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    Deer burgers?

    Trying to find how to make the perfect deer burger without them falling apart on the grill. I’ve tried adding flour, egg, pork fat etc. Id like to hear what you guys do?
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    Crossing a unit to get to another?

    So while e-scouting some otc areas in Colorado, I came across a trailhead that is on a otc gmu but goes a couple miles into a draw gmu shortly afterwards and then back into the original otc gmu. My question (maybe dumb🤷🏻‍♂️) is if I have a otc tag is it illegal or a bad idea to use this trail to...
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    Couple’s getaway ideas

    Looking for a 4 day getaway with the wife. And I absolutely have no idea. We live in iowa so flying would probably be the easiest. I just dont Want to feel too guilty when I elk hunt in September. Something short and sweet. If I could find a place with lots of boutiques and shops in a beautiful...
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    Compound to trad

    I have this on going fight with myself every year. I’m strongly considering going to traditional, I have shot compund for over 20 years and currently have 3 recurves I actually enjoy shooting. The compound just seems like work I guess. For those of you that have switched, what made you decide...
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    Who doesn’t wear camo to hunt

    Comparing prices on camo and thinking plaid might be my new color. I feel like I’m reverting back to my childhood of wearing a faded green mechanics one piecebut the price difference between camo and clothes that are simple earth tones are insane to me.
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    High elevation appetite

    I feel like at higher elevations I have zero appetite and I literally have to force myself to eat. Am I alone in this? I’m considering taking a meal replacement shake and a few snacks instead of debydrated meals. I have no problem drinking water and figured it would at least be a way to get...
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    High interest savings accounts

    I’m just finding out about these and had a couple questions for anyone with insight to these. They look like a good way to save money. My question is what are some reasons why you have them? Is this a supplemental retirement plan for some? Or more of a just in case murphy strikes? Also what...
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    Mixer recommendations

    First off would you guys even recommend a mixer for mixing fat and seasoning? I’ve read a lot of reviews on various mixers and many seem to be a hassle to take apart and clean. Debating on if it would be easier to just have the family do it by hand? It would mainly be used to mix fat with...
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    Beware of future birthdays

    Currently sitting at the hospital with my pregnant wife, waiting to see if our 5th kid wants today to be her day. I thought I would also mention something about the timing for those of you thinking of kids. Just think before you act is all I’m saying. February is a crucial month to practice...
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    Taxidermy for fish

    I heard the other day that there is a place you can send pics of your fish and they will do a replica? Curious about cost and if it’s realistic looking. Has anyone had any done?
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    Meat band saw?

    Hey guys wondered if anyone had any input on if you could use a wood band saw for cutting meat? Maybe finer teeth? Just thinking of something that woukd save time cutting rear quarters into bone in steaks. I thought if I froze the hindquarters and used a band saw? Maybe its a bad idea lol we...
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    Bear opportunity?

    Hey guys I was looking into Minnesota tags for bear. I live in iowa and I was wondering about it for an alternative to a western state. From what I understand is you can buy pref points and the no quota zone isn’t really good for bear? I looked up outfitters and they looked oddly affordable lol...
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    Water in high country

    Last year in September I was around 11k and had serious issues finding water. I did however find a seep in tall grass where everything else had been sipping water. The grass was laid down all around it and lots beds nearby. The water had a sheen on it and I was reluctant to drink it. I’ve tried...
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    Keep your bow in tent?

    Last year while backpacking I kept my compound in the tent with me. With the rest of my gear and self, it was a crowded place. Wondering what you guys do? I was worried about mice chewing on it (I think, or big foot taking it)??. Trying to figure out all my questions from last year.
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    Bear outfitter recommendation

    Hey guys I was wondering if anyone could recommend a bear outfitter for the 2022 spring season. I’m completely open to any method as far as baiting and sitting in a stand or spot and stock or even possibly hounds. From what I’ve seen this would put me in idaho or possibly montana for spot and...
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    Carrying extra fuel

    Wonder what is the best way to transport gas in the truck into the back country. I have plastic gas cans but they seem to splash out or leak fumes a little, just enough to be annoying. I just want to have 5 gallons on hand for “just in case”. Looking for something that won’t leak fumes or...
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    At home meat processing

    Hey all I’m relatively new here and was hoping to see some pictures of your guy’s at home butcher shops. Wether it’s elaborate or simple, I’m intrigued to see what others have going on. My family and I eat deer for about 95% of our meat, we shoot on average 6-8 a year and our local meat guy is...
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    Limited & otc question

    Hey all this will be my first year archery elk hunting and I was wondering if someone could help me understand the purpose of limited draw units in Colorado where the quota ends in a surplus of tags or can be drawn with 0 pts. Is this because the elk population in such units are below desired...
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    Deer special archery wy ?

    Hey guys I need something dumbed down. Here in ia I buy a hunting license and then a deer tag. When I read wyomings special archery deer requirements, am I buying a archery permit (license) and a special archery deer tag? This is from the regs “ Archers who wish to hunt in the special archery...
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