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    Bino Harness- what are you taking?

    I bought some new Sig Zulu6 HDX bino's and they didn't fit in my Marsupial Enclosed harness. So I spent a bit of time researching and really the top choices are very very similar (Marsupial, T&K, Eberlestock, Kuiu, Kifaru, Badlands, etc...). I decided to go with the Badlands X2 (their EZ style...
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    Science of buck fever

    I've only been hunting for 2 seasons now so it's still very new to me. For my elk this year, as soon as I saw the bull step out into sight, my adrenaline was pumping and I was shaky. While I was still calm and methodical with my movements and breathing while setting up a shot, I was still...
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    Favorite Backcountry Gear 2022

    Crispi Kenai boots. These are a Black Ovis rendition of the Nevada boot with a couple differences. Earlier this year I was hiking several miles with a solid pair of Vasque St. Elias boots, but my feet were killing me after that with a pack and everything. I decided to splurge on some...
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    1st Bull Elk - Oregon Coast 2nd Rifle story

    Thanks everyone! We've had a few good meals so far with it too. Have some plans for making jerky, sausage, etc... The Alsea Unit is all I've known hunting wise so far. Still a lot to learn here, but definitely want to branch out to other units. Some of the canyons are pretty darn steep and...
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    1st Bull Elk - Oregon Coast 2nd Rifle story

    First story post here of my 1st successful Bull elk hunt! Long winded version of my story below here. TLDR version is a 5x4-5ish bull for my first kill. This was technically my second season for elk hunting, but last year was basically a short part of 1 day so I don't necessarily count it...
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    Vented pant recommendation?

    I don't have experience with many others, but I would second the Corrugate Foundry Pants from First Lite. I've hiked several miles in mid 70's temps. They were warm, but the leg vents helped a ton. They also work well in colder temps here on the Oregon Coast area. Of course those "colder"...
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    Take both guns? Turkey + Deer

    Do you go out with both guns at times? Or pick one and that's what you're doing for that day? This is my second year hunting, so that'll be my excuse for the inexperience with this question. I have a CZ1012 shotgun and an older 300 Winmag my Grandpa gave me. Here in Western Oregon, Fall...
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