3 silent Toms on public snuck in to yelping with cane. 2.5 oz of tss. Gobbling has been basically zero and more hunters than birds. Even had two hunters ripping through riding E bikes at 8am. Luckily most people go home when the woods are quiet.
I carry 3 calls: river cane(wingbone style), JT Calls waterproof glass with ceramic on reverse side, and a cheap locator.
The JT “slate” call is my favorite. Super easy to use with their striker and waterproof. You can also crank on the striker and get a sound loud enough to break glass if...
there is no way to go wrong with gun selection these days. Choke and shot combos make everything good. I’d stick with a cheaper pump gun in 12 that has 3.5 capabilities just for ammo availability options. I am partial to my beater 870 but the lightweight berettas and benellis are a dream to...
After reading this thread I realize that we have met the enemy and he is us.
NRs were generous when supporting the corner crossing case and it was probably a mistake considering how ungrateful NRs are according to this thread.
I am convinced I will live to see the end of hunting for the...
Well if every “archer” didn’t have a $2500+ bow, GoPro, and a YouTube channel it might not be potentially going otc to draw. Archery hunters are good at wounding and driving herds to private without meeting harvest goals. Archery isn’t a primitive season or fringe method anymore.
get rid of tag returns and limit NRs to one total elk tag initially. Any tag not drawn for NR goes back into the Res pool. Then let everyone apply again for leftovers. Basically just copy Wy minus the point system for NRs. I hope someone applies for Lolo as a limited entry tag
I find sales on hiking gear. Hiking gear, mil surplus, and helly Hansen rain gear of various flavors. I can mix and match for all seasons and have less money burned than what it cost for a single high end Sitka/kuiu jacket. I wear the same hiking pants to town that I hunt in.In general I prefer...