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  1. Jape

    NZ Dream

    It is perhaps self apparent, but still deserves mentioning, that New Zealand hunting typically consists of estate hunting parcels with high fences. There is some incredible free range hunting there, though the caliber of animals differs. I knew that going into this hunt and accepted it. I found...
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    Rough Hunting Year

    I read this article and it confirmed what I think most of the western states are seeing. I think it’s going to be a rough year to get tags and a rough year even if one obtains a tag. 🤷‍♂️ Insert Debbie downer gif...
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    Utah HB 469 - trail cams

    Looks like this passed and is on the governors desk. Would ban trail cameras completely after July 31. https://le.utah.gov/~2023/bills/static/HB0469.html
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    Bondurant Billionaire Land Swap

    This has the feel of a modern day John Dutton...
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    Crazy Places Animals Go

    This bull elk was in a most interesting spot today. Some of it is due to the high snowfall, but sometimes I wonder why they go the places they go. Post your pics of animals in places you least expect them.
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    Any Magview Users?

    Thinking about purchasing the magview adapter for my spotting scope (Swaro ATX). I’m planning on checking it out at a Hunt Expo next week, but would love any feedback from those that have already used it. Pros/cons? I don’t love the price tag, but I get tired of switching out for a new...
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    Bucket list trip

    COVID puts a lot into perspective. Our family was impacted, like everyone else. So, my dad and I decided it was now or never to finally head to Alaska. This was his trip and I was along to spend time with him and help. I was nervous for him because he decided to go for 30 days straight. That is...
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    Utah OTC changes

    Looks like it’s only a one year exploratory change, but I suspect it will change permanently. Utah DWR seeks to test new elk hunt lottery as permits become harder to get https://www.ksl.com/article/50275573/utah-dwr-seeks-to-test-new-elk-hunt-lottery-as-permits-become-harder-to-get
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    New addition to the family

    Finally found my daughter a gun with a shorter stock and barrel that she can use on her first hunt this fall. Went with the Browning AB3 micro stalker in 6.5 creed. Debated between that and 7mm 08, but ultimately decided on this one (haters gonna hate)! At $499 I felt it was a great buy for her...
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    Portable Power Options

    Heading to Alaska in August for a couple weeks on a dall sheep hunt and would love to hear of experience with various solar/power pack combos that have worked well. I'm looking at the Goal Zero Nomad 10 with Venture 30 so that I have something light and easy with the backup ability to use the...
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    Twice as Nice

    2020 was rough on the tag front. I think I went 0/21. Combined with the craziness of 2020 and it just wasn’t an excellent year. So, rather than sulking I lived vicariously through others helping on their hunts, after all hunting is hunting regardless if you are the tag holder. No hunt was more...
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    Bighorn struck by lightning

    Saw this article today and thought others would find it interesting. The hole in the horn is pretty gnarly...
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    Below average hunter numbers and harvest???

    Saw this article today and it seems as though they try to equate the number of hunters to the total harvest. They base the number of hunters off those who stopped at the checkpoint, which seems problematic to me. While elk numbers may or may not be down due to management techniques, the...
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    Wyoming elk feedgrounds

    https://billingsgazette.com/outdoors/wyoming-game-and-fish-sets-meetings-on-elk-feedgrounds-first-phase-of-planning/article_040b7805-8a42-594b-b137-01ff076e091b.html Will be interesting to see what they decide. Awesome that it will be available on zoom.
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    First time pheasant hunt, but definitely not the last

    Upland bird hunting always seemed to coincide with big game hunts, so we never went growing up. The allure always stayed with me though and we finally made it happen with three generations of hunters this week (dad, brothers, and the oldest grandchild in each family). Had some friends with dogs...
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    Vicarious Living

    After going 0/20 on tags this year 😖 I decided to have a good attitude and live vicariously through friends/family. First up was my hunting buddy wife’s moose tag. It was a lot of fun scouting throughout the summer into fall with our wives. It provided the perfect date nights, covertly disguised...
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    Needed this fishing trip

    With all that has been going on the past couple months, the Mrs and I made an executive decision last Wednesday to take the kids to see grandma and grandpa in Wyoming and doing some fishing. This was the last week we could make a family vacay work and the kids were itching to go since all other...
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    Plan ahead if hunting in Alaska

    https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2020/07/28/governor-announces-all-nonresidents-will-have-to-arrive-in-alaska-with-negative-covid-19-tests/
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    Perspective

    With all the doom and gloom lately I thought it might be helpful to share an uplifting story about my grandpa’s last hunt. Writing helps me process and while I certainly don’t condone sticking our heads in the proverbial sand, I do think that with everything going on right now we could use a...
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    Gunwerks Trouble?

    Appointment of a receiver is never the best sign, and it makes you wonder if that new building combined with the pandemic was too much. I’m hoping for a 70% discount sale on their guns 😉...

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