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    Elk pack: Eberlestock j34 vs Kuiu 5200/7200

    I have the just one and a gunrunner. I have packed a lot of elk and such with my j34. I wouldn't buy a new pack just for this hunt. If you where doing a 5 day backpack hunt, I would get another pack. But for what you are describing. use what you got. learn for next time and than decide...
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    Bike Hunting

    here are some more pics. All from bike hunting. my 2011 hunt, great hunt, lots of packing. the camp is set up on a skid trail off of the gated road. I got more pics,
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    Bike Hunting

    I do. I first started hunting off of bikes in Alaska in the early 90's. mainly spruce hens, and ptarmigain. Moved back to Idaho and got into kayaking and didn't hunt much. In 2002 I shot a spike on a gated road and used my bike and trailer to pack out. In 2006 I started hauling camps...
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    Mountain biking

    fat biking, 4 inch tires on my pugsley, the guy in orange is my bud, jeff
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    Mule Deer Success Thread!

    giant forked horn
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    Kifaru Giveaway!

    Thanks kifaru, your tents have been good to me. I have been using your 4 man teepee for a few years. the wood heat is nice. your super tarp has been extremely useful. I could use a new sleeping bag for a backpack hunt in the selway next September. forgot to add, I would like to get an 8...
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    love for the .270 wsm

    I just wanted to see if there was any other .270 wsm fans? The caliber has been good to me for deer, bear and sheep. I did shoot a bull elk with it this year, but will probably go back to my .338 for elk. For me atleast, 4x12 scope and 140 gr accubonds, seems to be a good combo in the...
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    Do whitetail rut tools work on mule deer?

    I am doing a remote mule deer hunt in mid November. I was wondering if whitetail grunt tubes, rattling and can calls work on mulie's during the rut? thanks tim
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    why no whitetail success thread?

    How come no whitetail success thread? This idaho boy has to travel big time to find muleys but whitetails are everywhere. Lets show some love for those cagey whitetail bucks.
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    Mountain biking

    here is my pack out with my bike.
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    Elk Success Thread!

    I remember thinking to my self he is not big e... boom heavy bike load out 2hinds, boned out front, and backstrap and head.
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    Elk Success Thread!

    MBD meat bull down got this spike Saturday afternoon. Went and bought another tag to go look for horns.
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    What is the best way to get dead animal smell out of your pack?

    My just one pack has packed a lot of animals. And it smells that way. What is the best way to wash a pack? big commercial washer? Take to a dry cleaner, let it air dry and deal with it? thanks Tim
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    So you are on a backpack hunt and take a wolf, hunt over or keep hunting?

    Curious as to what others think. But you are on a backpack hunt, and you take a wolf. do you end the hunt and get the wolf hide out or do you skin the wolf hang it somewhere and keep hunting for your intended quarry?
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    so what do you use for lunches on your backpack hunts?

    I am just looking for ideas on lunches for backpacking. what ideas do you got? do you snack heavy or eat a real lunch. done both. thanks tim
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    Post Your Elk Trail Cam Pics Please

    here are some from this june. I have to go and check my camera again.
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    Mountain biking

    some pics from Saturdays ride. 30 miles combo of forest service road and singletrack trails.
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    curious as to what you folks feel land owners should do?

    I have a small parcel of land, that borders bigger parcels and national forest. Lots of turkeys(nuisance birds) running around. I let a fellow and his kid hunt the land. Anyway, If I am in my house or shop, and they are hunting near by, can I go outside and do stuff? If the turkeys are...
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    does a 3 day multi day raft trip count as exercis?

    Another couple and I are going to raft the grand ronde river in north east Oregon. Does that count as exercise? completely self supported, rowing my fully loaded raft. should be fun. the wife and I before our 135 mile salmon river float a couple of years ago.
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    What a normal mountain snowpack looks like for north idaho on May 1st.

    Saturday may 10th. last ride of the year. send it season has officially ended for me. I have to work next weekend, than memorial day weekend, and than a multiday raft trip. see you again next December mr and mrs cornice. god, I love cornice jumping.