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    Garmin inReach ?

    Just factory reset it. You can repair to a different account and phone.
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    Mixing camo patterns?

    Matching camo? If I am dressed well enough that random folks don't put money in my coffee mug at the gas station while filling up I consider that a win.
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    200"

    Mossback Outfitters. And it will cost more than most new trucks.
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    Back Up Binos Help

    I have 10', 12's, and 15's. 15 power is not good for me hiking around, to hard to hold stable. 12 power is max for me. 15x56 is really handy from a truck or set up on a tripod at a glassing spot, then use 10's or 12's for the walk abouts or stalking. I consistently use 10's for most glassing...
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    Budget Rifle for Western Rookie

    Lot's of options. As others have mentioned, I'm a fan of a .284 caliber something or other. I would seriously consider a stainless, synthetic stock build. For western hunting, weather is a pain sometimes, blued rifles don't always fare well.
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    Best for packing elk out

    I use Initial Ascent, awesome for packing game. A few elk, deer, and pronghorn so far. Really well balanced, great weight transfer.
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    Son’s first buck

    Nice job to all! Congrats.
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    Different bullets for cow elk

    @KsRancher, your opinion is popular with me. Head shot, neck shot all day long on a cow hunt. If one's rifle can't group well at 300 (well defined as under 3 inches), rethink the set up (you, rifle, bullet, whatever). A cow's head is much larger than 3 inches. Unlike bull elk hunts where the...
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    13 year old daughters first elk!

    Congrats, nice work!
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    Antelope Hair

    Damp towel, wipe it off. Rinse towel frequently in a bucket to not "re-transfer" hair back to the meat.
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    Reloading 300 wm

    H4831 with a Sierra MK 168grn. 3124 fps average for a 5 shot, variance no more than 10 fps. My gun shoots that lights out. If I were working up a new load, yup, 180 or 190 grn something with a much better BC. But, I just like that load, so I probably won't ever change. Old dogs and new tricks...
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    Bino help?

    Maven 12x50. Light, clear, and will save you a few hundred for other gear. If not, Sig Sauer with the range finder. I use those. They are heavy. I have a lot of optics. Big three, Vortex, Meopta, etc. For the money, Maven.
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    Success!

    Punching OTC tags in Idaho is a feat! Great work, great story.
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    ID unit 43 archery lost 5x5 Bull recovery

    I have killed a couple elk with busted fronts that were pretty gnarly and infected. Rest of the animal was fine, didn't notice any odd flavor. We did keep meat from that injured shoulder seperate though, just in case. Sounds like you will be good to go. And congrats on a neat experience.
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    2024 OFFICIAL ELK MEAT POLE

    There is nothing quite like seeing your children earn an opportunity, then seal the deal when presented with it. Congrats, and way to go dad for putting it all together!
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    Which game bags? (Brand/size)

    I had the chance to use Argali MOB large a few days ago on an elk. They were great. Light, resistant to tearing, and washed up just fine. They would be fine in panniers as well. I found them to be way better vs. cheese cloth style bags, simple to take the meat out (peeled right off), even...
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    Trophy Elk: What's it to YOU

    My late father in law gave me a piece of advice a while back: Great way to ruin a successful hunt or fishing trip is to pull out a tape measure or a scale. I have abided by that since. All elk are nice. Some are just nicer than others.
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    2024 OFFICIAL ELK MEAT POLE

    No, certainly not. We finished packing him out yesterday, everybody knows it was earned for sure. Thank you for the kind words.
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    2024 OFFICIAL ELK MEAT POLE

    Proud dad moment. My 12 year old got her first bull yesterday, Idaho public land, OTC. Made an awesome shot, he never got up out of his bed. Steep in, steep out, rain, wind, and she was as happy as anyone could be!
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    Rokslide 2024 Youth Photo Contest sponsored by Western Edge Gear

    11 year old daughters first bear, taken in May.

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