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Well its that time of year again. Tags are starting to be drawn and looking at the calender I start thinking about the season coming up. Like the past few years I am always trying ways to get the pack weight down a little before season. This year I sold or gave away a bunch of older stuff and...

There were a few folks on another thread that wanted to see how I lace my boots, It was easier to do a video then trying to explain it in writing. Remember this is by no way the end all way to lace boots!! This is just a technique that works for me. I think the key to this technique is the use...

Hey everyone lets see what your Weekly Workout Schedules are in the off season. It would be neat to see what everyone does and maybe get some other ideas to change up the schedules.

**Part 1 - Part 3 Elk Season daily video journal** Since it has been raining here I thought I would go through some of last years video. This is a little of Archery Elk season. When you are solo its tough to do a bunch of video when you are running around the mountains. Most of the video that...

I have always tried to work out through out the year in anticipation for the next hunting season. When I hit the age of 50 I totally changed my workout routine to work on areas of my body that have given me problems in the past. I still do a lot of cardio, endurance,and core exercises paired...

Feels like a early Christmas!! Cant wait to try it out. Thanks to BitterrootBulls for some pack information as well as Joe and Aron at Kifaru for taking the time to get my order right. Cant forget to thank Angie for updating my order for me after I decided to add something else to the Pack. I am...

***Packs For Sale Reduced*** Here we go!! Time to start doing a little reorganizing and I have two Packs for sale. Thanks for looking Mark THE EBERLESTOCK IS SOLD. The second pack is a pack that I use for local hiking and training. It is A Kelty RedCloud 110. It is also a 9 out of 10 in...

Hey everyone I thought I would post a thread on the of making of the winners Elk Ivory Ring. Libidilatimmy and I have been in contact about his winning of the ring. I gave him instructions on getting one of the Elk Ivory and other pertinent information to me. I received the Bugle Tooth and other...

Hey everyone. This is sort of a take off of the Static V thread. I am still on the search for a new sleeping pad. I do like the insulated inflatable pads but cant decide on which one. I am concerned about the weight and looking for a lighter pad. Of course experience is the best teacher and you...

think you could make a hunting truck from this!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDoRmT0iRic

Well guys its been a long six days. I finally made the commitment to have a overdue surgery that I have needed for a few years. Seems like hunting or work always seemed to take precedence and finally my doc, surgeon and wife convinced me to get on with it after the first of the year. Well even...

For the past two years I have been trying to find a well kept low mileage Ford Excursion 7.3 diesel 4X4. I cant tell you how many I have looked at and finally was able to get a line on a nice one. There are a lot of vehicles that are tough to find but this search really tested my patience!! I...

Haven't been around much lately. I have been out in the woods trying to take a few management bow bucks. Will be back at it this weekend. Mark

How to start this post?? I finally have a few moments to sit down and make a post from my two week solo Elk bowhunt.As I have mentioned before this is my 20th Season elk hunting in Montana. I have never carried a side arm during all my trips. I have always thought that the extra weight would be...

Just got back to the house after spending two weeks Chasing Elk Solo around in the High country. Never did get one of the two I was chasing but saw plenty of Elk drew back on the same bull 4 times ( Never a good Shot) and passed on some smaller bulls and lots of cows. Will be back to post some...

Most states Elk seasons are about to open and I just wanted to wish everyone good luck and a safe Elk season. I will be heading out next week and I am really looking forward to it. Once again be safe and good luck. Mark :cool:

Time is getting close So here is the thread to post your 2013 Stories and Photos. Cant wait to read the stories and see some photos so post away. No cell phone pics accepted do to the poor quality of the photos. Please refer to the thread link below for the rules of the contest. Please do not...

As I mentioned in a few other threads I'm a little older than most here and trying to update a few things this year the biggest thing is my food pack and trying to cut some of the food weight. So after reading a few threads and taking some advice from some on the forum I am finally putting...

Hey everyone thought I would share this video about the use of straws for backpacking. Some pretty good ideas in this video. Mark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiB9kUPRXZ4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I was on Cabelas and noticed they had these on sale. I have had a set for a while and pretty good for the money spent...