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Shoot me a PM or text and let me know. My girlfriend has a tag this year. It's her first big game hunt. She's shooting really well. I have one spot picked out with a big herd that we are going to try to set a blind on, but who knows if it will work. I could always use a back up spot. If you need any help up there this weekend, let me know. I will south of where you'll be. Trying something a little different this time.

Hey Daniel, Let me know if you see any pigs. Pig numbers seem to be down in 21 this year.

My Danners have finally given up on me so I'm in the market for a new boot. I've heard some great things from hikers about these boots. Just curious if anyone has tested them in hunting scenarios. Things like comfort and ankle support are a must for me. http://www.rei.com/product/667406/asolo-fsn-95-gtx-hiking-boots-mens,-light-brown/sand?preferredSku=6674060261?cm_mmc&mr:trackingCode=3683071B-81F9-DE11-BAE3-0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA

It's never to early to at least get him out in the field experiencing the outdoors. I took my daughter on her first camping trip when she was just a few months old. She's been camping with me dozens of times since then and she loves it. Last year, at age 4, I took her on her first actual hunting trip. I was prepared to not hunt much and that's just the sacrifice we have to make as parents in order to get our kids involved. She and I did a little glassing here and there, usually until she got bored. That doesn't take long for a 4 year old! She actually got to witness my brother shoot his deer and she joined us on the recovery and field dressing as well. Just remember to have A TON of patience. You want to do everything in your power to make it a fun and enjoyable experience right from the start. Otherwise, they won't like it and won't want to go again with you.

Unfortunately, Kenetreks are not in my budget as I have heard lots of good reviews of their boots. I think I'm going to try to stretch my Danners through the next couple months and then look into the Meindl and FSN boots. Thanks again for all the tips. I appreciate it.

Thanks for the tips so far! I appreciate it.

I'm looking for a new bow for a brand new hunter. Her draw length is 26.5". I was originally thinking of buying new but figured I'd try to find a good used one first. She can pull 40lbs already. Looking for one that's in the 50lb max range. I'm willing to buy a bow that is currently the wrong draw length as long as the price is right and its a bow that can have the length shortened by buying new cams. Let me know what you have. Need to buy soon so she can be ready by January. Thanks!

Thanks for the tips. I've been looking at that one and the PSE Chaos One if I decide to buy new. Still going to try to find a used bow first. Don't want to drop $350 if I don't have to. Thanks again!

Hey Ryan, What's the minimum draw weight? Also do you know if the draw length can be shortened? I know some bows can but I can't find any info on this bow. Thanks.

Do you know if it's the Ram Plus or the Ram and a Half? Also do you know if the draw length is adjustable down to 26.5?

Anyone here Kayak? I've always wanted to get into it and think I'm finally going to bite the bullet and start looking for one. I can't afford a good new one, so I'm looking used. Any tips on what to look for and/or stay away from? Thanks for the help. I appreciate it.

Thanks Doug! I just missed out on a good deal, but I'm sure I'll find another one eventually. Thanks again for all the tips.

Nice job Kade!!!! Congrats and great shot!!

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I'm leaving Thursday to help on my dad's hunt and our good family friend's hunt. The are hunting in neighboring units, so it will be somewhat of a challenge. I haven't started packing at all, but I don't need to bring much. Good luck to everyone!!

Probably more touring and mild whitewater for now until I get the hang of it and get some miles logged. Knowing my personality, though, I will eventually want to get into some more serious flows and test my abilities. I never really thought of fishing from one, but I don't really fish much anyway. lol Thanks for the tips so far. I appreciate it.

Here's a quick story from my brother's antelope hunt, written by him: I have been fortunate to go on three different archery antelope hunts over the years with my brother and after wating for nine years it was finally my turn. The hunt itself was very hot and more mentally fatiguing than anything else. The first three days I hunted with my brother, Blake, and we bounced back and forth from sitting over a drinker and spot and stalk. The spot and stalk efforts were plentiful but this antelope was with 21 does and three other bucks, so saying it was a challenge to be in position for a good shot, is an understatement. We believed this particular to be the biggest of the heard, but I think he was probably the second biggest once he was on the ground. As luck would have it I was finally able to close the distance to 62 yards and made a quartering away shot that took out one lung and the arrow made a full pass through. The bad news, the shot was five mins before dark and instead of trying to put another arrow in him I opted to wait until the morning to recover him from where he bedded up. So I break down camp that night and go back in the morning and find out coyotes had bumped him shortly after I left him. The following hours were horrible as I couldn't locate the buck and didnt think he would have gone down into a canyon nearby. Hours later my brother and Tim (TAM) show up and find him right away in the canyon. I am very thankful for your help Blake and Tim and I appreciate it more than you know. Also, thanks to my employer for allowing me to take the time off for this hunt! I hope I don't have to wait another nine years to chase them again!

More than likely it's a wire that's worn through the insulation somewhere and is grounding out, causing a blown fuse. Easiest way to check is to look at your fuses. Find the one that's bad and then replace it. Turn the lights on. If it blows again, you have a wire grounding out.

Awesome man! Congrats.

17-309. Violations; classification A. Unless otherwise prescribed by this title, it is unlawful for a person to: 4. Discharge a "firearm" while taking wildlife within one-fourth mile of an occupied farmhouse or other residence, cabin, lodge or building without permission of the owner or resident. *Is it just me or are there a lot of ways to get around this statute? I personally wouldn't want to risk it, but . . . That is a nice buck . . . No risk at all with archery gear. There is no 1/4 mile rule that applies to bow and arrow hunting. I've confirmed it with multiple Game Wardens just in the last month. I'd shoot that deer from my roof if he lived in my backyard.

not going after yotes thats for my 22-250 but for long shots at coues, muleys, and elk. It seems like this is a place to start as a this rifle has a lot of features already built into it add to it a top dollar scope like a leupold, night force, or huskema just to name a few. I hand load and already have 300 win mag dies and other components but thanks for the reply roninflag if you could drop your friend an e-mail giving me some info I would be in much apreciation for input before ploping down hard earned cash for something thats not that good thanks Shoot me a PM with whatever questions you might have. I'm pretty impressed with the rifle so far.

I've noticed the same as well. Some bucks look to be on track with last year, but the majority are still growing.

Just talked to my insurance agent up here and he killed a buffalo on his deer hunt a few years ago. They got lucky though. They talked to someone up at Jacob Lake Lodge who had seen the buffalo a couple days prior. They decided to go look around mid day the next day and they were still in the same spot.

I'm running the Tough Mudder in January of next year. Thought I would throw the link up here to see if anyone is interested in running on my team. http://toughmudder.com I know it's a long ways off, but registration costs go up the closer you get to the race. It also gives you plenty of time to get in shape!!! If you want to join the team, the team name is The Wolfpack--yeah I know it's cheesy but I needed a team name and I was watching the movie when I registered. I am currently taking suggestions for new names so I can change it! hahaha password is gohardorgohome Race day/time is Saturday, January 14 @ 11:00 AM Check out the website for ways to get discounts on registrations. I'm hoping to get a big team together to make this an awesome event!!

That's pretty cool man!! I live up here in 19A and spend quite a bit of time hiking around antelope country. I've only found 3 of those ever!