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I am looking at taking my two sons on a caribou hunt but need some suggestions on where to go and a good outfitter. Probably a hunt in Alaska and most likely guided. I have never hunted the critter so any help from the members will be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance for helping this...

Well, now that the draw has been held, how did everyone do? Are you headed for the mountains or having to sit this one out... again!

Last fall I purchased a top and bottom base layer of 32 Degree heat and am planning for an elk hunt and don't know if this is a good product to use for the dead of winter or not? Yes, I am having a senior moment but if anyone could help me out with this it would be great. Have any of the members...

Looking for some help on what jacket and pants (bib) I should get for a late winter hunt. Looking at Sitka and have time now to save up for the purchase. News Flash: It gets cold in ND so I am looking for a warm jacket and pants. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I have too many options...

If you had a great hunting experience on an elk hunt, how much should you tip? Guide: Cook: Wrangler: Camp Jack I know this can be subjective but would appreciate what the members feel would be a fair amount? Thanks and happy trails, Gman

I think the draw is this Thursday and wonder if this Covid will have any effect on hunters cancelling their hunt? Gman

In anticipation of a fall elk hunt I have been looking into a prescription of Diamox for altitude sickness. The more I read about the possible side effects the more I am questioning my decision. If anyone has used Diamox I would be curious if you had any side effects. Thanks for your help and...

Can the members help me with altitude sickness? I was looking at two otc pills but don't know if Meclizine or Dramamine would work or if there is a better choice out there. I did notice that these two were used for motion sickness and my not work for my upcoming elk hunt this fall. Thanks for...

I am planning a Wyoming hunt for next fall and would like some suggestions on purchasing trip insurance. If the members would be willing to give me the name(s) of a company they would suggest that would be very much appreciated. Thanks for all your assistance and happy trails. Gman

Will be purchasing some bear spray and should I be carrying the spray on my belt or purchasing a chest holder? Thank in advance on any assistance the group can give me, Happy Trails, Gman

I have only used the bino " straps" for my binoculars and am looking at buying a bino pack but don't know what to buy or if I should just stay with the straps I currently have. I need help:) Any advise from the group will be very much appreciated!! Gman

Need help from the members on what kind of rifle sling I should purchase? Just bought a Browning x bolt 270 and the more I look at all the slings the more this ol cowboy gets confused :) Happy Trails, Gman

I would like some help from the group in sighting in my new 270 rifle. The shells I will be shooting are the factory Federal Barnes TSX in 130 grain. A chart would be very helpful. Thanks for all your assistance and Happy Trails! GMan

Could the members give me some idea what to purchase for hearing protection while hunting. I have been doing some research and am more confused than ever. One would think that after all these years I would have used some protection and didn't and now want to at least save the hearing I have...

Can someone explain to me how the draw system works where some years your odds are better applying for a regular license vs a special license? It doesn't make any sense to me.

Does the group have any suggestions on what Company a person should go through to purchase travel insurance for an upcoming elk hunt? Thanks Gman

I have been looking for a good sleeping bag and the more I look the more confused I become. I will be using it in rather cold weather hunting ( live in ND ! ) and like the mummy bag concept but I do have a tendency to get a little claustrophobic in them. Any ideas my friends can give me would...

I know the members are going to say " what's up with the Gman for this silly question" but here it goes! I have a couple of hunting hats that I like to wear that are not orange and does anyone know of a way to wear the orange with some type of attachment to the caps to make me legal but to...

I have been looking at buying a good cold weather hunting jacket ( with hood) and the more I look the more this ol cowboy gets confused as to what to purchase. So, I need the members assistance on what a good jacket would be? I know I am going to have to get out the checkbook on this one but am...

We are looking at booking an elk hunt in Wyoming for next year and would anyone have a name of an insurance company in Wyoming that I could contract re: the costs and other details of insuring our hunt? Thank you and happy trails, Gary