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  1. The_Jim

    Nebraska hunting observations

    12 years ago it would have been a great plan, but unfortunately the numbers don’t lie.
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    mini excavator

    I would never consider buying one for home use unless I had A LOT of use for it. Those little ones are basically useless anyway - you might be able to out dig it with a shovel 😂 Everyone also underestimates how expensive equipment is to maintain after it’s a few years old.
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    Colorado OTC Archery Elk

    I won’t mention the unit number on an open forum out of respect for the guys that do hunt that unit.
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    Plan to ruck

    Don’t discount rucking on flat ground. There is a lot to be gained from your body just becoming efficient with movement with that pack on. I would save the stairs for later and get efficient with that pack first on flat ground. Start light and slowly work your way up to 25%of your body weight...
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    Where to move?

    I agree with @nubraskan that there is a fair amount of manufacturing here in eastern Nebraska. There’s some opportunities in western Nebraska too. I’m west of Omaha and do automation and electrical work in the grain industry. Hunting and fishing here isn’t glorious but there is a lot of...
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    Vasectomy

    Probably not a great idea. I felt pretty good and went back to work Monday(day 4) - just riding in a bumpy service truck down a crappy highway made my nuts hurt so bad I could barely walk until Thursday.
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    Weed Whackers

    I just bought the Milwaukee this spring and it works great. You can find good deals on eBay. I picked up the blower/trimmer with a battery NIB for $340.
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    Archery Deer hunting in January

    I had this tag for a different unit a couple years ago. I stopped applying for not great tags that involve a 17 hour drive after that hunt 😂 The rut was definitely over when we hunted - we saw a fair amount of does but the bucks seemed to be hanging out in the thick stuff. I would go as early...
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    Tacoma 100,000miles

    I don’t drive a Tacoma, but I do change the atf every 60,000 on my vehicles. My service truck I drive for work has 309,000 miles right now - I’m always towing with it and it’s still on the original transmission.
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    How does your job prepare you for the mountain?

    There is a lot to be said for just being active all day vs sitting at a desk - it will definitely help you. Being “mountain ready” is a marketing ploy to sell workouts and supplements. Just keep yourself in reasonably decent shape and you’ll be fine in the mountains.
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    Talk me out of, or into a canoe

    Sounds like a good deal. Summer paddling is lots of fun and I’ve hauled a few deer out with a canoe in the fall. I’d jump on it!
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    Carrying child in hunting pack

    My child carrier is so old I can’t even remember the brand. I bought it used, so it might be 15 years old… It’s not the most comfortable pack to wear, but the OP wanted it for training. I’ll do 4-5 mile hikes pretty regularly through the summer with that pack and even though my shoulders get a...
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    Food Recommendations for staying full and losing weight

    I would like @Coach Chris to elaborate on his dairy comment. Cottage cheese and Greek yogurt are staples in my diet as they really help me hit my protein targets.
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    Food Recommendations for staying full and losing weight

    start by eating 1 gram of protein/pound of your goal body weight from Whole Foods. Always eat the protein before you eat anything else. I would still eat when you’re hungry but make sure you eat protein first. I personally feel like garbage if I don’t get carbs, so I wouldn’t shy away from...
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    Anyone have/had a Honda Odyssey?

    This thread was a huge letdown when I realized you weren’t talking about this kind of Honda odyssey.
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    Carrying child in hunting pack

    I guess I’m not sure why you wouldn’t just use a child carrier? If you don’t have one you can usually find them pretty reasonably on fb marketplace.
  17. The_Jim

    CO OTC- going away?

    It’s not just Newburg, it’s all these guys constantly pushing “content” so they can make a living off hunting. Just remember that content isn’t free. Your the product that’s being sold - so use code “Randy” to save 20%.
  18. The_Jim

    Aspens in SW CO Around October 1?

    It’s a pretty popular route so you might be able to find all the info you need online for free. These books have trail ratings and have been helpful for new. https://www.amazon.com/Trails-Guide-Colorado-Silverton-Telluride/dp/1934838039
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    Aspens in SW CO Around October 1?

    Cinnamon pass is going to be easier than engineer pass. Both are doable but engineer pass has some pretty narrow blind corners depending on your comfort level. There is A LOT of traffic on the alpine loop, so starting early is a nice way to avoid some of the traffic. I saw an excursion going...
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    Wireless Ethernet 'Bridge' - anyone with experiences?

    I've used them for our SCADA systems at a couple large grain terminals. Different application, but same concept. They work good, just make sure you change the default password if you don't want anyone on your network. It's been a couple years since I needed them and I don't remember what I...

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