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BS hunting pants sizes
You know what really grinds my gears… the fact that I can’t find a nice pair of hunting pants that don’t have to be hemmed. I’m no Manute Bol, I’m 5’7 160 lbs. I’ve ordered every damn brand and it seems like and they all have to be hemmed for my needs. Granted, I’m a 30 inch inseam that...- JoltnJoe
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Zoleo and Inreach problem
Anyone else had a problem messaging between zoleo and inreach devices? I have a zoleo and camped/hunted with a buddy who has inreach and we never could get a message through from one to the other.- JoltnJoe
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- Forum: Backpack Hunting
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Hanwag Makra Trek size 9
Practically new….Worn 3 times to cut grass, never made it to the mountains, too narrow in the toe box for me. $220 tyd -
SoCo 1st Rifle Success!
2020- Giant forest fire, no public access. Returned my tag and stayed here in NC, channeled my time and energy towards finally getting my general contracting license. Best decision I’ve made in a long time! (My mother in law likes to say everything happens for a reason) 2021- Made it out to... -
Colorado COVID Muzzy 2021
Figured it might be interesting to journal this hunt since it has gotten very interesting in the last 12 hours. I left North Carolina on Tuesday to arrive in Colorado and stayed with a friend and his wife for two nights. This Morning I got up to depart to my hunt unit in southern Colorado and...- JoltnJoe
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Hunt Departure Reservations
Anybody else get any lingering reservations or guilt about leaving for a long hunt? I’m usually gone about 2 weeks on my annual elk adventure. I have an amazing wife and beautiful little girl, and with September fast approaching it seems like I get this “dang I hate to leave them” feeling...- JoltnJoe
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Phelps Calls Acquired by Meateater
They now own Firstlite, FHF, and Phelps. Any bets on whose next? Weatherby? Schnees? Stone Glacier? Crazy power moves by this conglomerate.- JoltnJoe
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Preference point restoration?
I returned my muzzy elk tag for a refund and a +1 preference point restoration due to the Cameron peak fire, but have yet to see my points restored on CPW’s website? Anybody seen their fire refund points restored yet? -
Flying this season?
Starting my travel plans for September elk. Curious to know whose flown since the pandemic and how was your experience? Did you feel that the airlines/airports were Making an effort to keep everyone as safe as possible with respect to Covid? Sure saves me a lot of time and money versus...- JoltnJoe
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Side Sleeper Bags
Anybody out there try the Nemo Spoon Style Sleeping bags for side sleepers? Love my big agnes shoestring bag, but poor circulation from restricted movement in the knee and elbow areas tends to wake me up in pain. TIA- JoltnJoe
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- Forum: Backpack Hunting
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Meal replacement bar?
What’s everybody’s favorite for quick, on the go bar for breakfast/lunch? Pro bar? RX bar? Other?- JoltnJoe
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High Country Training
Added some weight to my morning training regimen. Plans are to get heavier rapidly!- JoltnJoe
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Rocky Mountain Bully Bull Bugle Tube
I have a Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls Bully Bull tube in Realtree Max-1 I'd like to part with. Tube is 3 months old and for all intensive purposes, new. $25 TYD, paypal f&f -
Fire vs. High End Clothing
In this age of $200+ jackets (puffys, softshells, raingear etc.) and $150 pants, does anyone have a hack to keep fire cinders from burning holes in your stuff??? First world problem I know, but curiosity and gear upkeep OCD has gotten the best of me....- JoltnJoe
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Its coming.... what call are you blowing/practicing with???
I'm a beginner caller and have had a lot of fun this offseason learning and playing with diaphragms and the bugle tube. What call are you chewing on and why do you find it preferable over others? I have a small/high palate and the phelps calls seem to suit me better so far. The grey phelps... -
Elk Tag/Hunt Dilemma
This reads a lot like a "Dear Abby" letter in my head so hear we go.... Dear Fellow Hunters, Against all odds I didn't draw my rut muzzy tag this year and ended up with a rifle post-rut tag. Conversely, one of my best hunting brothers drew the muzzy tag. I've been e-scouting for my tag which...- JoltnJoe
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Spotter Recommendations?
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Sold
I have an Eberlestock X2 in western slope camo I'd like to part with. Cool little daypack with the ability to haul meat as well. Its 2 years old and seen around 50 miles and packed 4 critters. Has some blood stains, but is 100% other than that. $115 TYD PM me for pics or questions....SOLD
