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    What ATV should I buy?

    Ive owned a few: 2X polaris (425 Magnum 2x4, 2010 sportsman 500ho), 2019 Yamaha Kodiak 450, and also two can-am side by sides (2022 Defender Max XT HD9, 2017 Defender DPS HD5). While all have worked and been reliable the polaris sportsman 500ho is the only one that consistantly gave me a...
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    4 wheeler

    I would most likely stick with the yamaha, suzuki, kawasaki, honda line if it were my money. Low hour/minimal use used units are available and in my area prices are coming back down to earth after a covid boom where all recreation vehicles spiked in price.
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    Kansas Opening day buck, 162 3/8" BC

    Congrats on an amazing deer, and even better from the new rifle build!
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    Banner year in Bama

    What area in Alabama did these come from? Great Deer all around!
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    .270 on whitetail - short range

    Norma Whitetail and Federal Fusion have been winners for me. I save the Accubonds, A-Frames, and Partitions for elk.
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    January/February Rut in the South

    Watch for Snakes year round in South Central Alabama..I hunt Butler and Lowndes county and have seen snakes in every month of the year. With that said, it should not deter you, just be careful and if you do happen to sit down against a tree or step over a fallen log, just scan a bit more than...
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    Tree Stands for Mountain Whitetail?

    Long time mountain hunter here before moving to Texas... Grew up in West Virginia and lived in the southern Appalachian mtns of Alabama for 7 years. With the above information (Rifle hunting mainly) I would side with everyone above..sit on the ground and stay mobile learning the best spots for...
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    Sleeping in a crew cab truck ?

    Fold up cot with a tarp above is my preferred method for all of the above: quick, easy, comfortable. I am pushing 6'5 though and have had too many bad neck and back aches trying to be stealthy in a truck.
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    Keep or sell guns?

    I have always been in the camp to not sell guns, but recently I have a few that just don't get used and I took the opportunity to turn two safe queens into a different rifle that perfectly suits my needs. There is no wrong answer, keep sentimental value and utility in mind and be open to the...
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    Fire or no fire

    Our Campfire strategy is normally based on how tired we are...sometimes after a long strenuous day its a nice way to replay the events..other days we eat dinner in our sleeping bags.
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