Click here for more information on the Alaska Yukon moose. Females often average 370-430lbs while the males can weigh anywhere from 440-550lbs. The second arrow double lunged him and he went down within 10 yards., Murphys Law intervened on my polar bear hunt. To make a long story short, I shot at my boar seven times (six arrow quiver), and in the end, despite some fairly significant frostbite, I was able to tag a great bear. I would like to improve my skating more so I don't make the same mistakes in other competitions. The grizzly bear is found in a range of areas in North America but the largest populations of grizzlies are seen in Alaska and Canada. Adult males can weigh more than 500 pounds, but in southern climates where bears need not hibernate, some are reaching weights of more than 700 pounds. This would be a very difficult feat, as some of these animals are very rare and hard to find. An elite group of 174 hunters from around the world have Few bowhunters have taken Archery's Slam (all 29 species of North American Game Animals) and even fewer have done it as efficiently as Jake Ensign. An elite group of 174 hunters from around the world have successfully accomplished this feat. This medium-sized caribou is mainly found in the Canadian territories of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. Theyre much smaller in weight and antler size than the Rocky Mountain and Roosevelt elk. His only blemish was a step on his final jumping element, the triple Axel, but he did managed to stay upright. Follow along on this awesome accomplishment, completed in a single season! In my opinion, [Mountain Caribou] are a considerably larger animal than the others species [of caribou]. Polar bears spend years out on the ice but the pregnant females will come ashore to den. This subspecies generally weighs in at about 325 to 450 pounds. This was originally published March 23, 2017. Some of the hunts to be drawn are pre-determined, but in certain circumstances, may be traded or upgraded with the outfitter with consent from both outfitter and GSCO. Weighing approximately 1,500 pounds, the Canada moose is the third largest mammal in North America. Its the icon of sheepcountry, what most people think about when they think about sheep: big, bad Rocky Mountain bighorns rising up on hind legs and pile-driving each other in the head. But the free skate was a different story. Click here for more information on the Rocky Mountain elk. Archie Nesbitt is the other bowhunter to achieve this accomplishment. Just a few years prior to beginning his goal, Tapps parents decided to homeschool Fred truly believes that any animal with a bow is a trophy. Thats Here are all 29 animals you need to join an elite group of big game hunters. to hunt. The two animals collapsed within 60 yards of each other., The grizzly bear was quartering towards us with that huge head just swaying back and forth. )Jack Frost 4. The Coues weighs significantly less and is found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico. Roosevelts are a subspecies of elk found in western Oregon. Click here for more information on the mountain goat. Very similar to the Fannin sheep, they vary in color. In this episode, I interview Justin Ragazzine. Click here for more information on the Shiras moose. scheduled to hunt in a month. Click herefor more information on the mule deer. A couple years later, I had the chance to hunt them again, but this time it was in the northern Yukon. Click here for more information on the polar bear. After waiting a year and a half, he I was amazed to hear bulls bugling even when the temperatures exceeded 100 degrees. Adults can grow up to 6ft and 7in in height and 11ft and 6in in length. Once again, it was virtually a head-on shot, and the arrow completely passed through the animal lengthwise., A couple months before my Dall Sheep was scheduled, I was notified that in my first year of eligibility for Bighorn sheep, I had drawn the first season archery tag for Colorados Georgetown unit (S-32). On my second hunt, I hunted out of ground blinds in an area that was known for its mineral licks. Ovis World Slam They are highly migratory and only inhabit northeastern Canada. Editors note: Super Slam is a registered trademark of Grand Slam Club/Ovis used with permission. made me giddy, Tapp said. This range of wild turkeys includes the southern tip of Arizona and parts of New Mexico. Are you that hunter who has what it takes? Bisonlive mostly on the open prairie. )Chuck Adams 2. The death moan sent a chill up my spine. Kamp for Kids, founded by Nugent, has been a mainstay of his annual Ted Nugents Kamp for Kids festival for 17 years. of life, animal to save the rest of them andit works. Jake Ensign recently completed his 30 year quest for the archery Super Slam by taking a great Barren Ground Caribou. )Bob Fromme 8. (But they're in no way easy to hunt or kill.) The menu includes a variety of hamburgers, fries, shakes, and hot dogs. It was a twenty-eight yard shot that hit a little far back. All hunts must be taken within two years of drawing or otherwise specified by the outfitter and/or GSCO. In the early 1970s, Grand Slam Club founder Bob Housholder began keeping track of those who had taken all of the trophy types recognized at the time by the Boone and Crockett Club. Its range overlaps minimally with whitetails. We were able to stalk within 40 yards on my ram and then we waited for him to feed and move into a position where I could get an even better shot. In contrast to the whitetail, this one gets its name from the dark-colored tip at its rear. The primary goal of a successful turkey hunt is to be prepared. Coues deer are found in southwestern Arizona and a little bit of New Mexico. The official archives are kept through the Grand Slam Club/Ovis (GSCO). Grand Slam Super Slam Ovis World Slam Capra World Slam. One of his goals was to document those who bagged all North American trophies recognized by Boone & Crockett, ultimately keeping track of these impressive animals and the hunters who tagged them. They house the records and maintain records keeping. The mountain goatresides in the northwestern U.S. and western Canada. The does love these blossomsand constantly work a circuit from tree to tree. The Alaska Yukon or in other names, the giant moose, is a subspecies of moose native to ranges from Alaska to western Yukon. Later that evening, I was able to get a shot at a nice, heavy 3X3 that was about 32 inches wide., I hunted Coues deer in Mexico with Tom Edgington in early January while the rut was on. )Gary Bogner 6. Its been found in Canada, Mexico, and more than 30 U.S. states. According to the Government of Canada, which is home to two-thirds of the global polar They often feed in the meadows. A typical herd can number 100,000 strong and can migrate hundreds of miles in a year. Travis Thompson of Bulger, Washington County and formerly of Davidsville, Somerset County has. The membership and submission of your trophy hunt can be found here: The Alaska brown bear is the largest bear in the world, larger than brown bears of Europe and the grizzly bear. biologists andits the way that the natives have done it for hundreds of thousands Follow along for more drawings to be announced for My 10 Members. Martin recently completed an Archery Super Slam by taking the 28 big-game animals in North American recognized by the Pope & Young Club. side, Tapp took down one of the most powerful predators in the world, checking off For a big game hunter, there is no greater achievement than completing the Super Slam of North American Big Game To do this the hunter must have registered the legal taking of all 29 of the traditionally recognized species of big game animals native to North America. Below we have included a list of Tom's achievements needed for the North American Super Slam. Follow These steps to sign up for A My 10 Membership For a chance to win! Click HERE for a complete list of registered Super Slam recipients. Known for their ability to go days without water, they can be found in California, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Texas, Utah, and New Mexico. 29 Species. rifle, muzzleloader and bow. Capra World Slam, Copyright 2017 Grand Slam Club / Ovis - All Rights Reserved, Click HERE for a complete list of registered Super Slam. To qualify for the Super Ten of North American Big Game, you must have at least one from each of the ten categories listed below. !, We saw a couple small bulls on the first few days of the Shiras moose hunt, but the big one that had been in the area never materialized. Cha was sixth after the short program and ended up fifth overall with 265.43 points, hanging out with his Toronto rinkmate Hanyu afterwards. The time and effort required to reach this milestone is incredible, and for most it represents a lifetime commitment to their pursuit of big game animals. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. 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. The healing powers of the Good Mother Earth had already begun to penetrate his body. It's all monitored by the Known for its large horns, the Bighorn sheep is native to North America. For those who are new to the game, Bear Approach is a good choice. The following day turned into a day he would never forget. Measuring over six feet at the shoulder and weighing up to 1,000lbs, the Shiras moose is Colorados largest big game animal. EACH My 10 Member who is present will receive one ticket in the My 10 Membership Drawing. bear population, polar bears do not meet the trade or biological criteria to be listed 1 | White-Tailed Deer This is the "easy" one. Another clean triple Axel and a typically strong artistic performance, to music from Schindler's List, earned him second place in the free skate with a new personal best of 180.11 points. It sports much smaller antlers, too. As he stalked closer to finish the muskox, it had another bull standing guard over itwhich I took with one arrow at 26 yards. They range all along the Rocky Mountains and into southern Alberta and British Columbia. Youre going to have to travel to kill one of these critters. whether his self-inflicted, two-week deadline would be enough time to accomplish this I hope people can be inspired by the fact that )Fred Eichler 11. Click here for more information on the pronghorn. A mature bulls antlers usually range between 120 and 150cm between the widest tips. Dall sheep, or in other names, the thinhorn sheep can be found in northwestern North America. The membership and submission of your trophy hunt can be found here: Here is a list of big-game animals for the Super Slam on North American Big Game 29 and the hunts we have available. Like the black bear, its extremely adaptable. 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]. His personal quest to complete the North American Super Slam with a recurve bow reflects that state of mind. 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.. As a senior, he won the first of four Grand Prix Finals in 2013-14, Olympic gold in 2014 and 2018, the 2014 and 2017 . Chip Davis hit the road in 1992 with the goal of bagging a mature tom in each of the 49 states that have a huntable turkey population. This is the easy one. Fairly large in size, they range from 400 to more than 500 pounds. Photo credit: Lorraine Logan / Shutterstock. The archery Super Slam (all 29 species of North American Game Animals) has only been accomplished by a few bowhunters. I had a nice bear cruise through to check on the bait, but once he caught wind of the bison carcass, he passed the barrel and started to head towards the carcass. These are: bears, cats, deer, elk, caribou, moose, bison/muskox, goat, antelope . said. North Americas second largest animal, it can only be found in northwestern Canada and Alaska. All Rights Reserved. He is the 16th bowhunter to complete the North American 28 and the 8th to complete the North American 29. as well as many other locations in Canada and to more than 10 states in the U.S. to 29 Species For a big game hunter, there is no greater achievement than completing the Super Slam of North American Big GameTo do this the hunter must have registered the legal taking of all 29 of the traditionally recognized species of big game animals native to North America. Sitka Blacktail deer are located in the wet coastal rain forests of north-coastal British Columbia and Southeast Alaska. However, it is worth noting that both Ted Nugent and Fred Bear were prominent figures in the American outdoor industry during the 1970s, so it is possible that they may have crossed paths at some point. predator would be more difficult than Tapp could imagine. The victory saw him become the first man to complete a career 'Super Slam' of major junior and senior competition triumphs. This is the whitetailslittle cousin. I am amazed at how such a large, heavy animal can disappear into the canopy so quickly, and quietly.but when considering how heavy the vegetation is, I guess I shouldnt be that surprised. skill and animals included in the hunt. I can end up in a financial position where I can do more of these hunts. When I got a shot opportunity, I was a little winded, and I believe that I rushed my shot, The arrow hit him either high in the liver or the kidney. only archery equipment, which is exactly what Tapp eventually set out to do. Rio Grande turkey populations can be found in a variety of habitats throughout their native range. He ran with his does to about 80 yards, and my guide started to beat a tree with a branch. To qualify for the Super Ten of North American Big Game, you must have at least one from each of the ten categories listed below. World Class Bow Hunting on television when he stumbled across a goal, which would That gave him a new career-best total of 274.82 points and the silver medal in Seoul. Tyler Coffee of North Dakota is the first hunter to complete the Super Slam of North American Big Game, according to the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF). Not only was it recorded on video, the footage was excellent!!. These huge mammals have inhabited the Arctic for thousands of years, and their long shaggy hair is well adapted to the frigid climate. Theyre common throughout the Western states and even some Eastern states. I later learned that the animal is probably dead when the sound is made, and the noise is actually air being expelled from the lungs as the diaphragm tightens due to rigor mortis. Also, they dont migrate quite as far as other caribou. point of the continent in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Canada, far above the Arctic Circle, Click here for more information on the cougar. harvested 28 of the 29 North American big game animals by the time he reached 18. Their pursuit quickly became a passion for the pair and It also provides reasonable prices, making it an appealing option for those on a tight budget. Double Olympic figure skating champion Hanyu Yuzuru clinched his maiden ISU Four Continents title in Seoul. An adult male will weigh about 120 to 130 pounds. He said to ISU.org, "I never could have imagined getting a medal here and Im still in shock. It is a wonderful place to hunt. Mostly found in conservation areas, bison can be found in the US, Canada, and Mexico. ONLY the first 500 My 10 Members to join will be eligible for this drawing so, sign up now! I had hunted from several treestands, and never had a shot opportunity. Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep are the largest wild sheep in North America, the males can weigh up to 300lbs while just their horns alone can weigh up to 30lbs. )Rick Duggan 10. He's only the 16th person in the world to do so. Yet, on of the fourth day of my hunt, I was able to stalk uphill to within seventeen yards of my ram. Why I Did It the Way I Did . Mature rams will weigh between 200 and 300 pounds. So whether you're looking to learn more about the sport or just stay up-to-date on the latest news, we've got you covered. On a fateful Saturday morning, 9-year-old Lincoln Tapp was watching Tom Mirandas Are you that hunter who has what it takes? Photo credit: Simon Schacherl / Shutterstock. During the summer, Merriams turkey spends its summers in high-elevation areas, while its winters in pinyon-juniper lowlands. There is an estimated 500,000 to 1 million moose in Canada. A hunter must register with GSCO, pay the $25 membership fee and submit the trophy hunt online. Hunts for this subspecies can start at about 10,000 USD. )Jack Frost 4. To complete a grand slam, a hunter must kill one representative of each species in a single hunting season. Although his symptoms were severe, he made a 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). The Rocky Mountain subspecies is somewhat smaller than its Roosevelt cousin, but its antlers are generally longer. Eastern states have the most turkey hunters per square mile of any state. BONUS! The first 500 My 10 Members of 2023 will receive a 20% discount at KUIU. Grizzlies like to wander and can kill animals as large as a moose; however, these bears eat a lot of berries, roots, nuts and different types of grasses to survive. The cougar is a solitary, silent large cat and are entirely carnivorous. The Japanese sensation was below his best, but took victory in Seoul from training partner Jason Brown and Youth Olympic champion Kagiyama Yuma. A fixture in the Virginia Beach community for more than three decades, this establishment is steeped in history. Closely attached to the global warming agenda, polar bears are a controversial animal. After nine stalks in eight days, I was able to stalk within fifty yards of a band of seven rams. Fred Eichler is a man of personal achievement. Click HERE for a complete list of registered Super Ten recipients(as of 2023 Slam Quest Winter issue). it has made me into the person I am today.. You can find them in Alaska, western Canada, and the northwestern U.S. Grizzlies dont see well but have very good noses and can run faster than 30 mph. If I listed someone who has NOT completed their slam, I'd like to know that, too. The grand slam is the taking of all five species of big game animals in North America, which includes the grizzly bear, polar bear, bison, elk, and Dall sheep. Photo credit: Tony Campbell / Shutterstock. The Super Slam of North American Big Game takes serious dedication and years to accomplish. The Japanese told ISU.org, "I was disappointed (with my mistakes), but I will be able to prepare for the World Championships by analysing todays mistakes. What you need to know to be well prepared. 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