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  1. summs

    Hunting trip swap...

    Post some alligator pics!!! As a guy from NJ with family in flawda, we have been loosely trying to plan a trip for this. Although we did just have gator nuggets over the weekend, along with some yabbies. Fired gator taste like fried food, and Im not sure how well it freezes.
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    "Old Rifles"

    Favorite rifle is the ole Remington 760 pump in 3006 from 1962. I cut the barrel to 18", rear peep, handles like a dream. Sub moa at 100 yards??? Never shot if off a bench, all I need is to hit a pie pie plates at 50 yards and smoothly follow a running deer.
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    Whitetail System on a budget

    x2 for the ECWS All sitka, kuiu, first lite do is teach men how to dress by calling it a system. Nothing they produce is magic or proprietary, just high quality, which isn't new, just newer to the hunting world and having a cool camo pattern. Base layer - 2 options, synthetic or merino wool...
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    How do you keep track of clothing permethrin applications?

    I give most all of my clothes a good spray. and then before going afield for trout or turkey, I do a quick 5-10 sprays base of pants/socks, waist, shirt sleeves and hat.
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    Firearm Safety Certificate?

    Funny all the gotch ya laws between states. NJ Firearms/archery completion card not need, but the trappers completion course is needed to be on you at all times if you have an active trapping license
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    Books on tracking?

    The benoits and hal blood are great, but it's really a north east game, in places with low deer density. In maine, Remington 760's, peep sights and shooting deer on the run. Tough, close quarters, high stem count soft woods, with clear cut openings to stretch some shots. A TLDR for the books...
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    Home Printer

    I work in IT, printers are disposable. They all suck unless you step up to a $400 for a personal do nothing printer. They sell printers at a loss and make their money on ink. We have a few Laserjet pro 401 in the cubes, black and white only. I say your better off with the best deal that...
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    Figuring out how to enjoy life

    This has been a great thread for me to read, a 26yo. I have had a few late nights wondering what im looking for and if I'm keeping up with the jonses. I am very frugal and get made fun of for it, but having big boy job for 5 years now and being frugal has paid off. Over the last 3 years, I have...
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    Are diesel engines overrated?

    As most people in this forum, I own a 5.9 cummins. It gets 18mpg on my work commute, and when going central NJ to Down East ME was 1 tank, my dads v6 chevy would have to stop half way. A diesel is overkill for what I tow, but I always wanted one and was very close to moving a camper around a...
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    Ideas for staying awake while driving solo

    usually the fear of hitting a deer, or moose, was enough for me. Driving overnight to Champlain on NY thruway cruising through the Adirondacks at 1am, not seeing a car for long stretches at a time. or when I was commuting regularly from NJ to ME. I'd always buy 2 white monsters, 2 packs of...
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    taxidermy bills

    You know it's bad when a lot of comments on this site say's things cost to much. Lots of money being thrown around on here, much more than the average guy. Based off this site, everyone has the latest bow/custom rifle and scoffs at Vortex, head to toe in designer camo, and takes multiple trips...
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    Quickest hunt

    Mid October NJ bow season. Flew home from Maine to attend a surprise party. Got in Friday morning, had to be out of the house, so I figured I'd sit a piece of private land. Got in the stand at 3. At 3:15 7 turkeys and spike walk in. At 3:20, a basket rack 5 pointer. First time dressing a deer in...
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    Coffee solutions camping/backpacking?

    Well you have filer or no filter. I did cowboy coffee for 2 years when I was living single. Boil water, add coffee grounds directly to pot, after 5 or so minutes, pour cold water over the cup. Some science happens and the cold water sticks to the grounds and falls to the bottom. On the go, I...
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    Long draw odds calculator

    It's cool that you have a passion and wanted a formula for odds, but most states already give you this information. It might even be a law (dont quote me on that). But for the hunts I look at, draw odds are clearly listed, along with harvest rates, and most state sights have amount of public...
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    Politics in high school sports

    I think this is a good thread, overall positive sentiment about a tough topic. Politics is there, but I never saw it benefit good athletes. It was always the coach cut a kid who loved it and worked hard, just not as talented, for a trouble maker trying to keep them busy and hands clean for the...
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    Where are my anti-debt/credit card people at?

    Didnt get to read all the posts, but your missing out on free money / airline miles. You are going to spend the money anyway, don't spend what you cant afford and pay it off every month. Some cards have like 5% cash back, you're on rokslide, you probably drive to hunt and fish, cash back for...
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    You like your truck camper shell for Hunting?

    I love my camper shell for hunting/winter time. I dislike it for summer and fishing. I don't have the room to take it on and off, if you do, wire in a easy disconnect. However, I will never own a truck without a cap, hopefully one day just own some place to take it on and off when desired. In...
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    Third Vehicle?

    The truck sounds awesome. However, as a Cummins owner also, sometimes when things break, they break in a big way. Trouble shooting a Frankenstein p pump 24v in a ford opens a few cans of worms. A third vehicle is a life saver. Why not another Subaru outback? Maybe an older one, you know the...
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    Acadia national park and Quebec city vacation ideas

    If you have any questions about Acadia, ask away. I worked/lived there for 2 years. It's a great place if you love hiking or bike riding, 49 miles of carriage roads and over 100 miles of hiking trails. Bar harbor itself is very tiny, not many shops that stand out. Beehive trail, precipice...
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    First Lite Customer Service = GARBAGE

    I just put my first order in for First Lite before thanks giving during their November sale. Ordered the obsidian merino pants. Not only did I have to pay for shipping, but I paid for 12 day shipping. Left a bad taste to start. It's nearly 2023, shipping fee's for normal stock items and nearly 2...

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