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    Socks

    Yea, well, Like I said before, we're all different. I've pretty much never had problems with less expensive gear, in terms of comfort and function. But, that's me. I'm pretty old-school. I buy most all of my hunting clothes at Wal Mart. Saves money for the more important things.
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    Deception in the hunting community

    Looks like a nice Tazlina ram. Congrats!
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    Best book to take backcountry elk hunting?

    Anything and everything that Jon Krakauer ever wrote and will write. Good stuff.
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    Socks

    I just have never been able to justify paying more than $4.00 for a pair of socks. I mean, really?
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    Deception in the hunting community

    This can not be understated. As an example, I had a hunter last year who drew what is commonly referred to as a "premier" trophy elk unit and during the hunt he turned down bull after bull, hoping to kill the proverbial 400+ incher. He turned down some fantastic bulls. Very disappointing. In...
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    Camera batteries.

    Before I acquired a solar panel, I used to carry a spare battery.
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    Coues deer card hits

    The late October and early November hunts are typically "dream hunts", because the bucks are usually still in their individual bachelor groups and still loyal to their little core areas and not traveling all over the countryside doing pre-rut stuff. When wanting to kill an exceptionally large...
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    Coues deer card hits

    Yes sir, can't wait. It's going to be a busy one between November 2nd and December 11th. Pretty excited about it.
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    Socks

    Everyone is different it seems, but for me, plain ol' cotton tube socks from Wal Mart and heavy synthetic/wool blend socks also from Wal Mart, work great.
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    AK Dall Sheep Gear and Prep

    This is an extremely important aspect of any hunt, no matter what animal you're hunting. But possibly even more important when hunting from a cramped mountaineering tent that's perched among the rocks in the alpine.
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    Pack covers

    When walking, I don't cover my pack because that's just a pain in the ass. But at camp, I throw my Helly Hansen rain jacket over it so that it doesn't absorb rain water while I'm asleep.
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    Whats your best midday archery success tactic

    Yeah, if you're already into the hunt and haven't found elk as yet, then you're still searching for them.
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    River Crossing Tips/Tricks?

    Pack raft works great. Easy to carry in a large daypack and easy to operate. A hunter and I used one to salvage a huge brown bear that died on the other side of a glacial river that we couldn't wade. Piece of cake.
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    Whats your best midday archery success tactic

    I archery hunt bull elk in November, so my midday tactic probably doesn't apply.
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    Early stages of planning a 2019 caribou hunt.

    I'm not fond of caribou flesh, either, and I grew up in the Alaskan bush and have been a resident since 1964. Even now, I'm not fond of caribou meat. Actually, July and August caribou isn't bad. September caribou is barely tolerable though, and of course, October/November caribou is...
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    Hanging Meat in the Backcountry

    Once my pilots get it out of the field, they hang it in a meat shed and peel the game bags off of it and throw the cape in the freezer. My hunter and I then retrieve the cape and antlers and whatever meat the hunter wants to take home, whenever we come out of the field. I don't use citric acid...
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    Scouting tips for mule deer?

    Anymore, I do all of my elk, mule deer and Coues deer scouting during the three months that are right after the general firearms seasons. The first four weeks right after the general firearms seasons usually tells me what older age-class males are likely to do during the firearms seasons. For...
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    Scouting tips for mule deer?

    I've been known to sit on the same rock all day, every day, if I know that the buck I want to kill is in the area.
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    Mid October Clothing...

    I change underwear (briefs) and socks every three days. For hunts that are less than 14 days, I wear the same clothing -- with the exception of changing briefs and socks -- throughout the entire hunt. No reason to take along a bunch of unnecessary stuff, especially if you're backpacking.
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    Arizona Deer Results Posted

    Okay, no problem. Send a text or call, whenever you want. My seven-month guiding season is about to begin, but I'll get back to you whenever I can.

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