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  1. Chase0109

    New Mexico Draw

    Got very lucky and drew my second choice for elk. I'll be there with my horses for an early October rifle bull hunt. Super excited for this hunt!
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    Ultralight horse packing

    I'll give my very limited experience from someone who just did what you are thinking of doing. I got my first 2 horses 1.5 years ago. I've done a few hunting trips with them in WY and CO. 2 vs 3 is a personal/financial decision. It works with 2. 3 would be easier in alot of aspects. Looking at 2...
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    How to hunt with horses?

    I appreciate the input on many ways to use them. I am starting to lean more towards a base camp at the truck with a nice tent, good food, ect. Riding the horses in/out each day to hunt. It's amazing how quickly you can cover 3-5 miles with them and start out hiking with fresh legs. I'll post...
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    How to hunt with horses?

    Don't worry if I tried to leave one of my horses at camp and rode the other out, the entire mountain would hear about it LOL. I didn't realize buddy sour was such a big deal until we got 2 horses. There like Mike and Ike and never far from each other. I am using a proper pack saddle now. After...
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    How to hunt with horses?

    Hi Deadfall, I appreciate the insights! I am learning a lot as I go. Took them up to Colorado for ML season elk this year. Spent 11 nights on the mountain scouting/hunting. I’ve got the basic maintenance pretty well sorted out. I prefer to highline spike camping and during the day base camping...
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    Garmin Alpha Worth it?

    I run (2) female GWP's. I have a 8 month old pup and a 5.5 year old seasoned dog. I mainly hunt pheasants, quail, and jack rabbits with them from Minnesota to Texas. I have the Garmin Alpha 100 system with 2 collars. Started with a Sport Pro with single collar. I bought the Alpha system 2 years...
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    Bugle report

    In SW Colorado with a ML tag right now. Been camped up on the mountain for the last 10 days. Came to town to get a shower today. I have heard 1 bull bugle so far in 10 days. He bugled 6-8 times between 8-9am Sunday morning. Other than that total silence. Watched a group of 6 cows, 2 calves, 1...
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    Prepurchase Exams

    This is a great question. And thanks to Ray for bringing up first aid kits. I carry some basics. Vet wrap, wound tape, gauze, Neosporin, Bute paste, Banamine for colic, Dormosedan gel oral sedative. If there are any other glaring first aid needs I'm missing I would be happy to learn about them...
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    Prepurchase Exams

    Very rarely do I comment as I feel I don’t know enough to add anything to most of the stock conversations. But I do read all of the posts on here and pick up lots of new tips from all the experienced guys on here. This is a topic I can actually comment on from personal experience and as a new to...
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    Y'all understand.......

    Happy Birthday! Congrats on the first step, very happy for you. He looks great now with all your care!
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    Falconry in my area?

    Hi Josh, There are a handful of falconers in Montana, and a few around the Great Falls area. The Montana Falconers Association Summer Picnic is coming up later this month or early August. That would be your best chance at meeting local falconers in person and getting to know them. Picking a...
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    How to hunt with horses?

    I appreciate the feedback. Since I don't know what I am doing I didn't know if I was thinking something that was completely unattainable. "Locate from horse..tie up and go after the elk by foot saves a bunch of leg work" This I think best sums up what I was thinking in my head. I have zero...
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    How to hunt with horses?

    Hi Wyomuleskinner, I will PM you today. I am always looking to learn from those who have the experience. I am in the baby stages of learning horseback hunting. I will certainly take all the help I can get. Thanks! Chase
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    How to hunt with horses?

    Hi Steve, Thanks for the kind words of support! I think beginners luck probably had alot ot do with the entire trip. I may be a bit OCD when it comes to anything I take and interest in. I spent untold hours researching everything I could on gear and strategy for this kind of hunting. I fell...
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    How to hunt with horses?

    I have to apologize to everyone for the delay in response. I got really busy flying falcons on a refinery job out of state. But now that I am back home I will keep up with this thread and have more questions. I greatly appreciate everyone sharing info with me so far! Thank you for the detail...
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    How to hunt with horses?

    Thanks for the tips. That sounds like a neat trick riding over rocks in the dark. Does it make a difference or have a negative effect if the horses are shod? I run heel/toe shoes on my horses during hunting season. When you mention making wider circles using horses, what are you doing to find...
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    How to hunt with horses?

    Thanks for the feedback! I had a alot of fun. And I agree I being in the mountains on a horse is the way to do it. I still have tons to learn and am looking forward to figuring out the equine side of things.
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    How to hunt with horses?

    Thank you for the response. I appreciate you taking the time. I don't know that I always paint a clear picture of what I am thinking in my head when describing to others. I am not thinking of actually harvesting game from a horse. Not even seeing game from a horse. And I do not think using...
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    How to hunt with horses?

    Part 2 On Thursday about 1pm Mark and Lou hit the grocery store on the way to the trailhead. I had plenty of mountain house, almonds, jerky etc. already packed and was more than ready to go. We hit the trail with my 2 horses, Mark on his horse, and Lou taking 2 pack horses behind his mount...

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