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FWP Bonus Point Sketchiness
Finally some insight into the real special hunt draw odds, from Mt FWP Bonus Point FAQ: "In 2023, FWP issued 100 380-20 elk permits, 10668 hunters applied. Those 10668 hunters had a total of 57,772 bonus points. If you square the bonus points, that equals 612,605. Then add in all of the 2023... -
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On a recent trip to Region 7 I saw a group field dressing a mama doe and her two fawns...
On a recent trip to Region 7 I saw a group field dressing a mama doe and her two fawns. Disgusting! I suggest to all the Hunt Talkers who dislike the annual doe slaughter that they apply for or buy a mule deer doe tag next year and throw it in the trash.- Upstart
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73 ranch sold
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Satellite Coms: Garmin Explorer+ or Mini
OnX app on Inreach Explorer Is there any "scuttlebutt" out there as to when or if Garmin InReach Explorer might add the Hunt Map capability.- Upstart
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- Forum: Backpack Hunting
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Change in FWP Enforcement Chief
Appointments at this level are "predetermined" and the civil service guidelines are formalities. Interesting that the veteran's preference process is mentioned. If we ever know the truth, I'm thinking it was the first domino. Congrats to the new Chief for taking on the system and getting his due.- Upstart
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- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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US Sheep Experiement Station
This area is open to horseback and foot hunting now and I believe it always has been. So, the "access for hunting" mime is a ruse. There is one short road to a sheep herders summer camp used only by ARS, USFS, FWP etc, but all the roads are closed to the public. These efforts are all about...- Upstart
- Post #18
- Forum: BIG THREE - Moose, Goat, Sheep
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Remington 597 22 magnum
Rem 597 This is a great little rifle except that Remington refuses to fix the problems with the magazine feeding properly. Why? Maybe because they can sell additional magazines for around $14. I have found that if you lube the interior of the magazine with silicone spray occasionally you may...
