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    Trespassing? Worth shooting a snowboarder?

    It 100% does. I know several friends who do not hunt and have onX for backcountry For backcountry slope aspect geography allows you to make better informed decisions when it comes to winter descents and stability. Mostly used by high level skiers who are planning technical ascent/descents...
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    Snowpack not looking very good :(

    I’d Like to hunt this area it’s got some wide open basins and there’s bear and deer. This is about 175 inches so far this season a good year is 500+ inches. Theres tons of caves in this rock and I often wonder how many bear are curled up steep on the mountainside asleep. Maybe I’ll try and do...
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    Are the any Ski Areas left out West that havent been ruined?

    You ain’t a local til you got triple DDDs Divorced, DUI, Dog Lots of interesting answers in this thread. Some of my favs not mentioned. Theres a big bias towards northern rocky mtn MT, ID, WY and CO. I can think of at least 5 that get good snow, are small and uncrowded. Have good...
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    Snowpack not looking very good :(

    Central Sierra here. We were At 58% of average a few days ago. Currently a good storm should put about 60” of decent colder snow in the next week. It’s been unseasonably warm prior to this storm with daytime temps at elevation 10k well above freezing and nighttime temps at only 30-31.
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    Washington High Buck

    Thanks for clarifying. Congratulations on that deer, he’s a champion. I hunt areas that have BT/mule/ Benchleg overlap. Some of the lower elevation BT i think I can see mule deer genetics in. 20-30% bigger than others in their group and bigger spread. Might just be bias or exceptional...
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    Washington High Buck

    Pardon my ignorance, it’s technically a BT due to location and scoring , but that’s a mule deer correct?
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    How can I like the taste of venison

    Did this a few nights ago.. used kinders “The blend” got a cast iron ripping and.. 2 mins a side on backstraps Pulled them and let sit 5 mins swiped the pan clean Sliced the straps into “steaks” 1.5” thick.. The inside was blood rare.. In the cast I put 1/2 Stick butter with 2 whole...
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    I dont understand the hostility towards wolf reintroduction in Colorado

    We do need to grow our sport and here’s why: 1. When you connect with someone over sportsmanship ( hunting, golf, surfing, any pursuit that has etiquette and unspoken rules of conduct ) If you can pass on what you know and respect then the next generation, Then there is a lineage and a...
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    Boots under 200

    Under 200 drylock or xtratuf deck boots 7mm surf booties ( O’Neil brand ) Rubber boots ( dry shod and xtratuff are good brands) If you get boots I’d get boot liners as well they look like little blue slippers xtratuf makes them. The surf booties are great in the summer for exploring...
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    Deer Camp Dinner Suggestions

    “The standard” You’ll need a last cast iron Dutch oven with a concave top that you can put coals on ( i.e. not rounded) A tripod for the casty. Build a nice fire let it run to coals. Then put in a bag of charcoal and get it heat up for 10 mins Meanwhile In the Dutch oven layer 2 lbs...
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    Trials bike vs dirt bike/TW for hunting.

    Nice write up and looks like fun bike.. In regards to open face helmet https://www.scorpionusa.com/off-road-helmets/ I use EXO-AT960 It’s modular so the chin bar flips up. You can ride open face at low speeds with sunglasses on, or have a closed face helmet. Not sure it’s applicable for you...
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    Running Shoes

    ^^^ yes the Altra Olympus 5s . I’ve had other shoes in their lineup that had tongue/collar issues . Alta got the memo about their tongues and their fit and lace up is good so far. I personally have not had issues. Im hoping to get in a trail run tomorrow, well See how tonight goes 1st! for...
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    Running Shoes

    Size 12 & I have wider feet and strictly will be running in Altra Olympus until I find something better. The last pair has gone about 350 miles and they still have a little tread left. Great shoe but man they are ugly. Can’t have it all
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    Off grid cabin, anyone build one?

    Interesting foundation design. Overall build Looks pretty good. I likely would have excavated the site to level & gone with concrete pier blocks with ears to through bolt the joist into. Benefit of your design is you can move it easily if you want to pull it and move the cabin To another...
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    Can we unite as Hunters?

    Preface this that I’m a newer hunter, i live in CA rn, hunt blacktail, turkey, and bear locally within a 50 mile radius of my house. and i also have had a manbun and a flat hat before. have consistently seen that I appreciate a lot of the older hunters who hunt my grounds and live in my...
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    How Have the California Bears Reacted?

    Had a smaller black bear that I couldn’t get a good shot on. He was maybe 150-175 #. Other than that I didn’t see many other bears while hunting this year. Which surprised me because it was definitely bear country. I could have definitely hunted a lot harder but was working quite a bit this...
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    Winter house heat setting?

    Soap stone wood stove is the answer. I like it cool in the winter 70 in the main room. 65 in the bedroom at night to sleep. 4 cords of wood a winter. Plenty to keep it warm all night. Thermostat rarely gets turned on. nighttime temps are warm where I live tho rarely gets below 25 f usually...
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    Barriers for new hunters? (Poll)

    I’m an adult hunter who is learning Woodsmanship and marksmanship. I hunt a popular OTC in my state, use older outdated gear and enjoy hunting my units. There’s tons to learn & lots of easily achievable milestones and goals. i think think id like to have better gear, and access to better...
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    Trials bike vs dirt bike/TW for hunting.

    What about running trials tires on a trail bike? Seems like it could be a lot of fun. Wr250f with some dunlop D803gp trials spooned on
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    Trials bike vs dirt bike/TW for hunting.

    I got a heavily modded wr250 it’s a nice dual sport that will do easy to slightly harder trails. It’s not a dirt bike by any means. But you could modify it for hunting and get pretty far back. I run street legal tires on it but the harder DOT compound doesn’t hook up like proper tires( Dunlop...

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