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So, this could be a fun way to help move winter along? 😊 My little 5 yr old son and I just came in from a midwinter's hike around our place. Its the 1st sunny day in like forever, and temps were nearing 40°, a good excuse to get outside. We found these tracks. They are old, in crusty snow...

After several trips afield with no luck connecting on pheasants (worst I've ever seen in 17 yrs of hunting Iowa), but kicking up ample cottontails on my long walks, I think its time to shift gears, and take some bunnies as cold weather sets in! 🐇 I have an Italian inspired 'hunter's rabbit'...

Alright, things are far enough along now that this thread is about past due...😆 I'll go 1st: I spent 5 glorious days in Wyoming last week. I saw mule deer. I saw whitetail deer. I saw elk. I saw antelope. I saw wolf tracks. I saw black angus. I saw herefords. I saw whiteface. Go beef! lol...

Some minor changes this year: 1. I was on the west side of Bighorns 2. I didn't fill my tag What's unchanged? Filling my lungs with fresh, crisp air spiked with the sharp spice of the sagebrush. The therapy of moments of true silence in the wilderness. Thank you, Wyoming for the memories...

Gonna a start a thread on gloves, why?; because its getting cold out and I need a new pair. I'd bet a few of you may also be in the same boat. Did read the July 2018 thread, it has some good ideas. Actually, I hate gloves. But, I hate torn up hands and cold hands even more. 😆 My issue with...

Within the next few weeks, I'm hoping to head out to try to punch my doe deer tag (muley or whitey) in the Bighorn Basin. I was unable to make a trip and scout this summer, but there's a lot of accessible public land and WIA in there. I hope to meet up with a buddy for the hunt itself; but...

Freeze watch/warnings, quiet house (very unusual for a dad of 7-everyone was at sports, work, band, whatever); so I found a few nice Sandia and Espanola chiles still hanging on in my patch; I put them to good use for my solo supper tonite. 😆 Time to haul in whatevers left and usable out back...

Wanted to reach out to the brain trust to hear how/if everyone measures a jam length COAL for a specific bullet and rifle when they start load development? I've used 2 methods over the past year and gotten different results-which messes with my mojo. Both methods have been around for a long...

CBTO is measure that can seem a bit confounding. Lots of articles and threads where its been praised or argued over. I wanted to share what I found to be one of the best explanations out there of what it is...

What does everyone pack for a 1st aid kit? Say, for a 5+ day back country hunt > 5 miles from the trailhead/truck?

So, I know this is a hunting site; but I value the opinions of the forum members much. My tundra needs new tires. 255/70R18. I had Generals with more of a road tread, but am dissapointed in them. They seemed to have worn out faster than I expected; and really lacked it on mud, but did ok on...

So, I have an opportunity to grab a NIB model 70 featherweight in 264 Win Mag at a fire sale. I know the short barrel will loose some speed-I have the exact same gun in 280 Rem-but I really like the short barrel in the field and I just love these rifles. For deer, sheep, antelope I think it...

Whats the scoop on the best 2 man options in a portable hot tent currently on the market for the DIY hunter? I've been saving up for Cimmarron hot tent combo for a few yrs and am nearly ready to part with my stash (though for some reason I am suddenly wanting a new longer range rifle lol)...

I'm thinking about getting a new rifle. For the longest time, I was set on a 7mm Weatherby Mag; but since shooting one, I wonder if there might be something with similair long range ballistics and down range energy, but maybe less recoil? I don't see myself ever as a true long range hunter...

I'm thinking about getting a new rifle. For the longest time, I was set on a 7mm Weatherby Mag; but since shooting one, I wonder if there might be something with similair long range ballistics and down range energy, but maybe less recoil? I don't see myself ever as a true long range hunter...

How does everyone clean their brass? Dry tumbling Ultrasonic Wet tumbling Dishwasher "Other" There's a lot of options on the market for case cleaning systems, curious to hear what's everyone's preferred method. 😆

I'm about to start a load development for my .280 Rem 22" bbl featherweight using RL-16 pushing the 145 gr Speer 7mm BTSP. Goal of this work is keeping the accuracy of my current AA4350 based load, but with increased velocity. Based on a lot of conversations, research, and empirical...

Ok. I'm tired of analyzing draw odds. Heck, I drew my dang tag and I'm wiggin' out about how messed up the WY draw was! Its summer! Time to let go! Let's see what kind of music we all listen to. Some of you may never talk to me again after seeing my top 10 lol-I'll go 1st-in no particular...

A tip of the hat to all the male mentors, leaders, and teachers in our lives deserving of the title! Take time today to reconnect with those special men; that guided you with the tough love, to help make you the man you are today. For me, it means remembering my father's hard work...