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    Value of Old Intel

    Looking for some opinions. Have some intel from a co-worker where he and his group camped and killed elk each year 2015-2019. I don't know yet how many were in the group and had licenses, etc., but at least killed 1 every year. I've looked everywhere I can see and there hasn't been...
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    Hunting in the trees

    For those that hunt in areas with limited high glassing areas what are some strategies when going in to a new area and looking to locate game? A lot of focus is on getting up to glassing spots and locating elk to make a play on when possible, but looking at an area that tops out about 10,500...
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    Homemade Backcountry Boot Dryer

    Boot dryer blowing air only (no heat), but runs at about 1.5W (.3A, 5V) on a USB so can run off a battery pack or other charging device. Added an optional online switch. Saw similar online for $90 and figured I could make my own simply enough. About an hour in CAD, 3d printer, $15 buying some...
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    Elk pack size

    New to Western elk hunting so never used more than a day pack here. Trying to balance getting good gear and balancing cost where I can. On a pack, would lean to K4 or SG, but great sale prices on MR Metcalf. Typical hunt will be 5 days or less, usually camp by truck but will carry light in...
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    CPW Harvest Reports

    Researching for first trip out in 2024, hoping to do 1st Rifle draw. Looks like the stats that CPW publishes came out in March last year, is that timing what we should expect? Hoping to learn how hunter numbers and harvest numbers were impacted by the winter kill. Know cow tag numbers were...
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    Another FNG - OH

    Hey All. Been doing lots of reading and lurking, thought it's about time to hop on. 30 years hunting whitetail and turkey here in Ohio. I've done some hikes out west and in Alaska, so introduced to the altitude/terrain, but no hunting. Been talking about an elk trip for years with my dad but...
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