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    Swarovski now has AI incorporated in an optic

    I read an article earlier that Swarovski just released binoculars that can identify 9,000 species of birds with an incorporated AI system. Just wanted to share. Also would like to see peoples opinion on the technology and hunting. There are several articles on it, but this is straight from...
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    Should I have my barrel shortened for suppressor?

    Hello all, Finally got my suppressor in and need to have my barrel threaded. I have read some conflicting stuff online about shortening the barrel as well to accommodate the suppressor for overall length. I have a tikka t3x with a 22.5 inch barrel and the suppressor is about 6.5 inches long. I...
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    People from Pocatello

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    Recommendations for Shipping small amounts of meat to friends/family.

    I’ve looked around some in the forums but almost everything I have found is for shipping large amounts of meat from different areas. I got 2 shoulder season elk earlier this week in Montana and I’d like to send some meat to some family members that are spread out over the US, just a few places...
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    Any members in the Ennis, MT area?

    Not sure where to really post this and taking a shot in the dark. I am trying to get in contact with someone on here that may be in the Ennis area to get some extremely specific and brief information. Or someone that might know someone who is in the area they can contact. Not trying to be to...
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    Broke my leg. Hopefully be back at it by bear season.

    So, I was ice fishing and enjoying a beautiful warm big blue sky day in Montana with friends. Was packing up gear to head home and slipped on some packed down ice. Didn’t think much of it and tried to get up. Then I noticed my leg was straight but my foot was turned 90 degrees and thought “this...
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    Anyone have issues with Wrangler cancelling your order?

    I had read a lot of hype about the wrangler stretch waist outdoor pants and wanted to get a pair. So last year when they had a buy one get one half off I got them and I was really impressed for the price, especially since I normally wear the Prana Stretch Zion as my everyday/hunting pants and...
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    Thoughts on this example ethics/legality issue?

    I just read this article today. Seems like hunters getting elk fever and shooting without thinking about the logistics in a very popular area. I don’t want to start any fights about this please but I’d like to see what people’s thoughts were regardless on this issue and get some dialogue on it...
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    Euro skull and hide mounting options?

    So, I just got my first bear skull and hide back from my local tannery. I was busy with school and didn’t have time to deal with doing the skull or hide myself. However, I think they turned out great and I spent almost nothing and only had to wait about 3 months. I’m looking for ideas on how to...
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    Gift recommendations for brother graduating AF flight school?

    So, my brother is graduating flight school in the Air Force next week, just finished his last check ride yesterday. Anyway I can’t go to his graduation and see him get his wings due to scheduling but wanted to get him something. I know from being in the military as well not to send anything to...
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    Fatal grizzly attack in Montana today

    People may have already read it but thought i'd post it if people were interested in reading. Fatal bear attack Bear attack I know the area fairly well and it's not a typical area a lot of people go to for camping. I am waiting to see if they are resident or non-resident. Thinking they are...
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    Experience with Kenetrek Everstep prescription boot?

    So, the VA sent me to a podiatrist to get a badly infected ingrown toe nail removed. I also have an old Achilles injury and arthritis in my ankle and the podiatrist said because I wear boots most of the time he could prescribe kenetrek eversteps, which I never knew kenetrek made special orthotic...
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    Bino harness and crawling prone solutions?

    Not sure which section to put this in but figured this would be a start. I have been using my marsupial bino harness for the last several years and really enjoy it. But I guess from being in the military and also antelope hunting I normally go prone and low crawl to get into position for a shot...
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    GNP: going to the sun ticket sytem thoughts?

    Just wanted to see peoples thought on GNP going to ticket system for dealing with the influx of the all the people in the last year. I think it is really sad as I understand it is a national park and it is open to everyone with no preference but the full time employees and all the volunteer...
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    Anyone else get a COVID stimulus fund today?

    Was just checking my accounts to pay bills etc.. and saw $1,200 deposit to my account from IRS TREAS 310T. Looked it up and it looks like its for the COVID stimulus. I didn't think they had finalized the bill yet. Just curious if anyone else saw this, don't want to move the money around until...
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    Flathead Taxidermist

    Just trying to see if anyone has a preferred taxidermist in the Flathead. Wasn't planning on doing it but got a really nice buck during antelope season and with school coming up in the spring and our new house to work on, I really do not have time to to a shoulder mount. Wanted to see if anyone...
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    Leupold BX-4 or Maven C.1 10x42 if same price

    Hello all, Trying to decide between the two. I have a pair of the C.1's and really like them. I also get a discount for leupold BX-4 pro guide HD 10x42 and they would be roughly the same price. I am trying to get a pair either for my wife or to upgrade. I got her an early early Christmas...
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    Interesting grizzly attack yesterday

    Interesting read, not the typical out in the sticks attack. https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/2020/07/28/montana-man-attacked-mauled-grizzly-bear-inside-abandoned-barn/5525843002/
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    Guidefitter just added Kowa

    For anyone of you that are members, they just added Kowa to their list.
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    Leupold VX3-i or SWFA 6x/10x

    So i have trying to decide which one to get. Would like some input, did a lot of searches on here and seemed to come down to the two due to price. I have a VX3i 3.5-10x40 already on my tikka tx3 6.5cr I got it (scope) for $240 last year new. I can still get one for $295. I am looking to put the...
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