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    Hunting near US/Mexico border

    Friend was on a lease on Old Mines Rd 50 miles west of Laredo on the river. Constant traffic through the 33k acre ranch, human and drug, Border Patrol always around. Trash, empty water jugs, clothing littering the trails from the river inland. Occasional encounters with migrants. Trail ran along...
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    2024 Tacoma- anyone bought one, drove one—thoughts?

    Bad information i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbocharged inline-4 hybrid powertrain i-FORCE 2.4L turbocharged inline-4 engine 2 power systems in Tacoma for 2024, from Toyotas website
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    Kitchen renovation appliances

    My double ovens were 24” wide model from GE, installed in 1991, board went out unavailable. Order new double ovens from Lowes. Took out the ge, one piece unit, used a floor jack so heavy. New ovens arrived, 2 separate units with brackets to install inside the cabinet to hold the upper oven...
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    Kitchen renovation appliances

    My appliance repair guy gave me the same advice as above, no LG or Samsung. Boards go out out of warranty and cost more than the unit is worth. Said to buy units with fewest electronics, Maytag or whirlpool. Recently replaced washer dryer with Maytag commercial, white top load washer. Refrig...
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    Did it make the jump?

    Journals of national medical specialty organizations publish abstracts of presentations and poster exhibits of the organizations annual meetings. This abstract in the Journal neurology is merely that (see supplement in the title). This is not a study in the sense of normal research. I don’t...
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    Montana (and other state) hunter orange laws out dated?

    I wear an orange hat most of the time aside from dove hunting even though not required in Tx for most hunting. My question why is high vis green not used, far more visible in low light. Reviewed literature on this turns out yellow green best in low light, orange is better against green yellow...
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    Best material for Arizona heat trekking?

    https://www.hanes.com/hanes-mens-long-sleeve-t-shirt-24270.html $13 long sleeve cool dri. Discovered when looking at a name brand fishing shirt that left the hanes label on after applying their graphics. Simms made a sun hood that is loose fitting and will go over a cap, between the...
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    Best gloves

    https://clpuber.com/accessories/ols/products/one-finger-mittens-827-t $40,Deerskin, will tan and use your hides as well. Have used in below 0 windchills
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    Traction cleats for boots?

    I used to run on fresh and packed snow as well as glare ice, found the carbide studded versions gave more security than the coil spring yak type. Both work but the springs gave an old feeling thru the soles of gore tex running shoes. As far as using on rock, concur with sticky rubber soles
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    The death of the retail store

    I drew for an exotic hunt in Texas, requires use of a muzzleloader or shotgun with slugs, had a 1187 20 slug gun, checked 20 academy stores online in Tx,Ok and Mo along a trip route, 6 said were in stock,only 2 actually had them and less quantity than online. Was in Iowa, went to Brownells store...
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    Heavy outer layer or lighter weight shell with puffer underneath?

    Synthetic slick surface base then 100 wt fleece with FL Corrugate shell or USGi level 4 shell for moderate to high activity. Add 850 fill down EB puffy under the shell when I stop. For prolonged stand hunting I put a pr of oversized camo insulated full zip coveralls over the top of the above and...
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    Hip Wader Recommendations?

    Chota tundra, Simms guide
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    Canoe vs Kayaks for Fishing/General Use

    Grumman sport boat.
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    Long Range School

    Not to derail but have the same question for Texas
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    waterproof glove shell

    Atlas, Showa, Pacific PPE commercial fishing gloves for all day constant rain. Come lnsulated or not. Nothing else remains dry like these. $14-30/pr or so. Tired of having freezing hands quartering elk in the snow. Easy clean up...
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