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    *Updated 9/5* Bear Skull Cleaning Finished!!!

    Updates and pictures added above to the original post. He now has a business Facebook page as well as Instagram. Give him a follow. Facebook - Great Hunter Skullz Instagram - gr8hunterskullz
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    Game bags

    Of the ones I have tried, I like Caribou bags the best, but they aren't cheap. I have seen some Black Ovis bags on camofire.com several times recently that look a lot like the caribou bags, but for a fair amount less. If you want another good lower price option that is still a good jump above pillow cases, check out the Allen game bags. I bought some of those on Amazon a couple of years ago when my son and I both had tags, and I knew I might need extra. They have held up very well for a few years now through several hunts and are still in great shape. Maybe not as fancy as some of the premium bags, but I would buy them again. https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Backcountry-Meat-Bags-Pack/dp/B00BQXP7YO
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    Arizona Elk Society's "Wapiti Weekend"

    It was awesome! Didn't even make it out of camp before my kids started talking about next year. In addition to the MANY activities going on, the younger two (ages seven and eight) made a whole gang of new friends and my oldest (almost 13) found a few new "lady friends".
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    cooler air and rain, any bugles yet?

    I've got some friends up in the White Mountains who have reported starting to hear a few.
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    Camouflage Hunting Clothing Donation Drive!!!

    TTT Great time and reason to go through the closet and find that stuff that's still in good shape, but maybe doesn't fit, or maybe you just needed an excuse to try that new pattern or brand you've been eyeing up.
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    7mm-08

    My load for our 7-08 is: 140 grain Berger VLDs Exactly 46 grains of H4350 Average speed is about 2750 fps.
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    Camouflage Hunting Clothing Donation Drive!!!

    If you are in the Queen Creek/San Tan Valley area and can't make it to Healy's, you are welcome to drop your stuff off to me and I will take it to Tom. Just shoot me a PM.
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    Has anyone shot a swhacker through mesh?

    Several years ago I shot at a big 110+ inch Coues deer through mesh with a Swhacker at 25 yards. I swear I was steady and right on target, but all I got on the deer were a few back hairs. I'm not going to definitively blame the swhacker/mesh combo, as it possible that I flinched and had a little buck fever. But to this day I still have nightmares about it and strugle to comprehend what went wrong. Needless to say, I won't shoot through mesh ever again with a mechanical.
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    Delete

    Sling may be your answer...lots of sports on 24/7 between all the ESPNs, PAC12, SEC and other networks. I use vpn for work too and not sure I understand the application being discussed here. Our work vpn is so slow no way I'd want to stream anything through it. A VPN should not be affecting your speed. You might have another problem.
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    Delete

    Just came across this for any who want to tighten up on their security and get a VPN. Two years of VPN through PIA for $60 which is a great deal by itself. Add promo code PIA20 at checkout for an additional 20% off to bring the price down to $48. https://stacksocial.com/sales/private-internet-access-vpn-2-yr-subscription?aid=a-nagq2spl&utm_source=bensbargains.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=private-internet-access-vpn-2-yr-subscription_081517&utm_term=scsf-243446
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    *Updated 9/5* Bear Skull Cleaning Finished!!!

    36 hours in the whitening/degreasing solution and you can see that the bone has gotten extremely white. Were this an ungulate, it would probably be pulled, but due the the density of the grease in a bear, it will be left in for several more days as the peroxide continues to draw out the grease. There are many degreasing methods that different people use, but based on the several degreasing studies/tests we have read, watched, and tried, this method has yielded the best long term results for us.
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    *Updated 9/5* Bear Skull Cleaning Finished!!!

    Thanks. It is a 6% peroxide solution.
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    Tripod advice

    Here are couple a post from the past with a lot of similar info, including my recommendations. http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/72209-which-tripod-do-you-use/?hl=tripods http://www.coueswhitetail.com/forums/topic/73539-need-help-from-the-experts/?hl=tripods&do=findComment&comment=729894
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    SOLD...Smith and Wesson 686-5 .357

    Dang, a bit too late. Went to a good guy though.
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    Rio Salado Sportsman Club and Muzzle Brakes

    Wow, no muzzle brakes whatsoever? Looks like I'll be finding a new place to shoot. It is a shooting range, it is supposed to be loud.
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    SOLD...Smith and Wesson 686-5 .357

    Is this SPF?
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    Looking for Hydro Dipping

    I have not used them, but I have heard good things about these guys in Show Low. http://hdhydrographics.com/
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    Delete

    LOL, just privacy. Most have no clue how many organizations and companies track everything they do online. Ever notice how after visiting a website you get lots of banner, Facebook, etc. ads for that company?
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    Cutting the cord part II

    For NFL you mainly need Fox and CBS. For Diamondbacks you need Fox Sports. The only single non-cable/satellite service that offers all three is YouTube TV.
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    Delete

    I use PIA (Private Internet Access) and have been with them for a few years now. They are $40 a year but you can usually find a discount to get it down to about $30. They do a great job of blocking what I want blocked. I use it 95% of the time I am online, even when on CWT. My family's internet history is no one's business but ours. I have yet to run into issues since using them. I've been told their customer service isn't great, but I've never had to use it. I believe they will allow 5 different devices to be logged into and using your account at any given time, so I split my membership costs with a buddy and we share the account. We've never run into an issues where we needed it on more than five devices simultaneously. I doubt we have ever had more than 2-3 going simultaneously. It also comes in very handy if you are using WiFi somewhere that has firewalls or blocks. It usually allows me to get right through those. There are some free ones out there, but they are crap and I would not trust them. PIA guarantees security and does not keep logs of usage to protect users.
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    Trekking poles for hunting?

    Used them all last season and still going strong.
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    Cutting the cord part II

    I can get that on Kodi and will just have to deal with buffering.
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    Trekking poles for hunting?

    I use these on the bottoms of my poles to resolve the issue mentioned. They work great and are cheap. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032IPKRU/ref=asc_df_B0032IPKRU5120640/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B0032IPKRU&linkCode=df0&hvadid=194884170462&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=185069914799969962&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9053836&hvtargid=pla-315856919901
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    Cutting the cord part II

    Went through the same thing recently. Kodi WITH A VPN is a great option for shows and movies (just don't do it without a VPN), but is frustrating for watching live sports as anything live tends to buffer a lot. Check out the new YouTube TV. It is new this year and only in a few limited markets as they grow it. The Phoenix area happens to be one of the markets. It is a live streaming service that gives you 40 channels, including all 4 cable networks (including CBS), ESPN, and Fox Sports. I don't think any of the other live streaming companies (Sling, Hulu, etc.) offer CBS. They offer a free 30 day trial and $35 a month after that, no contract. We are still in our 30 day trial period, but will probably stick with it through the season for the Dbacks and Cardinals. It will allow you access from any smart phone or tablet and you can cast it to your TV using a Google Chromecast (you get one free after you start paying or you can buy one for about $35). You also have unlimited DVR storage through the cloud. Unfortunately, it isn't free, but a heck of a lot cheaper than Dish or Direct TV. An antenna is the cheapest one time payment option, but I've become spoiled and hate not having the ability to record, pause, rewind, etc. Hit me up if you have any questions.
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    Trekking poles for hunting?

    I also have ankle issues and have had to have my left ankle surgically repaired. I always thought trekking poles were stupid till I decided to give some a try for similar issues to what you listed. Outside of my shooting equipment and optics, it may be the best and most important piece of gear I own. Total game changer for me. I was walking slowly and taking very deliberate steps to protect the ankle, especially with a loaded up pack. The poles have probably doubled my speed and stability.
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