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  1. bisblue

    Anyone kmow of a WY packer that would haul a bison in Aug/Sept?

    You should be able to contact the state outfitter and guide board, or the local land manager to find out what outfitters are licensed for a specific location .
  2. bisblue

    Hitch recommendation panniers on riding saddle

    One man diamond did well, especially after a couple rounds of practice.
  3. bisblue

    Hitch recommendation panniers on riding saddle

    Those were helpful, especially the one man diamond
  4. bisblue

    Hitch recommendation panniers on riding saddle

    Hey folks, Wondering what hitches folks would recommend for packing in panniers on a riding saddle. I will be packing in a trail crew with my two animals, walking in while packing one animal and packing panniers on the riding saddle for the second. Once I drop off the trail crew at camp, I will...
  5. bisblue

    Decker Diamond Hitch

    I've been trying a few things. The saw was a bit too heavy on top of my burro, so I've been putting the saw in panniers instead. I'm usually not packing alot of weight other than the saw.
  6. bisblue

    Decker Diamond Hitch

    Thanks everyone, I actually ran into the gentleman today and got the rundown. He had a line on each side of the Decker, started the diamond on top, then used the line hanging to go into the cinch ring and back up into the diamond. We added a box hitch for more stability. Hopefully that made...
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    Decker Diamond Hitch

    I liked the way it held down the top of the pannier. Also I just want to find an example of how to do it because I can't seem to find it anywhere, but I can seemingly find every other hitch known to man.
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    Decker Diamond Hitch

    Hey folks, I watched someone at a clinic tie a Decker diamond hitch, but I can't remember how to tie the hitch or find the same hitch online or in Smoke Elsner's book or Joe Back's book. He was using a rope on each side of the Decker and tied a diamond hitch on top of each pannier. I'm new to...
  9. bisblue

    Looking for Idaho unit 20 packer

    Just call the national forest and the ranger district you hunt in, if they still have employees they can tell you what outfitters are licensed to operate in your area.
  10. bisblue

    Thompson Pack-Ride Saddle

    Thanks, I have seen Trent's great looking saddles. Right now I have a nice custom wade my mentor set me up with. Just curious about the design and materials, seemed very different than most saddles
  11. bisblue

    Thompson Pack-Ride Saddle

    An add for these folks popped up and I was checking it out. I'm new to the equine and mule world. Is this something really new, or a new take on an old concept? https://www.thompsonpackridesaddles.com/product/pack-ride-saddle/
  12. bisblue

    LLAMA Panniers

    Sopris makes good panniers. Mountain ridge have solid gear as well.
  13. bisblue

    Packing for day

    Sounds good. I have a 2 piece longbow I was going to put in my rifle scabbard. My buddy who makes saddles was going to help me make an additional piece to over the strap on quiver and keep the arrows secure, so it will take me a minute to put that together. If you are going to walk a bunch...
  14. bisblue

    Packing for day

    Thanks, I've only got two animals, so it won't be that hard to bring my second. With my llamas I would just set up a backcountry camp and hunt from there a far as I wanted for a day. It'll be a learning curve on when it's worth the effort to ride from Basecamp vs leaving the animals. My best...
  15. bisblue

    Packing for day

    Hey folks, Just curious what folks are packing for day hunting in September? Do you used saddlebags, a small backpack, a combo? I think my 2 piece longbow will fit well in a rifle scabbard.
  16. bisblue

    Handgun while archery hunting?

    Maybe, but I think those fellas needed a dose of don't tread on me Rambo role playing on the weekends.
  17. bisblue

    Successful Trad Hunters: How do You Train? What are your Habits for Success?

    This is a great list. A string you've already shot a bit and a spare tab are key.
  18. bisblue

    Successful Trad Hunters: How do You Train? What are your Habits for Success?

    Get a well tuned bow and arrow and a sharp Broadhead, all the rest, heavy FOC, light FOC, single bevel vs 3 blade is the remaining 3% of the equation. people have been successful with all kinds of arrow set ups. 10-12 grains per pound and 15-18% FOC is a good middle of the road place to start...
  19. bisblue

    Who is getting out in the cold and snow shooting their stickbows?

    Yeah winter is tough to stay motivated in Central Idaho. I had my buddy make me a matching bow about 5 pounds lighter for winter so it was easier to shoot more.
  20. bisblue

    Handgun while archery hunting?

    I debate bringing a multi tool vs a folding knife weight wise. I couldn't imagine lugging a hand gun in the backcountry. I was a park ranger for the BLM for years surrounding a big desert metro area. We found bodies from MS-13, but I still never wished I had a gun. The scariest people were the...

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