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    What public land in a state/ area would you like to hunt?

    Mingo at tomblin WMA. I've hunted other areas. I wish I had cell service, I'd run cameras. I know the there's some big bucks. I've seen then in my truck.
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    What public land in a state/ area would you like to hunt?

    If anyone is curious, I decided to hunt whitetail in Potter County PA. We have a fishing camp there. I've hunted here before. I like to hunt different areas for the experience. My dad is in his late 60s so it should be fun. He doesn't go out much anymore, I'll have a nice hot supper ready for...
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    What public land in a state/ area would you like to hunt?

    Rio Grande NF.
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    What public land in a state/ area would you like to hunt?

    I live in Greenville SC. I started to gauge my hunts based on experience and having fun. Sounds cliche but there's something to be said about just having a great time with good dudes. I've hunted the bottom of WV for years! I shot a ok 10 pt last fall. after 6 seasons of getting skunked, it was...
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    What public land in a state/ area would you like to hunt?

    Man, I now have 5 points for IA. I thought for sure I'd get drawn this year. I'd love to hear about your experience. I am on the fence of hiring a guide. IF everything goes well a few of us are heading to MT next year for Elk. That might be an overload to hunt both MT & IA without support. I...
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    What public land in a state/ area would you like to hunt?

    Good points. I was elk hunting in CO OTC. A guide asked if I seen lots of pressure. I said no, I only seen 5 guys. He said that's alot of pressure. I grew up in PA, that's pressure.
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    What public land in a state/ area would you like to hunt?

    Interesting. I never thought of the north east.
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    What public land in a state/ area would you like to hunt?

    I'm curious if there's any state or area you'd like to hunt. Public land. I didn't get drawn for IA. I'm thinking of going back to PA to hunt. I love traveling to hunt new states and areas. I Live in SC.
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    Sleeping bag

    What fabric did you get? Gore Windstopper or Microfiber Series
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    PA ELK ANYBODY????

    Negative on my end. I like to donate more because I'm just that kinda guy. https://experienceelkcountry.com/ The raffle has ended but food for thought next year.
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    Meeker Sept archery DIY hunt

    I've been looking at the inreach mini 2. I've been looking at the inreach mini 2. I think there's a way people can track you from a website. I tracked a friend sailing from the BVI to NC. It was cool to see where he was anchored.
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    Meeker Sept archery DIY hunt

    I'm a newbie as well. I'm more interested in what not to do. I'm very confident in my ability but the reality is I'm not 25 and my ability is not great. That gets me into situations mumbling to myself "look what you've done now, why why why" 😀
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    Month of Sept. Off work looking at a DIY hunt.

    Great idea. I agree I might go crazy hunting for a solid month in one location.
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    Secondary Draw is hitting Credit Cards

    I didn't draw an elk either.
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    Month of Sept. Off work looking at a DIY hunt.

    Ok, my bad. I thought you had to get drawn. Looks like August 2nd I can get an OTC tag.
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