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Just got back from seven days afield with my boys chasing the Grey Ghost and had the best time. The desert was super green and just beautiful ecerywhere. Saw water in places I have not seen since late 90s. It was interesting to observe different behaviors and patterns as a result of decent rain leading up to this hunt. Noticed less browsing on scrub oak and more heads down grazing. Tanks and seeps used less frequently while water is available elsewhere - yet some come in probably out of habit or convenience. Hiked into higher elevation areas but noticed general deer density and bigger bucks at lower elevation. Bugs... dang, once that fireball came up in the sky we were bombed with a constant cloud of pesty little flies / gnats. Once the sun went down, it was like a switch was thrown and they stopped, then sent in the mosquitos to finish the job. Haha. Wildflowers - everywhere! Never seen these flowers out here before in October. Took lots of scenery pics, might have missed a few ghosts passing by while caught up in the beauty of it all. I did not observe cattle munching on prickly pear pads. They seemed pretty content with the green stuff on the ground. What were your observations afield as result of the rains?

The Sculpt Nouveau primer and metal product comes in a jar and is applied with a spray gun. Patinas are applied when the last metal coat is wet so that it reacts. The green patina for copper is a water based spray and the aged bronze and silver goes on as a black paste. All patinas are burnished the next day with a super fine steel wool, which also brings out a polish on the metal. Matte clear comes in a spray can. The whole process takes about a week.

I have an elk that I plan to do next month. I will post a pic when done. It's a four year old bull with bisted antlers and they are really dark since he was colored up real nice from a burn area. Will be a nice aged bronze project.

I started a little hobby and have done 5 couse deer within our family and two antelope for a CW member. I have a mulie in the works that will be bronze. Extending this service to interested parties. The process takes about a week from start to finish. Cleaning, primer, thee coats of metal, patina, polishing and then a matte clear coat. I use high quality products that are actually metal. Bronze, copper or silver. Patina for an aged or oxidized look if you prefer. $200 for deer, antelope, javilina. $300 for elk. I can take in skulls in any condition, but prefer nothing rotten. Best and faster if the euro is clean. Extra time for doing a euro or heavy cleaning and repairs on teeth, etc. would be a little more $ depending on what you have.

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Sharing an experience with the crew that hosted the tent/booth at the Expo this year. Lazy and uninterested when I started asking questions on how they compare to NF and Burris. I was the only one there and thought I would get their attention while I was shopping a long range scope for a .300 RUM. The boys sat deep in their chairs and began talking among themselves and playing with their phones. I attempted to gain their interest, picking up scopes and attempted market comparison dialog for a couple that I was interested in but their engagement and energy was pretty lame so I moved on. This had a significant and unfortunate impression for me personally. Could be a one off experience, but thought I would share for reference.

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This super great post must live on! https://www.creativeoutdoorsmt.com/ Check these rifle and bow slings out! I picked up a rifle sling last year and it was a game changer having my rifle secure without fuss and hands free to use trekking poles, quick glassing, etc.

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2nd if no deal on first. TY

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Check Hyundai Palisade and KIA Sorento. I can attest to the warranty on both and we were fortunate to walk away from the Sorento being totalled in a wreck. Have had the Explorer, Yukon XL, full size and mini vans before those. Best experience for fit, function, features and value is the Palisade for us. Agree with the note to consider captains seats for the mid row and don't overlook the Buick.

Look these up on the Burris website, youtube, etc. I started using them and now my go to standard. Solid versatile and good choice for long range setups.

True. If a printer is available, you have access to it and a wifi connection. (Rarity depending on your post) Then there is the whole lead time of the mail service. If it came up again, we would have it all prepared in advance. JIC