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  1. mavinwa2

    HELP NO BLOOD

    Simple.....ONLY take shots you are fully confident in hitting that vital, aim small area. You need to have the archer's discipline and patience ingrained in your brain to do so. Willing to pass so called shots of chance due to risk of loss or lost recovery. After all, its bowhunting not...
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    SUV Storage & Sleeping Platform

    This storage unit or sleeping platform designed for my Nissan Xterra. But this video might help or inspire other SUV owners an idea of creating a storage/sleeping platform for SUV's such as Toyota 4-Runner, Land Cruiser, Ford Bronco, Lexus, LandRover etc.
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    Island Park Grizzly Attack

    read in the Idaho news that a 10mm & 45ACP pistols fired multiple shots. wondering which type of ammo they used; regular ammo like FMJ/HollowPoints or special heavy cast bullet bear rounds? But did mention they had "bear bullets in their guns and it still took us 24 shots to get that bear"....
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    Arizona Archery Mule Deer

    For units still open in December, these can become crowded due to new regulations put in place 2 years ago. Many units (mule deer) close for the 2024 season by end of Aug-early Sept archery deer season if established harvest quotas are achieved. Then archery hunters with OTC archery tags will...
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    Peep Question

    Used a 1/4" Peep, just adjusted my SpottHogg sight in/out until peep-housing sight picture was correct. Few years ago, I went back to not using a peep. Shoot better, group better and better for the old eyesight, especially in low light conditions. Just as I did 40 years ago, no peeps or...
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    Breathable snake gaiters

    as mentioned, I liked the new Listo's styling, fit better. But I purchased the TurtleSkins 15+ years ago, Listo's wasn't available back then. And after all those years of spring-summer wear, not a stitch came loose, no abrasions or wear down...the TurtleSkin fabric is still perfect. The Listo...
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    Breathable snake gaiters

    I liked the Listos. However, they have a disclaimer on website that informs the gaiters are NOT GUARANTEED to be 100% snake bite proof....it's the material they use. I have since added an under the instep strap, like the Listo's have, to the TurtleSkin gaiter. No more riding up, stays down over...
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    Age Restrictions in Lieu of APRs?

    Wouldn't work in WA State. Here we've had 3-point APR for past 20+ years for mule deer, eastern WA. And every season, dead illegal 2 points are found in the fields, mountains & habitat. If majority of hunters can't even count points on one side, how would they ever have the smarts to age class a...
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    Snake Season is upon us....

    Looks like a late summer start to archery deer season for me. Drawn for Utah general archery buck tag. In a unit known as prolific with rattlesnake populations. Hunted the unit before, saw rattlers but never struck. It's the snakes you don't see or hear that will get you... However, I have been...
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    Breathable snake gaiters

    snake season and in 2024, there's lots of them out & about in the southwest this spring. I use TurtleSkins and have been struck 2x in 15 years. No penetration thru the TurtleSkin material, just the surprise & feel (thump!) of getting struck.
  11. mavinwa2

    Antler Point Restriction

    I like when APR's are applied to select units. Used to hunt a 3pt APR in WA State GMU. Very few hunters to deal with, was rare to come across another hunter in the field, away from the main roads. Unlike across the highway in the unit open to any buck w/antlers, spikes included, where the...
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    Stalking pants with knee pads

    I've spent a lot of time on my knees stalking bucks, AZ, UT, WA. The problem with any pants with knee pads built-in is that fabric is on the outside. That fabric is going to fray, tear, pill and otherwise holes, gashes from abrasion. Wore out fabric covering the knee areas on 2 pairs of Sitka...
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    Four words that ruin an elk hunt

    2 days into the hunt, your hunting partner says; "wife just called me". This happened to me for several years. Then he just quit going, wife put a STOP 🛑 to his hunting. He's passed on now, but he never did make it past 3 days on our hunting trips...
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    Unit 16a NM Outfitter recomendation

    Whichever outfitter you search, before you choose, make sure they are legit members in good standing here: New Mexico Council of Outfitters & Guides PH: 505-440-5258 EM: [email protected]
  15. mavinwa2

    Iron Will DB vs QAD Exodus vs Magnus Stinger

    Stay Sharp system by Innovative Outdoorsman makes sharpening the IW very easy. Video tutorials on how-to as well. I have each of the jig tools for IW, SlickTrick and Sevr blades. it's remarkable how sharper the Sevr blades are, especially when sharpened new out of the package...
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    Iron Will DB vs QAD Exodus vs Magnus Stinger

    The IronWill is the best BH that I've used in 30 years. My tuned bow flies them out at 60 yards to the point that I won't shoot arrows at same dot. Great penetration too, Avatar muley buck was a pass-through shot at 67-yards. PT's on bull elk at 35, 42 yards. Originally purchased 3 vented IW...
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    New Releases, January 2024 Arizona OTC Videos, Desert & Agri Mule Deer Hunts

    Glad you enjoyed the vids. And thank you for subscribing too. My grandsons love to watch. They're the reason why I started the YTube channel. But they are young so I'm careful with graphic content in my videos. I hunt mostly solo now, my best hunting buddies have passed away (3). 2 more are...
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    Ways to holster your side arm to bag or self during elk hunt

    I holster my Glock-20 on my pack's hip belt. When processing game, my binoc harness & pack are off. This Vedder Holster just clips off and clips onto my pants belt. Not that easy to unclip as it has a clip retainer molded in, takes me a minute to undo. Layered on Stealth Strip to quiet down...
  19. mavinwa2

    New Mexico Elk Draw 2024

    Waiting for my 17th disappointment after drawing in 2006. Regarding quote, I've done just this several times. Bring my fly rod along on the short trip too. Roasted grouse, rubbed with olive oil over the coals, yum! Great for scouting an area, observations include game & sign, hunter pressure...
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    New Releases, January 2024 Arizona OTC Videos, Desert & Agri Mule Deer Hunts

    Hello RockSliders, First off just a big thank you to Rockslide and its members. According to YouTube, Rockslide contributes many views to this old man's YT channel. It is my #2 source next to YT's own search engines. Just launched a new series of Arizona OTC archery videos, from a 21 consecutive...

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