OpticNerd

Yep. Over the past 15 years it seems that most of the forums I've followed has gone down in activity except for an astronomy forum and maybe a camera forum. Don't know why for sure but it does seem forum popularity has gone down over the years.

Stud buck congrats man! It's crazy enough to think you got to get up at 1am to be the 1st one at a tank let alone having to sleep at waterhole. Hats off to all you stand sitting maniacs out there willing to go through all that craziness!

Yeah doesn't seem like you hear about Badlands like you use to. When you mentioned their warranty made me wonder if Badlands are the Vortex of the backpack world.

Sorry my coues brother I wouldn't be interested in the Team Elk now that I know more about it. Too small. Whatever pack I end up getting has to be atleast as big as what I already got.

I'll have to google the team elk pack and see if it's something I might like. I'm thinking I might wanna give the Kifaru a try instead of getting another Eberlestalk. I'm just having a hard time spending that much on a dang pack.

Great job kid! You might have just got the biggest coues of your life. Looking forward to the story.

Same boat as you. I've had a Eberlestalk Just One for about 15 years now. Good pack but it seems a bit big for my frame. I'd like to find one that feels like it actually fits me. I was looking at the Outdoorsmans you have. What don't you like about it?

Wow. Looks like a stud buck.

Really!? I can't wait to see the pics if he did. That dude's a hunting machine!

Does that Creed dude even hunt😜

The area I'm hunting is extremely dry but there is water available for the deer. Been hunting this area for the past 10-15 years and as far as I can remember I've never seen such a lack of greenery at this time of year. I've been wondering for a while now if the bucks are eating a different kind feed that is better for antler growth during a drier growing period when compared to a wet one? I know a lot of hunters think a drier year is better for antelope horn growth when compared to a wet one. Could this be possible for deer as well in some areas?

Nice job! That's some good looking country you were hunting. The video of the bucks fighting was pretty crazy reminded me of a jackrabbit fight. I've seen does fight like that but I can't recall ever seeing bucks kicking each other more than once or twice. Pretty cool congrats!

Hard to tell with just one pic but I'm guessing a solid 25-30 incher🤣. Great pic btw.

Archery antelope is freakin awesome man! Congrats on a great buck!

I'd be happy with an OTC cow let a lone a nice bull. That's awesome man!

I wish all bino FOV specs where in degrees.

You sure about that Casey?? The FOV on Duovids at 15x is listed at 60 deg and only 53 deg on 10x. If anything 10x should look more restricted. When comparing them other 15s according to the Swarovski website the 15x Swaros are only 62 deg. The Zeiss 15x are the widest 15s I found in my quick search and they were listed at 69 deg. If the listed online specs are correct the 60 deg of the Duos isn't bad at all.

Heck yeah! Nice work all around.

Looking good Whtmtnman. Does anyone know if there are any money tag holders currently hunting?

Thanks DCS! It's always good to hear feedback from people who watch them be it good or bad.

Thanks Firstblood and Jacobsoaz.

Sent PM.

First focal plane?

Thanks my fellow coues brother!

3 bucks opening day is very impressive. Congrats to you and the kids!