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    never rifle hunted before

    I laugh at the .223 comments. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. The OP stated that he's never rifle hunted. A lot of practice and precision may work for those used to rifle hunting, but I wouldn't lean on the caliber for an "oh $h!T" shot. I've rifle hunted since I was 9. I...
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    Favorite Sign

    A lot depends on where in the country you're hunting. Here in the South, and this time of year, I'm looking for early dropping white oaks (late September to now) near bedding (typically young, thick pine plantations) and ideally water too with the dry conditions we've been having. Generally...
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    Hunting Journal

    I've been keeping a hunting journal for the last 10 years or so after I read the one my dad started after he killed his first buck. I typically only record successful hunts or interesting things I see in the woods. Big trips get put in there too. I think it's worthwhile and I enjoy reading back...
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    A better tree setup

    Look at the Tethrd Lockdown Saddle. I ordered the extra large version and it's practically hanging off of me all tightened down snug. I think you'd find it comfortable and would definitely fit you. My BiL is 6"4, pushing 300 lbs and it also fit him well. Again, if you don't like it, you can get...
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    Started Halloween Early

    Second favorite behind Christmas Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Giardia

    Ivermectin does not treat giardia in dogs and cats. Use at your own risk.
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    Long Term Repercussions of Sports

    Played football from the age of 5 till I was 18. Tackle started when I was 7 or 8, can't remember (see where I'm going with this). One year of major college football. Never had a concussion but definitely feel that numerous hard hits have affected my brain. Get really mad, almost irate and...
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    A better tree setup

    I'm 6'2, again not as tall. I'd look at spending some money and go into the saddle game. You can sell it pretty quickly if you don't like it. I just got the new Tethrd Lockdown and really like it so far. Was using the original Mantis and was happy with it as well. You'll have to fine tune...
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    20 years ago - Advice to your younger self

    -Don't worry about playing College Football: Wasn't fun anymore once there. -Go to medical school and be an ortho surgeon or general surgeon. More respect and generally better pay -Go out West in the Summers, missed a bunch of opportunities to do so I DID buy 100 shares of Apple back in the...
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    6.5 Creedmoor classifieds

    Man, it's getting tough in this thread. Like 13 ft lbs of felt recoil tough. Ouch
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    Alberta suggestions

    I've never hunted in Canada, but have recommended this product to some who did and they said it was a lifesaver. Celestron Firecel+. Rechargeable handwarmer. I use it when deer hunting late season in Alabama and duck hunting late season in Northeast Arkansas when temperatures can be pretty...
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    Where would you scout/hunt?

    I'd see if you can plant a small kill plot in that SW corner with field. I'd also look in the Northwest corner and set up along the topo line
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    How to check zero at elevation without disturbing game

    Great thought. To clarify, we confirmed that there were no other vehicles or camps in the area (for several miles along this FS road), and technically speaking, we were in a different unit than our tag was for. Our camp and hunting area was on the border of the unit. We hunted North along the...
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    How to check zero at elevation without disturbing game

    I'd shoot roughly at the elevation you intend to hunt. We drove out about 3 miles from our camp site this past October to check zeros around 11,500. I think I shot each of my rifles 3-4 times. Found that they were both shooting pretty dang high from what I was expecting/anticipating. That was...
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    Climbing stick straps

    I've been using Tethrd Versa Straps on my Hawk Mini's for the last 3 or so seasons. No complaints with them and they're still solid. Looking to try some one-sticking, so I'll be interested in how they do for that. May go back to a cam buckle for speed.
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    What gear are you looking to buy before this fall?

    Not heading out West this year, decided to pull the trigger on a new tree saddle. Ordered the new Lockdown by Tethrd. Excited to try it on. Bought a madrock safegaurd too, as I'm going to try to get into one-sticking. Also going to try a hybrid method using my Summit Climber base only.
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    Why is Colorado OTC of such shit quality?

    Hunted OTC Unit for 1st rifle (draw) this past year and saw elk everyday. Buddy connected with a decent 5x5 on day 2, I had two separate opportunities day 3 about 5 minutes apart but couldn't make it happen due to distance and grey light. We saw upwards of 75 elk with 7-8 shooters. Heavily...
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    Best Grand Teton or Yellowstone lodging

    Last time I was there, we stayed at an AirBnB within walking distance of down town. Friends stayed at the Rustic and enjoyed their stay. Have also stayed at Antler Inn. It's a motel, but suited my needs. I'd look for VRBO or AirBnB with that number of folks.
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    Dewalt brushless tool battery life and maint.?

    I have the Dewalt chainsaw and blower. I have found that I need to take the battery out of the blower (gets the most use) and bring inside during winter. We're not getting many freezing cold days in SC, but definitely wet. I have called Dewalt and had two batteries replaced by them at no cost...
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    Dead mouse in my truck

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