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I love my outdoor edge swing blade, it does its job and I have it in my travel pack when I am out walking around. For field dressing I prefer my havalon. For survival- if I was going to buy a millennial survival knife (one that I could pass onto my kids) I would buy a Randall knife...if you are going to drop serious money on an all-around blade you should check them out.

Congrats....a healthy mom and baby is one of the greatest blessing one can ask for!

great story and awesome bear. That coloring is great! congrats to you and everyone involved!!

looks like a great spot. I love seeing character like that!

I had to do a crock pot with mine. I must be a poor cook. It was the only way I could get it truly tender but the kids loved it.

Wow beautiful bear!!! Congrats to both if you. Post up some measurements if you can

Hello Everyone, I will follow suit and contribute as well to the forum and thank you Amanda as I think a forum like this will serve its place and we can all take away from it. I hope this is not too lengthy and any forum members are welcome to pm me with additional questions. What I do for a living is formulate nutritional supplements and analyze their effectiveness through individual testing. I have been doing this for a number of years and have been blessed to work with/train and co-formulate with renowned experts in their respective fields. I've also been blessed and currently still work with professional athletes, actors, physicians, chiropractor, hospitals and corporations with whom we educate and hold seminars regarding Natural vs Synthetic nutritional supplementation, how it works and what people should look for. For me, the following is just as important as making the healthy lifestyle choices like exercise. We can all agree there are hundreds of thousands of nutritional supplements on the market today and everyone seems to have the “solution” to our health problems in regards to supplements. One question I get almost daily: “Is what I am taking good?” While “good” is a relative term I encourage people to first learn to distinguish between natural ingredients and synthetic ones. A retort I often hear is “anything” can be labeled “natural” and I do agree with that statement per the F.D. A., which is why people need to know what to look for. HOW TO IDENTIFY A SYNTHETIC OR CHEMICAL INGREDIENT IN YOUR SUPPLEMENT, PROTEIN SHAKE OR CAPSULE: Anything that ends in the suffix “ATE” is synthetic and or a chemical in nature, but not all are listed in this manner. For example (what we all see often on labels): Vitamin A (Vitamin A Acetate) Vitamin B (Folic acid as Folate) Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) (AKA ascorbate) Vitamin E (D-alpha tocopherol) Calcium (Calcium Carbonate or Dicalcium Phosphate) Iron (Ferrous Sulfate) Etc. Etc. at infinitum. These ingredients once came from a natural source but were manufactured synthetically for cost purposes. WHAT DOES A SYNTHETIC OR CHEMICAL VITAMIN/MINERAL DO TO THE BODY? Ever heard that "expensive vitamins/minerals makes for expensive urine?" It's true and the progenitor of that statement knew the concept below- Let’s consider Vitamin C for a moment, it is famous for being one of the most powerful antioxidants known to man and for that reason we take it when sick. But what if we take Vitamin C as an “Ascorbate” AKA “Ascorbic Acid?” We are only taking in (1) piece of the micro-biological pie. To absorb this chemical we just ingested now OUR BODY has to produce “co-factors/co-enzymes” to turn that chemical back into a natural/whole food. In fact, it needs 5 ingredients before it can be utilized……and where do you think these ingredients come from?? YOUR BODY. Your body now give (4) KEY ingredients to absorb (1). All of this only takes place if the body can process it before you pass it out through urine. Over months of ingesting chemicals your intestines can also inflame. Bottom line, do not waste your money on something that is not going to help you. WHAT SHOULD MY VITAMINS/MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS SAY ON THE LABEL? It should say Vitamin C (as amino acid chelate OR as chelated amino acid), Vitamin A (as chelated amino acid) etc. The body can only utilize vitamins/minerals for nourishment when they have been broken down into an AMINO ACID CHELATE. The ingredients should list themselves as (rosehips, oranges, acerola cherry’s, bell peppers etc) Have you ever heard of an “Ascorbic acid plant?” Of course you have not, it’s NOT natural. Additionally, it MUST have a delivery system for the body. We do not grow Vitamin B, we grow broccoli which as all the enzymes and co-vitamins and minerals necessary for digestion and absorption. Likewise we should never take just (1) vitamin or mineral as mentioned through the vitamin c example above. I hope this information helps. Again, anyone is welcome to PM with questions or comments. Thanks for reading and I hope this information helps.

I'll pm you some information. I agree with hyperwrx....no substitute for exercise and eating healthy. However, the purpose of the information I shared did not have to do with exercise. Only the difference between synthetic vitmains and minerals vs natural.

I am looking to sell this Ruger LCP .380 auto. It has about 50 rounds through it. Absolutely nothing wrong with it, I bought it (brand new) for my wife last Christmas for protection and she says she wants a hunting rifle now....can't argue with that. The gun retails for $330, I am looking to sell it for $300 obo. If you buy it at $300 I will throw in approximately 300 rounds of ammo free of charge. Let me know if you are interested

anyone else checking this forum for pics?....I am pretty sure that is the only reason why it has so many views haha

While I was out this past weekend picking up my cams I came across an area with a number of fossilized shells. I only suspected that is what they were by how they looked. I met with an archaeologist and she confirmed they are fossils and suggested I sent them in to the university for testing. The shell which is slightly larger weights 2x's as much as the smaller so it would be interesting to see if there is something inside. I will be going back soon to see what else the area holds. Anyone else find stuff like this while there are out and about? I would be interested to see.

Sold Pending Funds; thanks for the bump TJ. I have everyone's contact info and will respond in the order it was received should anything fall through.

Mesa

This is turning out to be a great thread. Thanks for sharing.

Now that is crazy...the one in the granite is just awesome.

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ya that's a big one. any picture during the day? Looks like a cinnamon but I only say they because the fur looks lighter

wow those are some incredible finds!

It depends on what you want to do with the camera. If you are using it to see what kind of traffic the immediate (15'x20') area get then it did exactly what you wanted and it tells you that there are not many deer taking that route in the 2 weeks it was out (2 weeks is not much at all). You can (albeit not very often) come across a trail that a buck uses consistently but we all know the big ones get big for a reason and it more of the exception than the rule. You do have to give it time and I agree with greyghost about patterns. Now, if you are trying to draw them in then that is a whole different ball game. Don't make the mistake that most people do which is- They find a spot that looks good just put out a camera and/or salt and leave it. Yes, eventually (could even take a few season like some of my spots) they can become heavily used areas and very productive. But you can more efficient and think ahead- find a spot that you can sneak in and out of effectively without disturbing the area. Take into account the wind from canyons, hills etc so if it is archery season you know come and go and maybe get a shot. I have even created my own game trails with a rake (a trick I read in a magazine), it works like a charm to pull deer exactly where I want them for a blind or tree stand (me hitting the broadside of a barn with my bow though is a whole different story). Some people have negative comments or feelings about game cameras but I can honestly say I have about as much fun setting and pulling cameras as I do actually hunting. I get to see things that my poor hunting skills wont allow me. PS. Hide your camera. Put it among brush, rocks etc. Near water or not, people can see them or hear them when they walk by. If you can get to the area so can someone else. I love putting mine in dead-fall and branches that wont sway. A tree trunk is easiest but unless you have a latter and are putting it high and angling down then it becomes an easy target.

Great looking mount! Congrats to your boy

great info right here.

Hey rcdinaz- thanks for the imput. No debate needed, the origional post was in regards to natural/synthetic supplement. I am a 100% supporter of protein, pm if you would like more info on my work with protein. The picture I shared is the result of waste protein, not clotting from an injury. Without protein there is no clotting/coagulation for healing however the picture I shared is the result of excess/undigested protein in the blood.

Yes I think trophyhntr was just getting my goat per the norm and your both wrong. I lift 11oz However you did bring up an interesting point- steroids. Let me share a couple of picture with you and maybe shed a little light on the "protein" factor. Your body does not distinguish between synthetic protein or natural. It can only use what it is able to break down with protease enzymes. Beyond that it is called a waste protein. The pictures listed below are Red Blood cells which deliver oxygen to the body. Protein is extremely sticky, look at what it does to the cells and blood flow. Lines in the 3rd pic are calls spicuels or cystic fibrinogen. Those are what can lead to polyps, cysts and tumors.

Great idea to have this forum Amanda! I think we could all use this.

Had to use this weekend to pull my camera as it will be the last I have free for a few months. Again, a cruel reminder I do not have an elk tag but I think I found a decent spot come next year. Only one healthy bear in my opinion.....they are the only things I am really after. Still not a SINGLE deer! Sorry the pics are all out of order....apparently my computer cant take a simple command.