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    Gun for son

    We went with the savage lady Hunter model in 30.06 for my son. Let him take a look at one. It's a sweet rifle for those smaller in stature. Let him check one out and see what he thinks
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    I THINK I am going to take the leap.....

    Would you mind sharing more specifically what your finding in the 35k to 40k price range.
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    35 year old montana hunter struggling

    Persistence, stay out to the end of shooting light
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    Tree stand for elk

    A tree trimmer saw pruner that extends s well worth the cost to trim limbs both from the stand and along shooting lanes that are out of reach. Drag the cut limbs out away from the stand
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    Cursed rifle shooter here

    Take some time and shoot different bows in various price ranges, find one you like. Any good archery shop will let you do that. Visit with them to determine if you will be satisfied with a mid range of do you really want a flagship model. So much of today's mid range products are light years...
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    Still learning - 4 days in the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness

    I think once you locate a bear in the area you will have a good spot to return to hear after year.
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    Montana resident looking to use my points.

    I ended up applying for the 339 tag North of Helena and it looks like I will be learning a new area now. First time out scouting we learned there are turkeys up lions creek and my turkey was on the fridge at home. I guess that's a start.
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    Nosler Accubond - 200gr or 180gr for 300WM?

    I second the opinion in finding which one the gun likes and how much room you have in the magazine to handle the longer heavier bullets. We have 3 300 w m in the house each required a different bullet to get sub moa 165 acc b a 190 Berger and a 210 Berger
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    Plantar fascitis, question.

    I surely didn't expect this much response. Thank you! I'm on my second night splint and the inserts. But honestly wasn't dedicated to the stretching and will be adding some new shoes in for daily wear something other than boots my boots the last few years have been either scarpa or...
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    Plantar fascitis, question.

    Anyone have any remedies that have worked for them. I have orthotic inserts and ice it but no luck. Does it help to try new orthotics. This has been a problem for over a year now
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    Marriage advice for a newbie

    We have had the same checking and savings accounts for 27yrs. It seems to work, it neither a competition nor a fairness issue to dwell on. Both of us have made sacrifices for one another. It's just worked into the finances. Always helps to be tightening your belt some prior, and listen...
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    Can anyone help me by giving me some advanced tips for elk hunting?

    Don't over think it, look look and read your sign. Arrive at conclusions with sound unbiased logic. And keep looking until you find them, persistence. I don't know if you fish, but think of it like fishing a river. Less than 5 percent of the river is the most productive while the...
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    Wall tent Pros/Cons

    One of the nicest wall rent set ups i have been in was where a used blaze king princess stove was set up in it for heat. Moving the stove wasn't bad as we had a hand truck cart. It would hold a fire most all night. This stove was picked up used for a100 bucks
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    Tell us about your elk failures

    Bow hunting in light rain a big bull just appears, as he got up in his bed about 25 y rd away. Draw back and unable to see through my peep, I'm all confused looking at the peep trying to aim. Bull games off, I still didn't figure out my peep had water in it over the opening for another second...
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    How many trips for a solo pack-out

    By yourself id plan on 4 trips with a good pack and some good boots.
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    Boot Buying Dilemma

    Scarpa makes a good boot
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    Montana resident looking to use my points.

    In in the same boat looking to trade in the bonus points for a reasonable chance at drawing. Had the 380 tag years ago and i don't mind if I didn't have it again. I've been digging into both North of helena and east of great falls.
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    Privatization of Wildlife Management

    I agree in part, But that attitude has and continues to change. It has to an extent set an unintended result in that all of the above are now necessary to maintain the current wildlife management budget. let no tag go unsold, even though it may be counterproductive to the larger picture
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    Privatization of Wildlife Management

    or land locked by individuals or groups having a common interest in turning a profit on a renewable resource. It's just sitting there with people ready to pay and come harvest it for you.
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    Privatization of Wildlife Management

    With increasing big money land ownership and miserable shoulder seasons is privatization of Wildlife Management on the horizon. Will FWP go under as we know it and in turn will serve as Headquarter Managers overseeing wildlife consultants working for profit. I find it disturbing, but a...
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