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A Texan's first western hunt and lessons learned
I hope the synopsis of this very brief hunt can be helpful for someone, if not, at least y'all can chuckle at a couple non residents. A hunting buddy and I went on our first out of state hunt this past week to western Wyoming in search of black bear. Leading up to that point I had done a ton...- TX_Eric
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Fall black bear tips
Things are coming together for my first spot/stalk hunt. A friend and I will be hunting in western Wyoming for black bear this year. We have the unit it picked out and have been doing as much research as possible, including reading the Ultimate Guide to Black Bear Hunting by Douglas Boze...- TX_Eric
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- Forum: Other Big Game
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Gonna rebarrel, but to what?
I've got a remington 700 that's currently chambered in 7mm rem mag. Needs a new barrel and I'm debating on going with another 7mm, thinking either RUM or 28 Nosler, or something in a 338 flavor. Have no need for either, but this currently unusable 700 action is burning a hole in my pocket... -
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REI Magma 10
Are any of yall running the REI Magma 10 bag? I've had my mind set on holding out for one of the new SG bags, however the price point and online reviews of the Magma 10 keeps me coming back to it. I'm curious in how well they have held up over time if you are running one. I only plan to use...- TX_Eric
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- Forum: Backpack Hunting
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Wyoming unit 70-non typical questions
I drew a whitetail doe tag in unit 70, this will be my first experience out west. I recently watched Randy's episode where they WT hunt wyoming and am already getting a gameplan together from that aspect. My questions are what are good resources for maps for the area? I plan on getting the... -
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I'm sold on Tikkas.
I recently picked up a Tikka T3x Lite SS in 300wsm on a whim. I had been having ongoing issues with my R700 in 7mm remmag for the past couple years and finally lost interest in it. I had gone into the gun shop a couple weeks ago with every intention of picking up a Bergara in 7mag, however... -
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Last minute camping advice
My wife and I got married this past week, and she's also about 8 weeks pregnant. We were supposed to be heading on our honeymoon this weekend to central America but after speaking with our OB today we've had to cancel because of zika. We have a little over a week off and are instead...- TX_Eric
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Silvertip photos
My fiance and I currently camp in an rei halfdome 2, which is roughly 31sqft. We have managed this with two dogs inside as well, one being 55lbs, the other 20. While not overly comfortable, it was doable. I recently became interested in picking up a larger floorless shelter that would...- TX_Eric
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- Forum: Backpack Hunting
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30 years old, dreamin of big horns...what options?
New guy here, been lurking for a while. As the title says, I turn 30 next month, and am hoping to get my feet wet with western hunting this year with Antelope in Wyoming. #1 on my bucket list is a Big Horn sheep hunt, which i'm starting a little late in the game for, but hoping its not too...- TX_Eric
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- Forum: BIG THREE - Moose, Goat, Sheep
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New guy from texas
As the title says, new guy from Texas looking at doing my first public land western hunt this year. A buddy and I are planning on putting in for Pronghorn in Wyoming. We have decided to put in for the special draw, and are interested primarily in unit 21 as it seems to have decent access and a...
