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FWP giving up on scientific management
FWP pulls back on science work Yikes. FWP is stopping research that takes longer than 2 years. Hard to stop special interests, private landowners, and overeager legislators if you ask the "experts" and all they can do is point to a study done 10-20 years ago. This is a pretty telling...- HighWildFree
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- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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The Politics of Barstool Biology
Came across this paper the other day and it resonated with me given all the discussion on here about outfitter tags, breaching dams, etc. It's a bit jargony and maybe a little out of date, but the upshot is that hunters local knowledge and economic power is often ignored or derided, which in...- HighWildFree
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Failure of the North American Model of Conservation
The elk were pretty uncooperative this morning so I had some time to think. Lately, I've been thinking about what wildlife conservation and hunting will look like in the next 30-50 years in the West. Increasing populations with competing interests and values will likely lead to a focus on...- HighWildFree
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Montana Elk Management Plan Citizens Advisory Committee
https://missoulian.com/outdoors/montana-begins-rewrite-of-elk-management-plan/article_adc3fa26-feb5-5f9c-b53a-e9eafc1c5324.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_missoulian Deadline to apply is May 25th. There are some folks on this forum that would be great advocates for hunters.- HighWildFree
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Gunsmith Western MT
Any references out there for a good gunsmith in Western MT? I have a rifle that I believe has a slightly small chamber that is giving me a lot of trouble.- HighWildFree
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- Forum: Firearms
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Stone Glacier Krux 3 piece Belt Medium
I have a used SG krux medium hip belt. Well used but no tears, loose threads, or rubs. Clean. $50 shipped.- HighWildFree
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- Forum: For Sale
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Beat the Heat - Getting High
With the temps they're calling for this weekend the wife and I are looking to get out of town and up into the hills. Anyone know of a good mountain lake in Big Hole/Beaverhead area that's a fairly short hike (less than 5 miles as she is still a novice backpacker) and has some decent fishing? SW...- HighWildFree
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- Forum: Fishing Hole
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digiscoping adapters
Anybody use there phone for digiscoping? I have an android in an OtterBox and so far everything I've found either doesn't fit or makes modifications to the case that would make putting it in your pocket a real problem. Just wondering if anyone out there has found something that works for phones...- HighWildFree
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Gunsmith Missoula Area
Can anybody recommend a gunsmith nearish to Missoula? I need some stock work done and don't really know anything about any gunsmiths around here.- HighWildFree
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Petty Creek Ram Success
The Ram is down and off the Mountain. I spent five days scouting and looking at rams. I saw lots of rams and lots of awesome rutting behavior. After looking at a lot of rams, I finally decided that I wanted a ram with a lot of mass. There were a few thin full curl rams, and a few heavier...- HighWildFree
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- Forum: BIG THREE - Moose, Goat, Sheep
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Montana Sheep Help
Hey everyone, Long time lurker, this is a great site and a great community. I hate to be asking for my first post but... I was lucky enough to draw a ram tag this year West of Missoula and I know a few members on here have experience hunting that herd. I'd appreciate any help getting me...- HighWildFree
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- Forum: BIG THREE - Moose, Goat, Sheep
