Recent content by StuckoYota99

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    Water heater installation cost in mtn west

    Yup up in the pnw $1400-1800 is our price for standard water heater replacement. That includes labor, the tank, permit, and any parts to bring it up to code. The state inspectors have a major hard on for plumbing and hvac companies the last few years too. Side note: Highuintas I feel sorry for...
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    The death of the retail store

    I stopped shopping at the local sporting goods store because I got tired of arguing with the guys at the counter over what ammo I "should" buy versus what I'm asking for. I see the box of rounds behind you give me that box I don't care what rounds you shot in 2005 on your elk hunt.
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    Long Range School

    Philip and Caylen from modern day sniper do classes in Yakima Washington. I took the intro to long range hunting class with caylen. I learned a lot and it's a good reset for the fundamentals. we shot a lot at 100 yards on the first day and then applied those fundamentals with various shooting...
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    Cooler size for black bear

    I use a 100qt cooler that is prechilled with ice for the meat and hide
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    WA Black Bear Strategy

    Washington has great black bear hunting. Doug Boze is the man and is a wealth of knowledge on bear. The Pnwild podcast goes over a lot of tips for bear hunting too. In my experience black bears can be found at any elevation in the state if there is food present. Early season you can find them...
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    BearPaw Outfitters

    I used a diy map for Washington spring bear and was successful and saw bears in most of the spots marked on the map. I had never been to that area and didn't couldn't set aside enough time to scout. The owner also runs the Hunt Washington forum and has a lot of good feedback. His...
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    Easter Morning

    He is risen indeed! Luke 24:1-12 The Resurrection [1] But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. [2] And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, [3] but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus...
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    Bleed control - personal program

    My wife and I carry sealed nar iPoks in our packs with an additional Israeli bandage and booboo kit. I would add that anyone who is looking at getting any type of training bring your spouse or hunting buddies along and have the same type of equipment in your kit. We took the stop the bleed...
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    Washington state Howl

    Here is the link to the latest Washington state howl action to promote the science behind bear hunting and conservation. https://www.howlforwildlife.org/lionbearseason?utm_campaign=wa_commission_wait_on_science&utm_medium=email&utm_source=howlforwildlife
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    First Lite vs Kuiu Rain Gear

    My first lite jacket was great but the pants didn't keep moisture out after several seasons. I switched to kryptek rain pants and haven't had an issue. Definetly test out whatever gear you get before your hunting trip.
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    What's the coolest thing you've done with a bear hide?

    My buddy made a pair of knee high black bear gaiters, nobody will hunt next to him but he claims they work great and he stays warm.
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    Kifaru Scabbard

    @Bender could we get some videos with the 44 mag attached to the scabbard? Or videos of a fully loaded pack with the scabbard. I currently have a mountain rambler and use it specifically for the scabbard option but like the 44 mag layout way better. I'm also skeptical about the 4.5# of extra...
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    GoHunt Podcast with HOWL & CRWM

    PNWild podcast has been trying to stoke that fire for a while now with Howl. Definetly recommend giving some of their episodes a listen. They are a big proponent of being a a positive representation of a hunter and educating people around you. If you have time to be on a hunting forum then you...
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    New Packs from Kifaru 2024

    Eberlestock has had that section of the market under lockdown with patents forever. I really want a larger version of the mountain rambler with a zippered front panel access. I'm curious how that scabbard is going to integrate with large packs or if it's just meant to combine with the smaller...
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