The interview with Fred Bear, the bowyer who made bows for some of historys most famous archers, was fascinating. In this episode, I interview Justin Ragazzine. The Super Ten of North American big game has become the most popular award within the Grand Slam Club/Ovis family. And it takes skill to be First, a hunter must register the legal taking of 29 big game animals native to North America. Realtree is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience to everyone, including those with disabilities.2023 Jordan Outdoor Enterprises, Ltd. All rights reserved. In the beginning, they never expected to complete the goal, but wanted to Click the logo below to learn more about the world's most innovative performance hunting gear. Super Slam of North American Big Game Age requirements: Must be a minimum of 12 years old to participate in the My 10 Membership. Drawings are winners choice from the individuals remaining species needed to complete their Super Ten. The death moan sent a chill up my spine. Upon arriving in Canada the conditions were not ideal as the territory had experienced Ted Nugent on Fred Bear: I shoot my bow every day within sight of old Bear recurves and Bear cedar arrows. eventually become his own, the North American Super Slam. It also provides reasonable prices, making it an appealing option for those on a tight budget. Illgrow into something very similar, if not the same as what my dad does in commercial Mostly found in conservation areas, bison can be found in the US, Canada, and Mexico. I got my shot opportunity with ten minutes remaining on the final day of the archery season. Their natural ranges are most commonly extended from southern Canada to northern Mexico. A grand slam by Jeff Budz is the most ever taken by a turkey hunter. It's all monitored by the They do move inland but in general seem to stay fairly close to water. The 29 animals can be broken down into 10 different categories. The quest would last 30 years on average at one per year. Very similar to the Fannin sheep, they vary in color. He has traveled to the farthest northern Thishairy critter lives in northern Canada, in the coastal regions. This would be a very difficult feat, as some of these animals are very rare and hard to find. The Triple Slam consists of 28 mountain-dwelling animals and is a serious endeavor. Bob himself was one of the first people to achieve that accomplishment. only archery equipment, which is exactly what Tapp eventually set out to do. Mountain caribou, or in other names, Boreal woodland caribou are one of the most endangered mammals in North America currently. On my second hunt, I hunted out of ground blinds in an area that was known for its mineral licks. With rams weighing up to 250lbs, Desert bighorn sheep are the largest native animal in the Grand Canyon National Park. In North America, there are four grand slam hunts: the Rocky Mountain big game grand slam, the Alaskan big game grand slam, the Coues deer grand slam, and the desert bighorn sheep grand slam. Mark Peterson concludes his quest for the North American waterfowl slam in a single season. The menu includes a variety of hamburgers, fries, shakes, and hot dogs. I missed again at 47 yards on about the fifth day and on the last day, I hit a ram that trotted by me at 28 yards. BONUS! What you need to know to be well prepared. Every one of the 29 species needed to complete the Super Slam has been filmed, spanning a 13 year period. Ready to join as a "My 10" Member? Columbia Blacktail Deer are found in the North American Pacific Coast region to the southern part of Monterey County of California. During the course of our conversation, we discussed a new war on human rights in the name of God, as well as the natural relationship between man and nature. Are you that hunter who has what it takes? Click HERE for a complete list of registered Super Ten recipients(as of 2023 Slam Quest Winter issue). EACH My 10 Member who is present will receive one ticket in the My 10 Membership Drawing. It was an eleven yard shot which is rather anti-climatic, as the real excitement is in the chase, and the music of the dogs., Quebec Labrador Caribou migrations are a hit or miss proposition, and you have to adjust your hunting accordingly. This bow has been documented in one of only two photographs of Fred Bear shooting a compound bow. borders were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic this put Tapps goal on pause, a After waiting a year and a half, he Since making his competitive debut in 2008, aged 13, he won the 2009-10 Junior Grand Prix Final followed by the 2010 world junior title. successfully accomplished this feat. Also, they dont migrate quite as far as other caribou. They are highly migratory and only inhabit northeastern Canada. I was amazed to hear bulls bugling even when the temperatures exceeded 100 degrees. The liver is toxic to humans. The bow in the photo, which is a 1965/66 Kodiak white glass bow with a Polar Bear inlaid in the center, was made by D.F.F. My first bull was at 46 yards, and my second was less than thirty yards., I bow hunted Mountain Caribou twice. Antelope Hunts California Bighorn Sheep - think it was cool; little did he know that this conversation would initiate the adventure You can find the Rosie in Washington, Oregon, and parts of Canada. I assumed that most of my sheep bowhunts would require me to climb to the top of the mountain and then stalk the ram from above. MUST be a GSCO E-Mag, annual, or life member in good standing, In addition to a GSCO membership, one MUST purchase a $25 per year (auto renew) GSCO My 10 Membership, Members MUST be in pursuit of their SUPER TEN and have NOT completed it, Members MUST document all North American species they have taken and submit hunt reportsto GSCO to be featured in a future issue of Slam Quest magazine, Members MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN at the 2024 GSCO Convention in Dallas, Texas, January 25-27 (exact time & location TBA). other people, said Jim Tapp, Lincolns dad. Only 173 hunters have accomplished this incredible feat. on earth., I didnt have any friends, Tapp said. Its unfortunate that we dont get to speak about it in that light as much, Tapp Tapp would mention the Super Slam to his dad, simply because he thought his dad would Eventually following Dude Ranches, Horse Riding and Pack Trips, Saskatchewan Bear Hunt Report by Allen Sherwood. They can both be quite exciting. to hunt. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Youll find the desert bighorn in desert mountain ranges, hence the name. Click here for more information on the Quebec Labrador caribou. The result was a score of 179.00 points and third place overall with a career-best 270.61 points. The Alaska Yukon or in other names, the giant moose, is a subspecies of moose native to ranges from Alaska to western Yukon. Not only is the camp camaraderie outstanding, but the number of trophy sized bucks out there is just mind numbing., The brown bear was my personal nemesis [on my archery Super Slam]. This species lives throughout the western half of the United States and northward into southern Canada. %PDF-1.6 % With his father by his A hunter must register with GSCO, pay the $25 membership fee and submit the trophy hunt online. My shot was high and I spined the buck.so I ran down to him and finished him off., I hunted Mule Deer in the Sonorandesert. We caught up to the ram I killed him with a 66 yard heart shot., I hunted mountain goats near Cordova, Alaska, and on the first day I was able to stalk within 12 yards of a nice billy. A compound bow can draw only a certain amount of distance before it bows down. It is possible that he saw the potential in the compound bow and decided to give it a try. There are actually six subspecies of wild sheep recognized, the bighorn, desert bighorn and California bighorn, Dall, Stone and f More Very similar to Woodland caribou, this is an endangered species. The reigning national champion cleanly executed all his jumps including a quad toe loop, quad Salchow, triple Lutz-triple loop combination and a triple Axel. All hunts must be taken within two years of drawing or otherwise specified by the outfitter and/or GSCO. Tyler's success as a big game hunter is a testament to his dedication and skill. Within a couple hours, we cut a fresh track and the cat was treed within two or three hours. biologists andits the way that the natives have done it for hundreds of thousands Bucks can range from 150 300 lbs and will migrate to the high mountainous country by themselves to lower ranges during the winter to avoid deep snow levels. and completing the Capra World Slam and the Ovis World Slam. Mark's goal is to become the first person to do the slam . They tend to score less than their mountain and barren ground cousins. Grand Slam Super Slam Ovis World Slam Capra World Slam. The Super Slam of North American Big Game takes serious dedication and years to accomplish. Mature bucks in the South weigh as little as 100 to 125 pounds and bucks in the North can weigh upwards of 300 pounds. The mountaincaribou is the heaviest of the five subspecies, weighing as much as 600 pounds and sporting fairly large antlers. of life, animal to save the rest of them andit works. To date, just more than 1,500 hunters have registered Grand Slams with the NWTF, accounting for less than .1 percent of the total turkey hunting audience. YoungWild followed his adventure of becoming the Since the hunts in Newfoundland are much cheaper than out west, I hunted there two of the three times. Although we have been taught polar bears are going extinct, that is not the case. GSCO chooses the location and outfitter. Theyre much smaller in weight and antler size than the Rocky Mountain and Roosevelt elk. After completing a 10-year, remarkable quest which all began with a Saturday morning It was only one and one half years old, but it was a thrill for me.because it was my first bow-killed moose, and I got 304 pounds of meat.and I really like moose meat! He said to ISU.org, "I never could have imagined getting a medal here and Im still in shock. Perhaps one of the most elusive and evasive of all the big game carnivores, the cougar has unparalleled stealth. My largest bull was taken before I had ever purchased a nice digital camera, but this bull seemed to be a nice representative of the species. Compiled by Bowsite.com. Below the border, theyre also in North and South Baja, Coahuila, Chihuahua, and Sonora. A staple of this animal is its pale-colored saddle. Click here for more information on the mountain caribou. Mark Peterson documented his journey to the World Turkey Slam that consists of an Eastern, Rio Grande, Florida Osceola, Merriam's, Gould's and Ocellated turkey. )Jack Frost 4. The eastern turkey (Meleagris gallopavoestris) is most likely the most familiar of the subspecies in North America. at the opportunitytogo on that hunt.. Oklahoma. skill and animals included in the hunt. Water and food are both required for Goulds turkey, just like for all other birds, but it is difficult for them to survive in drier areas. Photo credit: Dr. Alan Lipkin / Shutterstock. 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