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    Mountain Lakes Rainbow Trout

    I am an avid Midwest fisherman, boat, gear, walleye, notherns, bass, panfish etc. The lack of knowledge is trout. I am going to hike back into some mountains to camp and toss a line for rainbow trout in some small lakes. What is the best lures and presentations to do so with spinning gear...
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    Scouting Non Timbered Areas

    How do you all go about scouting and scouting non timber land for elk. It's mainly open with scattered juniper and pines here and there, transitioning into your standard high desert area. Does the few scattered tree areas make finding bedding easier? Do you focus on green low areas on the aerail...
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    Help Me pick the dates

    Hi All, Curious on when you all think I should go on my cow elk hunt in WY. The cow elk hunt starts early to mid October, same as the type 1 bull tag, then a week goes by and deer season opens. The hunt will take place around 6200-8800 feet of elevation. I have heard the first week is very busy...
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    Best things in Livingston, MT

    Seems like there are quite a few Montanan's on this forum, what are the top things you'd do if you were visiting Livingston for a day? Talking strictly in town.
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    Trails

    Anyone know what these lines are on the image? E scouting for elk and came across this. Cattle, sheep, elk trails? Other?
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    User Defined Weather Forcast

    I used to use the User Defined Weather Forcast from the Nation Weather Service to help with mountain weather forcast but the I can't access it over the last couple months. Does anyone know how to or if they discontinued it? It's all there, the page just does not load (multiple trys over the last...
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    Montana Anniversary Vacation

    For all of those familiar with Montana resorts/hotels/lodges, my wife and I wand to spend a couple days in the mountains camping and a couple at a nicer resort/hotel/lodge in central Montana. We are trying to stay away from western, and Glacier area to eliminate some driving. What we'd like is...
  8. Flatlander3

    Blisters

    I have been getting blisters on my heels every time I take a long hike. I would say the boots are half to 3/4 broke in. Will getting blisters, prevent blisters in the future once calloused? Or should I plan on taping my heel on all longer hikes for the future?
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    Smartwool

    Smart wool socks on sale at Scheels. Some are msrp $32 on sale $9.99
  10. Flatlander3

    Dark Timber Still Hunting

    For those well versed in still hunting dark timber with a rifle in late October, what's your stategy? I am mainly curious if you focus within 1/4 mile of the edge, within X distance of food, of X distance of water, etc. Or do you dive in and try and find sign and follow? Thanks
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    4 or 5 days

    New area for me, opening weekend general MT elk - rifle. What do you all think the schedule should be for hunting vs. scouting? The other days are travel. 1 day scouting 5 days hunting or 2 Days Scouting 4 days hunting ?
  12. Flatlander3

    Small backpacking radio

    Does anyone have recommendations for a long lasting backpacking radio to turn on in the evenings?
  13. Flatlander3

    How close to camp?

    Hi All, How close is a hunting plan to camp? Is a mile too close? Attached is an image from yellowstone as an example. If you camped near the road, would your sent be pushing elk out below all night/week?
  14. Flatlander3

    Sun and Bug shirt

    Anyone have good recommendations for a light weight sun protection shirt that also protects for mosquitoes, flies, nats, etc? Planning for the BWCA. Thanks!
  15. Flatlander3

    Jetstream vs. Dakota Hoody

    Anyone have experience with either the Sitka Jetstream or Dakota Hoodie jackets? On Sitkas website the "performance" measurements are the same for warmth, water, etc. With the exception of durability it one notch higher on the jet stream. I am looking for a wind proof jacket as my outer layer...
  16. Flatlander3

    How many miles?

    How many miles do you estimate or track you walk on a daily average for elk? Max/min, archery vs. Rifle? Just thowing those out there.
  17. Flatlander3

    Dogs Male or Female

    Male or Female Poll Add why if you'd like
  18. Flatlander3

    Montana or Wyoming General Elk

    Help me decide. Montana general or Wyoming General. Let's assume 100% draw in 2024.
  19. Flatlander3

    Favorite Seasonings

    I'm looking to expand my seasoning variety beyong season salt, montreal steak, SPG (Salt, pepper, garlic powder), etc. What's everyones favorites? Steak, burgers, wild game, fish, etc.
  20. Flatlander3

    Colorado OTC - How bad is it

    Colorado OTC, How bad is it? All i see is doom and gloom comments about the amount of people and lack of elk. How many of you routinely participate in the OTC rifle hunts? Is it reall that difficult to get away from people?
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