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  1. bensonfarms

    2022 Best Bull Elk Hunt Photo Contest, by Kifaru

    Late October Wyoming Rifle Bull
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    Alaska hunt logistics

    Thanks for the info man!
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    Alaska hunt logistics

    That's hard to beat! And they had to problems getting more than one set of antlers on the plane? Or are you talking separate from the passenger plane?
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    Alaska hunt logistics

    Do you have any recommendations for an expeditor to use
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    Alaska hunt logistics

    I believe that is still their policy. Ideally I would like to fly one hunt, but I will be hunting with a few others and with even one extra bull we may not be able to. I've talked with Alaskan Airlines and any additional antlers are not guaranteed a spot on the plane after the first one. More...
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    Alaska hunt logistics

    Great tips! Have you had any experience flying home large antlers (moose/caribou)? Especially velvet caribou. I'm worried about cost and damage to get those home to the lower 48 without damaging velvet. Thanks in advance
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    Ammo and Powder Storage

    Thanks guys, definitely ease's my mind!
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    Whitetail Help!

    If you hunt the west you already probably know how to read a topo map we'll. Use this to your advantage to look for funnels, saddles, and other terrain advantages. Also use satellite imagery, along with boots on the ground scouting to look for buck and doe bedding, transition areas, food and...
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    2021 Best Whitetail Finalist Thread--Members' Vote!

    Great pics and great bucks. Congrats to each hunter
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    Ammo and Powder Storage

    I know in a perfect scenario, ammunition and powder should be stored in temperature regulated, dry, and clean place but I live in a smaller house and my only real storage for hunting and shooting gear and supplies is in my attached garage. I do run a dehumidifier in the summer months and the...
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    Option archery sight

    I have the Option 8 and I love it. Best sight I've ever owned. I custom ordered it 5 pins, I wanted the bigger housing for extended travel for long range shots. I do not have the oval peep so it requires a lot of focus for centering my circle peep on the housing, I will be purchasing the oval...
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    Planned hunt with new baby coming

    Congrats on your upcoming newborn. I was in your shoes last year, my wife and I had a baby in late March and I had plans to draw an elk tag for September. Draw deadlines come and go right about the same time our son was born, so my wife and I talked if I should wait a year or try to draw for the...
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    Everyone’s favorite Carhartt alternative?

    I've been wearing Ariat FR clothing at work now for a couple years now and have been happy with it. Carhartt won't be getting business from me in the future.
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    Sitka vs. First Lite for Whitetails?

    I have owned both the Fanatic sets from Sitka and the Sanctuary set from First Lite. My opinions: Comfort/fit- First lite Warmth/windblock- Sitka by a lot Noise- slight advantage First Lite Camo patterns- First lite Weight- Draw Functionality/design- Sitka Durability- Sitka
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    Minnesota whitetail

    Great buck. Congrats on your first bow buck!
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    Gear recommendations for early September

    I'm in the same boat and looking to upgrade some gear. I will be flying out of Tok this fall. First time hunting caribou and first time hunting Alaska! Good luck!
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    BH 209 Availability?

    Touche'. Honestly I was just looking myself and saw it available and tried to help out. Can't trust the internet I guess!
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