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    mid range (600yd) scope insight and experience

    My brain is exploding trying to research a decent scope to put on a 7mm-08 compact rifle. I always have kept my shots to within 250yds so I haven't had to mess with adjusting the scope. This year will be my third and fourth trips out west hunting (I normally hunt Michigan where shooting distance...
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    getting around in Idaho Beaverhead unit

    A friend and I purchased Idaho OTC Elk tags in the beaverhead elk unit for this fall. I have not been in that area yet and am wondering if a full size extra cab long bed truck would be able to navigate the roads in that unit, or if we would have difficulty driving around. I am selling my Tacoma...
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    Vehicle for hunting Idaho

    A friend and I purchased Idaho OTC Elk tags in the beaverhead elk unit for this fall. I have not been in that area yet and am wondering if a full size extra cab long bed diesel truck would be able to navigate the roads in that unit, or if we would have difficulty driving around. I am selling my...
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    Portable scales

    anyone ever use one of the hanging/crane scales to take along on a hunt to weigh your bear in the field? I see a few for sale online with a 660lb max and they aren't very expensive but just wondering if they are junk, or if anyone has any experience with one or recommendations. Would prefer...
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    Swarovski SLC price change

    any ideas why? I bought a set of 8x42 SLC two years ago, they were $1750 at Cabelas. Last year the price went up to $1800 for the same pair. I see them today for $1550. Just wondering if they are coming out with an update or why the prices dropped. I can't remember what the 15x were, wondering...
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    Thermarest NeoAir XTherm MAX discontinued sale

    Looks like a new version of the XTherm was released recently. I saved about $100 this week on a large size previous model with the discount. Just letting you guys know incase someone was thinking of getting one. The new model has the fill valve on the side/end instead of sticking up out of the...
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    Idaho firearm transport rules

    planning on carrying my hunting rifle in my pack while riding a motorcycle. Do I need a case/cover, unloaded, trigger lock .?? hoping some residents could fill me in on any transport rules I need to be aware of.
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    Wolf delisting comment period

    The fish and wildlife service are accepting comments regarding delisting the gray wolf from the threatened wildlife list. https://www.fws.gov/home/wolfrecovery/ To comment on the proposed rule electronically, please click on the link below. Then click the Comment Now button: Endangered and...
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    8 man tipi question

    has anyone used the cabelas 2XL disc o bed cots in a tipi? they are 87.5"L x 45"W. Just wondering if two of these would fit with a stove in an 8 man (SO or Kifaru) or if they would be too large. Got a set a couple years ago for Christmas when I was going to buy a wall tent, but after reading...
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    Need help deciding on which scope for Idaho hunt

    I was going to take my compact 7mm-08 a-bolt for a spring bear hunt but have decided to take my full size 338 win mag m77 mkII. The Ruger is currently wearing a vari-X III 3.5-10 x 40 with a target turret (factory option). I have two higher magnification scopes I could put on it before the hunt...
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    Idaho spring bear info

    Looking for some help to identify a couple of units that would be good for a 5-6 day spot and stalk hunt this spring (probably Memorial day - early June timeframe) so I can contact the area biologist, FW&G warden and order some topo maps of the areas. I am hoping to use my bow but will also...
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    shelter for Idaho

    looking at a late spring bear (end of May or June) and going back for archery elk. Anyone with Idaho experience during both those seasons have advice for a shelter or sleep system that would work for both? I haven't identified an area yet that would be good for both hunts, still researching...

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