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    Nikon Is Getting Out of the Hunting Scope Business

    I saw on another forum that Nikon is getting out of the hunting scope business. There is all kinds of speculation such as the bird watchers pressured them to get out but who really knows. A member over there checked and it appears that they will still honor their warranties. So if you are a...
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    Mule Deer Assistance

    The combo license is not available to non residents. But you have to purchase the small game license to put in for the draw. Then if you draw out they give you a fishing license.
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    altitude sickness

    The big thing with altitude sickness is that you need to get accumulated to the altitude if you want to hunt higher, and drugs are not a good way to do it. Get to your hunting area 1 or 2 days ahead of time. The first day just take it easy and drink lots of water. It takes time for your...
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    Am I the only one who does not enjoy cleaning firearms?

    While I do use a bore snake occasionally I won't use them to really clean the bore. Think about it, you use the bore snake to get the crud out and then put the bore snake away until the next use. You then place some more solvent and oil onto it and pull it through the bore. But the question...
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    Am I the only one who does not enjoy cleaning firearms?

    As for shooting from a fouled barrel, what happens if you miss your first shot? What happens if you shoot at a animal 2 or 3 times and he gets away, do you take it in and clean it? What if the next animal you see is only a half hour later? I usually don't worry too much about shooting...
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    Mule Deer Assistance

    The flatland's have just as good of mule deer as the mountains have. However you might have to work harder for them, perhaps not physically but in just finding them. Even in the very best mule deer units in the west you have to work hard to find a buck over 200" if that is what you are...
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    Am I the only one who does not enjoy cleaning firearms?

    It is sad but it is one problem with owning a firearm or multiples of them. I know some people that won't clean their rifles until next fall before they need them again. They also don't do any target shooting during the summer either and then wonder why they have a problem hitting something...
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    jocularity

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    CO bowhunting changes on the way

    Here is the discussion that has been going on about it. https://forum.eastmans.com/threads/more-colorado-archery-otc-units-to-move-to-draw-only.21308/
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    Savage Ultralite Rifle with a Proof Barrel

    The things that they come out with when I am pretty much done buying rifles and thinking about downsizing. I would of loved to of had some of these modern firearms 30 or so years ago.
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    Decided on Caliber - Now need to decide on Rifle

    The first three shots out of my Weatherby Vanguard shooting factory ammo right off of the shelf were a very nice clover leaf about 3/8" in diameter at 100 yards. This was a .25-06. It has only gotten better with reloads.
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    Utah 2019 Hunt Data

    That one would be tough to swallow. But it would all depend on how many points he used for the tag
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    Utah 2019 Hunt Data

    Here is a link to the Utah hunt data for LE and OIL hunts for 2019 https://wildlife.utah.gov/pdf/bg/2019/2019_le_oial_all.pdf .
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    Decided on Caliber - Now need to decide on Rifle

    If it is for your Mrs, I would take her down to the gun shop and let her decide. Also look at the Weatherby Vanguard Camila which was built with the ladies in mind.
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    Removing Elk Tenderloins the Gutless Method

    Don't forget the liver. I have found that it is just as easy to just gut the animal and then butcher it. I also like to take the ribs out also
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    jocularity

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    jocularity

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    Archery Elk Opportunity Hunt Suggestion...?

    Utah's archery spike elk tags are either sex and are unlimited. There are also any bull units that are either sex. Most of the hunts are not too crowded after the opening or during the week. Colorado's herds are dropping in numbers this is why there are a number of them that are going to a...
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    Game cam video

    Or a high fence area