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  1. Hilltop

    USDA bans import of harvested game birds from Canada

    That's improvement I guess. At least a guy can bring home meat to make jerky lol. It still makes no sense.
  2. Hilltop

    Looking for Idaho Elk hunting partner/group/guide - Bannock A Sept 15th - 30th

    I don't disagree completely but... I would rather pack elk for 2-3 days than hunt hard for 10 trying to find one close to a road.
  3. Hilltop

    USDA bans import of harvested game birds from Canada

    Sure seems like a cleaned goose or duck in a cooler would be crap free.
  4. Hilltop

    USDA bans import of harvested game birds from Canada

    Exactly, I would venture it is pretty easy to prove a dead bird in a cooler is tremendously less likely to pass a disease than one flying down from Canada. It is absolutely ridiculous to pass this ban. It doesn't affect me directly but I wanted to pass the word because this isn't the first or...
  5. Hilltop

    Still Procrastinating?

    Historically it hasn't bothered me to buy early. In light of recent changes and potential future changes, I am choosing to wait until the last minute to make decisions. Who knows what news will come out between now and October 31.
  6. Hilltop

    USDA bans import of harvested game birds from Canada

    Pretty ridiculous the thought processes that went into this decision...smh. https://www.ducks.org/press-room/usda-bans-import-of-harvested-game-birds-from-canada?poe=home
  7. Hilltop

    Still Procrastinating?

    No reason to let Wyoming have the money any earlier than you need to. I'll wait until the last week.
  8. Hilltop

    What pistol?

    I carry a 40 on my hip while hunting and on my pack belt while packing- non grizzly areas. I'll second that 2 legged predators are way more likely than 4 legged ones. The 40 is plenty for that.
  9. Hilltop

    2022 Elk Meat Pole

    He drew a general tag and I have a cow tag.
  10. Hilltop

    2022 Elk Meat Pole

    Excellent! I had my 13 year old out shooting yesterday practicing for his elk hunt coming up. He is shooting as good or better than I am! I think an elk is going to be in trouble if he gets an opportunity.
  11. Hilltop

    2022 Elk Meat Pole

    Nice cow and looks like a well placed shot! Congrats to you and your son!
  12. Hilltop

    Where are you...

    Between the red and the blue as he takes his next step. No issues with the walking shot inside of 40 yards.
  13. Hilltop

    I want a new smoker

    I still love my Green Mountain but the Pit Boss price has me intrigued. Scott, please do a review if you end up buying it.
  14. Hilltop

    Antelope Unit 48

    I have seen some good ones come out of that area. Do some good internet scouting on the square BLM pieces you can access. Most ignore those and occasionally they produce a good one. Good luck and please let us know how you do.
  15. Hilltop

    2022 Fishing thread

    We did do one day of guided fishing to target big sharks from the beach. It was a very cool experience and I highly recommend SharkaBrah fishing if anyone wants to experience something like this. It was truly amazing. Family pic before putting lines out - the beach is beautiful at Pardre this...
  16. Hilltop

    2022 Fishing thread

    Just got back from a gulf fishing trip with the extended family. We had a great time and caught around a dozen different species of fish. Our number one target was sharks. My youngest loves fishing for them and several in our group had never caught one before this trip. We caught a pile of...
  17. Hilltop

    Moose

    If you use a bonded 150 it will work fine. I prefer 165 grain as it is ballistically superior in a 30-06. Moose aren't any harder to kill than an elk in my experience.
  18. Hilltop

    Preference Points

    I wondered if that would be the case. I'll probably end up buying a point as the deadline gets closer. Thanks
  19. Hilltop

    Preference Points

    Buying DEA but waiting on moose to see what it is changing to.
  20. Hilltop

    Fuel prices affect

    I umpired 42 games this summer. Just added it all up... My gas for my Texas fishing trip and my Wyoming elk hunt are paid for with a little excess and honestly had a great time doing the games. If gas goes down, I might even have enough left over for another spontaneous trip.