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  1. RICMIC

    Questions about Wyoming Preference Points

    Just make sure that anyone who plans to hunt with you buys points also, as your points are averaged if you apply together as a party. Even just one or two points gives you more options when you do apply for tags, as many of the easy to draw with 0 points areas have access issues.
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    Semper Fi B.C. OOOH-RAH!!!!!!
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    Bear attack (sorta?)

    Here is a pic of me shortly after a bear attack in the spring of 2011. Well, not really, as it was just makeup during my Wilderness First Responder (WFR) training.
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    Animals in Packs!

    This was a tough pack out. After a 6 1/2 hour pack into camp, I decided to spike out further from our base, leaving my hunt partners to hold down the fort. My spike was only 1/3 mile from camp, but 1,300 ft. higher. Shot this buck at 7:10am the next morning. Not my biggest buck, but...
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    Your Biggest Buck

    Spend 9 days up on the mountain in WY this fall, and passed on a 4x4 for the first time as I was holding out for one bigger than those pictured below. Didn't happen. Still had a great time and will keep on trying.
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    Win M70

    I just used Corelokt for deer, but Nosler Accubnd for elk and bison.
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    Win M70

    I have that exact same rifle, right down to the year of purchase. I put a Redfield Widefield 3x9 on it way back then and it has taken deer, elk, and even bison w/o fail. Today I would be content to put a VX3 with Boone & Crocket reticle on it. It was never a MOA shooter until I did a little...
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    Right on BC. The biggest mistake that I made on my first marathon many years ago was that I lined up near the front of the pack (right behind the "elite" runners). So, I got caught up in the pace and enthusiasm of that group and held a sub 5:30 pace for the first 8 miles. Too fast, too soon...
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    Yup, I agree. He couldn't have brought those "guns" into Canada for his bear hunt anyway.
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    and it's only September 9th!

    How's that snow working on damping down the Colorado fires?
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    Enjoy your 10 days up north Marcus. I wouldn't lament too much about the missed bear hunt, sometimes a change of direction leads to something even more rewarding. Don't eat too much fried fish or drink too much beer and you'll come back home in fine shape.
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    6.5 To kill an elk?

    Looking at that comparison video, my biggest take-away was that the main advantage that the 6.5 C had over the 308 was reduced recoil. The ballistics don't really come into play until 600-700 yards, and IMO, no one has any business shooting at big game at that distance. I have sold my .243...
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    Remington 770 beater rifles

    Well I did make it to Wally World yesterday. The firearms section was up and running, apparently they had just been remodeling. The 4 packs of Federal trap loads were $19.54, so I bought four of them. I quickly perused the rifles, but didn't see any spectacular deals.
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    Opening Day Montana Mountain Goat

    What a great photo setting. That goat must have been DRT to end up it that spot.
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    Moose spray?

    I've never had to use my bear spray (yet), but did use the smaller canister O.C. multiple times as a police officer. I never used it on a person primarily because if you mace a guy, you will be arresting him and then putting him in your squad for transport. You may as well spray yourself while...
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    The July/August Fat Off

    I had to look back to remember when "The Challenge" ended. Sept. 1st...…. That leaves me with -6#. I should have gone with the giardia plan, as that is easily good for 10# in just a couple days!
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    Remington 770 beater rifles

    I plan to check it out when I'm in town on Tuesday. Last week they had 12 Ga.A. trap loads (Federal Top Gun) for $5 a box. Those who reload at the gun club told me their cost to reload is about $5.59 per box, so if they're still available will just have to carry out what I can. I sure don't...
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    Access Yes

    Many of the Search & Rescue are volunteers who have to take time away from their jobs and families to look for lost souls. The ambulance/helicopters do get their big payday, but that doesn't generally come out of S&R funds. I have never shot an animal on access yes areas, but drive...
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    Pack weight up to 52#; I think that I will hold it at that weight for the next week of training. The total goes up about 12# more once I add the rifle, ammo, 15x56 binos and tripod. OOF DAH!! Hopefully some of this can be shifted over to my partner when we have our final packing meet next...
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    Remington 770 beater rifles

    I noticed that the local Walmart has removed the firearms section from their store. There is still some ammo, but that was discounted so perhaps there is a plan to eliminate that too. Was there a corp. decision about this? If so, then I will do the same as when Dick's quit selling ammo and...