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    Should hunting be uncomfortable? -Bringing up young hunters

    I think in order to appreciate the times it is uncomfortable to be in the woods, you have to be motivated to do the activity and want the reward at the end, more than whatever comfort is missing. That takes time, experience, and often maturity. Even then, it isn't for everyone. I have been...
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    Archery post-labral tear, frozen shoulder?

    I tore my labrum in half and had surgery to fix it. 6 months post surgery, i was pain-free and could shoot fine. Mine was also my left, my bow arm. I can draw just fine but have stability issues. I have a couple very strange exercises I do in the gym that look like total gymfuckery, but they...
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    What happened?

    Rigormortis takes about 6 hours to fully set. Depending on a few other factors, it could be faster or slower. It then takes about 24 hours to wear off. What was the condition of the carcass? Sent from my SM-S918U using Tapatalk
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    Things you have noticed in the gym

    Are you sure you are going to the gym? Sent from my SM-S918U using Tapatalk
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    Day Pack Weight- How much is too much?

    This is my thoughts too. My water, food and clothing is based upon the possibility of killing an animal late and getting stuck on the mountain until the early morning hours. Or overnight, but that's never happened. On a winter rifle hunt where tempts are in the teens overnight, not including...
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    Day Pack Weight- How much is too much?

    I bet there are a lot of "fears" in that pack. Sent from my SM-S918U using Tapatalk
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    If you could move anywhere?

    I'm sure others feel the same. I retired once already, at 46 yoa, and now run a business. I doubt I ever leave this place. But, there are places like I described (near) where I live currently. It is very conservative locally, and my entire family lives within 10 minutes of me. I won't leave as...
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    Tips for getting a steady shot in the backcountry.

    My longest shot was off my backpack leaned against a tree. 640 yards. 2 hits, 1 miss. I've done this a few times where the pack is leaving against a tree and in shooting up hill. Works fairly well. Most of the time, it's just placing my rifle against against the tree. Killed several animals...
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    Bow Back Carrier?

    I've ridden horses for 20+ years and I've never seen someone do that. I'm trying to think of a solution for you besides an actual scabbard, but the only thing I can think of is putting it in the meat shelf of a good pack. But having something that high on you while riding creates it's own...
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    Elk disease Nevada

    I was thinking mange, but scabies would make sense too. Sent from my SM-S918U using Tapatalk
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    If you could move anywhere?

    If i could move anywhere.... I'm not particular in regards to which state. It would be Wyoming, Montana, idaho, new Mexico and Utah. I would not live in a town, but far enough from roads and freeways I don't see or hear them. But close enough that I can take my wife to dinner. I need vast...
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    Shooting near homes?

    I have the same issue at a property I hunt. If there are any known structures or people down range, within a reasonable distance, regardless of any elevation change or obstruction, I'm not shooting. My buddy wanted to shoot a buck this last season, but there was homes and horses in the...
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    Oregon hunting guide killed by accidental discharge

    I do the same thing.. I actually take it a step further and remove the gun from the stock. I wack it all over with rubber mallet and put it back in the stock and drop it like you do. I had a friend that hunted with a gun that had a trigger so light he was afraid to carry it with round in the...
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    Archery elk hunting with scope magnification?

    She really likes it. And she does not archery elk hunt. Here in CA, it rarely rains in August. When she first got the sight, she had really poor vision. She had eye surgery and fixed it, but still prefers to keep the lens. So for her and how we hunt, it works just fine. This next year, she may...
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    Oregon hunting guide killed by accidental discharge

    Very sad and totally preventable. These things just don't happen. My brother almost shot me and/or a horse four years ago. What made me more upset was two things: He made excuses and didn't accept responsibility, nor did he apologize. Second, I found out later he had been smoking pot...
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    Archery elk hunting with scope magnification?

    My wife hunts with a 2x lens in a spot hogg 2 pin. She never had a reflection be an issue. But if it's raining you better have a cover for it. If you are elk hunting in September, most likely you'll experience rain storms. Sent from my SM-S918U using Tapatalk
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    Eld-x not performing as expected

    Deer only drop like a potatoe when you hit something in the CNS system or you break legs etc. There is a nerve complex that comes down through the heart lung area that when struck correctly will temporarily incapacitate the animal. Hitting 3 ribs tells me there was a prey good angle when the...
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    ****Lost kifaru pack!!!!****

    Maybe we can find you one large enough pack to be a "safe space" so you aren't triggered when see other packs that remind you of your loss Sent from my SM-S918U using Tapatalk
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    ****Lost kifaru pack!!!!****

    I think you should buy him a pack!! Sent from my SM-S918U using Tapatalk
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    ****Lost kifaru pack!!!!****

    I want to hear how it got lost. Maybe one of can learn and not repeat the same mistake. I found a full pack one time 8.5 miles back leaned against a tree. I opened it up and found it was full of gear so I assumed the guy would be back for it. It was gone a few days later and I found out it was...

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