Recent content by bennett454
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Youth hunter motivation?
Agreed. I should say my thought with big game is that’s what hooked me. naturally I want to get him in range of a big game animal to get that adrenaline pumping. However, I’m not one to push expectations and do listen to how the kids feel. I learned a lot about patience when trying to get my...- bennett454
- Post #15
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Youth hunter motivation?
Ok that is in-line with how I’ve handled it. I don’t want to force and ruin the fun. Warm weather hunts are definitely easier with him. It’s hard to keep skinny kids warm haha. On the plus side he does love fishing; caught an 8.5 lb catfish this summer! Also never thought of prairie dogs!- bennett454
- Post #12
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Youth hunter motivation?
I still hold a physical address in Pennsylvania. So as far as the government is concerned that’s where I reside.- bennett454
- Post #11
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Youth hunter motivation?
Hey guys, I moved west in 2022 living in Utah the past 2 years. We chose not to become Utah residents cough: my wife didn’t want to pay taxes to a certain majority group cough:. So I’m a Pennsylvania resident living in Utah paying non resident fees in all surrounding states as well as where I...- bennett454
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Starting Late in Life
Starting in your backyard unit is a great option. The easier it is to get afield the more likely you will be to do it. Elk will move about with the seasons, Understand where you find them in September likely wont be the case in November. With that said go afield early mornings in September...- bennett454
- Post #35
- Forum: Elk
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Western Birds
Finished our Utah season with an unfilled tag. Got out scouting after my last post, found more birds but clinging to private. First day of youth called a hen in which got his blood pumping. Second day had a Jake follow a hen the opposite way off the roost. (May have pushed to tight). Following...- bennett454
- Post #9
- Forum: Feathers and Wings
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Western Birds
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- Post #8
- Forum: Feathers and Wings
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Why do you hunt?
In less than ten words. It feeds my primal nature in a healthy sustainable way.- bennett454
- Post #31
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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2023 Utah Draw Results
I am a campground manager at the northern tip of this unit. I'll keep an eye out this summer for any weird bucks!- bennett454
- Post #287
- Forum: Tag, Applications, Maps & E-Scouting
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Western Birds
Schedule hasn’t lined up to scout with my son. But finally got out and found some birds. 1st spot I checked found a roost tree and a few birds. He only gobbled once but had two hens with him.- bennett454
- Post #7
- Forum: Feathers and Wings
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Western Birds
Glad to hear 30yds wont be to bad of a handicap. I've marked a few places Escouting that are exactly like this. Hoping to get boots on the ground within the week. Noted on the decoys, I will see what the area looks like before i pull the trigger. If its what I think will probably pull the...- bennett454
- Post #6
- Forum: Feathers and Wings
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Western Birds
Thank you... I'll do my best to keep everyone updated on our quest- bennett454
- Post #5
- Forum: Feathers and Wings
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Non-hunting vacation- Washington, DC
The natural history Museum is good, as is the Museum of the American Indian. Dc Zoo is free as well. Don't be afraid to take the Metro especially the Red line. And take the kids for Jumbo Slice pizza! +1 the Gettysburg Day trip especially with this being the 160th anniversary. Have fun!- bennett454
- Post #44
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Western Birds
Good morning Guys, I'm originally from the East Coast (PA). However I've been working in Utah the last year. My 10 yr old wants to get out and bag a gobbler. I'm used to hunting Eastern's in "big woods". This year we will be hunting Rio's in Cottonwood bottoms. Is there anything I should know...- bennett454
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- Forum: Feathers and Wings
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Maryland Sika deer
Thanks for the offer goat I'll be heading down in September at some point I think I'm gonna checkout some of the forest lands for our first trip out I think wading through the marsh will be difficult so hopefully easy to leave people behind. I might still swing by and check out the ramp at...- bennett454
- Post #3
- Forum: Deer
