Downwind Hunter Jim Brennan | Western Big Game Hunting

Murdoch’s shooting event

Jim Brennan — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 20:20:47 +0000

We have several events coming up this summer! The first is the Murdoch’s Public Shooting Expo, Saturday July 25th, 2015 at the MWA shooting range. Come get tips on hunting scenarios, tactics, and elk calling seminars.

The second event is in Great Falls at SCHEELS Federal Hunting Expo. Again, we’ll be talking hunting and giving tips and tactics on how to successfully fill your freezer this fall. Don’t miss either of these events!

British Columbia Bear Hunt

admin — Wed, 25 May 2011 22:05:31 +0000

I went to Southern British Columbia with A/Z Outfitters on an adventure of a life time. It was a spot and stalk archery black bear hunt in the wilds of the Purcell Mountains. Brent Dubois runs a top notch operation and he is a third generation outfitter. They do stuff the old fashion way which means all the hunts are done completely by horse back. We would start early by packing the horses with our gear for the 25 mile trail ride in. This road less area is only accessible by horse back. After a 7 hour ride in which included numerous river crossings and 3 foot snow drifts we finally made it to the main cabins. The set up was 5 star and we were soon glassing the huge avalanche chutes looking for black bears. Heavy winter snow and a late spring made traveling difficult. The horses were very advanced and experienced with the travel and made the daily rides easy. After several hours of glassing we finally spotted a fair size bear in a position for a good stalk. With camera man in tow I headed up the steep slide in hopes of ambushing the roaming bear. With the help of hand signals from the guides below I spotted the bear. We were able to get within 40 yards of the boar and after a well placed shot the bear was down in the dark timber.

If you are looking for a great archery or rifle hunt for black bear, grizzly, elk, deer, moose or mountain goat give Brent Dubois a call. His outfit will give you not only a great hunt but an experience you will remember for a lifetime.

Nebraska Turkey Trip

admin — Thu, 05 May 2011 22:04:35 +0000

I took my annual spring trip to Nebraska for turkeys with my friend Dave and his kids. This year proved to be more of a challenge due to a late winter and cold snowy spring. The bird numbers were down and the hunting was very tough. We had to resort to setting up our blinds in the rough hills and catch the birds as the travelled from roosting trees to feeding areas. Calls and decoys were not working. On the last night I was able to get out of my blind and spot and stalk this big tom in the cliffs right before dark. I shot him at 5 yards with my Hoyt.

Montana Turkey Season

admin — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 21:20:34 +0000

My Montana turkey opener started with cold wet conditions again this year. I headed out to the same place where I took my bird in 2010. I set up the blind and decoys at first light and began to call softly. The morning was chilly and the wind was blowing pretty hard. I could hear birds answer me off in the distance so I kept at it. An hour later I could see a number of mature birds with several jakes and hens headed my way. A close 8 yard shot in the decoy spread resulted in my first opening day Merriams.

Montana Mule Deer

admin — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 21:19:11 +0000

In between guiding my deer hunters I scouted some public ground in Eastern Montana and was carrying my custom hand gun. This buck was with several doe and was pre occupied with them. I began the stalk but bumped the deer and they ran over the ridge. After finding them in the bottom of a coulee I stalked within 60 yards. A quick shot off the sticks anchored this neat deer. I had a great 2010!

Montana Elk Season

admin — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:17:50 +0000

I was guiding elk hunters in Montana for 3 weeks and finally had a chance of my own to hunt. The rut was still going strong the first week of October and I located this great bull early in the morning. After sitting on him for 6 hours waiting for the wind to get right and the bull to get into position I made my move. Some sweet sounds from my Bugling Bull bully bull tube and this monarch was out smarted. He is my best bull ever at a score of 355. I was able to snap a photo of him hours earlier as he bedded with his cows near by.

Wyoming Antelope

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:16:50 +0000

Summer was winding down and that meant antelope hunting. I headed to Wyoming and hunted with a friend of mine. After 3 hot days over 100 degrees in the blind I was able to take this goat. My friends son missed him 2 days earlier and I had 3 chances at him in 1 day before I finally got the 26 yard shot. Another Pope and Young trophy for the wall.

Bear Hunting in Canada

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 21:15:22 +0000

I had a great spring so far and it only got better. I ventured to the far reaches of Northern Alberta with Garrett Brothers Outfitters. On the first night I shot the biggest bear to date. He went only 15 feet and captured it all on video. He was over 300 pounds and measured at 19 6/8.

I enjoy an outstanding week in Alberta and on the last night I anchored this huge bear on video again with my Hoyt Maxxis. He is a true giant at over 7 foot and measured 20 1/2 inches. I saw a total of 67 bears during the great hunt.

Montana Turkey Hunt

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:14:15 +0000

The Montana season was cold and snowy but I was able to find some mountain birds on public ground. After setting up on this bird the night before and working him for an hour I called it quits as a big storm set in. I returned the next morning. The set up was perfect but the birds were stubborn. Nearly 2 hours of intermittent calling and some blind moving this bird committed for the last time. Another harvest with the HECS suit and Hoyt bow.

Nebraska Turkey Hunt

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:13:25 +0000

I spent 5 days in Nebraska for the opener of spring turkey in 2010. I was with my good friend Dave and his son Warren. We were into birds everyday and in all total shot 6 birds with archery equipment all on video in just 3 days. What a great hunt and look forward to next year.