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    Stalking pants with knee pads

    I've spent a lot of time on my knees stalking bucks, AZ, UT, WA. The problem with any pants with knee pads built-in is that fabric is on the outside. That fabric is going to fray, tear, pill and otherwise holes, gashes from abrasion. Wore out fabric covering the knee areas on 2 pairs of Sitka...
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    Four words that ruin an elk hunt

    2 days into the hunt, your hunting partner says; "wife just called me". This happened to me for several years. Then he just quit going, wife put a STOP 🛑 to his hunting. He's passed on now, but he never did make it past 3 days on our hunting trips...
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    Unit 16a NM Outfitter recomendation

    Whichever outfitter you search, before you choose, make sure they are legit members in good standing here: New Mexico Council of Outfitters & Guides PH: 505-440-5258 EM: [email protected]
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    Iron Will DB vs QAD Exodus vs Magnus Stinger

    Stay Sharp system by Innovative Outdoorsman makes sharpening the IW very easy. Video tutorials on how-to as well. I have each of the jig tools for IW, SlickTrick and Sevr blades. it's remarkable how sharper the Sevr blades are, especially when sharpened new out of the package...
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    Iron Will DB vs QAD Exodus vs Magnus Stinger

    The IronWill is the best BH that I've used in 30 years. My tuned bow flies them out at 60 yards to the point that I won't shoot arrows at same dot. Great penetration too, Avatar muley buck was a pass-through shot at 67-yards. PT's on bull elk at 35, 42 yards. Originally purchased 3 vented IW...
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    New Releases, January 2024 Arizona OTC Videos, Desert & Agri Mule Deer Hunts

    Glad you enjoyed the vids. And thank you for subscribing too. My grandsons love to watch. They're the reason why I started the YTube channel. But they are young so I'm careful with graphic content in my videos. I hunt mostly solo now, my best hunting buddies have passed away (3). 2 more are...
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    Ways to holster your side arm to bag or self during elk hunt

    I holster my Glock-20 on my pack's hip belt. When processing game, my binoc harness & pack are off. This Vedder Holster just clips off and clips onto my pants belt. Not that easy to unclip as it has a clip retainer molded in, takes me a minute to undo. Layered on Stealth Strip to quiet down...
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    New Mexico Elk Draw 2024

    Waiting for my 17th disappointment after drawing in 2006. Regarding quote, I've done just this several times. Bring my fly rod along on the short trip too. Roasted grouse, rubbed with olive oil over the coals, yum! Great for scouting an area, observations include game & sign, hunter pressure...
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    New Releases, January 2024 Arizona OTC Videos, Desert & Agri Mule Deer Hunts

    Hello RockSliders, First off just a big thank you to Rockslide and its members. According to YouTube, Rockslide contributes many views to this old man's YT channel. It is my #2 source next to YT's own search engines. Just launched a new series of Arizona OTC archery videos, from a 21 consecutive...
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    Elk Broadhead Suggestions for Low Poundage Archers

    fixed CoC blade for sure. I use IW last 4 years but for many years a Slick Trick. One thing for certain, KEEP THEM SHARP. My IW's were good outta box but after touching them up, even better.
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    Camcorder remote for self filming

    I use a Canon XA70. Love this camcorder, fullsize 1" sensor for great low light capability. Sets it apart from other camcorders I've used for hunt filming. this is the remote I like...
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    Release question

    I would prefer a thumb button release for hunting for many reasons stated above. But due to pitching too many baseballs, I have a 15+% right arm-elbow disability that prevents me from using a thumb release. Cannot get the back of my hand to my cheek, with hand-arm turned as such. And doing so...
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    Swarovski EL Range 32

    love my Swaro 10x32 EL. Great optic lens used these for years but is not the new RF version. Low light, just before dawns' early light and last evening light, the vision, clarity is exceptionally good. Don't see the need for range finding binocs when archery hunting, binocs yes, RF Binocs 🤷‍♂️...
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    Camcorder remote for self filming

    which type/brand camera are you using?
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    How rare is a 200 inch mule deer

    :rolleyes:o_O:LOL:
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