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  1. chizelhead

    Do yall like merino products?

    I use merino for base and mid layers. Not outer like someone mentioned. I would add, if you go down the merino route, I recommend trying different brands. I find some are more comfortable than others ie less to no itch vs some that feels itchy to me. Icebreaker, smartwool, and ibex work well...
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    Anyone use Peleton or similar style bike?

    I don't think its necessary for a peloton. One can estimate and should. The thing about road biking is you do it for hours at a time. Add it up and small changes can make a big difference. A poor fitting bike can cause some serious orthopedic damage. Besides, a fit costs ~$200 maybe more...
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    Alaska Goat Hunt Boots

    I goat hunted in those in SE. Great boot but Zamberlans fit me really well. They are my go to alpine boot. What's most important is how the boot fits you. Good luck!
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    Anyone use Peleton or similar style bike?

    If you already road bike and are fitted to your bike, then a Neo Tacx 2T is awesome. If you don't, I recommend going straight to a Peloton or something similar. If you love the Peloton and want to explore road biking, then you can go down that path later. Like most things, cycling can become...
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    Favorite Luxury Item?

    I'm most impressed by the floor rug. Nice touch!
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    Choosing a Dog

    We went with High Life Pudelpointers in Redmond, OR. Rod Rist is the breeder. He's tight with Bob Farris, and I recommend talking with Bob. The sire was was from Bob Farris' Cedarwoods and the dame was High Life's. The other breeder I would talk with is Jess Spradley with Cabin Creek Gun...
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    If I apply for an Oregon elk hunt and I’m not drawn, can I buy a general season elk tag???

    I recommend checking the regs.
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    How can I like the taste of venison

    I find cooking style doesn't alter the flavor. It just alters the texture. Aging venison can help with both flavor and tenderness as others have mentioned. Grind it and don't add fat. Add it yourself when you cook so you get exactly what you want. Cook it in tomato based sauces like chili...
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    Electronic ear protection for duck hunting

    Check out Tetra.
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    So I got a smoker

    So one meat thermometer and one grill temp thermometer? If so, that works fine.
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    Blazn vs Yoder

    If you're interested in only American made you may want to also look at Mak Grills. I looked at Yoder. They're heavy, and I haven't heard anything bad about them.
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    Jet boat help

    I don’t.
  13. chizelhead

    Need help with choosing new base layer

    The ones I know are icebreaker, smartwool, ibex. If a company you're interested in doesn't share the wool density or call it 100s, they will typically have normal and heavier weight. I would try the normal/100s weight first and then add heavier weights after for layering if needed. I find...
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    Need help with choosing new base layer

    Good luck. I tend to find the 100 weights comparable to synthetics. If you run hot, you may want to try those first.
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    So I got a smoker

    Brisket: hickory, oak, pecan Pork: hickory Chix: hickory, apple, alder Turkey: hickory, apple, alder, cherry (cherry makes a really dark bird) Steaks/burgers: mix in a little mesquite with hickory. Add the charcoal ones to give char flavor. Salmon: Alder In looking at the list, what jumps...
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    So I got a smoker

    I don't claim expertise, but from my experience, nothing smokes well at high temperatures. The hotter the temp, the more complete the burn w/o the smoke. A smoke tube can help at high temps, since it's away from the flame source. I find meat/fish can only take so much smoke. I've found wood...
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    Need help with choosing new base layer

    I quit using synthetics many years ago when I discovered merino wool. I typically backpack hunt and the merino keeps the odor way down, and I think it thermo regulates better but that may be in my head. If you're sensitive to wool on your skin, even merino can feel rough depending on the...
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    Choosing a Dog

    You could reach out to Jess Spradley at Cabin Creek. He's in Lakeview, OR with pudelpointers and GSPs. He's not in the PP alliance. I found him to be a real straight shooter. I went with Rod Rist at Highlife Pudelpointers. The sire was one of Bob Farris's dogs and he and Bob are really...
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    Choosing a Dog

    Mine is mellow in the house as well since she was a pup. That's a reputation of the breed that was a plus when I was choosing a breed.
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    Choosing a Dog

    You can ask the breeder for the lineage and scores. You can also go back and look at previous litters from the sire/dame to see how they do. You can also look at a breeders performance. NAVDA has a registry. There's also a gun dog registry. It can be helpful, and a time suck if you're into...

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