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    Tales from the Big Woods

    I’ve noticed folks sharing some big woods deer hunting experiences so thought I would chime in with a few tales from the 2023 season. I hunt on large tracts of public land in Eastern/Central Ontario. This is classic big woods country - thick lowland conifers, plentiful swamps/creeks, mixed...
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    Sold Seek Outside Cimmaron Lite for Seek Outside Redclif

    Tent is in excellent condition, probably less than 10 nights of use. Grey colour, factory seam sealed. Comes with screen door and full liner. Willing to add $ on my end given the Redclif is the more expensive of the two in terms of MSRP. Photos by email / text. Thanks, Glenn
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    Late season cold gear

    The Heater Body suit was a game changer for me. No amount of layered down/synthetic clothing can seemingly keep me warm for a long late season sit here in Ontario. I do tend to run cold so take that into consideration. As mentioned, the Heater Body suit is not ideal for getting a quick shot...
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    Bolt action 22" barrel for northwoods still-hunting and tracking?

    I’ve used everything from a Remington 7400 to a BLR to a Kimber Montana. The Montana in 257 Roberts is what I typically carry now - super light to carry all day, 2-7x scope covers all situations, and it’s “fast enough” if I need a quick follow up. No doubt that the best setup I have used for...
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    Convince me Crispi makes a top quality boot ...

    Decided to try the Crispis and see how they hold up. Many seem to love them, some don't - time will tell I guess. I like the look of the Briksdal non-insulated with the height of the boot, full rand, etc. And they do fit my foot well. If they don't live up to my expectations, the Zamberlan...
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    Convince me Crispi makes a top quality boot ...

    I’m fine with them last that long given I how I use them. And yes, leaning heavily towards the Zamberlans based on what I’ve read here about Crispi durability.
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    Convince me Crispi makes a top quality boot ...

    I'm in the market for a new pair of general use backcountry boots and have narrowed it down to the Zamberlan Tofane and Crispi Briksdal (non-insulated). I go through boots quickly due to tonnes of off trail travel through swamps, rocks, logs, mud, snow, etc. I don't skimp on boots and have...
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    What did you guys/girls do to get into Mt. Goat shape?

    Hike up steep hills as much as possible, preferably with weight. I know this sounds incredibly simplistic - but that is the essence of the mountain goat hunting I have done. Obviously, any improvements to your fitness base you can make through other training is beneficial. But being able to...
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    Big Woods Bruisers - Ontario

    The largest buck I heard of locally this past fall was 240 lbs plus dressed weighed on a certified scale. Big bucks typically go 200 lbs plus, depending on time of year.
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    Big Woods Bruisers - Ontario

    As I've posted before, my primary hunting each year is the pursuit of mature whitetail bucks in the big woods of Ontario. With hunting seasons largely closed and winter well entrenched, I thought some might find it interesting if I relayed details from the north from Fall 2022. This is classic...
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    Youth bow tips

    Good evening all. My soon to be 12 year old nephew is showing a real interest in archery (with bowhunting his ultimate goal). We (my wife, myself, his single parent dad) are looking to get him introduced to the sport. Leaning toward a compound at this point. He's probably around 5 feet tall...
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    Bivy sack vs nest in Seek Outside shelter

    Hello Rokslide. I'm looking to hopefully have folks chime in with their experience around the following scenario. I have a Seek Outside Cimarron Light with their medium stove. My wife and I use it floorless for winter camping trips. I've also used it floorless for fall hunting trips, but...
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    Sold 80 liter plus hunting pack

    A bit of a different WTB post. My hunting partner (and brother in law) Scott has endured a hellish time over the last 18 months. First, he lost his job. Then, his wife (in her early 40s) suffered a very rare form of heart attack and passed away leaving him as the sole parent of their 8 and 12...
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    Mountain Whitetail Rifle

    Hard to beat a Kimber Montana (I like both my 257 Roberts and 280 Remington). But don’t look past the BLR either. They carry well, offer rapid follow up shots in thick cover, and offer something “different”. At different times I’ve had them in 7mm-08, 308, and 358 Winchester - pistol grip...
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    Still Hunting Whitetail

    Big woods deer story for you from Eastern Ontario late November last year during bow season. Classic big woods hunting - thick cover, low deer density. I was a couple kilometers deep from the truck and still hunting through a major hub of buck activity around noon. A brisk NW wind covered...
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    Top two mountain cartridges

    I ended up with two Kimber Montanas - one in 257 Roberts and a second in 280 Remington with a 24 inch barrel. Zero complaints thus far. The 257 is paired with a 2-7x Leupold and is a joy to carry still hunting/tracking. The 280 has plenty of punch for anything in North America I am likely...
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    Kifaru XPAC bags - noise

    That would be great - thanks!
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    Kifaru XPAC bags - noise

    I have been running a 44 Mag and Ma Deuce combination for the past two seasons. I've found both bags to work well, but am considering looking to move to lighter weight Kifaru offerings. A move to an equivalent volume Xpac bag (Knargali, Dall, etc.) would save about a pound, which is not...
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    Kimber 84M and Talley Xtra Low

    Switched out the Extra Lows to Lows on my 84 M with Leupold VX-Freedom 2-7x scope. Bolt handle would clear the scope if run carefully, but would rub slightly if worked hard. It still worked fine, but I didn't like the contact.
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    US Canada Border close to re-opening?!

    True, we have very recently swung that metric in our favour - still way behind in two dose full vaccination rate though. (4% vs 40%)

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