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  1. RICMIC

    So...What are your plans for 2021?

    I'll fly into Edmonton to meet up with my canoeing partner from Wawa, Ontario. I introduce him as "Enos from Wawa". Then fly to Yellowknife, Norman Wells, and finally a long floatplane ride to Horton Lake (north of Great Bear Lake). You can look up the specs on "Jackpine Paddle" 26 days...
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    Who else is...

    It all went good cutting trees yesterday, until about two hours into it my back started yelling in my ear, "You stupid some-B, you're not 20 any more (or even 50)"
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    So...What are your plans for 2021?

    It's anyone's guess as to that, but Canada is in a bigger financial hurt-locker than the US, and another season of shut downs will likely kill off thousands of tourist based resorts and outfitters. The roll out of the vaccine will be the game changer, and I wouldn't be surprised if Canada...
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    Who else is...

    Headed out to the woods shortly to do some cutting on bud-worm killed balsam and spruce. It's a PIA, but good exercise and something that needs doing.
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    So...What are your plans for 2021?

    **Canada fishing trip (Ontario) in May if the border opens by then. ** If not^, then a SW tour of the Indian sacred places with my wife. Also to visit a friend who needs some help shooting his BIG guns in the new Mexico desert. **360 mile canoe/fishing trip to the Arctic Ocean (NW...
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    To my hunting partner

    Those relationships with friends and family are often taken for granted until they are no longer there. Especially in these difficult times, I've looked back and found little regret for the things that we have done together, but do have some regret for not expressing our appreciation for each...
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    jocularity

    Kid, I didn't know that you were origionally from Arkansas.
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    2020 Nevada Elk

    Great bull Trent. Those photos really show off the length of the main beams.
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    Wisconsin Spirit Deer

    Now that's a cool looking buck, and with a great rack too. Wisc. has a small gene pool for albino bucks, and some pie-balds get shot each year. I'm not sure, but I thought the state had made it illegal to shoot one. The DNR generally is against protecting them.
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    SURVIVAL Situations - What would you like to learn from Fieldcraft Survival

    I have taught "personal preparedness", and wilderness survival via community education, firearms and snowmobile safety, and guided in the US and Canada wilderness for 7 summers. My mantra is what I call the "7 P's"; Proper Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance. Expect that the worst...
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    Wyoming question...

    I just read on a Minnesota DNR website that the largest deer killed in the state weighed 500#. There was no supporting info, so I don't know if it was gutted or not. The record black bear was over 800#. A guy I went to high school with was close to 600# when he died, but that isn't even...
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    Poaching Rant....

    Crime and punishment are going the other way these days, so don't expect harsher sentences for violations. Look at the guy who was just arrested for cold-cocking RicK Moranis, (all 130# of intimidating he-man that he is) had been arrested for 7 previous assaults and was still walking around...
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    Hunting Fitness

    Check out the section in the forum titled, "Getting in shape for the hunt". You can read thru past posts that cover this issue very well. In the link titled "Who else is", there is a handful of members who are very dedicated, both in training and in posting. All have a variety of routines...
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    Entry level rifle on a budget

    I have owned a .308, and 7mm/08, both in the 700 Rem. Mountain Rifles. My son and grandson have them now. The 7mm/08 is very, very close ballistically to the 6.5 Creedmore, and any disadvantage it has only comes in at very long range. My go to rifle now is in 30-06. Some say the long action...
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    Ammunition shortage

    Supposedly the ammo mfg. are going full bore, but none of it ever seems to appear on the shelf anywhere. I've looked on-line too, and pretty much the same situation. I don't really need to buy anything right now, but will continue to monitor the availability. Not to divert into politics, but...
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    Ammunition shortage

    Any time you start wondering if you have enough ammunition, all you have to do is watch "Mad Max" again. I just made a trade of 30-06 for some 9mm with a neighbor, and now we're both happy.
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    2020 Mule Deer Success Thread

    CODAK; You should probably stop calling her the ol lady before she decides to take you out. She clearly has the skills.
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    draw weight ??????????????????????

    I just checked my lefty Mathews bow- 29" draw, set at 60 lbs. My partner will be using a crossbow in WY if we draw in 2022, but those things just never appealed to me. I am inclined to stick with what I have, and concentrate on "aim small, miss small", and upgrading my arrowheads. I found...
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    draw weight ??????????????????????

    I am definitely not an archery expert, but have done a work-around for the same issues that you have. I have always been in shape, and avoided serious injuries, but a life of wear and tear has left me with a right shoulder that causes me grief from time to time. It's good most of the time, but...
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    WV - CO Connection

    Beautiful rack, but it is in serious need of a remount. I'd help if I could, but the mule deer gods have turned against me.