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    Getting a new tent

    Ellis Canvas tents are good quality... I use mine for car camping. You may want to check them out. I have a 12x12 Prairie tent with a Stove Jack. Lightweight canvas. Biggest disadvantage is the price! I can set it up in about 5 minutes so I like that.
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    Any Engineers on Here

    I am an EE (now retired) that went into the Power option. I worked for an electrical utility. Lots of jobs in rural areas if you are in the Power area. Just look up the area you are interested in ... then find the electrical power companies near by. You may be able to get your "foot in the...
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    CO 2nd -4th choice/preference points?

    I am over thinking this! So if I use my first choice for a preference point... after the 1st choices are handed out.... do they then redraw again based on preference points to select 2nd choice or is that a random draw on those not selected on 1st choice ... again repeat the process for 3rd...
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    CO 2nd -4th choice/preference points?

    I am applying for the CO Elk draw for the fist time. I am confused as to how the draw works. If I put the code for preference points into my first choice... and I am drawn. What happens to the 2nd, 3rd choice? Would I still get selected for one of those hunts? I understand if the you pick an...
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    Experience with foot surgery?

    GETERDONE! Well... most of the comments have been negative or ask you to try other solutions. Life is too short to be in pain. I had a tailor's bunion (bump on side of foot)... that made it hurt to hike or get shoes to fit. I had surgery to correct it.. not completely gone not it is so much...
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    Wyoming odds help. Please?

    Hey Rob... for another thought...... if your friend lives there... have him put in for the hunt. Even if you don't get your tag & as a resident he gets a tag...... you could go along and help him out to share the experience. I am assuming if you helped him.. he may be able to get out.
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    Success and lessons learned - Early Season MT Archery Antelope

    Wow... enjoyed your write up... even though I am not an archery hunter. I have a longbow I shoot with just for fun. Sounds like a fun time! I was thinking of trying an antelope hunt but with a rifle since I have never hunted them before.
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    2 door wrangler for hunting vehicle

    I have a newer wrangler.. it is much improved over the earlier versions. Mine is a 4 door and is great driving on the freeway. I would get a 4 door version and with the back seats down.. to give you more room. This is called the unlimited models. You could also add a hitch platform for a large...
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    Out of state - Trailer/Tent setup

    I use an Ellis tent with a stove jack & a propane stove. Setup is under 15 minutes. The tent canvas is lightweight so easy to move around.
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    My 2020 recurve elk hunt

    Great Shot! Awesome video. What yardage was the elk at when you shot? How do you aim with the recurve? Gap or instinctive?
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    Looking for 600 yard deer/elk rifle. Recommendations?

    Nice Group! But please.... sharpen that knife! It hurts my eyes to l Even look at it!
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    Looking to get a gps

    Use your phone and ONX! Get a cheep extra battery pack to recharge your phone if you think it will die. You dont want a big one.. just get one if these for $11. With a phone you get a much better screen.. Great topo or satellite maps. POWERADD Slim 2 Most Compact 5000mAh External Battery
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    Washington hunting questions

    The biggest disadvantage to WA hunting.....you have to pick your weapon. You cannot bow hunt and then decide to rifle hunt. You can use a less weapon so you can bow hunt during the rifle season....if that makes any sense. For an Eastern modern firearm Elk tag, it used to be possible to draw...
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    suunoto gps watches

    I picked up a Garmin GPS watch... for me.. it was a complete waste of time. The compass was not that accurate.. the GPS is so small not worth it. Also, to look at it you need to hold up your wrist. I am a computer guy but the menu was also confusing. I returned the watch ASAP. I use my phone...
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    Can intestines fall out of a running deer!?!?

    I have seen it happen with a rife shot... deer tried to jump a barb wire fence and intestine stuck on the fence. So not surprised it happened with a broadhead.
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