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    Powder/Bullet Combo for Elk

    Howdy Folks, Picked up my first UT any bull muzzleloader elk tag and I have a question regarding powder/bullet combo for bull elk. What is your favorite powder/bullet combo for muzzleloader hunting elk? I shoot a CVA Accura V2 open sights. My set up for mule deer is a 100gr of IMR White Hot...
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    Doe Antelope Caliber

    Hey Folks, I drew a doe antelope tag in Northeast Utah after 6 years of applying. This is my first antelope hunt ever and I am concerned that my 7mm Rem. Mag will be a little too much gun for Doe antelope. Do you agree? What's your thoughts on using a 223 for hunting doe antelope, is that too...
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    Late September Mule Deer Behavior

    Good Morning Fellow Hunters, I was lucky enough to draw a central manti, UT general season muzzleloader deer tag. My hunt starts Wednesday, September 23. I know the area really well from hunting elk there, but this year I have had a hard time locating deer. I went scouting this past weekend and...
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    ATV Gear

    Hey Guys and Gals, I recently got a used 2008 Suzuki King Quad 450 for hunting and recreation. I need to get some tools and gear to have in my ATV at all times. It has a utility box/bench seat on the back that I can store and lock items in. Any suggestions on what tools and gear I will need...
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    Blood Stained Pack

    Hey Guys and Gals: I have been putting off cleaning my blood stained Mystery Ranch Metcalf Pack... I know... I know... I should have cleaned it sooner than later. I was wondering what kind detergents you use to clean blood stained packs and how you go about cleaning your pack. Thanks for your...
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    Central Manti Spot and Stalk Bear Hunt

    Earlier this year, Utah's fish and game announced new spot and stalk hunts this year. I saw that they had spot and stalk only bear tag in Central Manti region from Sept. 25-Oct. 27. I thought, "What the heck, I'll put in for that tag. They are only drawing 18 residents, I'll probably wont draw."...
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    Fall Bear Questions

    I am a hunter from Utah. I drew a Limited Entry Bear Spot and Stalk only Bear tag for the South Manti Unit. The hunt runs from Sept. 25- Oct. 28 and I am trying to learn as much about bear hunting in the fall as possible. If I may, I have a few questions about fall spot and stalk bear hunting...
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    Utah Fall Spot and Stalk Bear Hunt

    Good Morning Fellow Hunters, I recently drew Central/South Manti Spot and Stalk only bear tag in Utah. The hunt runs from Sept. 25- Oct. 27 2019. I've been hunting deer and elk in this area for over a decade and I am excited to have a bear tag in my wallet this fall. The problem is I have 0...
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    Colorado Preference Point Help.

    Hello Fellow Hunters: I am a college student buying preference/bonus points as a non-resident. When I try to buy points in Colorado I get this error message. I'm not sure why i am getting this error message. If you know why please let me know how I can fix.
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    Tripod recommendations for an 85mm Vortex Razor Spotting scope

    Good Morning Fellow Hunters, I recently bought a new 85mm Vortex Razor Spotting Scope and I am impressed with it. My question is what kind of of tripod do you recommend for an angled 85mm spotting scope? I am looking for one that I can use while standing (I am 6' 2") when I am scouting from a...
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    Vortex Razor Spotting Scope

    Good Morning Fellow Hunters: Right now I have been saving my money for new camo and an HD Spotting scope. I really like the Vortex Razor spotting scopes. But I am on the fence on whether to get the 65mm or the 85mm objective lens. I attached the the specs between the the 85 and 65 scope. I...
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    Bass Fishing For Dummies

    Hey guys and gals, I have been a trout and kokanee salmon fisherman my whole life. I have caught some nice trout and kokes over the years. Lately I have an interest is bass fishing. I have always been curious to catch a bass, but I have no clue where to begin. I am from central Utah and there...
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    Big Fin Hands-Free Rifle Harness

    Good Morning fellow hunters: I am sure this question has been asked dozens of times, but do any of you know what Randy Newberg's rifle harness he uses? The one i am talking is about is the one where the barrel/stock of his rifle comes under his armpit for hands free rifle carry. Do you guys...
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    Badlands vs Mystery Ranch

    Hello fellow hunters, I am currently in the market for a day pack that can haul meat. I am stuck between Badlands 2200 (http://www.badlandspacks.com/gear/packs/badlands-2200-hunting-pack) or Mystery Ranch Pop Up 28 (http://www.mysteryranch.com/pop-up-28-pack) . I saw both at a trade show and...
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    What shotgun choke is best for pheasant hunting?

    Hello fellow hunters, This Saturday my father is treating my brother and I to a pheasant hunt in Northern Utah at one of the local clubs up there. I haven't hunted pheasants in a few years and I was wondering what would be the best choke to use? I shoot a Weatherby PA-08, It came with three...
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    Utah Muzzleloader Spike Elk Hunt

    Good Morning, This year I decided to try something different and buy a muzzleloader spike tag in Utah. The hunt starts on November 1 and I managed to find a few days to hunt elk with my muzzleloader. My question to the forum is will spike elk be with cow elk during that time of year? Will they...
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    Best 2-Way Radios For Hunting

    Hey guys, I am currently looking for a good pair of 2 way radios for hunting. I hunt mostly the mountains of Utah and my radios I have currently did not perform well. They are old and can't hold a charge, I am considering replacing the batteries or buy something new. I am curious to hear what...
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    Hunting burn areas

    Hello Fellow Hunters, Last year, one of my favorite hunting areas in Utah caught on fire due to lightning. It burned a few thousand acres. I hear Randy Newberg and other hunters say they love to hunt burn areas. At what point after a fire do you guys start hunting burn areas? The following year...
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    Serial Number on Leupold Optics

    Do you guys know where I can find the Serial Number on a pair of Leupold Mojave Proguide HD 10x42 Binoculars? I am trying to register my binoculars on Leupolds Website. Thanks for your help. -SDS14
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    Wife is showing interest in hunting

    My wife has been very supportive of hunting and enjoys watching hunting TV on Sportsman Channel and YouTube. She also says that she would like to get a Bull Elk and a Mountain Goat. But whenever I suggest signing her up for hunter safety she opposes and says that "guns scare her" (for example...
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