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  1. Elk97

    New Deck

    Just redid our 1100 sq ft deck last fall with Timbertech. My sons are contractors in MT and they recommended it, especially with the amount of rain we get here in NW WA. It looks great, went down fast and the hidden fasteners work great. It's expensive initially but no maintenance means a lot...
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    Hearing aids

    My recommendations based on 25 years of having hearing aids: Costco has great name brand hearing aids and some good hearing aid specialists (but not all are good). If you have severe hearing loss you might be better off going to a private audiologist. In the canal aids will be in the shop for...
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    Beard oil?

    Beard oil? 50+ years of having a beard and not knowing?
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    Grizzly Country Questions

    Biggest difference between black and griz is attitude. Don't expect a griz to run or be intimidated by you at all. They may run, but might just stare you down while deciding what to do with you. Avoid hunting alone if possible and listen to what your uncle says, sounds like he's got it figured...
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    AWD e-bike comparison

    A friend has an Ubco dual motor bike. I've ridden it but not taken it hunting. It's got lots of power and knobby tires (they are skinny though). I think it would climb well but it would suffer in deep rutted single tracks because of low ground clearance compared to most dirt bikes. Seems...
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    Got Gas?

    Nah, gotta call BS. 2 stroke engines last a long, long time and are extremely reliable. You can't rewrite history to fit a narrative. I've had Stihl blowers, chainsaws, wackers, etc for decades and all have run almost forever. I still have an old Homelite saw that is over 50 years old and...
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    Recurve better for shoulder injury?

    That makes sense. At least at full draw the compound would be less than a recurve. I should be able to try shooting again in about a month I think. Not having shot a recurve I was just thinking the draw cycle would be easier than getting loaded up quickly like with a compound. I'm just...
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    Recurve better for shoulder injury?

    Thanks, that's what I am worried about. I'll have to get to the bow shop and see if I can try some different options when/if I start shooting again. Warming up with bands is a great idea, it was usually the first few pulls that were really difficult. I watched a youtube on how to draw a bow...
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    Recurve better for shoulder injury?

    I would recommend going to physical therapy. I couldn't sleep on my right side either and now it's no problem. It took a couple of months of not shooting (bow or shotgun) and doing weight training every day but it's much better.
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    Recurve better for shoulder injury?

    I've injured my right shoulder (right handed) and not sure I'll be able to shoot my compound bow any longer. I'm old (73) and have been shooting about 64 lbs but over the last few years it's been painful. Like a dummy I figured I could power through it and just get stronger but it got worse...
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    Do elk cross large boulder fields

    Wouldn't surprise me if they could cross that but I'm guessing they would normally go around it. They go through downfall like it's nothing.
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    What lb bow do you use for Elk?

    63 and 29". Might have to drop down 5lbs due to shoulder problem but not worried about being able to kill and elk at that.
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    West hunting shooting distances

    I figure that if I'm extremely confident that I can hit a tight group at a set distance on a stationary target my max range on an elk is 10 yards less than that. Might bump that up if elk is not aware of me and standing perfectly broadside. No matter what I wouldn't take a shot over 60 or so...
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    Legalized robbery that needs to stop.

    It's not robbery since it's voluntary. I'd settle for just not getting the stink eye when I pull into the trailhead and locals see my out of state plates. Don't they realize that I'm subsidizing their hunting :-))
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    Snowpack not looking very good :(

    My son said there is no snow at his place near Ennis MT and very little is forecast for the first two weeks of Feb.
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    BLM to open 22 mil acres in Western states to solar

    None of this would be happening if it wasn't taxpayer subsidized. In our recent cold spell here in WA the wind and solar (100s of millions $$$) produced basically nothing. Nada. When we needed it the most. Here in NW WA, where we are famous for rain and months of cloudy skies our local...
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    Keep hurting my lower back any tips so this will stop.

    I've got two badly degenerated and herniated discs, problems for almost 50 years. Have had lots of nerve pains, etc My advice and what has worked and not worked- 1. Chiropractor- forget it. 2. Surgery- Surgeon told me for discs it will cut down on time but end result will be the same over a...
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    Favorite smoked salmon recipe.

    I basically use the OPs recipe if I'm making salmon candy and it's excellent. For just smoked I use the same but no maple at all. Even pinks turn out good, but Chinook or Sockeye are the best.
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    Need powerful electric chainsaw

    Both my sons are contractors and they swear by the big Makita that uses two lithium batteries. Cuts almost as well as my Stihl gas saw. If you already have other battery tools I'd buy that brand, the batteries are expensive
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    Quitting Alcohol

    I quit three days ago. I was never a big drinker but would have a beer or drink most nights. This is a great thread and I've been reading it off and on for a long time looking for advice. Thanks to all who have shared their experiences

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