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    vacuum sealer uses beyond Meat processing/Storage....?

    After making brats last year and using zip lock bags for freezer storage, i found out that didn't work well after about 2 months in the freezer. Decided to upgrade and bought a vac sealer over the weekend before I make the next big batch of brats. I would have preferred a chamber vac, but I dont...
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    New to Me Garmin 200i and TT15 mini/ Can it replace my 66i for big game hunting too?

    I got lucky tonight and found a200i/TT15 mini bundle on the facebook marketplace for $550! Very excited to put this to use on my young lab. I wasn't too concerned until he started chasing rabbits and a deer at Mach 3 "eating" the shocks" on the e collar and putting yardage between us in thick...
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    SW Kansas Pheasant hunting opportunities?

    Hi yall....been researching my chances at doing a DIY pheasant hunt to SW Kansas/ Unit 18. That area is my target because im in West texas and can be there in about 6 hours, so its the closest area in Kansas. If there are other public land pheasant hunts closer, Id appreciate any info yall are...
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    Boots for Dogs in Sand Burr Country?

    So this will be my first year out with our Lab "Gunner". He went thru training over the winter and we have been working on him over the summer. Very excited to get out for the Dove opener, and then do some quail hunting with him this year, followed by Ducks and possibly Sand Hills in the late...
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    Old Duplex Hunter vs Duplex Lite weight difference??

    I bought my 24" Kifaru Duplex Hunter frame years ago used off here along with the reckoning bag. My frame has the aluminium stays. I was trying to find the specs but not even sure what version it is. Can anyone provide the specs on the older Hunter frames? I watched a youtube video from kifaru...
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    Snake boots for hiking/Shed Hunting/ Etc

    Anybody have a recommendation for snake boots for Shed hunting in spring? Areas of west texas and new mexico are the target zones for me, so I need to find an option. Lookin thru chaps and boots now....but not sure which direction to go. Lets hear your inputs. Ive gone years without them, but...
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    Shed Dogs on elk....looking for advice

    We picked up a Chocolate Lab puppy and at 6 months he went to professional training for obedience and basic gun dog training. We get our "Gunner" back next week. He is now trained up to the level of single retrieves on ducks on land and in water. He completes his training on 30 March and we pick...
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    WTB Kifaru stryker XL in Highlander? was it offered? if no....looking for original Stryker in Highlander.

    DId the XL version come in Highlander? If so.....im WTB one if ya have it and want to pass it on. If the XL was never offered in Highlander, I'm in the market for a original Stryker in Highlander....thanks
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    10/22 takedown weight packed?

    Curious what the weight of a take down model is when packed in the soft case? f someone has one....could you provide that info please. I have found specs showing shipping weights, but I dont think that would be the same as the carry weight. Might be a fun add on to take on a back country trip...
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    Lightbar Pro Headband Light?

    Has anybody run these lightbar pro headlamps for a season? They seem like they would give off a great even light for processing/gutting game in the dark, or walking the trails. They also have the red lamp feature. High, medium and Low settings for white or red Light, and a spot mode alsol If...
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    WTB Kifaru Stryker or Cargo panel in Highlander

    Like title says....looking for a Stryker or Cargo panel in Highlander for summer training. Let me know...thanks!
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    first lite uncompahgre puffy VS Kifaru Lost Park Parka?

    I already have the First Lite uncompahgre Puffy, and the pants. Ive been considering a warmer puffy though. Is the Lost Park Parka heavier than the Uncom? Follow on question..now that FL has the Chamberlain, is the Lost park Parka similar to the chamberlain? Trying to figure out which way to go...
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    FL Brooks under The FL Uncompadre Puffy?

    Anybody tried this combo for a mid to late season backpack hunt? Because I already have the UnCompadre, wondering if this combo would be enough for later season or bad weather when it gets below 30's and lower activity levels when glassing on a windy ridge. I would also be wearing a FL base...
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    WTB Mini Belt Pouch and Org Guide Lid in Highlander?

    looking for Org Guide Lid and Mini belt pouch (either version) in Highlander
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    Saran wrap Dispenser

    My wife themed my Christmas around meat processing. I typically wrap meat in plastic wrap first, and then use the freezer paper over that for freezing meat. The biggest PITA about it managing and cutting the saran wrap. So one of the gifts she got me for xmas that was a fairly inexpensive gift...
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    Lets see your meat processing shed, or area set up in garage, etc.

    I skin them in the garage but all meat processing is done in the kitchen so far. To say my garage is full of stuff is an understatement. I have a lawn care biz I run on the side, so space in the garage is hard to come by. For Christmas I got an electric sausage stuffer. I already have the...
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    Looking for Euro Mount Ideas

    I did a search already to see what I could find, but always enjoy seeing how people get creative to make cabin furniture and unique euro/trophy mounting ideas. So I thought I would query yall to post up and show off what ya have done. Not talking antler size or biggest of the big, just looking...
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    Finally did it! Upgraded knives for the house and meat processing..Victorinox

    After numerous years of dealing with less than stellar knives around the house for meat processing, I finally decided to say the hell with it. I didn't draw any tags this year, so I might as well upgrade my knife game. Timing was good too because the wife was complaining about our "crappy steak...
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    WTB Kestrel Ultralight knife set in orange

    Wanted, Kestrel Knife set , preferably in the orange anodized. The skeleton kit is what im looking for that would include the skinning blade, the hunters knife, and the mountain caper. PM me if you have in interest in selling as a kit, or any of these individual knives...thanks!
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    Havalon Talon? Anybody tried them? like them?

    So there is a newer havalon kit out there called the talon system. The two that ive seen are the kit that rolls up and the Talon Hip Holster which looks to be a lighter weight backcountry option. Anybody tried these sets? Looking for opinions, reviews, etc. I did a search on here and didn't find...

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