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Gents ... Getting down to the wire, I am leaving Sunday boud for Jackson ! I had a buddy who was on the Green river, below the Fontinele dam doing some fishing last week and he says the smoke in the valley was every where. Does anyone know what the situation is like in Jackson Hole and or...

Gents, I am looking at the "onx" products for use this year and could use a some opinions. I usually use a Garmin rhino 530hcx in big woods, the unit is old but does what I need it to. I ve been looking at the onx and the idea of using a phone for navigation is concerning. the cons 1. no...

Perhaps a new version of the time tested question ! What do you shoot for the following, gun, cartridge and load ? Antelope (pronghorn) - I shoot a ULA mod 20 in 257 Ack with 115 gr AB White Tailed deer (east) - Wild west Guns Guide gun converted to takedown in 45-70, 350 gr Hornady FP...

I am going to be hunting in mid sept this year and am trying to figure out an insulating layer option for a backcountry tent camp hunt. Space and weight is a challenge. I will be at 8,500 -11,000 feet and I am sure I will see 30 to 60 deg weather with snow and rain as per usual. I plan on...

Gents. I need to buy some gaiters. Holy cow web searches show a lot of people make them! I am looking for: 1- quiet 2- waterproof 3- durable 4- and quality design and materials Who gets you hard earned $$

I have 75 pcs 280 rem brass in nickel made by Winchester, this brass is unfired. I have uniformed the primer pockets, yes done properly. Any interest ?

All, I am reaching out to you to discuss and gain knowledge on one of the most controversial subjects I have seen. How to conduct ourselves while hunting in grizzly country. As a hunter I wish to understand the best practices 1) conduct while hunting 2) handling the kill when the animal...

All, yesterday EuroOptics posted a sale email on Leica range finders, 1000-R, 1600 and the 2000-B for $399.00 This place seems pretty good to work with so I bought one. Tyler was most helpful in the decision.

All, I am getting ready to buy a Swarovski spotter. This is a purchase I have put off for more than 25 years and as a result have a collection of other spotters from cheap to mid priced that just didnt cut it in the field. The Swaro product quality and reputation seem to lead the marketplace...

All, I am about to purchase a new RF, I have a 20+ year old Leica LRF 900 Scan thats in mint condition :(. Its big and bulky by todays standards and has no angle compensation. So I am considering a CRF1600B from Leica. The size and angle compensation are the features I value, the quality of...

All, I am hunting with a rookie this year and want him to be as prepared as possible. In my mind that means knowing the anatomy of elk, and being comfortable with the size of the animal. Does anyone know where I can find full sized -life sized paper elk targets ? Just so we don"t go there...

Any thoughts on using Cabela's Instinct down pants and parka for a late sept high altitude hunt ? Easy on and off and should pack down small.....for glassing and riding horses ?

All, I am trying to locate the old rubber scope covers made from what was sheet rubber like an inner tube ? They were simple and effective at keeping trail dust off the lenses, especially when working from a scabbard. Does anyone know where to find them ? I've considered but never used the...

Any suggestions for a horseback hunt pack pack type ? Either Lumbar or day pack ? I will have saddle bags and possibly a cantle bag. Between the saddle bags and pack the contents will be: 1.a set of rain gear 2.down jacket 3.camera 4.game bags 5.gloves 6.binocs 7.spotter 8.extra socks...

All, I carry a small pocket sized strobe or rescue light with my kit when hunting big country, for obvious reasons. I was wondering if they would be helpful in keeping Griz, and other predators off the kill if I had to leave an animal overnight? Or do you all think it would bring them in to...

All, I've been looking and talking with the airlines (anti) customer service ..... Flying with a firearm is foolishly expensive. Because a rifle case qualifies as oversized baggage. Oversized baggage is anything over 62" but under 50.1 pounds. When length+height and width are totalled, all of...

All, As we try and pass the time between now and Christmas (the Feb 22 draw results) I wonder if anyone else has a knife affliction? I collect and have too many knives, but always go to a specific couple of knives for my hunts. Here is a new to me knife left to me by a friend who started me...

Gents ...looking for feedback on the rifleman series of shirts from Schnees bothe the synthetic worsterlon equivalent and the wool version? These would be early- mid season hunts at 35-60 deg use.... Any thoughts ?

Gents, I am looking to get any info on #148 -region E and #115 region F deer opportunities. Im planning an elk hunt in the corresponding elk units and wonder what the chances are of good high country bucks are. Looks like the time will be the end of Sept to the first 8 days of Oct. The...

All, I am hopeful to be hunting in late sept in Wyoming units 60 & 70 this year. That last time I went selecting clothes wasnt such a challenging issue, layering with jeans and Duofold vs waffle knits! This is for a 10 day guided hunt on horse and in canvas wall tents. Elevation 6,000 to...