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  1. ericthered

    Quest for NWT Dall Sheep

    Totally pumped for you. I've listened to so many podcasts and read so many forms and watched so many videos....Can't wait for my own adventure in the NWT 2020.
  2. ericthered

    Meindl USA vs Crispi

    I finally gave up on my Kennetek. After two pair and every insert you can imagine, I gave up...I went back to the Miendl. Just bought the Comfort Fit Extreeme. Fingers are crossed as I have one year to get my feet sorted out for my NWT sheep hunt! I'll post a review after I put a month of...
  3. ericthered

    2019 Sheep Hunting Season

    You can go after squirrels in Michigan’s High Country - the Porcupine Mountains! Go for a Broomed, full curl tail!
  4. ericthered

    Crocs or a water/trail shoe

    Thanks for the link. I’m going to give them a try.
  5. ericthered

    Frustrated - top of boot eats top of toes

    I need some help. I have a pair of Kennetek mountain Extreeme boots. The left boot fits great. The right boot rubs the tops of my middle toes - especially when I wear my loaded pack. I’ve tried different inserts to try and make more room for the toes. I’ve tried thinner socks. The fit is not...
  6. ericthered

    Crocs or a water/trail shoe

    For my upcoming NWT sheep hunt, are crocs adequate or should I consider a water/trail shoe for crossing rivers and as a back up to my boots. If a trail water shoe, which one have you all used. Again another idea from a pod cast I heard.
  7. ericthered

    Is the Yukon pant enough

    This is the way I'm setting up to go. Attack and Chugach.
  8. ericthered

    Is the Yukon pant enough

    I was listening to a Jay Scott pod cast today. Someone suggested that the Kuiu Yukon pant with a marino under layer is all that needed for most extreem hunts. What are the pros and cons of using only the Yukon pant. I'm trying to decided is this the way to go for my 2020 Sheep Hunt.
  9. ericthered

    Kodiak Brown Bear Tag soup

    In studying bear units on the island, I’m surprised how many tags are issued and not filled. This is especially true at the north end. Does anyone familiar with Kodiak understand what drives these “empty tags”.
  10. ericthered

    2019 Idaho backcountry spring bear hunt

    Way to go dad - being a dad. Congratulations as it’s a lost art...and the bear is cool too! Thank you from a fellow American with a vested interest in other Americans raising good kids.
  11. ericthered

    Which Kodiak Outfitter to choose

    I’m planning on a Kodiak brown bear hunt in fall of 2021 or Spring 2022. I’d like to get this settled and booked. After going through threads here and on other forums it is very tough to settle on an outfitter. My goal is a Kodiak Hunt so that parts easy. After that I could use some advice...
  12. ericthered

    Guide/Outfitter Recommendation for Wasatch Elk

    Had a good hunt with them in Idaho's Frank Church. Alicia is the best.
  13. ericthered

    Understanding Sleeping Bag Temp Ratings, Part I and II, By Matt Wymer

    Do you have a go to pillow recommendation for the back country. Just bought the Thermarest NeoAir Xtherm Max on your recommendation for my sheep hunt.
  14. ericthered

    7-08 for Elk

    Hard to beat nosler 140 accubond. My three girls have all killed plenty of elk and deer with the round.
  15. ericthered

    Kuiu Yukon or Chugach rain gear set for sheep hunt

    I'm getting ready to take advantage of a Kuiu sale and buy my rain gear. My hunt is NWT 12 day August - Sept. Do I go with the Chugach or Yukon. There is probably a thread on this somewhere in here, but I couldn't find it. thanks all.
  16. ericthered

    Any Kuiu sales coming up?

    I’ve got my wish list full of stuff for the 2020 sheep hunt. If the deals are good, I’ll pull the trigger.
  17. ericthered

    Fat Guy Weekly Weigh In.

    I’m 48 and want to enjoy my sheep hunt next year. Started at 235 and today I’m 224. My goal is 200. Haven’t been at that weight since 1995. Eating meat, fruit and soups. Cutting bread, dairy, pasta and portion sizes. I have no idea what size I’ll be at the time of the hunt so buying the...
  18. ericthered

    Need a good Dall Sheep hunt book

    Thanks Enjoying episode 22 on Sheep
  19. ericthered

    Need a good Dall Sheep hunt book

    Thanks - ju Just bought their Lace em Up video
  20. ericthered

    Need a good Dall Sheep hunt book

    Going with McKenzie Mountain Outfitters. I posted a thread last April when I booked.

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