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  1. nickpaolini81

    Food in camp

    We are waiting for CO results to come out for our first backpack, archery elk hunt. We are breaking camp each AM. Unit 55 and if not successful, then we will OTC. Myself and 3 others are locked in a debate about what (if anything) to do with your food at night when in your tent. what are...
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    Idaho OTC Mule Deer Hunt 2017

    Hey all, From PA and I've got 6 DIY western archery mule hunts under my belt; I have a novice grip on the deer game. Here's the curve ball, my father (70) has it on his bucket list to shoot a mule deer with a rifle. Not looking for a pig or your honey holes, rather some quality father/son...
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    '17 Arizona deer rut

    Wondering if anyone has any visual or second hand intel on rut activity with Coues or Mulies in southern AZ. We're starting on 1/1/17 near the border. Is it slow? Has it gone full swing? Is it mostly done?
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    Lowa Ranger II or III GTX

    Hey all.... So my Lowa Creek II GTX leaked on our last AZ hunt. I sent them back and they concluded that they did leak and offered to replace. They no longer make the Creek II, so I've searched and found the Ranger III GTX. My only concern is they are non-insulated. Generally, I only wear...
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    AZ Coues' Deer Question

    This January was our first trip to AZ to archery hunt deer, primarily mulies. While buying our OTC tags, a local told us, "The whitetails are up high and the mulies are all over." Being from PA, no one wanted to shoot a whitetail....at least what we thought were the same species. We did not...
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    Arizona Unit 31 - Mule Deer and Jav

    We are planning on hunting unit 31 for deer, archery in January. We are doubling up with Javelina tag, and looking somewhere between the Pinnacle Ridge and Mount Graham. Any intel on this area? I see there is a plethora of public land. Any intel on or around Klondyke road?
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    AZ border unit & Sidearms

    We are looking at some southern units in Arizona. Particularly 30a&b and 35a&b. Are you allowed to carry a side arm in these border units while archery hunting? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Arizona Mule Deer - Archery 2015

    Looking for some direction as to what unit to begin looking at (Google Earth) for a 2015 over the counter mule deer hunt in AZ. We're DIY and will hunt BLM or Nat'l Forest. We've hunted New Mexico 3 times (archery mulies) and want to kick west a bit more. Any opinions on units/areas of the...
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    33 Mile Road - Wyoming - SW of Kaycee

    Anyone know this road? We're aiming to get on it from route 25 (main highway) via a few other roads. We are planning on pulling a 5th wheel down it and looking to hunt near Cow Butte. Is this road gonna turn to slop if we get rain? And will we be able to pull our camper out? We've got 4...
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    Willow Creek Road

    Anyone know this road? Would we be able to pull a 5th wheel down toward cow butte? Is it too tough/sloppy?
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    Flagging Goats in Wyoming

    It it legal or illegal?
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    Region Y Wyoming Deer - Kaycee area

    I understand that hunting deer during rifle season around the southern part of Region Y will be half effort finding deer and the other half trying to stay away from an orange army. I am looking for any bits of intel about the Kaycee area. Are there any locations down that way where we can get...
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    Dry Fork - Region Y Wyoming Mule Deer

    A group of us pulled deer tags for Region Y. I've been looking around Google Earth and like the looks of Dry Forks. Anyone have any intel on this area regarding mulies? The terrain? Accessibility? Anything else? 44°54'49.97"N 107°35'54.93"W
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    Wyoming Conservation Stamp?

    A group of us drew Region Y for Wyoming deer. Do we have to buy a conservation stamp?
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    Wyoming Weather - Bighorns in Oct.

    Heading to Wyoming this October to hunt mulies in the Bighorn National Forest and wanted to get some input on what to expect weather wise from Oct 15 - 20. We will be hunting and most likely camping between 8000 and 9500 feet. What have you experienced or can you tell me about what I should...
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    Mule Deer Patterns and Habits in Wyoming

    I've only every hunted mule deer in New Mexico during the rut archery season. Deer, especially bucks are everywhere and seems that every other deer has antlers. In the early AM, the deer were atop ridges and mountains. Bedded for a couple of hours from 9-12, moved a bit, bedded again from 2-3...
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    Region R and Y Wyoming Mule Deer

    Planning a DIY hunt to the Bighorn Nat'l Forest for mule deer this fall. From digging at the odds for a NR, we're very likely to get drawn for either of these regions. I already know NRs cannot go into the wilderness area w/out a guide or resident. Not interested in a guide or hunting the...
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    Archery Mule Deer Unit 37

    We are after the desolate locations that people are too lazy to get to and possess deer. We're all in our 30's and are not afraid to put in the effort to get back in the shit. I guess I'm looking for some intel on where to set up camp (we want to camp where we hunt and not drive our truck, but...