you might look at units that allow for the use of a second bear tag. usually means there is lots of bears. Bait sites and hounds will be close to roads. I never had an issue with either.
Edit: also you can look at IDFG website bear harvest stats and it says method of take of bears in each unit.
Depends on the tag but for the most part I'm with ya. I like to do what I want, when I want and how I want. I don't like to tip toe around others ideas or opinions. I will say having more bodies helps in so many ways such as calling setups, pack outs, extra eyes and safety.
I do however really...
Doesn't look like this has been talked about much but I am curious on peoples input on bear scores.
What's your highest scoring bear? Do western states have smaller (low scoring) bears? Do you see much variance in the bears you harvest? Have you noticed a correlation between score and size or...
I just won a certificate for a new Lift. I will be doing a 29.5 in 70lb draw. Sounds like Mathews has officially acknowledged the limb issue and supposedly fixed the problem.
Being that this will be a new bow should I be worried about having any issues with the limbs? Seems like most the issues...
If you love your current MR just get new bag for the frame. Beartooth, Marshall, Metcal (old model). lots of bag only for sale on the classifieds if youre looking to save a dollar
Just bought some BX4 on here and after a couple weeks I noticed what looks like a piece of fuzz on one of the interior lenses. It wasn't there originally. When I look through the objective I think I can see it. It looks almost microscopic but it gets magnified when I look through them. It's...
I definitely need to exercise my patience and employ some ambush tactics. I guess my problem is that I l know general pockets where the elk are but I don't know the pockets themselves well enough to pick a spot to sit. Lack of scouting and experience on my part.
Plus I really enjoy the...
Will your meat be completely frozen at the beginning of your drive? If so, depending on how well your freezer is insulated and the temps it should stay mostly frozen for the trip home even without having to run the freezer
Lots of people transport frozen meat like this in large coolers and have...
I really enjoy the experience that comes with a backpack hunt and the challenge it brings but its not always the best tactic if you want to be successful l.
Elk hunting I day hunt. Solo backpack hunts aren't really feasible for me.
Deer it depends on the situation but I will do both...
Always struggled with that decision as well. Pushed in twice last year and bumped the bulls both times. Decided not to push in on others and they wouldn't commit. I definitely need to work on reading the situation and knowing how to execute.
Archery season is here! What changes will you be making this year? Whether it be different gear, strategies, dates, states, units, hunting partners, snacks etc.
Me personally I am focusing on my tactics and making so significant changes. I hunt pressured elk in a unit with lots of roads. I am...
yeah nothing wrong with what you are describing. I keep mine in the fridge and it solidifies like bacon grease and then I scoop some into the pan for cooking and it melts no problem and is great for cooking.