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  1. Happy Myles

    Did you shoot your first deer with open sights?

    I could not afford a scope until I got out of college. Still killed a buck every year starting in 1949. Used a 30-30, 30-40 Kraig, 25-35, and 30/06. Oh, and a 32 Special. Had good luck on a few elk too.
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    How old is too old to hunt?

    When my age was between 80 and 83 i killed a half dozen Cape Buffalo and large assortment of plains game. Now i am 85 and during the past year had a few health issues. Think i will hang up hunting the desire not what it used to be..
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    Age and Elevation

    I think there is a medicine I believe called Diamox. Check with your doctor.
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    how to ship a spotter

    Take it to a shipping agent, like FedEx. They will pack it and mail it no fuss
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    High elevation appetite

    I have spent quite a bit of time at high altitudes sheep hunting around the world. Was camped at 15000 feet in the Pamirs for two weeks once. Had little appetite at all. I began taking Green Tea and packets of honey,drinking lots helped me. No coffee. I have hunch it was the honey and...
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    "Well, you came up here for adventure, didn't ya?"

    That sir, is a spectacular adventure . Congratulations and thank you for sharing
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    Technology rant

    I feel your pain. I am 84. Placing a call for help i go through 20 message centers before finally reaching a real person in another country whose broken English i cannot understand.
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    Stone sheep hunts

    I am hesitant to tell this story. several decades ago in northern British Columbia my guide and I were glassing four young Stone rams which had appeared atop a far ridge. Just below them was a huge frozen snow drift. The drift was left from the previous winter and was perhaps 200 yards wide...
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    who actually knows how to use a map and compass

    a couple of thoughts on comments by individuals after their rescue . He had a compass but knew North could not be where it indicated. Felt he was smarter than the compass. Another had a compass but did not have a clue how to use it. Guess he thought it was a good luck charm.
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    What makes one a "good shot?"

    ~ old roper, thank you for your service
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    A Friday Tune for Ms. Europe

    it is sad but appears Europe has gone on to the last big adventure. Hope it includes a Ferrari with top down, music on high and headed for Vegas.
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    Back from Africa

    Thank you for the final installment. As usual excellent
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    Back from Africa

    Glad the tick bite seems to be on the mend. Hope the wedding went well. Again enjoyed the latest African chapter. Thank you and keep them coming
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    Friday Tunage Sept 9th, 2022 - Waiting for fire season to break. Songs about fire and rain.

    Anyone heard from Europe? She always participated in this thread unil a month ago
  15. Happy Myles

    Any ever try decoying Shiras Moose?

    I am too darn old to drag around a spread of moose decoys
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    Back from Africa

    Ontario, just curious, did you treat your pants and shirts with Permethrin and take along some Deet? I do top of my socks too. I know South Africa not a bad insect area but a little prevention is helpful at times . No matter how tough you are.
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    Back from Africa

    Enjoyed chapter three. Keep us posted on your health. Oh, do not forget the next chapters. All the best
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    Back from Africa

    Great news. Best wishes to all
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    Back from Africa

    When is chapter three?
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    Back from Africa

    Thanks Ontario, a great start. Am eager to read chapter two. Thank you
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