The loops are usually located near the bottom portion of the pack. The ice axe shaft slides through the loop, flip it up, then strap it to the pack. There is only webbing located on the side of the pack. I'll figure something out.
I'm also interested in getting a "shell" layer for my hunting clothing. Alot of my hunting has been in the desert regions of CA with stable weather conditions. I will start hunting in other western states and need a shell layer for rain/snow and wind. I have a shell layer system for...
San Gabriel mts, Angeles and Los Padres NF. I'd love to go to the eastern Sierra near Bishop or Mammoth, or on the west side in the Sierra NF, but like I mentioned I don't think I have the time.
I know of several decoy dogs that were basically muts. Most specific decoy "breeds" include or are a combination of Mountain Cur, Blackmouth Cur, Rhodesian Ridgeback. Some guys also use terriers for denning dogs.
I've lived in CA for almost 10 years and never hunted bear (hard to believe). I've been backpacking all over the Sierras and parts of socal and I'm pretty familiar with the areas. Unfortunatley most of the bears I've seen are digging through trashcans or in peoples backyard.
I'm looking for...
I work for a goverment agency that assists ranchers and landowners protect livestock/property from predation (coyotes, mt. lions, bears....). We use calling machines on a daily basis and have used several models. Probably the two most popular are Foxpro and Wildlife Technology. They both have...
I purchased the J107 a few years ago and really like the design and how it expanded to pack out game, but I was disappointed in the suspension system when I carried my first load of meat out. Too much of the wieght was on my shoulders. I think the newer models have adjustabe shoulder...