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    Sold Kifaru Ark 22" medium

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    Sold Kifaru Ark 22" medium

    Selling my kifaru ark 22" frame with medium belt. It's been worn on a single hike. Bottom line is I wish I had bought a 25" frame. I'll sell for $475 and cover shipping to the lower 48. Will be shipping from Montana. I do realize I'm relatively low on the post count so if you wanted to...
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    Montana Bison Hunt

    It was brutal. Cool area and enjoyed my trips down there. I made 4 separate trips just hoping I'd get lucky because the weather never cooperated. I had the gardiner tag. Of the 40 gardiner any bison tags I heard none if them were filled. I did hear that 2 wilderness tags were filled and 13...
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    What time do you come off the mountain durning archery elk hunting?

    Hunt dark to dark if ya can, September goes by too quickly to waste time. Carry a sleeping bag, sleeping pad and tarp if you find yourself unable to get out safely so you can just sleep on the mountain where you are.
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    • Post #10
    • Forum: Elk
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    Drop Camps for Elk- What was you Experience?

    Do your research for sure, have heard of some great experiences and some that make me cringe. Dont think just because youre going in 20 miles on horses means there will be game all around. Be honest with the outfit and yourself about your expectations. For example if they are dropping you at...
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    How many arrows do you carry in your quiver Elk hunting?

    Usually 7 because S happens
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    • Post #54
    • Forum: Elk
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    Posting unit #'s

    The whole Newberg and Meateater example used to make more sense to me. But even those guys are turning to and past the point of exploitation of the resource for their own benefit. Same can be said BRO, Hush, and on and on. Its not about promoting hunting and conservation any more, my perception...
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    • Post #183
    • Forum: Elk
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    Official Montana 2023 Draw Thread!

    Montana only looks at your 2nd choice if your 2nd choice district has a surplus of tags vs people who had that district as their first choice. In other words, they dont look at all your choices if your number is pulled. Your 2nd choice would need to have more tags available than people who put...
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    • Post #720
    • Forum: Elk
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    Dual Use Dirt bike

    I have a tw and I wished I’d done something more along the lines of what Idahomuleys mentioned. I use the hell out of my tw for modest trails and forest service roads. It’s perfect for those types of places. As far as a bike goes it’s great for hauling meat because of its short stature and...
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    Insulated boots

    looking to add a set of insulated boots to the line up for cold weather mountain hunting. Looking for a good boot that would go well with this scenario: 1-3 mile strenuous hike in, sit and glass for extended periods in weather from 25 degrees Fahrenheit to 0. I’ve always gone with uninsulated...
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    Montana winter kill?

    Certainly not to the level of the aforementioned places like Utah, WY and NE Colorado but it was a long winter across the state. Started in October and the cold hung on until early April. Montana's biggest problem is still the unlimited take nearly across the state. Would be a great year to...
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    Rain gear needed?

    Any hunt in the mountains in September I carry rain gear. Too light and too valuable not to carry. Lots of affordable good value options out there. You can find some good used stuff online pretty easily.
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    Montana Bison Hunt

    I mentioned in another thread that I was incredibly lucky and drew a Nov 15- Feb 15 Montana any Bison tag. Im pretty excited as I never really thought I'd actually have the chance to chase free ranging bison. Weather will play a huge factor Im sure in animals coming out of the park, Ill have...
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    Anyone Draw MT Moose, Goat, Sheep?

    No moose goat or sheep for me but I drew one of the bison tags. Certainly not the same as a moose goat or sheep tag but looking forward to the experience.
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    Windy Days

    I think the wind certainly curtails movement as does rain to some extent. In my experience some of the best hunting is right after a heavy rain, snow or wind event. If you know where they’re at you’ve got a serious advantage for spot and stalk in wind and rain.
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    • Post #13
    • Forum: Elk
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