Guess ive been surviving before it was cool. Even when I worked wildland I'd sleep in my clothes. Just wash the liner every couple of weeks. Oh, don't forget to change the socks.
I hear leupold holds cerakote just about as well as it holds zero.
Just messing with ya. It might be a prep/ application issue or one of the softer cerakotes. H series is what I typically use and the only time I've scratched one was with a barrel vise and a stuck barrel.
Any elk is a trophy elk when you're after the meat and not the antlers. Montana F&G sets the rules and hunters take what's legal or choose to go by self imposed standards. Don't let people shame you into their standard if it's legal.
I've seen broadside behind the shoulder go bad when the closest leg is back, as if they're about to step. That leg will hide the vitals and make for a tough shot. If that leg is forward or neutral then it's game on. When neutral the leg bone makes a sideways "V" that offers access to the...
I'd agree. December and January calves are meaty enough for me. Way more meat then mule deer and you can pack one out solo in one trip if you're alright with a heavy pack. I think my last one was around an 80lb pack quartered on the bone.
headed in tomorrow to the north end initially. hopefully this recent wet weather will get them more active during the day and we'll see some daytime rut activity.
Anyone here spent time on the manti during the rut?
Are they talking or call shy from all the pressure of the previous archery spike hunt?
I've hunted the North West end during the archery hunt once but haven't spent any time south of scofield. It seems like the south side may have more...
If there's anything we've learned in the last few years it's that what happens in one part of the world can effect the rest of it. Globalism is just that.
Don't worry about your tags. When food really gets short, people won't be looking for tags. They'll be looking for meat. Regulations don't mean much if people are truly in a tight spot.