Recent content by NorthT

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    Spot sat phone

    Hey guys anyone using or used a spot sat phone? I like the price of this phone and have been doing some searches about it. I would rather buy instead of renting but would like to hear some positive things about it first if there are any. For reference I will be using in western Wyoming and maybe...
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    Colorado 80 81 83 and 851

    Hey guys looking for a new spot for this year and these on top of my lists. However I have never Been to any of them. Have heard in past that they can be pretty good. Looking at early bow hunt sept 1 -14 . Just looking to get any info about any of them. When do they usually start rut in this...
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    Leftover tags

    Anyone ever have any luck getting left over general tags for wy? Was really planning on going back this year if possible but only hope is leftover.
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    2013 bows

    Anyone shot next years bows? Would like to hear some reviews. Looking and the new element and the matthews creed or chill. What's your takes?
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    Iowa whitetail

    2012 Iowa . Killed nov 2nd southern Iowa publics land . Deer came out of a crp field headed to corn field. Stopped 20 yards from me to work a scrape. Landed perfect shot deer ran 100 yards.
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    Another from Wyoming!

    I had spotted this gut the night before with another bull that was sticking together. It was around 9 am the next morning before I made to same ridge as them. One bull had been bugling all morning in the same spot so i decided to make a move. I got with in 50-60 yards of the bull and could not...
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    Iowa Bound!

    Headed to iowa sunday night!! Ready to get out of here. Hopefully its cold and deer are moving!! Any one have any updates or headed up in the next 2 weeks?
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    SPOT Gps

    Anyone ever used any of these devices?? The SPOT or SPOT connect that is suppose to connect with your cell phone or do you just rent a satillite phone. I have never is a sat phone, what would you expect to pay for one for like 10 days?
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    Montec vs Styker??

    Which would you prefer for Elk?? I like the montecs but the strykers seem to be so much sharper. Anyone have any problems with the blades on stryker?? I know the montecs are tough as nails. Have hit trees, and if anyone ever hit low on Glenn Del buck there is a piece of rebarb in there. Little...
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    Katadyn Hiker pro vs Katadyn Base camp Gravity??

    Whats your take on the two? Any peferences/advantages. Have been using iodine, justing think it may be time for a change for i do not like (pulp) with my water, clean or not.
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    Wyoming unit 102

    Anyone had any experiences in 102-103-104 areas? Doing late september bow hunt. I know they finally got the fires out. Hows the water?
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    Side Arm Preference??

    What do you guys take along with you in back country?
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    Super Mega 2 man

    Has anyone used mountain hardware's Supermega 2 man tent. It looks good and roomy. 2.2lbs pack weight i think. Any experiences?
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    Ice Breaker merino wool

    Has anyone used any of this stuff before?? Found some on sale in local climbing store. Have been looking for cheaper alternative to first lite stuff.
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    Blue Widow vs Badlands 2200

    How would you compare the 2 with 70-100 lbs. I have a 2200 and love the way it carries weight however very limited space. Was looking at the BW and like the design just wanted some first hand experience. Not interested in high priced packs at this time since i only elk hunt 1-2 times a year...