2019 Gopher Safari

[gwhysow]

Any details on those rifles? Great shoot.

[tracifan68]

Oh my am I full of envy looking at those awesome pics and beautiful country. How much for a 100ac parcel and a modest house?

[Korth Group Ltd]

Any details on those rifles? Great shoot.

For sure



From Left to Right:
1. CZ 453 22LR bedded in a Boyds Tacticool stock (Krylon Camo), EGW 20 MOA rail, Leupold Mark 5 3.6-18 TMR reticle with Leupold Backcountry 30mm rings, and Atlas bi-pod
2. Ruger SR-22 in 22LR, with Leupold VX-Freedom Red Dot Sight (RDS)
3. Kimber Varmint in 223 Rem, with Leupold VX-3i 4.5-14 Varmint
4. Ruger Precision Rimfire in 22 LR, with Leupold VX-3i LRP 4.5-14, in a Leupold IMS mount
5. Ruger 10/22 in 22LR in a Boyds Evolution purple/grey stock, Tactical Solutions barrel, EGW 20 MOA rail, Leupold VX-2 3-9 Rimfire EFR, Harris clone bi-pod
6. Ruger American Compact in 22LR, Leupold VX-Freedom 2-7 Rimfire

Oh my am I full of envy looking at those awesome pics and beautiful country. How much for a 100ac parcel and a modest house?

The ranch we were on was a smaller property - only 4000 acres... In speaking with the land owner, it is challenging to buy less than an 1/4 section (160 acres); most land is sold in half or full sections. Beautiful country in the Prairies.


KGL

[kamlooky]

By Jimininkee, they awl be Leupolds.

What's on the RAR for awpticks?

[Brian46]

I would have at least had one large caliber in case things got nasty and the gophers decided to advance on my shooting position

[hannibal.black98]

Looks like it was a great time!!! Wish we had "targets" like that and in that quantity around here!!!

[remyltr]

Ask 3 different CO's get 2 different answers.

I have been looked at by CO's driving around, and the odd RCMP. I usually make safe my gear, and wander over to talk with them if they stop or hail me.

Nothing ever said, they just ask what I am doing, and I reply 'Gopher shooting' and they wish me good shooting. If it's really hot out, I usually bring the cooler with me so the officer can choose a Coke or a water

So, to answer your question, the shots when shooting from an elevated position go to ground faster, I can see any and all approaching persons, animals, vehicles, and hazards. I did explain that once to a CO and that is as far as the conversation went.

Section 14 of the sask wildlife act
No person shall kill wildlife from a motor vehicle

Now, how does one interpret that? Confusing to say
The least, but aren’t all of sask hunting regs

[Planetmail 12]

Love days like those.

Looking hard to find a gopher problem around here to help solve.

[Got Juice?]

Section 14 of the sask wildlife act
No person shall kill wildlife from a motor vehicle

Now, how does one interpret that? Confusing to say
The least, but aren’t all of sask hunting regs

I can only comment on my experience, but we also shoot these pests in SK and AB the same way. I suppose one could always set up a picnic table in the truck bed as well. Use it as a bench.

I see it as a safety issue when shooting in open fields. Shooting to ground, Good vantage and FOV. I like the safety aspect.

I believe the regs were set up to stop people from shooting animals from inside their vehicles through the windows.

With that said, I have had a few encounters, and all have been to the positive.

[Korth Group Ltd]

By Jimininkee, they awl be Leupolds.

What's on the RAR for awpticks?

We like to use the best! The RAR has a VX-3i LRP 4.5-14 MIL with TMR reticle

I would have at least had one large caliber in case things got nasty and the gophers decided to advance on my shooting position

We will be better prepared for next time - the gophers were getting a little close for comfort while we were loading mags...

Looks like it was a great time!!! Wish we had "targets" like that and in that quantity around here!!!

Some of our guys are from ON as well, and this was a first. What an absolute blast!

KGL