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    Return of the yeti burners?

    I saw that article today. At first I was concerned, but the more I read it, the more I was amused. There was a lot of demonization of Sen. Tester. Probably just because he has that D after his name. While I haven't spent a ton of time looking at his voting record, but I have to expect that a...
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    Midwest WT rut reports

    Not liking the forecast for the opener here in LincolnLand. 81 degrees for a high?! after a high in the 60's today. I'll still go sit a stand, but it will be one of the least intrusive that I have since I don't have much expectation of movement Monday night.
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    Scoping a nice rifle

    I have been watching this thread with great interest. Mainly because I won a Vanguard in 6.5 Creedmoor at a NWTF event. I'm afraid of the price tag on what should probably go on this rifle. I'd say it would cost my first born, but I'm not sure I'd get that much for her! I was really curious...
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    Any Illinois guys get your permits yet?

    I know I drew the tags, but as if yet they haven't shown up. They seem to be taking extra time this year on every step. The actual 1st lottery wasn't until after the second deadline. Side question, did anyone try and or succeed in drawing a duck blind this year?
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    Wyoming tattoo!

    My buddy's dad calls it an idiot mark. I got mine shooting my buddy's slug gun. We were doing some shooting to help get him sighted in for Illinois deer season. Well for whatever reason, his scope sat at an angle that was hard for me to get a sight picture in. Could be that I sit on the wrong...
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    Spring bears, Wyoming or Montana ?

    I haven't done it, but I have gone through the thinking out lout stage as well. I looked fairly hard at the Montana option. The reason I did was, if I didn't manage to snag one in the spring the tag will be good still in the fall. At least that is what I recall from one of Randy's videos. So If...
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    Public Land arsonists get pardons

    If I recall, that particular portion of the testimony was from an former employee of the Hammods that turned to state's evidence. Obviously, the jury believed that account of what happened. Of course, I would think that a couple of skilled shooters with lever guns or even semis would not have...
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    Utah continues push to eliminate public land

    I tried to do my part. I emailed both my Senators tonight. Also responded to one of Sen. Lee's tweets, but we know he likely won't notice it. As far as my Senators go, they likely would oppose anyhow, but this is what I sent them. I hope it is correct and logical. If someone want's to use it for...
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    Whitetail Habitat Development

    You may want to check in with what Mark Kenyon has on wired2hunt. I know he uses Egyptian Wheat for screening cover on food plots. Another option might be to do some hinge cuts on some trees.
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    Fun google earth tool-FYI

    It told me the pin was on on the ground and had to adjust. Still might be useful. Mainly throwing a comment down to be able to come back to this if I ever manage to pull off a hunt.
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    Mushroom hunting

    I've always been told here in Illinois to look for elm trees. I am terrible at identifying trees with the leaves on, so you can imagine I suck completely with them off. The only other thing I have heard is that soil temp has to hit 55 degrees.
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    Getting Daughter Hunting

    Don't over think this. Your child will want to be a part of things that you show passion for. It doesn't matter if it is a son or daughter. If you are showing an interest in them, I think that they are going to want to be with you. I have two daughters, 9 and 5. The oldest was so excited this...
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    Science and the North American Model

    I ran across this article on another forum and wondered what the thoughts around here would be. http://advances.sciencemag.org/content/4/3/eaao0167.full I'd have to say that the conclusions hit me rather uncomfortably. I'm hoping that there maybe some folks that are more knowledgeable to help...
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    Gun grabbing at it again. all semi-autos.

    Styes, can I get a source for that first table. i find it very interesting. Especially since Illinois is well on their way to following the NJ/CA model. There's a AWB that already passed one house here and is likely to pass the second. A veto is possible, but it's an election year where the...
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    Steven Rinella and Rob Bishop

    Well Fin, he did. To paraphrase he said that NGO's would buy land at below market then sell back via LWCF at a profit to fund their litigation. I respect you and what you do for everything for hunting and conservation. I also value having all facts when going to my Midwest congressmen who likely...
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