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    Lightest weight cold weather hammock set up?

    TLDR; Looking for a new sleep set up that's going to get me to 0F and is as light as possible. Comparing models between HH and Warbonnet is challenging me because of the extra required rigging rainfly etc. What's your setup look like and weight complete? Underquilt or sleeping pad? I've been...
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    Running hounds in wolf territory?

    Pretty new to hound hunting but preparing to take my three dogs out to weeks when it opens back up. Area I’m hunting with hounds I also hunter/trap wolves because there is a large pack that runs here. I try to keep up with them but obviously when they get on a scent they can outrun me by a...
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    Percheron for hunting/ mountain trail riding?

    Is a Percheron going to do ok for mountain hunting and general trail riding? Looking at getting a horse very soon and love these guys, but if a quarter horse is going to be 100x times better than I will avoid them. I want to be able to pack in 2-3 days (minimal gear) for hunting and back country...
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    Washing machine winds

    My new area has winds that make planning a hunt virtually impossible. When they should be going down they are up and vice Versa. When they seem to be doing what they should be they suddenly change and swish up and down, or back and forth. Sometimes for only a few seconds sometimes for a couple...
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    What did I do wrong 2.0

    Since my last post I changed locations. That was the best advice given and definitely a huge part of my lack of success for 3 years. Turns out Once you’re in the right spot with elk it’s actually fun and engaging. All of the techniques for locating where elk will be and cutting out 95% of the...
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    Should I move?

    Year 3 week 3 and still failing. I’m hunting a mountain range in my unit (new unit this year) and outside of one drainage where I had one bull respond I haven’t seen anything. I’ve been bugling at night, listening, and even popped out the thermal scanner to look from ridges. Nothing. I have...
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    Finally got action, what did I do wrong?

    Hiked up to some fresh sign before first light. Bugled at 7 and got a return a couple hundred yards away. Talked back and forth until he got to somewhere around 100 over 20-30 minutes. After he hung up there he went back and presumably bedded down at 730/745. He bugled and talked back and forth...
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    Looking for McCall A tag partner

    My hunting buddy is heading back to work after the weekend. Looking for someone that wants to come archery hunt. I have a big wall tent set up. Exploring new areas so don’t expect me to have any secret spots with elk. Shoot me a pm if you’re interested.
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    Kenetrek break in?

    Picked up the mountain extreme 400gs at Cabelas. Normally wear a 10.5-11 shoe. The 11's made my feet tingle a bit and fall asleep. Went up to 11.5's and it mostly went away but it's still there a bit. Can't go any bigger or my heel really slips. Do these things loosen up a bit after a break in...
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    Reputable finished hound seller?

    I'm looking for a finished dog for cat and bear. Any recommendations? I've only found a few online. How do I know that I'm spending 3-4k on a "good" finished dog and not going to get burned? The season is approaching fast and I don't want to make a mistake trying to be in a hurry.
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    Taxidermy time

    A taxidermist told me something would take 6 months to do so I went with him over everyone else. Everyone else said a minimum of one year which I know is pretty standard. Well now it will be a year mark before mine is (maybe) ready to pick up. I'm not trying to be pushy, but I could have went...
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    Anyone tried carnivore?

    I've always been skeptical of fad diets. After two years of tracking macros and working out with poor results I decided to give it a try. Despite adequate protein intake, every time I was in a caloric deficit to cut my strength would absolutely plumet and I would continually have DOMs the whole...
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    Worse accuracy up close?

    Anyone shoot worse up close? For the last few years I've noticed that my group at 20 yards is usually the same as 30 and 40 yards. I thought it was just an old low end bow, but I just bought a Matthews V3X and am having the same thing. I've moved between 20 and 50 yards and the 20 is always the...
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    Maui Axis deer and pig hunt

    A friend invited me over to Maui to hunt Axis deer. I booked a last minute flight and a guided hog hunt. As soon as I landed I received a text from the guide that they were cancelling on me. I met up with my friend and we headed out to a tree farm. There wasn't much daylight left so I scrambled...
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    Unable to develop load for rifle

    I have been struggling for a long, long time trying to develop a load for my 300 WinMag. Nothing seems to work. Bergara HMR 1:10. Shoots sub MOA with factory ammo. Peterson brass (new) H1000 Berger 200 grn hybrid targets I have tried 220 grain Bergers and different high quality brass. Large...
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    First wolf

    Trapped my first wolf today after a ton of work and money invested. Collected my $2500 bounty. Got my permit signed for using night vision and thermals in a few weeks. Bought a new RZR XP4 turbo with tracks on the way. Game time.
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    Any houndsmen here?

    I have some questions that I'm having trouble finding answers to. I'm getting one or two Walkers around Christmas. Is getting a second one going to be very beneficial? I do worry about sending one off with a high wolf population. I'm primarily getting them for lions and bear. Ideally I'd like...
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    Fur friendly round?

    Getting ready to reload my .243 for wolves and coyotes. Curious what you guys have experienced as far as loads being less damaging to hides. Should I be going for a smaller bullet and high velocity or a larger bullet going slower? I shot a coyote with a 100 grained going 2900 and while it didn’t...
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    Stratus vs Fanatic/incinerator?

    Pretty sure I don't want the stratus line since I already own the ascent lineup for warm weather and mountain pants and a Jetstream jacket with a liner for cold. I'm good with my mountain pants and Jetstream jacket in conditions down to 0 as long as I'm moving. I'm looking for an outer layer...
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    Night time wolf hunting tactics?

    Getting ready to go attempt to smoke some wolves at night with my thermal scope. Any ideas how I should go about it? Is it more or less the same as doing coyote hunting stands? Throw some wounded animal sounds through the fox pro, scan for a while, then relocate half a mile or so and repeat?

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