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Muley Hunt Outfitter Help
Hey all, So I was offered an opportunity to go on a “work” hunt of my choosing with a couple people. We have agreed on mule deer since none of us have been. Looking for outfitter suggestions. We have 0 points! Looking for rifle Shooting for trophy buck opportunity Sounds like our budget... -
Last minute gear ?
Heading to Montana and Idaho in a month for Pronghorn and Mule deer First time for both! I have only hunted elk with a rifle 2x, neither time did I use these… but curious what people thing For mountain mule deer or the pronghorn in flats Do you use bi pods on your rifle? If so what one(s)... -
Idaho Regs and maybe a dumb ?
My friend and I are headed to Idaho for mule deer this fall. I was staring at my gear the other day and something hit me…. Idaho has fairly strict rules/Regs. Like “no lighted knocks”. My buddy bought a Burris eliminator III for this trip. Can anyone confirm if that is allowed?? I read the... -
Camp Gear ??
So I want to add a cot to my hunting gear. I ordered the “Teton xxl”. Opened it up and put it right back in the box to return… way! Too big. What cots do people like? Not for a back pack hunt. Something where side by side or 4wheeler would be used to get camp in -
Rain pants!
I have first lite rain pants…. They are the first FL item I’m not satisfied with…. They are too snug and loud to slip on and off. What does everyone use for a rain pant? Something to keep in the pack and slip on over your pants when needed. Preferably slip on without taking boots off -
Puffer coat for glassing?
I want to add a lightweight, packable puffer coat to my gear list. Heading to Idaho this October for my first mule deer hunt. I know weather can very so much, I was thinking this would be good to keep in my pack when sitting and glassing to stay warm. Curious what everyone thinks and uses... -
Planning a last minute diy elk hunt in Colorado
After not drawing a pronghorn tag my buddy and I were told should be “ no problem” I am now trying to plan an elk hunt. I have some experience, but by no means an expert. I think I have my units down to 421,521 or 52. I have never hunted colorado and my biggest area of weakness is escouting... -
Dare I ask???
Hey All, So just like any gear question… I’m sure there are multiple #1s…. But I am in the market for a new knife. Would like a knife for hitting deer and field dressing an elk. What knives do people like or don’t like?? I just have cheaper >$50 knives and the blades just don’t hold an... -
Trespass hunt or public land Colorado
Hello all, long story short I didn’t draw an expected antelope tag for Montana and I am now trying to plan an elk hunt for colorado. I have hunted Idaho otc public land 5 times with decent success. However that was with a friend with knowledge of the area. This will be my first trip with... -
Best Game Meat??
Was curious what opinions would be about the best game meat?? Have heard Axis deer are tasty? What about Aoudad? I would rate from the meat ive had: Sika (mini elk from Maryland/Japan) Elk Moose Than everything else in a large drop off Thoughts? -
Cutting up elk
Hello all... I am in the market for a vaccume sealer... I am going to start processing all of my own game meat. Any suggestions? -
Elk Calls
Hey all... Curious what opinions people have on calls. I have a bunch of diaphrams, mostly Rocky Mtn and Phelps. Also have a couple bite and blows from primos and rocky mtn. Diaphrams are getting old and dry. I know this is going to be personal preference like bows, arrows, broadheads... -
Broadhead details/opinions
Hey all, was wondering what thoughts were on what grain braodhead to use for elk?? So I have tried many, many different heads over the years. From thunderhead, to rage, to swacker, muzzy, rocky mountain titanium, Solid, Iron will and most recently Viper trick. Of all heads ive shot, I liked... -
InReach question
Hello, I have an Inreach... I suspended the service last October. I went on to reactivate and it doesn't seem to be working.... I expected this to be simple. Am I missing something obvious?? -
Random thoughts and questions
Hey all, been pre occupied lately and haven't had a ton of time for the forum. Been wanting some opinions and thought id throw everything out,in one thread! Here goes: I have onx maps, but I am sure I don't use it anywhere near to its full potential... So does it work say in Idaho back... -
Rifle Elk Hunt Question(s)
Hello all, I am from Rochester NY and try to head put west every fall on a western hunt. More often than not, elk. Most of the time DIY archery in Idaho. A friend of mine and myself would like to do a rifle elk hunt out west in 4 or 5 years. Was wondering what state/hunt might be the most... -
Random Gear Question
Hey all, buddy of mine had hiking poles or trekking poles on our last hunt. I was surprised how much of a difference they made when packing out meat. Curious what poles you all use if any. Obviously looking for light weight and durable. Thanks -
Wildfires
Hello, was wondering if anyone with more knowledge about wildfires could fill me in a little. Do they occur every year? When do they usually clear up? I am supposed to be going on a moose hunt in central BC in 5 weeks and I am reading they have a lot of wildfires going on. spoke to the... -
Mounts
I dont have many mounts making my knowledge somewhat limited. My friend in Idaho who I hunt elk with is a part time taxidermist, so I dont have a good grasp at actual costs. I have an elk head he did for me for $500 and I have a wood duck that cost me 150 and lastly a whitetail that cost me... -
"InReach" question
Debating getting one of these to be able to text if an emergency occurs and also check in with wife. Anyone have one? Looking for info, what they do, do they work, is there a monthly plan like cell phones? Can you "turn it on" only for hunting season?? Thx all
