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    Photography- one photo a day

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    Photography- one photo a day

    Mt. Everest from Kala Patthar
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    How old is too old for carbon arrows?

    This may sound like a stupid question to some, but when should I replace my arrows? Of course if there is a small crack or chips in the carbon I replace them, but I've had some of them for 3 years with no obvious problems. I've replaced the fletching several times on some of them and I'm...
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    disadvantages of shirnk wrap fletching?

    I've fletched my own arrows and been pretty successful. Every 9 or 10 I may screw one up and have to start over but never had problems. I saw a buddy use the new shrink wrap fletching for blazers and was pretty surprised at the results. I thought they would be messy and uneven but pretty much...
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    SPOT global phone

    I've been casually shopping for satellite phones and noticed Spot makes a model. Has anybody used them before or know how they compare to other models available?
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    How do you do your non-resident hunting applications?

    I cheat and use Cabelas TAGS.
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    prices for mountain goat hunts in Alaska and BC

    zackman, what outfitter to your choose?
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    prices for mountain goat hunts in Alaska and BC

    I posted this question in the mt. got forum but did not get many replies, maybe a few people will notice it here. I've been researching outfitters for a mt goat hunt in 2016. It has become apparent there is an obvious price difference between hunts in Alaska and hunts in BC. Alaska hunts are...
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    price difference of guided hunts in Alaska and BC

    There may be some truth to that because the guides in far north BC (near Alaska) have higher prices, but I'm not sure if that would increase the price by $2500 for each hunt. I thought I would get more replies on this question, give it a few more days and see what happens...
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    price difference of guided hunts in Alaska and BC

    The past year I've been slowly researching different outfitters for a mt goat hunt I plan to do in 2016. It has become apparent there is an obvious price difference between hunts in Alaska and hunts in BC. The BC hunts generally costs 8,500-10,000, and the Alaska hunts average 10,500-12,000...
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    cold feet from sweat

    During my late season hunts I've always worn Meindl Alaska Hunter boots and been satisfied with their performance except my feet get cold when I start glassing or sitting for long periods of time. I prefer to wear my regular hiking boots, but when there is snow on the ground or it is pretty cold...
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    car camping family tent

    thanks for the replies. It will start as a family tent but eventually be used as a base camp tent for hunting. It needs to be tall enough to stand up in, a stove is not a top priority. I'm considering the Cabelas guide because it is free standing (camping and huntign in desert), resonable...
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    car camping family tent

    My wife and I have always been avid backpackers with lightweight gear. But my wife and I just had a baby and the priorities have changed. We will still do the backpacking and hunting, but the casual car camping or base camp will be more frequent. I've never shopped for larger tents (sometimes...
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    Kifaru (or any) Pack Belt Question

    I've owned several different packs and have the same problem. The hip belt rubs the front points of my hips. I tried different belts and pants, but the solution I found was to wear the pack higher on your hips. The buckle on my hip best is usually even with my belly button. You will need to...
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    Proper field care for bear hide

    I returned from my bear hunt, but came up empty handed. However, I still had a great time hunting because I discovered a new area to hunt with good future possibilities. I always hear hunters saying "find a good berry patch and you will find the bears..." Ok that does make sense, but in mid...
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    Proper field care for bear hide

    Thanks for the feedback. Just confirmed what I had in mind. I've heard of some people salting the hide, but with cooler weather I don't think that would be required.
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    Proper field care for bear hide

    I'll be on a 5 day bear hunt next weekend and have a couple questions about the best/worst way to properly care for my bear hide. I'll only be about 3 miles from my truck and I expect the temps to be in the 40-50 in the day and 20-30s at night. Keep in mind I will be alone in the backcountry...
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    satellite phone suggestions

    I'm planning to rent a satellite phone for a trip in October. Any suggestions? I've just started looking into it, maybe you'all can streamlime the research process. My trip will be in CA in the Sierra mountains. I probably won't need it, but my wife wants to make sure I can contact somebody...
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    Hip belt discomfort. Help.

    I have that same problem. The only solution I came up with was wearing my pack higher. My hip belt buckly is even or just above my belly button. I usually have to adjust the shoulder straps down for it to fit properly. I can even feel the pressure points when I'm training with thin gym...
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    KUIU Attack or Kryptek Valhalla gen 2 Pants

    My little bit of info: I use the Cabelas Light Microtex or my BDU pants for hunting in warm or mild weather. Earlier this spring I purchased a pair of Attack pants and was very pleased with the performance. I've used them on 2 snowshoe trips and 4 different backpacking trips in the Sierras...

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