Search results

  1. M

    Anyone else hunt Solo their first elk hunt?

    I am in a similar situation and agree with Jim bob. Get out and camp and backpack as much as you can to test your gear and conditioning well before season. That way you will have less to worry about and can decide if solo will work for you. Also if it is just a weekend or local trip you can go...
  2. M

    Zero points WY Antelope Advice needed

    Thanks everybody for the info! I definitely will get a map chip for Wyoming. I have already used the system for my home state. I am narrowing down a couple units and will pull the trigger soon on an app.
  3. M

    Zero points WY Antelope Advice needed

    I know some people that have gone north of Casper with ok results, but I am willing to go anywhere. I will take your advice realunoucky and avoid the opening week of rifle.
  4. M

    Zero points WY Antelope Advice needed

    I am looking to go for antelope this year in WY. Our group has no points but will be sure to buy one this year. Does anyone have any recommendations on landowners that might offer access for a trespass fee? I would prefer not to use an outfitter, but will if it provides a better experience for...
  5. M

    Modding home gym dumbells for heavy pressing

    I used 6" black pipe 1" Id nipple for the grips. Wrapped them in my kid's hockey tape. They work great and have room for eight ten pound plates if you use the same ones that I did. They are also really inexpensive at Walmart.
  6. M

    Modding home gym dumbells for heavy pressing

    Center and square everything Weld with ample heat (move on internet welding trolls...) As my dad always said "a little putty a little paint helps to make us what we ain't"
  7. M

    Modding home gym dumbells for heavy pressing

    Due to living in a pretty rural area and having a super busy schedule I train mostly at home.
  8. M

    Pickup Battery

    After working for 3 auto part retailers and a farm supply store I would say that the most critical point is to make sure that you save your receipt and buy from a seller that won't rake you over the coals if something goes wrong (and I have seen failures among all of the batteries sold including...
  9. M

    Soylent: Cheap Ultralight Meal Alternative

    The second ingredient of the packaged drink after water is maltodextrin. This is a cheap filler derived from gmo corn. Meal supplementing is a great idea but there is a lot of stuff out there that is better and cheaper- especially if you diy it. ----and I ain't talking about "mountain ops"!
  10. M

    Hello from Wisconsin!

    If any of you wisconsin guys are heading out for Wyoming antelope let me know, I am trying to put something together for next season.
  11. M

    SW Wisconsonite introduction

    You guys have a great forum here. I am looking to get out west for antelope next year and elk and mule deer as time and finances allow (teacher with kids). Training hard now and open to meeting up with other western wandering wisconsin/ Iowa hunters.
Top