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Check out Cameralands website and keep an eye on their deals. Good place to buy.

Well that didn't take long. Sold pending funds.

FS Outdoorsmans Optics Pack. Used one season and just broke in. Packed out one Coues and a few Elk quarters has a few faint blood marks on the inside. Has some scratches on the plastic frame from normal use. No torn fabric. Overall I would say this pack is better than a brand new one because its broke in just right and you won't have to listen to the squeak that I did last fall. $330 Call or Text 602.292.9264

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That thing is Sick! Good Job. Should be able to smoke some Yotes.

Any advice on seat covers? I want something that fits really tight. Possibly camo canvas material. This is for a 2015 Dodge full size truck. Thanks

Went ahead and ordered from marathon. They look like good ones! Thanks guys

Unit 22 Coues!

Waddell?

Those scabbards are BAD AXX. I had a horse go down one time and land on the scabbard with my rifle in it. not a scratch on the rifle scope was true. Big enough for a full size custom rifle with a big scope. I use mine a regular gun case as well. I'll take it if sale falls through.

Is anyone planning on going to Payson to run in the Mountain High Games this weekend? I'm planning on giving it a shot this year..................Should be fun in the rain ! Hope I don't break anything. Good luck to all who are going to compete! Don't know how to post the link but if you search Mountain High Games for Payson you should find it.

That's my son! He is going to follow in my father in-laws footsteps and be over 6' by the time he is out of high school. I'm hoping he makes it into the NFL lol. That picture was taken when he was 2. He is 5 now and as is bigger than most 7 year olds. I tell people I'm going to have to learn jujitsu just to keep him in line!

The old camera on camera trick? Try to catch the dudes messing with cameras?

That's a cool little bow.

The best thing to do is have a Wrangler. What I mean is bring someone along who can care for the horses. Not only in camp but while hunting as well. Maybe you and your partner can take turns. If you jump deer the wrangler can get off hold the horses or tie up while the shooter gets a reasonable distance away and can shoot without all heck breaking loose. One thing I have seen work in the past is if you see deer and they are not too spooked.....keep riding.... the shooter gets off and the horses and other riders keep riding while leading the shooters horse on. That way the deer will focus on the horses while the shooter can get set up and shoot. Similar to the old get out and try to get a shot while the truck drives on (I have never seen this done but heard about it). Take your animals with you to the range and set up and shoot right next to them. Obviously if you are shooting a gun that is loud as heck get a reasonable distance away, their ears will hurt just like yours if listening to loud gunshots. Puffy hair scrunches or a dissected tampon works well for horse earplugs (kind of weird but they work a lot of Rodeo cowboys use them while competing in buildings with loud crowds). It is best to pack your best animal that way you minimize chances for a wreak. Leg your animals up and know their quirks. Every horse has things they don't like even the good ones. A fresh animal who never gets ridden is way more likely to give you trouble or get you hurt out in the hills. If you aren't conditioned for your hunt and someone pushes you physically odds are you aren't going have a very good time and feel very good. Horses and livestock aren't any different, you have to condition and work with your animals if you want them to be less of a headache. Know your limitations and your horses limitations. If you have a horse that just might break in two and try you on at any given moment, don't take him on a cliffy steep trail. Its not worth getting hurt. Do your homework and do your best to know the type of terrain you are up against and plan accordingly. Don't be afraid to get off and walk. I have rode in some of roughest country in the state that a horse can go and I'm not afraid to get off and walk in hairy spots. Don't overload your animals. Just because they have hooves and can carry a lot of weight doesn't mean you need to bring everything you would as if you are hunting out of the back of the truck. We usually pack the same gear as if we were going on a backpack trip, with the exception of some better food usually frozen and canned and a few frosty beverages for the end of the day (about 3 per person per day), and a few other small luxury items and stuff for the animals. Use good tack that fits and watch out for sores. Remember never let your guard down even on a "bomb proof" animal. Good Luck and have a SAFE time out there this fall. JS

You NEED to listen to the Jay Scott Podcast on hunting these Buffalo! I find all of his podcast enjoyable to listen to when in the truck for long periods of time. Just plug the phone into the headphone jack and listen away. Good job J!

Hunting off horses has pros and cons. Give me a call 602.292.9264 or send me a PM and I'll do my best to answer any questions you might have.

In the past few years My hunting partners and I have packed in the back country with horses. Had some great trips and were fortunate enough to take some nice deer. I'm thinking of going a different route this year. Horses are a great way to get way back in there but they are ALOT of work. You not only have to pack way more stuff (Tack, equipment, feed, pellets......), but once your in camp it's almost a full time job taking care of them. Someone usually always had to stay back at camp or is limited on how much they can hunt. I'll still do it but this year I think I'm going to go a different route. I'm thinking a solo backpack trip. I'm sure there is a thread similar to this out there but I thought I would strum up a new one. My question is what are essentials and what should be left behind? I'm thinking of packing in 2-3 miles for about 3 nights. That's in your pack? There is what I was thinking........ Outdoorsmans pack Compact bed roll Bivy sac Water purification system and hydration bladder Tin cup and fork Jet boil type system Mountain house Misc jerkey granola bars etc...... Light jacket Extra socks Light tripod 15x50 vipers Gloves and beanie Super light first aid kit P-cord TP Tag game bags havalon and gloves THATS IT. O and a gun either my heavy .300 LR rifle with turret scope or super light .22-250. Can't decide on a gun. What one would you take? Am I forgeting any thing? Do I need to cut anything from the list?

I archery hunt 24b time to time....... Whoever has that trail camera there has me on it. 😂 good spot!

+ 1 for Camerlandny.com ! I bought a Vortex Viper HS LR scope with target turrets retails for $600 I paid $350. It was a demo model but looked brand new. Great customer service as well. Just call those guys and tell them what you are looking for they will hook you up!

One thing I have noticed about higher end optics is that they hold their value fairly well. If you end up paying $### or $#,### for some high end optics and they don't work out, chances are you will find someone in the market that will give you a fair price. In 5-10 years there will be glass available that is lighter in weight and has better clarity, the cost will more than likely reflect the new advancement in technology. I'm a Vortex guy. I think they make quality enough glass for what I do, at great price and they have an exceptional warranty. I have the Viper 15X50 HD's and have had no complaints in the past three years I have been using them. However I am looking to upgrade to the Razors. If I had the extra $$ to spend I would go with Swaros.

I'm running out of ways to cook all this elk burger! Anyone have any interesting ground elk recipes?

26M! Close to the house......................LOL................Should just ask................"Hey guys tell me where your honey hole is and how cool it is"

I like the Title! Those are going to be some heavy bulls!

Good information and O so true!