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  1. Hilltop

    Office Help

    I spend the majority of M-F, 8am to 5pm, in an office. Anyone have any unique work out ideas that can be done throughout the day in a small office?
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    Hunter Safety Topic - shoot?

    My oldest son recently took our state approved hunter safety course. One part of the course deals with safe shots to take on game animals. The following picture was used as an example of an unsafe shot to take. My son answered it "correctly" but the overall reaction in the room was that while...
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    WTB - Used Range Finder / Binoculars

    Wanted to Buy- I'm looking to pick up a used Leupold or comparable range finder. I want something capable of ranging an animal at 4-500 yards. Guessing that will take an 800 or 1000 yard model. I DO NOT want one with angle compensation or any other fancy gadgets. It will be used on flat...
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    Biggest Hunting Mistakes

    What is your biggest hunting mistake that you feel someone else can learn from? I think I have learned more from my mistakes through the years than I have from anywhere else. My biggest mistake was my second elk hunt ever. I was 16 years old. I took a shot at a young bull elk that I was sure...
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    Back from the doctor

    Just found out I have a fractured wrist. I have never had an injury like this and looking for any advice out there on actual recovery time to be able to archery hunt. I drew a great elk tag and am now a bit nervous about where my abilities will be come September. Any of you had a similar...
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    Guess the score- Wyoming double

    To celebrate the draw deadline in Wyoming I'll post one more for the combo hunters. Both were officially scored but for this game we will only be looking for gross score. Archery antelope taken in area 55 My first good mule deer- the hidden back fork is almost identical to the other side...
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    Guess the score....

    Guess the score threads are fun for me so I thought I would put one out there for everyone else- I'll post the score in a day or two.
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    Make the most out of your Scouting Trip

    In reading many posts on here about hunting out west, I have heard a good portion of the hunters say they can't pull off a scouting trip for one reason or another. I have limited vacation time myself so taking a fall hunting trip uses half of my vacation. In the past I felt guilty for wanting...
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    Helping a student with an economics project

    For those of you that have been on guided hunts- "How much did you tip on your last hunt and what did the hunt cost?" He doesn't need opinions on how much people think is right he is just writing a paper on the industry.
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    Antelope mount idea

    I just got this back from my taxidermist. My wife, and my son and I all took Wyoming bucks last year. It was their first time hunting out west. I had this made as a way to remember the hunt. The picture doesn't do it justice- It looks awesome. Just thought I would post it on here in case...
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    Elk Ivory Ideas

    I have a jar full of elk ivory that I feel is just kind of going to waste. I'm looking for ideas to use these little gems in one way or another. I don't ever wear rings so that is out for me... Anyone out there have unique or cool ideas? Send pictures if you can.
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    New Savage youth combo with Nikon 3x9

    Looking for opinions on the scope that comes with the savage youth combo. It is a Nikon BDC 3x9. I called Nikon and they said it is the Prostaff model. Anyone has any problems with theirs? This is on a 7mm-08 rifle. Thanks in advance...
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    7mm-08 Help

    My wife and I are hunting private land elk this fall in Wyoming. I drew a blue chip tag and my wife wanted to go along and shoot a cow elk. She has limited experience hunting- one doe deer and one Wyoming antelope last fall. I bought her a new savage youth combo rifle in 7mm-08. The hunting...