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    What do you do for a living?

    Civil Engineer for the Department Of the Interior. Plenty of vacation/sick time and I have the ability to rack up credit hours that can be used as vacation. Used to work in the private sector but made the change after starting a family. Sometimes project deadlines unfortunately hit during...
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    2024 Idaho General Draw! 10 days until the MADNESS!

    I’ll go buy ur tag in person for a $100 service fee 😂
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    Are the any Ski Areas left out West that havent been ruined?

    Salmon Idaho or towns like Driggs/Victor.
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    Proposed Deer plan for Central Idaho(not official)

    Cutting the distance just dropped a podcast discussing similar challenges facing the eastern MT deer herd. I think all the western states are facing these same hurdles. The spot I was hunting in central Idaho had some sheep herders come in over the summer. I was curious what the hillside would...
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    Idaho CWD Impact Areas Expanding

    https://idahonews.com/news/local/first-case-of-chronic-wasting-disease-detected-outside-initial-impact-zone-in-idaho# Probably not much of a surprise, but still a bummer to see CWD is spreading within the state.
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    Proposed Deer plan for Central Idaho(not official)

    I would prefer to divvy up the deer units similar to the elk zones. I also wouldn’t mind a 3 point minimum for zones that were hit hard by winter kill, but I’m sure fish and game doesn’t have the resources to be monitoring and changing rules for all units in the state. I really wish that Fish...
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    Exo Mountain K4?

    Is Ivory Holsters our only option for this pack? How are people going about having a sidearm?
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    EXO K4 Accessories

    Recently purchased an EXO K4 bag and absolutely love it. I've been using a Badlands 2200 for 7 or 8 years now so this new bag feels like I'm moving up from a 1994 Corolla to a 2023 Tesla. Can folks help me understand the accessories for these bags? Is the molle system that EXO uses only...
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    Idaho draw results 2023

    Drew an October rifle bull hunt with my buddy! Gonna be an awesome year, completely stoked.
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    Idaho unit 39 first time hunting the west

    I'm always a bit dumbfounded when non-residents choose Unit 39 for their out of state hunt. If I'm coming from across the country, and paying non-resident prices, no way I'm choosing the unit that gets the most pressure in the entire state. This unit has a heavy road and trail system and can be...
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    2022 MULE DEER MEAT POLE

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    Idaho Unit Mulies

    All animals growing their winter coats are going to limit their movements during the day when there are warmer temps. I would assume it is a combination of both factors you listed. Warmer temps are going to limit deer and elk movements once they have grown their winter coats. I would also...
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    Idaho Unit Mulies

    I'm having similar questions in my own head with these warm temperatures. I hate to say it, but it sure won't work in our favor. I went out to one of the units listed above yesterday for the opener and didn't see a single deer. I have a feeling all the big bucks are going to remain in the...
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    Idaho Mule Deer - Warm Temps

    Anybody get out for the rifle opener yesterday? I made a quick trip to the mountains Sunday night and woke up Monday ready to glass up some bucks. Woke up at 5 AM and was shocked at how warm it was in the mountains, I didn't even need a jacket as I was getting my gear ready. Hiked 1000' above...
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    Hey dude congrats on the tag, should be a good one. I love that area and will actually be...

    Hey dude congrats on the tag, should be a good one. I love that area and will actually be archery hunting during September. With only 100 tags all you gotta do is hike into some drainages until you find the herds. I went through my Plan A, B & C before I finally got my bull.
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