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  1. neil.hansford

    Stressin a little -- help!!!

    Relax. You're not going to find super special elk spots on the map. Just pick a few areas, go hunt, and enjoy it. It's not supposed to be stressful. Putting that much pressure on yourself to kill an elk can cause you to make poor shot decisions, poor decisions about safety, etc. Just go hunting...
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    5 days to hunt

    It would be a "no" for me. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
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    how do you dry a bladder?

    I hang mine with the opening facing the HVAC vents in my house. If the heat or air is on, it'll be dry in no time. Or, if it's warm and sunny, prop it open and put it outside in the sun. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
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    How critical is sleeping pad quality?

    Test the one you have. If it is comfortable and you want to keep it, you can always put a mylar blanket on top or bottom (or both) of the pad to improve R value. They're cheap, light, and cost almost nothing. If you're going to be using it a lot, I'd opt for an insulated pad. But just for 1...
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    Bring ATV for SE MT mule deer hunt?

    No, you don't need an ATV in region 7. The road system is fine there. If you can't drive your truck to a certain spot, you can walk. Terrain is easy in most places. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
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    Elk Hunting Road Trip to Idaho

    Well, you're going to love coming through MT then. Damn near every town of any size has some kind of brewery now, and I haven't found one I don't like. You'll have plenty of options! Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
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    Suffering from information overload-looking for elk bullet advice. 7MM08 and 30-06

    People spend way too much time worrying and fretting over this. The simple answer is whichever bullet they shoot the best. At 200 yards, anything will do. Some bullets like copper ones are made for extreme penetration, some like Bergers are made to fragment. They all work, and elk are killed...
  8. neil.hansford

    What caliber

    Take the one you shoot the best. The answer really is that simple. No need for a sidearm. I don't think I've ever seen anyone carrying one while antelope hunting. If you're running into bears, in NE Wyoming while antelope hunting, check the map.....you may be lost. Sent from my SM-G973U using...
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    BLM access OnX

    Certainly can't say for sure, but my guess would be no. Id guess your public road ends somewhere near the red dot on the left. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
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    Montana grizzly bear density

    Lots of grizz in the Gravelly range. Just Google it. I believe 4 hunters were mauled in 1 week in 2019. Keep a clean camp and be aware of your surrounds and you'll likely be fine. Sent from my SM-T290 using Tapatalk
  11. neil.hansford

    Mora Knives for Hunting?

    Yep, mora is what I use. I lose things too easily to spend too much on a knife. Works great for breaking down and deboning game. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
  12. neil.hansford

    Using archery equipment on a muzzleloader tag, Colorado?

    I'm with some of the others....why would you want to draw a muzzy tag and hunt with a bow? Why not just get the archery tag? In most cases, or at least the units I'm familiar with, the archery tag is easier to get, has a longer season, and overlaps muzzleloader. I could be missing something I...
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    WTS Original mountain currency

    Pm sent Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
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    Sleep System for 9k ft in NW Wyoming in late Oct

    Assuming you're driving or either horseback into camp given u have a canvas tent. The 0 degree bag will probably be fine, especially if u wear a cap, and tops and bottoms. If you're worried about it, buy a cheap quilt or something to throw over you. I say cheap, because weight shouldn't matter...
  15. neil.hansford

    Question for Resident Elk Hunters

    They'll use them all summer. I get photos of them in June and July laying in wallows. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
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    Montana or Colorado

    There's a little block management and a little state land in 550, but not a ton of goats. It'll get hit really hard by the locals the first weekend, and most goats on public will be shot. It's not impossible, but I wouldn't travel all the way to MT to hunt that unit. The huntable area is not...
  17. neil.hansford

    Elk Hunting Gear - what can’t you live without?

    I used to love the ones with walnuts on top, but now all I see are the cosmic ones....which are a close runner up. They make every trip, from scouting through season. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
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    cooking & staying warm in no fire zone

    My Little Buddy heater is great for sleeping in the back of my truck (with a topper). Also good for a smaller tent to knock the chill off. I use it if it's cold and don't want to set up the wall tent. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
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    Feedback for Sitka Coldfront system

    Mine is not the one where the hood tucks in. Mine is the older style I guess. Like you said, the way it keep you warm is through retaining the warm air around your body. 100 percent blocks wind, and is thick enough that it keeps the cold from permeating through for the most part. I hunt deer a...
  20. neil.hansford

    Feedback for Sitka Coldfront system

    I dont have the combo, but have had a cold front jacket for probably 7 years or so. I wear it for both every day and hunting. If I lost it today, I'd buy another tomorrow. I think they've changed the design a bit since I bought mine, but I'd imagine it is just as good, if not better. Sent from...

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