.
9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not.
10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact.
11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores.
12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence.
13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances.

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21 April 2019, 23:32

TWL

I know you said US. Is his travel restricted by the Navy to US soil?

I agree with DCS. Argentina is a great place that time of year. You can do a father-son mixed bag bird trip at a relatively inexpensive price point. There are outfitters who offer these hunts regularly.

A fishing trip to Costa Rica or Panama also makes for a great bonding experience. I've done this with my grandson twice.

Congrats to your son, and to the rest of the family as well. The journey to graduation from any of the academies is a challenge for the entire family. Appointments don't come easy and sacrifices are made by all.

Please tell us he took the Marine option!!!

22 April 2019, 01:31

470EDDY

Here is the website for NORTHERN LIGHTS Sport Fishing-

https://fishingnorthernlights.com/captain-crew/

I expect to hunt and fish with Kevin while we are there this winter. His hunting generally is "on call" for problem bulls on various ranches. You would want to contact him soon so he can start prospecting ranches for you.

August is just before the Big HIBT and other tournaments get rolling and you should get into BIG Marlin and Yellowfin tuns.

If this doesn't work, PM me and I will quietly tell you about another honey hole for hunting I know of on the Big Island.

Cheers,

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23 April 2019, 21:23

gunslinger55

I spend a lot of time in the islands Thanks for the tip. Sure I saw this boat but looking at going at some point.

quote:
Originally posted by 470EDDY:
Here is the website for NORTHERN LIGHTS Sport Fishing-

https://fishingnorthernlights.com/captain-crew/

I expect to hunt and fish with Kevin while we are there this winter. His hunting generally is "on call" for problem bulls on various ranches. You would want to contact him soon so he can start prospecting ranches for you.

August is just before the Big HIBT and other tournaments get rolling and you should get into BIG Marlin and Yellowfin tuns.

If this doesn't work, PM me and I will quietly tell you about another honey hole for hunting I know of on the Big Island.

Cheers,