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  1. TimberJunkie

    Kenton custom turrets for Vortex scope.

    Hey all. I have a scope that I love. It's a Vortex viper hs. I have been looking into the kenton turrets that Vortex recommends. My scope does not have an exposed turret which makes dialing in the scope for longer shots really hard. The Kenton turret would allow me to shoot out to 700 yards...
  2. TimberJunkie

    Montana Winterkill anyone have any observations??

    I am in the western part of the state and the snow is deep and not going anywhere. The white tails near my place are hanging in there, but look tired and hungry. I hunt Mule deer near Lewistown and a friend of mine says the weather has been brutally cold, but the deer don't seem to care unless...
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    BROWNING BAR .270 serial number help

    Hey everyone, I am not real familiar with Browning rifles. I just got his out of storage, it was my father in laws hunting rifle for year. He passed away, and I inherited this along with some other guns that I am more familiar with. I cannot find any magazines for it, and need to buy one or...
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    Mule deer venison question. Weird young buck with no fat.

    Hi all, I was recently hunting in Montana with family and friends and one of the guys harvested a pretty small buck. It had a decent sized 4x4 rack with corkscrewed crooked antlers, maybe a 2 1/2 year old buck. He was small, and had almost zero fat on him. The buck was acting normal and was...
  5. TimberJunkie

    Unexpected Blacktail buck.

    Well....not a whole lot to say, I have been hunting blacktail hard for almost a month here is SW Oregon. Lots of other hunters, a ton of rain and Mud, and the deer are scarce. I have put well over a hundred miles on my boots and seen very few deer, and only a few legal bucks. Yesterday, I...
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    Southeast Montana scouting update

    Hey all Montana Muley hunters. I have been out in SE Montana for the last four days visiting freinds, we were able to go drive around scouting his deer areas every night. It was very exciting. Mostly from roads, we saw lots of deer and some really nice bucks. My buddy has lived there his whole...
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    Limiting Oregon Westside deer and elk tags

    I have been living in Oregon for 12 years now, I think it has some great hunting opporthnities, especially if a person wants to hold out for 12+ points. I live and work in the Rogue and Applegate units. I find it crazy that I can't get away from other hunters. During bow or rifle seasons, I...
  8. TimberJunkie

    Bushnell Elite 10x42

    I have a set of Bushnell Elite 10x42 Binos for sale. I have hardly ever used them. I got them about 5 years ago. I paid $450 for them. I like the glass a lot. I just always had other pairs that I used more. I want to upgrade to some Euro glass. Maybe Meopta or Swaro. Just trying to raise some...
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    Kuiu vs. Eastmans Lawsuit

    Just trying to get a handle on the lawsuit. Sounds like Kuiu is going to sue for fraudulent claims on circulation, and charges for advertising based on those numbers. I am sure there is more info, seems like these companies should all be allies and help promote hunting and sportsmanship. I was...
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    Montana Non-res draw today.

    I drew a Montana Big Game combo today. Who else is going? I will be out there for Archery Elk and then back for rutting mule deer. Two best weeks of the year. I was wondering if they will have surplus tags this year, I am excited to hear how many fellow hunters on the forum are headed to Big...
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    Camofire has Mystery Ranch today

    Hey there everyone. Just checked Camofire.com this morning. There are Two Mystery Ranch backcountry packs on sale for great prices all day today, or until inventory runs out. I use a Mystery Ranch pack for Wildland fire and love it. 30 to 40% off today. Just thought I would pass it on.
  12. TimberJunkie

    Hunting. Camp Pranks

    For the past 20 years hunting camp has been a great place to live without grudges, pride, or taking yourself to seriously. Our camps always involve some great comradery. Nobody to impress, but a great place one up your fathers, sons, friends and everyone in between, and I don't mean by shooting...
  13. TimberJunkie

    Southeast Oregon muley hunt. Deer Population still struggling

    Well....just got home from 12 days in SE Oregon hunting mule deer. What a bitchin hunt!! I walked over 100 miles in that time and saw lots of bucks...Lots of little bucks. In one day I saw 10 different forkys. Which is good and bad. Good...young crop of bucks, deer numbers are getting a boost...
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    Wireless Charging system for phone/camera/gps in back country

    Hey guys, I know this is more of a gear question, but it seems that more members will see it here. I am looking into a charging system for the backcountry and just general everyday use for my cell phone and gps. I generally use my phone for several hours a day with my phone skope while spotting...
  15. TimberJunkie

    SALE!! Diggs outdoors Today Only 20% off all online orders over $200

    Code: SP20% These guys have built a great company and are really knowledgable about the stuff they sell. These sales are generally good even on backordered items, you mighjt have to call them. Customer Service is great and selection is usually pretty good. I recently bought some Zamberlan boots...
  16. TimberJunkie

    Steens Buck tag in Pocket....A dad needs some help with where to take his son.

    Hey there fellow hunters. myself and my son have drawn a Steens buck tag for 2015. I am super excited to take him there. I have only been in the Steens for fighting fires. We are super motivated and prepared to backpack in for 2-3 day trips. I know the community of hunters out there loves to...
  17. TimberJunkie

    Trying to get deer on a trail camera in Spring.

    Hello everyone, I live in big blacktail country and have 4 cameras out right now. It seems that the deer left the area in the last month. I check the cams every few weeks and they have almost all dissapeared. I havr a mineral block in front of two, and salt pellets in front of the others. Its...
  18. TimberJunkie

    SHEDS, lets see those fresh sheds....

    I pass the boring seasons away with shed hunting, it keeps me active and allows me to find where bucks hang out in the winter. I found my first set of Freshies for the year while at work today. Kind of a weird 4x2 with a few broken tines, but nice chocolate colored blacktail antlers. Who else...
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    Zamberlan boot experiences??

    I tried on some Zamberlan boots today at Diggs outdoors and they were great. I also tried Kennetrek but they were not as comfortable. I was hoping somebody could share some experiences with the Zamberlan brand and any warranty etc. I feel for the price they should be long lasting and...
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    Hello fellow hunters!!

    Hello to all you out there. Just want to say i have been loving reading all the threads about hunting anywhere and everywhere. Great stories too. I am a Timber Cruiser for the BLM and have been hunting for 23 years. I am from Montana and now live in Western Oregon. Love to hunt, fish and just...