Hunting season preparations, what did you do today?

[Deleted member 20812]

On Sunday, I replaced the steering rack bushings on my pickup. Not exactly a fun job, but it saved me about $600 in gas money. Steering is a lot tighter now.

I ordered new tires yesterday in preparation for a Wyoming road show in a few weeks.

 

[geetar]

This afternoon I cobbled together somewhat of a ground blind for a place I wanna hunt for the rifle opener here in N.C. Will add some artificial camo netting each time I go in to hunt and take it when I leave. Overlooks a bottom where several ridges funnel together. Should be fun.

 

[Shangobango]

Started the autoreply on my work email.

OMG I can't wait to hit that button....

 

[Shangobango]

On Sunday, I replaced the steering rack bushings on my pickup. Not exactly a fun job, but it saved me about $600 in gas money. Steering is a lot tighter now.

I ordered new tires yesterday in preparation for a Wyoming road show in a few weeks.

What kind of tires did you go with?

 

[Deleted member 20812]

What kind of tires did you go with?

Well, after waffling for weeks like a teenage girl picking a prom dress, I finally opted on the Goodyear Duratracs. 275/70R18 load range E. Severe snow rated. I've used these on work vehicles with good luck in the past. My only hang up with them is they get loud as all get out if you don't keep up on rotation, alignment, front end work, etc. Other than that, they're a great tire.

 

[Deleted member 20812]

OMG I can't wait to hit that button....

That and the voicemail telling folks to call back in two weeks.....

 

[Islander]

Packed up the U-Turn stove and Redcliff and received a half nest for it in the mail. Precut some oak for the stove. Sharpened my axe. Nothing exciting, yet.

 

[Gellar]

OMG I can't wait to hit that button....

It is always pretty amazing. Unfortunately, mines back on now.

 

[Gellar]

That and the voicemail telling folks to call back in two weeks.....

Cell phone coverage has been getting better in the mountains and I for one am not a huge fan of it.

 

[diamond hitch]

Horses are shod. Today I cut the last pieces of trails that I can cut from the road. On thursday the boys and girls in green close the roads. After this the rest of the trail work will have to be done from horseback and long days. Snow coming on sat. I think the hunt is in the air. Next week it's time to outfit saddle bags, pull out clothes, and start to determine which hunts I hunt in which order. Eat well now cause soon its 30plus days in the saddle in the annual search. Not a week of new experiences but dark to dark beat yourself to death adventure.

 

[Shangobango]

Cell phone coverage has been getting better in the mountains and I for one am not a huge fan of it.

I am a huge fan of airplane mode lol.

 

[Justabirdwatcher]

Told my staff today that they had 3 more days to get what they needed from me. The "oh sh*t" looks on several faces were priceless.

 

[Boarmaster]

Rode my bike and ate healthy meals. did the same yesterday and will try and do the same tomorrow.

 

[Deleted member 20812]

Lifted weights and sifted through the perpetual cleaning/repairing/staging area.

 

[Deleted member 20812]

.....and loaded for tomorrow’s adventure.

 

[Gellar]

.....and loaded for tomorrow’s adventure.

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A canoe, axe, shovel, and 1 Medium tote. This looks like an adventure in the making!

 

[Dave N]

A canoe, axe, shovel, and 1 Medium tote. This looks like an adventure in the making!

Or getting rid of a body!

Have fun!

 

[Deleted member 20812]

A canoe, axe, shovel, and 1 Medium tote. This looks like an adventure in the making!

I’ve added a fishing rod, shotgun, and a dog crate. And beer.

 

[Gellar]

Or getting rid of a body!

Have fun!

Are you speaking from experience Dave?

 

[Dave N]

Are you speaking from experience Dave?

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