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    2023 Blacktail Success Thread

    glad to be back home after a couple years in FL. Finally got to get out in the woods and enjoy some hunt time. really enjoy seeing all these great bucks on this thread every year.
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    Lids. WTF

    I use the Kifaru std lid and swap out whatever pocket seems appropriate for daily stuff. I have a large belt pouch or a L&L#11. I will tuck my rain gear and tripod under the lid. Once I am in day pack hunt mode, I seldom have to get in the main bag unless digging out my tarp or ground chair to...
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    Have you ever gone too light?

    I tried a bivy. didnt like the confinement for just a couple of oz. tried the super minney air pads from Klymit. Couldnt move the next day. took a zero rated bag to the Frank in November without rerally understanding how bags are rated and most lie. I froze my ass off for 2 weeks. bought a -20...
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    EDC Pack

    If you can find a Kifaru Urban Zippy, I have been using it for years. carries an oversize laptop and 11x17 drawings. side pockets for cords. you can put lash kits and and any mesh mounted pockets.
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    Fool Me Once, or Maybe Twice

    I can vouch for this. If its messy, toot on a cow call and push through the brush. You can almost be in plain sight and they still get a little confused. Just buys you a few minutes because the smart cow with the nose up will figure you out shortly.
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    Bad fire!

    My family and friends have been altered for life by the 2020 OR fires. It is strange how much the hair stands up at the sight, smell, or story of any fire now. Most of our lives we were the "couldnt happen to us here in town" catagory. Stay safe everyone.
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    What does a 150" mulie look like?

    These were both measured 150 to 160 before deductions.
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    Blizzard

    Its 85 deg every @#$%^&* day in FL. I really miss my OR mountains more than I thought I would. Need to hurry up and make enough money to retire so I can get the hell out of here. Thanks for the pics everyone. Goes nicely with my live cam of Stanley ID that sits on my desktop.
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    What is “backcountry” to you?

    Backcountry is when a couple guys on horses stop and say "wow, you're back here a ways.". I hunt nothing but wilderness, but some of my favorite OR wilderness you can still see and hear the big rigs climbing the mountain pass in the distance. Love the adventure part of it, even if the pack out...
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    FNG from Willamette valley, OR

    welcome. There is great information here. I lived in the Valley my entire life until almost a year ago due to job opportunity. I learned from the rokslide community that the biggest thing is to do some research and get out there. There are many great opportunities in OR if you want to put the...
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    Cooler vs Chest Freezer - Mobile Hunt

    chest freezer fan. We had a bull on ice for almost 2 weeks in sept. It takes away thr stress. We fired up the generator for a couple hrs every 2-3 days.
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    Female Dog Names

    My wife says you can have her cats name... "Trixi Sparkle Jugs"
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    Female Dog Names

    My Beagles: "Lucy" in the sky with diamonds "Penny" Lane Ms Katie "Scarlett"
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    What “luxury” items do you carry on your back?

    The only item on your list I ever take to the woods is a mini tripod. I love my mini tripod and don't leave without it. Even if I dont use it a lot, I keep it on board for photo shots because I am solo most of the time. A chair is nice because it also serves as a drying rack at night. I have...
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    Synthetic or Down bag?

    I have not packed a synthetic bag in 20 years. I have hunted wet side of OR for years with down bags and no issues.
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