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  1. Mainer207

    Save Points or Go For It

    Hi all, I’m an eastern guy who’s never done a western hunt. It’s been a dream of mine to start getting after it, but the buddy I thought would build points and plan with me bailed and moved to France. I will have 4 points for Antelope, Deer, and Elk in Wyoming next season. I’m debating...
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    Turkey Loads

    Got my gun out to pattern it at 25 yards. Recoil is enough that I don’t shoot anymore than I have to. My gun only runs 2-3/4 shells, so I use Winchester 1-1/2 oz 4 shot. What do you all run? Any reason I should consider a change? Below is a photo of my artwork and shot. Most of the pellets to...
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    Game Cam Troubleshooting

    Hey guys, I bought a half dozen Wildgame Innovations cameras over the last year and have had mixed success. I know they’re cheap, but I can’t imagine that all 6 don’t work already! It seems that when I first put them out with a fresh card they function decently. However, I usually hike in...
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    Ever Cook Brown Trout

    I normally don’t keep brown trout, but given my desire to stay out of the grocery, I stuck an 18” brown today with my fly rod. I was casting an olive bugger to the edges of the ice line as it’s receding here in the Catskills. Going to serve it up tonight but wondering if any of you have good...
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    Finding Turkeys in Timber

    I’ve had success hunting turkeys in fields, but I’m looking to turn one up in the big woods. I scouted a spot on public land where a power line runs through a system of ridges alongside a creek bottom...Essentially a field in the middle of timber. Last year, I cut some turkey tracks in there...
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    Flying from NY to hunt pronghorn

    Does anyone have experience flying from NY to hunt? I’m considering a Wyoming pronghorn hunt. Driving is an option, but my PTO is limited so flying could save us a few days. I know there are resources discussing flying with rifles, but NY is it’s own beast. Ideally I’d fly from JFK. Anyone...
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    What Chainsaw Do You Run?

    I know there’s truck saw thread, but that’s not what I’m after. I’m looking to buy my first chainsaw. I’ve run a handful, but it’s time to get my own. I’m looking for something that’s well rounded. I fell a decent amount of small trees, and there are a couple maples of 24” or so on our property...
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    Buy Now or Later — Tires

    Alright, ladies and gents, I know tires come up enough on here, so I’m not going to ask your opinion on brands. I already know I’m going with the 265/70-16 Falken Wildpeak AT3W, anyway. Instead, I need you to help convince myself and my old lady (she’s bringing me down on this one) that...
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    Maine Bound!

    It’s been a tough first season in NY. I’ve had a couple close calls, watched guys walk by my stands, and witnessed a war zone for the rifle opener around my cabin. Now, it’s time to get away for 8 days and hunt with my old man for the first time in about 10 years. He and I both got away from...
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    Is it too late to move stands?

    So, I’m hunting a new piece of state land this year and got a bit of late summer scouting in. When I set the seats I was worried about the ease of access, but had trail camera intel and went for it. Here I am, watching grouse hunters run their dogs under my stand and listening to hikers chat...
  11. Mainer207

    What do you do with your coyotes

    So, I’ve never been a predator hunter, but as I get more into hunting I want to give it a go. I’m curious what you guys do with your coyotes...Do you leave them lay, skins for the walls, or have you made garments out of the furs? My girlfriend handled a coyote fur at the local bow shop and...
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    7mm-08 vs Black Bears

    Hey ya’ll, I have a bear tag along with my NY deer tag, and I’ve got a few spots where the bears seem to be showing up a lot on camera. Do any of you have experience using a 7mm-08 on Black Bears? I plan on running 140gr pills out of my Remington Model Seven. I believe this is plenty of gun...
  13. Mainer207

    Mystery Ranch Sale

    Check out Argali Outdoors for 20% off Mystery Ranch packs. I scored a sawtooth 45 for $360 today.... couldn’t resist a deal to pick up my first pack
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    OnX Issues

    Been running onX for a year with no problem...it’s been the main ingredient for me scouting in the pieces of state land I hunt in NY. But my last trip out I had an issue with the app. When I’m in offline mode (running saved maps) I cannot see the private land lines. I have the layer turned on...
  15. Mainer207

    Top 5 Tags

    If you were a newbie and could only build points for 5 tags what would they be? This is my first year building points and so far I’ve gone for MT deer bonus point, MT elk bonus point, WY deer, and WY antelope. I don’t have a 5th yet but after this thread I may.... Keep in mind that ideally...
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    Practice Regimen

    Hey guys, I just picked up my first compound this weekend and got a couple hours at the range for instructions. I did smoke my forearm (rocking a beautiful bruise this week) which may have me a little gun shy. I shot well at the range and was hitting vitals on a 3D deer consistently. The next...
  17. Mainer207

    First Western Hunt (An internal debate....)

    Hey guys, I'm planning for my first western hunt with a buddy of mine, and we are trying to decide what to do. We are torn between MT deer and WY antelope. What do you guys suggest?! What can we expect from either hunt (access, crowds, terrain types, game siting etc)? For some background: I've...
  18. Mainer207

    Any Issues with Leveling Kits???

    Hey guys, I've been debating installing a 1.5" leveling kit on my 2013 silverado since the day I got it. However, I've gotten a lot of mixed messages about the pros and cons of a leveling kit. I was considering a rough country leveling spacer kit, but a buddy of mine told me it's hard on the...
  19. Mainer207

    Turkeys in the Rain

    Ladies and gents, I’m new to the turkey hunting scene, and I’m already hooked! Great time of year to be out chasing gobbles and watching game. I was wondering what people think about hunting turkeys in the rain. Worth it or sleep in? (Either way, I’m going...) Any strategies you guys like...
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    Semi-Urgent Question!

    Hey guys, I recently got a 12ga shotgun from my father that is chambered for 2-3/4” shells. Well, I was out turkey hunting and had mixed up ammo... I fired on a jake with a 3” shell...twice. I’m supposed to get back out hunting tomorrow and am wondering if the gun could be dangerously...
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