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  1. ericthered

    Taking Equity out of Home OP spoke to me - now, me too!

    The original post by HornPorn on this subject really struct a nerve. After my one and only trip to NWT a couple years back, I decided I wanted to take my wife to see the Mackenzie Mountain for all the reasons previously posted. Furthermore I guess at the age (53) when friends and family start...
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    Going for another hunt: Stone or repeat Dall?

    I’d like your thoughts. I hunted Dall Sheep last year in NWT. Two days into the hunt, I take a nice ram - my first. Now of course, I want to go again. A 2025 stone hunt is $75k and a Dall in NWT nearly $40k. Would you do a repeat Dall hunt saving the money or would you go for the Stone? What...
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    Is the Kuiu Axis system to much for NWT Aug 23 to Sep 8

    My big three hunt in NWT starts Aug 23. I have the Guide jacket and Attack pant ready to go but just picked up the axis pant and jacket on the Kuiu sale last week. I think I want to switch to the Axis system for wind and water protection. And they don't seem any heavier than the Guide and...
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    I've encountered a last minute problem

    When I planned and then booked my sheep hunt, I didn't anticipate the impact of my weight loss. I wanted to get from 235 lbs down to 200 lbs. Exactly 30 days from departure to NWT, I'm at 207 lbs. Here's the problem: none of my "Expensive Kuiu" clothing fits! Everything is too big! Anyone else...
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    Just bought Kimber Mountain Ascent 6.5 - what ammo worked best in your mountain ascent?

    I usually use Nosler Trophy grade in my Kimber Montanas; However, I've several You Tube reviews using other brands with the Mountain Ascent. Who has experience with the Mountain Ascent and can speed up my learning curve with this 6.5 creedmore? Help please.
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    Our Black River Hunting Camps Grizzly hunt with Jake Jefferson was fantastic

    We just returned from a week with Jake chasing grizzly. It was a super time and many thanks to Rokslide for connecting us. Please see my pictures below. Both bears squared over 8 ft.
  7. ericthered

    My brackets are wrecked

    Ohio St and Perdue have doomed me this year. I still have Illinois, Michigan and Gonzaga alive. Who's out of your final four?
  8. ericthered

    I'm pumped for my first AK wilderness hunt...and its not Sheep

    My 2020 Sheep hunt got pushed to 2022. That means my 2021 AK May Grizzly and Black Bear hunt will by my first back country hunt. My daughter "20" and I are booked with Jake Jefferson who Rok Slide recommended. The trip is getting close now and we are trying to get all the final details...
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    Looking for reputable taxidermist in Michigan for a Grizzly mount

    Looking for a reputable taxidermist in Michigan that can do a full or shoulder mount grizzly. I don't want to be their first. Recommendations?
  10. ericthered

    Is GunWorks site reputable for ammunition?

    Looking to pick up some ammo. Want to make sure GunWorks is reliable before doing so. Testimonials?
  11. ericthered

    Iridium go vs Garmin In-Reach - help please

    Over the next three years I have three guided back country hunts planned and need to solve my communications challenge. Many folks are doing the Garmin In-reach or Mini. But the Iridium GO is interesting as it looks like a global satellite hot spot I just run my I Phone from for calling, email...
  12. ericthered

    Looking for a good goat outfitter in the Yukon

    I would like to hunt goat but looking at the Yukon as I'd like to marry up with Caribou or Grizzly. It doesn't look like there are many outfits that advertise goat hunting. Any referrals?
  13. ericthered

    Meindl Comfort Fit Hunter - insoles

    I recently went to a Meindle Comfort Fit hunter boot leaving my Kennetreks in the closet. As my work outs with a full pack 30lbs + increases I found my foot swelled and the toe box on my Kennetreks ended up being to small - with no pack these boots are the best I've owned. I ended up taping...
  14. ericthered

    Worried about my sheep hunt

    Is anyone else out there worried about actually going on their hunts? I have so much money into my outfitter fees, gear and everything else with my 2020 NWT Sheep hunt. I hope all the economic and virus fears are sorted by August. How about you?
  15. ericthered

    When’s the best chance at getting a Garmin In Reach on sale?

    Looking for the bast chance at getting a new unit on sale.
  16. ericthered

    Rolling dice in the markets for Sheep

    Is anyone else got it all in the markets hoping to pay for an adventure hunt this year with gains? The market has been kind by My stomach is turning with the risk of a drop. Need another 10% up to make my next Sheep payment!
  17. ericthered

    NWT Trip - Mystery Ranch Metcalf or Marshall

    I'm headed to MMO in NWT. I already have a Metcalf 4,333 cu inches. But Im worried this may be too small. Can I make this work of do I need a 6,200 Cu Inch Marshall - another $416.00. Is there any issue with the Marshall as carry on - I don't want to check it if possible
  18. ericthered

    New start-up sells Solar based outdoor products - Braxus Trading Company

    If you are interested in solar products for the outdoor lifestyle, check out Braxus Trading Company's new website. They are a solar products start-up. Solar batteries of various sizes, solar panel and other solar products are available. Prices are very competitive with better known Solar...
  19. ericthered

    NWT Mix bag - 308 or 270WSM

    Time to start thinking about my upcoming NWT Mixed Bag Hunt - Moose, Caribou and Sheep. I remember posting the day I booked a couple years ago. Hard to believe its around the corner. I'm leaning toward my Kimber Montana 308 with 165 AccuBonds. I also have a 300 WSM and 270 WSM...but those...
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    Looking for a promotional code for Canadian North

    Anyone have a promotional code for Canadian North? Any advice on which fare to buy? Should I wait to purchase August 2020 tickets... Suffering a little sticker shock!

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