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    Snow?!

    We left Montana. Totals in the high country were around 18 inches where we were in SW Montana. Still cold up there and snowed more after we came out Highs in the low 30s during the day and teens at night. First week was great. We passed on 5 elk and were hunting a few nice bulls. Didnt know the...
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    Who else is...

    In silence she waits! Workout days are over. Packed up and hitting the road tomorrow. Will be gone for 19 days this trip.
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    Still at it between a few archery whitetail hunts. Been warm but that's ok. 6 days till chasing those crazy Elk? Or is it crazy me chasing Elk? Either way its all good.
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    Finding a gym

    I have bought used equipment and stopped going to the gym last year. I bought a stair stepper, treadmill, some freeweights, a leg lift rack, and a bow flex for under $500 total. This year I bought a used concept 2 E series rower for $500. Over the years I have found that endurance is more...
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    Adjusting to the Elevation

    I have been going from near sea leval to hunt at 9k-11k almost every year since the the late 80s. A few things I have learned. Start drinking a lot of water if you dont already. Try to stay a night somewhere close to the altitude you will be hunting before you head in. Don't be in a rush. It...
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    Still at it here. Now doing 6800-7000 meters on the rower every night. Heading out on the 18th.
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    Nightly 30min row.
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    Who is bowhunting where?

    Will be in Montana high country again this year . Missed last year due to the two hurricanes. Keeping my fingers crossed! Been out of Elk for a while. Last year was the first year I didn't make it in a very long time.
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    Best hunting boots????

    I still keep getting Lowa's. They are tough boots and hold up extremely well in rough rugged country. Does take a while to break them in.
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    Citric Acid

    Thanks BC. Been around just really busy. Will be hitting the road Sept 19th !
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    Citric Acid

    I always use Citric acid. I would recommend 2oz per qt of water. It goes a long way. I carry a one pint bottle with the granular citric acid in it. I just add water when I need it. I also keep a small Ziploc bag with a few ozs in it for a second animal if we get two. One pint is enough to do a...
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    I have been doing something different this year. I have started rowing. It has been a great overall workout regiment. Been averaging 6k to 7k meters a night.
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    Special Thanks to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks!

    Hello all!! It has been a while since I have posted. Long story short... Here in NC right before Elk Season we were hit here with two Hurricanes. We had 18-36 inches of rain from the second storm and quite a bit from the first. Anyway with the damages to my mothers house and damages to our...
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    Fishing 2018

    Haven't been much this year. Lost a motor and had to scramble to repower. While I was at it did a makeover on the boat as well. Was able to do some cobia fushung after the repower and on a friends boat.
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    Great socks!!

    Hey everyone. I have tried many different socks over the years. For the past 4 years I have strictly been wearing the Bridgedale Men's Merino Hiker Socks. By far the best boot socks I have tried. Give them a try you and your feet will really like them. They fit great and do not slip or stretch...
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    Morning full pack hike. Balmy 74*
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    Finally!

    I have done a bunch of filming over the years but was never really satisfied with any of my cameras. I was finally able to put video setup together that I am happy with. Ended up getting a Canon XA35, Rode NGT1 mic and a Varizoom lance control for tripod or camera arm hunting.
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    ***Turkey Bowhunt Video***

    Thought I would share the video of one of my Turkey hunts from this season with you. I have only Bowhunted Deer and Elk for the last 20+ years but had never Bowhunted turkeys. This was the first turkey I shot with the bow. Its a little long but thought I would share my mid afternoon hunt it with...
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    Crack Heads!!

    I have been seeing lots of turkey this winter!! Nice to watch them while deer hunting. Here is a group I watched for over a hour on one of our Chufa fields!! These are all decent gobblers.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbDr9A2vrJA