It may not make a huge difference but if it makes the difference between filling the freezer or coming home empty handed it's a step I don't mind taking
Guessing the delay in the firing could've come from fowling in the breech, any debris between the primer and the powder could cause that. As for being in your truck, if you had it in the cab the heat would've warmed it up, causing it to condense in the case so it's pretty much stored wet. It can...
Can't go wrong with a stihl, husky, or echo. Could save yourself some hassle if you start it every now and then and keep the gas fresh, I'm sure regardless of brand with proper care almost any brand is going to serve you well.
Might have already been mentioned but you can't go wrong with vortex, glass clarity is fantastic. Plus their lifetime warranty with no questions asked replacement, nice to have a company that stands by their products and their consumers.
Welcome from Iowa! I was in unit 25 last fall if you have any questions feel free to ask, was there during archery though so don't know how much will carry over.
Congrats on an awesome bird! My favorite is wrapping the breasts in bacon then throwing it on the smoker, keeps the meat moist and gives it fantastic flavor. Kind of like you would if you were to cook pheasant, both very lean and low fat, don't overcook it!
I caught the first weekend of ML season in Colorado when I was there in 2018, personally I would try to avoid it. It may come down to whatever ends up working best with everyones schedule, but for the unit I was in there was a lot more traffic. Almost twice as many trucks at the trailhead on the...
Personally I shoot a trufire hardcore. Love the adjustability and the hook style release causes almost no wear on the D-loop. Never had an issue with them but I did have to replace one when i dropped it in an uncut bean field..
I've only been once but learned a lot the first time out, you won't regret being in good shape before you go, not having the right gear can make your hunt miserable. Expect a lot of pressure with OTC tags. Don't have any info on those units but my experience is the further back you go the less...
Another note, there was a podcast by Garret Weaver where a taxidermist was talking about people being wary of paying in full.. Mainly because if the taxidermist already has your money he may be less motivated to get your mount done quicker than others who haven't paid. Now this doesn't apply in...
Haha hopefully I don't sound too hideous! Ventured into the flat tops last year, little disappointed to see the outfitters and many other hunters in the area but it was expected with the OTC license. Was still a fun hunt and great learning experience for a couple of newbies!
Based on local taxidermists 12-18 months is very common but as stated by others I'd be going in and getting that back regardless of what he says, hopefully he still has it! Best of luck with whatever you decide to do.