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  1. CaliWoodsman

    Sabbatical Ideas

    I have a month long sabbatical from work next year - no emails, no phone calls, completely disconnected for a month. I’d like to go and do something memorable and am looking for ideas of places to go. Some parameters: - Not a hunting trip - We have two girls who will be 3 and 5 so needs to be...
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    Guided vs DIY - Your experience

    My background: Lots of experience hunting out west, but limited to mule deer and antelope. Every hunt I’ve ever been on has been DIY on public land. Bump into the occasional elk here and there but really haven’t spent any intentional time around them. I’ve got a bunch of preference points in...
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    Say what you will about Vortex

    I reached out to them via email Sunday evening to see if they knew anywhere that sold quick release plates for the Summit SS-P tripod (which is discontinued now). Less than two hours into their workday on Monday and I get an email that a QR plate is on its way to me at no charge. Their customer...
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    WTS Vortex Razor HD 11-33x50 Straight

    Excellent condition- has been taken out only once or twice. Comes with original box and accessories. Happy to send more pics of needed. Retails new for $699. Asking $450 TYD CONUS.
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    WTS NIB Danner Pronghorn 400G 12 EE

    Brand new in box, Danner Pronghorn 400G All Leather. Size is 12EE. Retail is $290. Asking $240 TYD CONUS.
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    Experience with Abe's of Maine?

    Does anyone have experience purchasing from Abe's of Maine? Looking into purchasing a Tamron 18-400mm lens for my Nikon. It's between $600 and $650 everywhere, except Abe's of Maine has it for $499. Seems like an awesome deal, but would love to hear if anyone has had experience dealing with them.
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    Staying healthy as a parent with little kids

    Anyone who has / had little kids, I'm looking for some suggestions. My wife and I have a 4-year-old and a 2-year-old, and between the 4 of us, we've been sick almost non-stop since November. Any words of wisdom to share as to how to stay healthy? I think we eat far healthier than your average...
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    Let’s talk cordage

    Curious what kind of cordage everyone carries with them. I pretty much always have some 550 Paracord in my pack, whether I’m day hunting or backpacking. Comes in handy for hanging food bags and quarters and plenty of other uses. Probably don’t really need 550 pounds of strength but it’s what I’m...
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    Antler Restoration Project

    I’ve had these two sets of antlers sitting next to the house for I believe 6 and 7 years now. It’s been eating at me that I let them get in such bad shape. While they’re no trophy according to B&C, they each meant a great deal to me. So with a little time to kill I set out to try to bring them...
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    California Dreamin'

    Prelude My brother, Peter, and I had our 2022 hunt plans all laid out perfectly. He would draw a limited-entry elk tag in Utah, and I would come along with him with plans to draw it myself the following year. However, the dreaded “Unsuccessful” email arrived from Utah, forcing us to scramble to...
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    Backstrap Explosion

    After taking a great California mule deer buck (I’ll post a story later), I wanted to try a few new things with the meat. Later I’m going to try cooking one of the front quarters whole but I decided to start with one of the backstraps. If you’ve ever seen or cooked a bacon explosion, this will...
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    Remington 700 Feeding Issues

    Need some help! I have a Remington 700 Mountain Rifle chambered in 280 Rem with a detachable bottom magazine. I'm having issues getting the rounds to feed out of the magazine properly. With three rounds in the magazine, the bolt grazes the top of the shell but doesn't catch it. With one round...
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    Going backwards? DSLR to Super Zoom

    I'm an amateur photographer for sure, but I enjoy doing wildlife and landscape photography while I'm out hunting (and grip n grins, of course), as well as capturing family pictures. Right now I have a Nikon D5500 with a 18-55mm lens and a 70-300mm lens. The superzoom cameras have been catching...
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    WTS FHF Bino Harness and Rangefinder Pouch

    FHF bino harness and rangefinder pouch in foliage. Bino harness is size medium, fits 10x42 perfectly. Black smudges on inside of lid are just from eyepieces rubbing on it. $SOLD TYD CONUS for the harness, $25 for the rangefinder pouch.
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    Score High Gunsmithing or Other Recommendation?

    Anyone have any experience with Score High Gunsmithing? Thinking of getting in contact about doing some accurizing work on a Remington 700 that I have - new stock, bedding, etc. Just curious if anyone has heard anything good, bad, or otherwise, or if anyone has a recommendation for another...
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    Cool brass after the shot?

    Did some shooting yesterday evening with my .280 Rem in preparation for a couple of mule deer hunts this year. I shot well, but what was weird to me was that when I removed the spent cartridge immediately after the shot, it was not at all hot or even warm. Just room temperature. Am I losing my...
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    Poncho tarp recommendations

    Stumbled onto an old thread on here that mentioned the Mytrailco Poncho Tarp. I looked it up and it fits the bill for what I'm looking for - lightweight and versatile emergency rain gear, shelter, tarp, etc. And of course the company is out of business so it's no longer available. 😑 So, any...
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    Kuiu Pack Mods

    Let's talk Kuiu packs (haters need not apply)! What modifications have you made to your pack, and specifically have you attached any other brand pockets to the exterior for more capacity (i.e. Kifaru, HPG, etc). I'll go first. I carry a Kuiu Icon Pro 3200 for everything from day hunts to 2-3...
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    Time to Replace Old Rain Gear?

    I have a set of C4E Torrent rain gear that I've had for about 7 years. It's kept me dry in a lot of wet weather and is light enough that I don't mind packing it around. I'm headed to Idaho in November on a hunt that has had a lot of rain and snow on previous trips. How long do you all keep your...
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    Utah Elk - Guided vs DIY

    My brother and I have a bunch of preference points in Utah (just shy of max points) and plan to draw an elk hunt in 2020. We already have a unit in mind and (assuming we draw it) will be hunting public land. We're currently debating hiring a guide versus doing it ourselves. We both have 20+...

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