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    Old Log Cabins & Pioneer Barns - Pictures.

    Several old, abandoned homesteads and antique vehicles from recent spring turkey hunt in South Dakota. Happy hunting to all, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.
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    Pope Francis RIP

    Rest in peace…
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    2025 Colorado Goat And Sheep Draw Results

    Colorado red again for sheep and goat. Nonetheless, Alaska dall sheep hunt (Brooks Range) in 103 days, 8 hours, and 55 minutes…The training at almost 57 yoa continues for my second attempt on an Alaska Dall sheep. First attempt was in 2020 (Covid year). We bumped a legal ram on Day 4 and I...
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    Deadheads - Let's see 'em

    Whitetail deadhead. Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, South Dakota. Found on edge of river with spine and bones nearby on bank. I think somebody wounded this buck and it died after moving to water?? Happy hunting, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.
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    Bucket list

    Alaska dall sheep hunt (Brooks Range) in 113 days, 17 hours, and 18 minutes but who is counting…The training at almost 57 yoa continues for my second attempt on an Alaska Dall sheep. First attempt above the Artic Circle was in 2020 (Covid year). We bumped a legal ram on Day 4 and I vowed to get...
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    Evaluate the ROI on Education

    For comparison, my first semester at LSU in Fall 1986 cost $450 for full time tuition (13 credit hours), $100 for on-campus meal plan (15 meals/week), shared dorm room $350, & books around $100. No scholarships and total was around $1,000/semester. I think my brother only paid $285/semester...
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    National Vietnam Veterans Day, March 29th

    God Bless our Vietnam Veterans. Thank you for your service and sacrifice! They all deserved better from this country. Godspeed, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.
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    Astronauts have returned

    As a young kid, I remember watching one of the Saturn rockets take off in the very early 1970s on our black & white television with rabbit ears. Great memories over 50 years ago! God Bless America and happy hunting to all, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.
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    Other Big Game .... Let's see them!!!

    Bongo, Southeastern Cameroon, Equatorial African jungle - Lokomo area. May 2024. Forest sitatunga, jungle hunt, Cameroon, Equatorial Africa. May 2024. Happy hunting to all, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.
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    Other Big Game .... Let's see them!!!

    Leopard with hounds. Kalahari Desert, Botswana, Africa. Unit S02. September 2023. Happy hunting to all, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom
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    Remembering when you could eat for cheap

    The good old days…Portion of my final invoice from DIY Alaska moose hunts in 2019 in Unit 18 for $5,900 base per hunter. I think the base rate now is around $15,000 per hunter for the same DIY hunt. Almost triple the price in just 6 years?? Wow! Good luck and happy hunting to all...
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    What’s this part called? Winchester 1890 22 heirloom repair

    Hi Apenventure. I have a very similar Winchester Model 1890 in .22 long that I repaired. Please pm me at your convenience. I may have the part or parts that you can use. Take care, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.
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    Fairbanks, AK things to do/places to eat?

    Following. I am in the same boat for a hunt that starts in early August. Arriving a couple days early… Also, any recommendations on any reasonable overnight lodging and hotels around Fairbanks? Prices have increased exponentially since the pandemic years. Happy hunting, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.
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    Draw Results

    10 day backpack Alaska dall sheep hunt (Brooks Range) in 157 days, 5 hours, and 9 minutes…but who is counting? The training continues. Good luck to all who drew tags for any Alaska species. It’s all fun! Happy hunting to all, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.
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    2025 Colorado Statewide Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, and Pronghorn Raffles

    Shout out and another thanks to Oak (Terry M.) for his continued work and leadership at the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Society. Great conservation organization. Please join RMBS in addition to picking up a few lottery chances. Happy hunting and see you on the mountain, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.
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