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The Wyoming deer/antelope draw is coming up on the 18th, and it is almost a sure bet for me with 4 pts. for the H tag. The prospects aren't too good for a booner buck this year, but waiting a few more years isn't really an option so it will be game on. My biggest challenge is that my hunting...

After retiring as a police officer, I spent 7 summers as a canoeing guide in wilderness areas of the US and Canada. Managed over 3,000 miles in a canoe, and had planned for an expedition from Lake Superior to Hudson's Bay. But, both times the 20 somethings had life get in the way and dropped...

Marcus, I would suggest that you start making some alternative plans for the time period of the Canada bear hunt. Perhaps not anything that you have to pre-book. Maybe even just a scouting trip for some future hunt.

So Tim, is your wife going to go along for a "quickie" with her broken ankle and all? Sorry, but you did set it up for me.

Yup Marcus, I feel your pain. The border is now closed until the end of July, and we had to cancel our 3rd attempt for an Ontario fishing trip. Who knows how many of the resorts or outfitters will even remain in business after losing a full season. My wife & I had been planning an Alaska road...

I can pretty well ignore mosquitos and blackflies...they can be annoying, but tolerable. BUT, those no-see-ums cause the same reaction for me as CC had. I too am a strong advocate for Permethrin that JimP mentioned, but you do have to carefully follow the directions and never use it like bug...

I agree with Hilltop. The point creep for GEN elk has been very gradual, and I don't think that you will have any problem drawing as a group. BUT, S*#! happens, so the split option may be worth considering.

You don't need to overthink the base layer concept too much, other than to avoid cotton and cotton blends. I have worn the light weight army issue poly (Polartec), light weight merino wool blend (KUIU), heavier merino (Minus 33), and others. I used to teach winter camping, and led groups...

I finally got the trucks washed & set up for the finished topper comparison. The lighter colored one is on the Dodge RAM & is made out of northern white cedar. The redish colored one is on the GMC and is made out of eastern red cedar. Project complete.

It looks like there was a slight suppression in the point creep in the units that I have hunted or have interest in. Unfortunately, I have no apps in CO this year, so I suspect there will be an uptick next year when we do plan on applying for tags.

I have owned a variety of .22 pistols thru the years, including a Ruger Mark I , Erma Luger, Ruger Single Six, and a S&W M41. At present I still have the Single Six revolver as it is my wife's and she won't let me sell it, plus the magnum cylinder is a nice switch-out. I love the M41, but it...

We finally have confirmation that there really is a "Bigfoot". Congrats.

Ditto on staying closer to the unit. Be sure that you have a good plan for meat management, as the weather during the type 6 hunt (Oct. 15-Dec. 1) can be just about anything. If you come across a cow, there will likely be a number of them and it's easy to have 3 on the ground at the same time...

As a life long runner, walking bores me. BUT, the slow creep of aging catches up with us all and we have to pay heed to it. So now at 67, my primary preparation for western hunts is what the military call "rucking". Keep your weight in check, maintain general fitness at all times as best you...

I think that was a "Far Side" cartoon from many years ago. It has always been a favorite. I can easily picture kidoggy in the front of the boat.

Neg. on the cow elk tag. Should draw the H deer tag with 4 pts.

I have hunted 115 four times for antelope, once with a buck tag, and the rest with doe tags. General comments: have the WY chip or ONYX map to stay off private as it is checkerboarded. If you haven't experienced western gumbo mud, then you aren't prepared for it when it rains or snows...

I've always disliked it when tips are just added to your bill, such as is common for larger groups in a restaurant. A gratuity is supposed to be voluntary, and a reward for good service. I have done a number of guided horseback hunting trips, and use 10-15% as the baseline for total...

I don't understand why the federal government can't just give everyone a check for a million $. Then none of us would ever have to work again. I hope that you can recognize the sarcasm in this comment.

The slow-mo opening in MN is taking place. I actually got a call from my dentist yesterday (a Sunday no less) for an appointment today. Now if I can just get them to give me a haircut as long as I am already in the chair.