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  1. bigeasygator

    Is "Full Containment" Overrated?

    The first elk I drew back on came in quick and in my rush to get the bow back the arrow jumped off of the rest. I spent the next five seconds or so fiddling with my bow and attempting to get the arrow back on the rest. This was all the time that bull needed to leave without me never getting a...
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    How do you keep from sliding off your sleep pad?

    The bivy solution is one way. I ditched all of my other bags for Big Agnes pads with the built-in sleeve to accomodate a pad. Haven't spent a night in the woods or mountains with it yet, but my trials at home seem like it's gonna do the trick.
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    Career for Outdoorsmen

    Congrats!
  4. bigeasygator

    New from Louisiana

    I replied on your other thread, but figured I'd do it on this one too! Welcome to Rokslide! I live in New Orleans and love all South Louisiana has to offer. But come fall, my true passion is hunting out West.
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    Help with backpack elk hunt.

    Hey Ryan, welcome to Rokslide! I live in New Orleans and have been active on this site for a little more than a year. I make a few elk hunts each year usually. Shoot me a PM and I'd be happy to talk more.
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    First Lite Sale!!

    Anyone know how the Boundary Stormtight runs size-wise? I have an Uncompaghre puffy in Large and it fits great (I'm 5'9" and 180 lbs). If I wanted to layer the Stormtight over the puffy do you think a large would work?
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    What's This Weapon's Name, Private Pile?

    My last two bows are Melissa and Jessica...I'm a big Allman Brothers fan.
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    Career for Outdoorsmen

    I love it here! I do wish I was closer to the mountains, but south Louisiana is its own Sportsman's Paradise! I work 98% of the time out of the office, which is okay for me. I take a few trips a year offshore for a few days each time, but other than that I'm in front of a computer screen...or...
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    Career for Outdoorsmen

    My degree is in Chemical Engineering but I've spent my career doing Petroleum Engineering work. Currently I'm a production engineering manager for a major oil company working in support of our deepwater operations. I love it!
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    Career for Outdoorsmen

    I have an engineering degree and work in the oil patch. My job pays me a great salary, but more importantly I get every other Friday off and five weeks of vacation a year. The culture of my company is great and it's very easy to take that vacation as well. All this lets me pursue just about all...
  11. bigeasygator

    Do you use Tag/Application Services like huntin' fool, TAG's etc?

    I started off with TAGS and still use them on a few applications each year, but I'm slowly phasing them out. You'll save a ton of money by not using them. I can't speak for all of them, but my experience is they have established relationships with outfitters in prime units and this is where they...
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    Help with first western hunt

    I've been on nine hunts out west, all in the last four years. I've done six elk hunts, two mule deer hunts, and a bear hunt. I've never been on a pronghorn hunt but am thinking of squeezing one in next year. My advice is go for elk. There's nothing like it and every hunt feels like that once in...
  13. bigeasygator

    What are you cooking with your game meat?

    Did a batch of elk meatballs today. My mom's recipe, which is one of my favorites. It makes a very moist meatball. 2# of meat About 1/2 cup bread crumbs About 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan 1 egg A splash of milk About 12 ounces of tomato juice The secret is adding tomato juice until the...
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    What are you cooking with your game meat?

    Just got my shipment of elk meat in from the bull I shot in Idaho in October. Nothing fancy, just good ol' grilled backstrap tonight. Got a roast and some burger thawing too...think I'm gonna do some elk meatballs as well tomorrow.
  15. bigeasygator

    Calling Elk?

    First season in Colorado is mid-October, which is either at the tailend or post-rut. There may be the few cows out there still looking to get bred. I'd call this a transitional period and it's tough to say exactly what the elk might be doing...which makes it hard to determine the "best way" to...
  16. bigeasygator

    starting from scratch

    People here have given you suggestions on gear that is great and has worked for them. I'm gonna take a slightly different route and say that there is no "right" answer. Budget is a big consideration, but keep in mind even if budget is out of the questions there are many companies out there...
  17. bigeasygator

    Just got new puffy...help!

    Assuming the big 3 are First Lite, Sitka, and Kuiu, I have one of the puffy layers from all three companies. Some seem "thinner" and more "athletically" cut than others (the Kuiu comes to mind in this regard). All three have provided an amazing amount of warmth for their size. I disagree with...
  18. bigeasygator

    Pan head vs. Pistol grip

    Has anyone tried the pistol grip with a panning attachment? I used a pan head because I like to glass the way Jay03 describes it -- scanning side to side across different elevations. I'm afraid a straight pistol grip won't let me do that, but I'm willing to give one with a panning attachment a...
  19. bigeasygator

    What is your mountain hunting boot of choice?

    I've been amazed by the Kenetrek's I have. I have the Mountain Extreme (insulated) and the Safaris. They have both fit me incredibly well and have required essentially no break in.
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    How much does your sleep system weigh???

    The original poster limited his sleep system to bag and pad and was quoting those weights fwiw. That's all I quoted as well. Shelter would add another two pounds for me.
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