Just wanted to second what others have said about the cascade mountain poles... they are great for the price. I have a set in carbon and aluminum. They are fantastic for the price. Not the best but I have several seasons on mine with zero issue. Don't overpay for gear you most likely only...
Always using whatever I can find. Vacuum tubes, wiffle ball bats, etc. Just curious what other ideas folks may have or have implemented. It is crazy what they charge for a plastic tube. Lol
I would say ditch a short bipod. If you are prone you can just use clothing, your pack, etc. If it is flat, you will need height. Any bipod/tripod that adjusts from sitting to standing is your best bet.
In September the vast majority of bears will be at lower elevations. Look for food. Canyons and rocky areas in the lower ends of drainages that harbor service berries and chokecherries are good places to start. Imho you would be far more successful finding natural food sources and glassing...
Matt's in Jackson has always treated me well. I am in the shop a ton and am always impressed with the cleanliness. They are happy to show you around . I especially like how they reject most animals that are not cared for properly. I watched them reject 2 nice bull elk brought in from...
Just as good as the newly popular 10mm. In my opinion the 357 actually has several benefits that make it more practical as a bear defense firearm than a 10mm. Size, you can carry a much smaller and lighter pistol in 357 and the punch 👊 is about equal to a 10mm. The difference is negligible...
Great response, I would however argue that with the proper shot size and range adjustments... very little difference between a 12 and a 20. Performance is also more nuanced. Weight of the gun in the field, swing weight, pellet density, and range. A .410 is great for specific things... it is a...