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  1. J

    Whats your game plan-Elk?

    The plan is to go to CO for my first elk hunt. It will be DIY and OTC, all on my own.
    • Jim
    • Post #36
    • Forum: Elk
  2. J

    Rookie Elk Hunt - Boston to Montana Solo

    Congratulations Brendan, that is a fine trophy. I find myself in your boots. i am currently getting ready for my first elk hunt and I too will be doing a solo backpack archery hunt. Your story is a real motivator. Congratulations.
    • Jim
    • Post #36
    • Forum: Elk
  3. J

    Rokslide Weight loss/Weight gain goal thread

    I'm late to the game, but I'll play. I've been dieting since Dec 26, on Christmas day i stepped on a scale and I weighed 204 pounds, I am 5 ft 10 in. Since then I have turned 40 years old and as of last week I weighed 185 pounds. My goal is to 165 to 170 by the end of Sept.
  4. J

    building stamina

    Thanks for the input everyone. I've been using the treadmill because it's what I have at my disposal and I can use it everyday. Since my original post I have started mixing in some of the HIIT workouts from Fitness Blender like someone suggested. Even the lower end stuff I'm on is a real...
  5. J

    building stamina

    Ray you nailed it. I am planning on my first elk hunt in 2015 and I'm starting to get in shape by loosing some weight and getting myself in better shape. Basically it sounds like variety is the way to go. I will look into some of the programs mentioned. Thanks for the advice everyone.
  6. J

    building stamina

    I have started walking / jogging on my treadmill at home. What is the best way to build my stamina? Should I maintain a fast walk or should I try and jog as much as possible. Maybe a combination of the two? Or if there is another option I would like to hear that as well.
  7. J

    Boot sizing

    I guess I will check out the local REI; if nothing jumps out at me I can always fall back onto the Banks. Thanks for the help guys.
  8. J

    Boot sizing

    There's almost a dizzying amount of boots to choose from, especially when you have limited experience. sslinger, thanks for the Zappos recommendation, I looked and your are correct; free shipping both ways. I was going to just buy a pair of Asolo Sasslong and call it a day, but of course STP...
  9. J

    Boot sizing

    I'm looking for my first pair of mountain hunting boots. I intend to mainly hunt the early season before it gets too cold. My question is, how does the sizes run with a brand from one model to the next? For instance if I go to REI and try on Asolo boots will I take the same size in all Asolo...
  10. J

    Rokslide.com/Kifaru Nomad Giveaway!!!

    I'm in on this.
  11. J

    FNG in Texas

    Thought I would make my first post here and introduce myself. I am Jim and I have been bitten by the elk bug. I've been lurking here for a few weeks and finally decided to join. You'll probably see me ask a lot of basic elk questions, so I hope you'll all be patient.

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