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  1. Finsandtines

    Seeking help from all members.....

    Hey all, I'm looking for some feedback from every member on the forum for a project I'm going to work on. Who knows it could benefit everyone on here! I know hunting out west requires very good physical conditioning in most cases. Regardless of your style of hunting, or your level of fitness...
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    Suicidal deer

    I can't believe that people would take offense to this. I feel so bad for my kids that have to grow up in our society. http://m.kcci.com/news/suicidal-deer-sign-draws-mixed-reaction/38504012 I for one have lost two very close friends and 3 other friends/acquaintances to suicide including my...
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    Pork, it's what's for dinner!

    Well, I guess you could say we had a good day running some hogs.....there was one more hanging on the gambrel not in the top pic so we had 7 by 3 pm. Then at 5 this am on the way home, this 80 pounder made #8. He was no match for the 35" toyo mt! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Upgrading my optics

    I am looking at purchasing a spotting scope this year and potentially upgrading my Monarch 3 10 x 42 Binos. I've read through a lot of the opinions and I guess I wanted to beat this horse a little bit more. My monarchs have done me well sitting in a blind antelope hunting a few years ago and...
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    New Years pork...

    Took a quick trip to hunting camp to stock up on dinner for New Years!
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    Blogs and youtube

    Hey all, I was curious how many of you read the various blogs and/or watch YouTube videos that are out there surrounding hunting or fishing and various topics associated with them (general info, experiences in the field, fitness, etc.). if you don't, I am curious why? If you do, what is it...
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    Elite 32 70# bow fully loaded

    Hey guys, I had to buy a last-minute bow to hunt one day this year on my trip to Idaho due to Lost luggage. This thing is fully loaded with a 29" draw, tight spot carbon fiber 5 arrow quiver, QAD ultra rest hunter, bee stinger sport hunter extreme six-inch black stabilizer, three gold tip...
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    Midwest road kill

    My buddy sent this to me yesterday, apparently road kill in galion Ohio......hope I see one like this next week!!!
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    Outdoor Career advice......

    I have been hesitant to throw this out there but finally thought, what the hell...... I am at a sort of crossroads with my career. I am in search of that perfect job, one that has that hard to find combination of financial stability for my family and something that I truly enjoy doing. I would...
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    Outdoor expos

    Hey all, just wondering if anyone attends any of the outdoor expos out west or anywhere during the year. I am contemplating going to one or two next year and was looking for opinions on any that are worth the time? Feedback would be appreciated.
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    First elk hunt in the books....

    Thought I would tell the story about my first elk hunting experience and the lessons learned..... I left Tampa at 11 ft above sea level and headed to 7100 for my first elk hunt. I chose to go guided because I only had 5 days off work and got an offer I could not refuse. Although I was planning...
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    What are your 2015 plans?

    I have seen a few guys talking about their trips this year but I was curious what everyone else has planned.....I do not believe there is a thread for 2015 and apologize for duplicating if there is. So what do you have planned? I am leaving Sunday a.m. For 5 days Idaho archery elk and will...
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    First aid/emergency kit

    Perhaps I missed it somewhere, but I was looking for some information on what specific items guys are putting in their first aid an emergency kits. I see it on pack lists but was looking for specifics. Going on a five-day Hunt for the first time and I'm very curious what the bare essentials to...
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    First timer mule deer or elk?

    I did not draw an archery mule deer tag as it was my first year applying and have been keeping an eye out for landowner tags with no luck. (at least nothing in the price range I had in mind....) I was pretty set on Muleys first but now I am wondering if I should go for an otc elk tag to just get...
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    Newbie from Florida

    Good morning, I am a member just getting involved with the forum. Lived in Florida most of my life fishing for everything fresh and salt water and hunting hogs and deer. The last couple years I have been able to experience whitetail hunting in Ohio and a few years back hunted first time out...