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  1. ivorytip

    Max shot distance on elk... 270 weatherby

    good luck ringo2, your .270 will be awesome for you. its a cal that doesn't get enough credit, even though it has been and still does prove itself year end and year out. I used the 150 on my elk this year, I prefer the 130 and 140, just flies better out of my gun but I ran out at the range and...
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    wish i had rifle!

    I took off to hills this morn just outside of town to check out the spot ill be hunting deer, I had my bow with me incase I lucked into a nice buck. I didn't see any deer but had two bears give me a show from 300 yrds. where was my rifle?!!! this moose wanted to watch too.
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    what the crap??

    http://www.good4utah.com/news/top-stories/man-arrested-after-shooting-at-bow-hunters you guys see this???
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    Idaho downed game

    lets keep this thread going through out this fall!! great pics guys. Good luck! archery starts on Tuesday, get out there, be safe and bring home some meat, memories and head gear!
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    FIRE, Tex Creek

    Heads up to any of you guys planning on hunting Tex Creek, Big fire rolling through the area. at 52,000 acres now and only 30% contained. keep an eye on it. henry's creek fire. http://www.eastidahonews.com/2016/08/day-5-henrys-creek-fire-burns-52000-acres/
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    2nd draw today?

    today should be the day those second draws are announced, crossing fingers!
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    awesome elk roast!

    Better than (you know what) elk roast! its been mentioned on here before in a round about way but is worth repeating. I just finished 2 sandwiches and my mouth is begging for more. I fill the pot with water about half way up roast. Elk roast'(s), salt and peppered 1/2 Au Jus pack (per pound of...
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    wolf hunt

    I always pick up a wolf tag just incase, but this year I'm seriously considering an actual all out wolf hunt. with elk out of the way and hopefully a fast deer hunt in October I should have extra vacation time to look for a wolf and remove it from the Idaho wilderness. (dependent on how sons...
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    Exit Wounds..lets see them.

    why not... exit wound:cool: 30 yards, .270 130gremington core
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    Exit Wounds..lets see them.

    shoot, I wish I would've taken pics of that. just a pic of entry wound that just happened to be in the pic. exit wound was size of penny, punched shoulder and exited through heart and ribs. pre 64 model 70 .270 150 grain remington core-lokt. he dropped upon impact
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    lion attack

    https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/family-saves-young-girl-mountain-lion-attack man, I was here a few weeks ago getting huckleberries and cutting wood! crazy story
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    one step closer to grizz hunt

    https://idfg.idaho.gov/press/fish-and-game-commission-issues-grizzly-bear-management-proposal
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    Howto save the Velvet

    I tried what brian suggested, in a round about way. we will see how it turns out. I sprayed that denatured alcohol, drenching the velvet then wrapped soaked paper towels around it and securing with zip ties then sprayed again. now covered with tarp and will spray every 4 or so hours so doesn't...
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    first velvet bull

    thought id throw these up here. the story that goes with it is on (sons first elk hunt) thread.
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    sons elk hunt opens on monday

    Sons first elk hunt soon turned into my first velvet bull!! he is not a monster but I was very happy. I wasn't planning on hunting this morn but woke up at 0445 for no reason at all other than to dehydrate myself and decided to head down the rd and check out a spot I seen on google earth. drove...
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    Wood saw

    Dolmar, awesome chain saws. if you get a chainsaw don't go cheap. Jims echo is a sweet rig too, also stihl makes a quality saw. stay away from the cheap Walmart chain saws.... poulan, green works, craftsman.. although I have used a craftsman that surprised me, and will cost you less. if I cant...
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    Help mourning family

    I got permission to add this link here on the forum. My neighbors lost 2 of their kids in their back yard due to drowning. the young girl was 11 and the boy was 8. both friends with my kids. its been hard emotional couple of days here in the neighborhood, we are all pretty close. the girl was...
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    elk eat potatoe leaves?

    odd question..... Do elk eat the leaves of potato's?
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    sons elk hunt opens on monday

    this elk hunt has been more challenging then I planned! but its been fun exploring new area. went to place only 15 min from home tonight, I didn't see any elk or sign but.... I seen a lot of deer! walking through the lava flows was a pain in the arse but I found deer, and some dandy bucks. was...