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  1. Hilltop

    How often do you change cables and strings ?

    I am on my third set of stings in 12 years with my current bow. I have never "needed" to change them but do so when they show pretty good wear. Wax often and keep your bow stored in a climate controlled area and they don't wear out very fast. I probably only shoot 200 or so arrows a year...
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    New Gear This Year?

    I have spent a whopping $125 on new gear this year - some cheap hoodies and a new pair of rain/wind proof camo pants on clearance. I just don't need anything really so saving my money for the actual hunt expenses.
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    Bow Question ???

    No personal experience but I have done quite a bit of research as I was seriously bow shopping last year. Long story short, they are made by G5 and appear to be decent quality for a cheaper bow. The big negative, they are a bit slow compared to today's standards. Walmart is offering them in a...
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    Cabin Build - Timeline with lots of pics.

    Lumber prices have been ridiculous here as well in Nebraska with shortages on many different materials.
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    AZ Jimmy John Bull

    Most of our trail cams in Wyoming are showing hard horn elk for the last week.
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    2 Blade Fixed Broadhead, No Blood Trail

    I agree with Jim. Your 2 blades should work fine on deer. If you are set on a change, consider expandable heads. They shouldn't require any tuning.
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    The July/August Fat Off

    3 pounds to go! (-13 since July 1st) I leave one week from today. Feeling great and ready for the mountain.
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    jocularity

    Only do that after having at least 3 beers! Need to read the fine print warning.
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    2 Blade Fixed Broadhead, No Blood Trail

    Blood trails in sage/desert type dirt can be difficult to see. When blood hits that dirt it can become almost invisible immediately. Sage also has a way of hiding blood. 2 blade heads do leave a little less of a blood trail but I'm guessing she spilled enough to follow if it would have been...
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    How do you scout for a late/2nd season hunt

    Let your glass do the walking. Spend most of your time identifying good glassing points and then plan to spend hours at each. Even if it takes 3-4 days of glassing to find a buck worth pursuing, it is better than blindly looking imo. Many hunters really struggle with that but the technique...
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    AZ Jimmy John Bull

    Your off 100"... It supposedly scored 470".
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    antelope doe/fawn tags

    No it is not normal. Wyoming had thousands more applicants this year compared to 2019 as well. Guessing many of those tags never get filled.
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    Dry?

    Here is a look at how green it is above 9000'. All the animals look very healthy.
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    Dry?

    I spent the last few days scouting in SE Wyoming. It is very dry right now but vegetation still looks pretty good in the high country. Trail cameras are showing average to above average antler growth with elk. I didn't have any mule deer on camera. Guessing they are doing just fine.
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    Colorado Grizzly Creek Fire

    The view from the Laramie valley yesterday afternoon was impressive. The smoke from the fire looked like a large thunderstorm. With the high number of people up here in the mountains, I'm afraid we may see other fires started.
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    Mule Deer

    Can't help with region R processors. My family has always really enjoyed mule deer burger mixed with 10-15% beef fat. We have done jerky, sausage, etc but generally the mule deer becomes our burger that we use for sliders, spaghetti, lasagna, etc.. The steaks can be hit or miss but I have had...
  17. Hilltop

    jocularity

    Need to watch with the volume up.
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    Forum Banner Update Contest!

    I love some of the pictures submitted. That said, the current one is pretty hard to top.
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    Goals For 2020 Hunting Season?

    #1 - fill the freezer #2 - Call in as many elk as possible for myself and friends here in a few weeks #3 - Make the most of a great deer tag #4 - Have fun hunting with friends and family with numerous great tags this year