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Still Hunting Mule Deer in the Mountain West?
A time and a place for everything. Yes, mule deer hunting is often glass and stalk, but in some situations still hunting the timbered heads of drainages, big or small, can be surprisingly productive. But you do have to move painfully slow and see every stick and twig. It can actually be a lot... -
Calgary-Banff-Jasper trip
If this is your 1st time you absolutely have to do Lake Louise and Moraine Lake - even if you take the shuttle, really no big deal. The mountains and the waters are beyond amazing. Then hike around the lakes or take kayak or canoe out on the water. I am not much of an artist, but Lake Louise...- ovis2
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Shoulder Surgery
Not only March Madness, but also Girl Scout Cookie Season...- ovis2
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Shoulder Surgery
Timely! After putting up with the pain way too long, I had my shoulder MRI'd a couple of days ago and am going back to the doc on Monday for the likely not good news analysis. Definitely following this thread.- ovis2
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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My 2025 MT Sheep Hunt
Thanks for taking us along, love the adventures and great ram. (I shouldn't have shared this story with my wife - I got the "I told you shouldn't hunt alone" admonition).- ovis2
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- Forum: BIG THREE - Moose, Goat, Sheep
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Help, I need a new pronghorn rifle! (Update)
Well, I got a Christensen Ridgeline FFT in the 6.5 PRC this past summer, went through the suggested break-in protocols (PITA). Maybe a couple of tight cycles with the first couple of shots (also Normas), but no problems since. I am currently shooting factory load (Hornady) but will work up... -
Christensen Arms, what's the verdict?
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Tunes You Never Tire of...
Not a very old one, but like many, played this at the funeral of someone very special...- ovis2
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Tunes You Never Tire of...
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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As they lay
My occasional-semi-annual MT whitetail hunt ended well.- ovis2
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Weird Hunting Traditions
We hunters, and fishermen (how many flies/lures you got?), are a superstitious lot. When my kids were growing into antelope hunters, it became required that we played Bat Out of Hell on the CD player when we hit the 2-tracks out in pronghorn country. The evidence that it worked is strong.- ovis2
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Bury Me In The Mackenzie Mountains
Congratulations on what I am sure was an excellent adventure and look forward to the details!- ovis2
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- Forum: BIG THREE - Moose, Goat, Sheep
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What's on the smoker today?
Fresh on the grill today...bighorn sheep jerky....- ovis2
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- Forum: Recipes and Wild Game Cooking
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Calgary Eats
So, I have a conference in Calgary in a couple of weeks (just before the Stampede), and one of my small groups is looking for a good brewery/pub/restaurant where we can have an informal get together in a relaxed atmosphere. I haven't been to Calgary in over a decade so my intel is old. Any...- ovis2
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Well, it's not good. Not religious but prayers are welcomed.
Dave, your strength in willing to share this heart-wrenching journey is a testament to your and your family's strength. And to the community here on Hunt Talk. Very, very sorry for your loss.- ovis2
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Congratulations to @Big Fin, conservation leader!
Congratulations, Randy! Well-deserved! I know you do what you do out of passion and are not looking for accolades, but occasional recognition others value your contributions is always a nice warm-fuzzy.- ovis2
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2024 Draw results
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2023 Montana Bighorn Sheep Tag/Hunt...
Thanks for taking us along!- ovis2
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- Forum: BIG THREE - Moose, Goat, Sheep
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Good side of AI
As discussed above, AI has really been around for a long time. In my academic world, we've variously called it iterative machine learning or even just computer modeling. I also tend to think there will be a lot of very positive applications of the evolving use of AI. The downside seems to be...- ovis2
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