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    mule deer migration and patterns

    my question is when do mule deer they actually start there migration for the wintering grounds? So if I was scouting this summer on a mule deer/ backcountry backpack and found some nice deer can I expect to see them in the same area or are they going to be long gone when it comes to oct rifle...
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    newest line of night force for a $1000 check it out

    If nightforce built this scope like all the other ones this is going to be a awesome scope for a $1000. Its a lot lighter also most of the other one are 32oz and this one comes in at 26.9oz. http://nightforceoptics.com/shv/
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    Delorme topo software

    Has anyone used the delorme topo software, i was looking at it for getting this year for some scouting but was wondering if anyone has it or used it. I have used google earth a little bit but it seems that i can only stay on roads to view from im sure im doing something wrong. That delorme...
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    bowhunting sight

    Im wondering how many shoot a single pin sight and 5-7 pin sight. I currently have a five pin sight and was talking to a guy that has been using a single pin adjustment one. I sometimes have problems concentration on the correct pin while waiting for the deer to turn and keep saying to myself 20...
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    Mailman stopped by today

    Maybe i will learn something!!!
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    Trying out the J34

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    Got my Deer back last night

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    caribou hip boots

    http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Tundra-Hip-Boots/722472.uts I was wondering what kind of boots people were wearing on caribou hunts in alaska these are the ones i ordered and like them but they only come in whole sizes and i wear a 11.5 so i ordered a 11 and a 12 and the 11 are way to...
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    How many?

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    Kid is ready to get out

    My 4 year old son came to me yestday after noon with his camo pants on and camo shirt on and said that i got my long underwear on could we go hunting.My wife looked at me and said you guys better go. So i packed up my pack with water and a snack and relized i sent my nikon binos in and my swaros...
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    packing up your gear

    my question is how do u pack when u plan on flying to your destination. Im trying to figure the best way to pack my gear for the plane trip. Do i pack all my gear in a big duffel bag and put that on when checking in or pack gear in my pack and take it on the plane with me,but got to be careful...
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    Hunting partners

    I used to hunt with a buddy a few years ago and we did most of our hunting together and my question is how do you guys decide who is going to shoot first and get first chance at the animal if both have tags. My problem is that i went on three hunts one antelope in montana one mule deer and one...
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    High end binos

    im really thinking hard about buying new binos, but have a few questions about a few. Right now i have a pair on nikon monarchs which are ok but seem like glass isnt very good anymore, but it could probally be my eyes getting worse, but i hope not cause im only 31. i am looking at three...
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    cabelas new xpg ul tent

    Has anyone checked out this new ul tent by cabelas? i have been looking for a ul tent this fall and seen that new xpg in the new cabelas magazine $399. I had my eyes set on the big agnes fly creek ul 3, and can get it for $240 with out the foot print and the cabelas comes with the footprint. the...
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    knife sharpening

    when you guys go on a backpack hunt what do u guys use for knives or do u just have one and bring a sharpener? Im heading to alaska in sept and wondering what to do about knives i have about every kind of knife out there but should i bring one good knife and sharpener or a couple knives. i have...
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    Elk diy

    I have finally made my mind up and I’m going to do a DIY instead of getting an outfitter. I’m still young and in good shape. I plan on hunting with a friend that grew up in Sheridan Wyoming so he knows a little bit of the area but was young when he lived there. It seems like it’s hard to draw a...
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    unit 80 otc

    Has anyone hunted unit 80 in early rifle season for elk was wondering if there are a good number of elk and what to expect for quality of bulls. looking at a diy hunt with horses and info would be great. thanks guys
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    Wyoming elk pp question

    Is it possible to put in for pref points each year in an area that is hard to draw that will take about 6 points to get a tag but also have a chance of getting an elk tag in Wyoming with out using the pp points that u want to build up for. Would I have to put first choice down the area I'm...
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    wyoming unit 88 and 91

    Has anyone hunted around the star valley area or around afton area in wyoming. Looking at a elk hunt around that area for 2015 anyone here how the elk numbers are or are the wolves moving in at all. Thanks for any info
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    Idaho frank church wilderness

    I'm about ready to book a hunt with an outfitter in the frank church wilderness hunt, it would be a rifle hunt during the rut sept 23-29. Does anyone know how the elk herd is doing because of the wolve situation. Do I need to reconsider different place. The outfitter went 100% on mule deer and...