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  1. Hilltop

    Dog blind?

    Not sure what it is about my thread but it sure attracts the spammers lol.
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    Late Fawn Drop

    Small fall fawns are a result of either late breeding during the 2nd or third estrous cycle or doe fawn being bred on their first cycle. https://www.deeranddeerhunting.com/deer-scouting/deer-behavior/whitetail-fawns-rule-second-rut The later is more common with whitetails but does happen...
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    2021 Hunting Success Thread

    Had a fun hunt this past weekend with the family. My son harvested his first antelope and I filled my tag on a decent buck. It was tough hunting with the numbers being down. I sure hope they limit or eliminate the doe tags near Laramie for the next few years. We saw more bucks than fawns.
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    Rut status?

    Southern Wyoming bulls are at it pretty hard from friends reports.
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    Something to look at - whitetails

    The variance in deer body size down there is crazy. I shot what I believe was a 2 year old 4x4 between Beaumont and Houston about 20 years ago. The body was so small I was surprised. I knew the deer wouldn't be as big as northern bucks but it was shocking. I literally picked him up by...
  6. Hilltop

    The Memes Thread!

    It was during a 9/11 memorial in Shanksville, PA. It's all over the internet right now.
  7. Hilltop

    2021 WY Quality

    Just saw an article about EHD killing deer and antelope in several areas of Wyoming. I think we are going to see further reductions next year. Looked like it was impacting the eastern half of the state mainly.
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    The Memes Thread!

    Not really a meme but if that little girl in the red hat was my daughter, I would be going to jail. The hats are funny but do you see his right hand? Seriously, that guy has a problem.
  9. Hilltop

    Best boots for elk hunting

    I like Danners personally but I'm a cheap guy. Have never spent over $200 on a pair of hunting boots.
  10. Hilltop

    Dove Hunting, Who Does It?

    Kids grabbed a bunch before I could take a pic.
  11. Hilltop

    Dove Hunting, Who Does It?

    Ready for the smoker.
  12. Hilltop

    Dove Hunting, Who Does It?

    Had a good morning with my son. Having poppers for an appetizer tonight.
  13. Hilltop

    Ammo

    The frustrating thing is the lack of premium hunting rounds. I have enough for most rifles but am short for my 12 year olds .243. He is a year away from outgrowing the rifle/caliber so haven't bought his in bulk. Have had a couple boxes on order for 6 months through a factory source. Hoping...
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    The Memes Thread!

    My wife doesn't get too deep in politics. In general she just listens to others conversation. The other night Biden was speaking on TV while we had a couple people over. She stopped the stream to rewind it to listen again. Then she said- "He just spoke for 2 minutes and didn't say anything...
  15. Hilltop

    Wingmen's Greatest Hits Vol. 1 - Just in time for early season!

    Would love to host you guys next fall. Let's plan it.
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    Post Rut hunt

    1- agree with the above- good strategy. 2- Elk will smell you, no matter what. Keep your clothing comfortable to you. I do use detergents void of UV brighteners. 3- This is all personal preference. In general, I always feel like I have too much crap in my pack. 4- Absolutely a cow call can...
  17. Hilltop

    Look Alike Smoked Brisket...I mean Pot Roast...

    I have smoked a roast a few times to make shredded BBQ sandwiches. They always turn out good.
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    Wingmen's Greatest Hits Vol. 1 - Just in time for early season!

    Looks like a blast! I'm ready for early teal to open here in Nebraska. We don't have much water but I'm guessing we scratch out a few limits.
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    Guided Day Trip

    Look at drop camp hunts. That will be the closest thing to what you are looking for. Typically they set up camp and offer you some pointers for the area they set you up in. True guided hunts are set up for a specific number of days- typically 5 or 7 days but I have seen a few 4 day hunts...
  20. Hilltop

    Closest Kill

    Whitetail doe at 2 yards out of a ground blind opening day. I shot 2 does that day and she was the second. My closest animal I wanted to shoot but couldn't? Bull elk at 4 yards. He was on the other side of a small pine. Frustrating to say the least. I didn't get my first archery elk for...