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    How to find out where registered outfitter camps are, to avoid issues?

    Hi All, Going to be taking my couple mules to scout and hunt some new to me areas this year and really would like to avoid the outfitter camps if possible. Anyone know how I can find out where they are here in Montana? I can identify sprcific areas I plan to camp and hunt so they know I’m not...
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    Anyone tried and compared Zen and Megamat pads?

    Hi All, For my base camp/backcountry mule camp where weight is not as much of an issue, I'm going to pick up a comfortable mattress and wonder if anyone has tried both of these? Everyone raves about the Megamat pad, and I really sleep well on my current 4" foam mattress when at a truck camp...
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    Kowa 883/4 10 year old ok or worth it get newer?

    Hi All, Does anyone know if there any reason NOT to get a 10 year old 883/4 if it’s a good price ($2k)? How much of a difference are the 9, 10, 11 eyepieces other than the zoom changing from 20-60 to 25-65 when it went from TE10Z to 11? How much value does a newer model offer if both in very...
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    Favorite Chest Binos when riding?

    Hi All, Per title, what are your favorite size binos when riding your stock? Assuming they're not high powered, do you like to carry a higher power set in your saddle bags or a spotter? I've carried 10x42's before and it was ok, but certainly never glassed long from the saddle as it was more...
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    Cooking in Tent : Bear country

    Hi All, Where are you cooking when you've packed a camp into grizzly country? Many guys talk about a cook area inside their canvas tents, but kind of goes against what I've always done with my food/cooking when backpack hunting. Maybe they're not in griz areas... I know some guys in dense...
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    WTS 10mm 4.5" Threaded Barrel Springfield XDM: with RMR red dot and light muzzle break

    Hi All, I'm considering selling my Springfield XDM in 10mm with the threaded barrel, raised sights can see through Trijicon RMR red dot. https://www.springfield-armory.com/xd-series-handguns/xd-m-handguns/xd-m-45-osp-threaded-10mm-handgun/ The raised sights were something I really wanted if...
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    Winter Riding Routine (or not) ?

    Hi All, For those who live with a winter that includes some snow and colder temps, what do your winter routines look like with your animals? Do you tend to take the winter off or still get out and work with them either on the ground or in the saddle? Good luck rest of season! s
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    Western MT Riding/Hunting Partner ?

    Hi All, Used to hunting solo on foot and can ride plenty with my gf, but until I get a pack animal it'd be nice to have someone to hunt with who also rides, so my mule can have company when tied up. Feel free to pm if interested. Bitterroot Valley based. Steve
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    Bent Frame or No Damage - Experience with aftermarket bumpers?

    Hi All, A friend who works at a body shop says they see a lot of bent frames when there's a deer/animal hit on an aftermarket bumper. How many bent frames have you all seen vs. bumper and frame fine when hitting an animal? Always good to hear actual experiences. Thx s
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    Savory (not sweet) Bars?

    Hi All, I've got the whole range of bars I rotate with a few favorites, like Probar meal or the Kind (salt and... ), but I often find myself not craving so much sweetness. I'll often carry beef jerky for savory or even nuts, but I'd love to find some bar options. Anyone have some savory bars...
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    TAC sign up for groups?

    Hi All, I know, kinda late to be asking, but how do we sign up for a knock time for a group? May have totally missed it but didn't see the details online, and last year I went solo. _____ sorry, turns out it's on the registration when you're let in...not sure how to cancel this post
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    My new girl and our journey...

    Meet Odina (Cherokee for "Mountain"), my new mountain girlfriend. She's young (3.5yo) and fresh, so I'll start training from scratch, but she was great first time in the round pen and in our initial groundwork sessions, picking things up quick. We will see how the spring and summer goes, for...
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    Looking for Mule in case anyone hears of one

    Hi All, Decided to jump back into the lifestyle, love, work and all that goes with it of equine ownership. I'm not in a rush to buy so can wait for the right mule, but figured word of mouth and positive referrals are often a nice way to go. So if anyone hears of a solid mule, half draft or...
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    Glassing into Timber and Shadows

    Hi All, What's your strategy and optics choice for those mid-day glassing into potential bedding areas that are in the timber and shadows? Cheers, s
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    After SXS experience, anyone go back to truck or other 4x4?

    Hi All, We’ve all heard the pros/cons of sxs vs. other 4x4 (truck, suv, etc) so not looking to debate that here. Am curious of people with actual experience owning a SXS who ended up selling it to go back to normal 4x4? I’m seriously tempted myself, but maybe that’s because the roads I’ve...
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    Omen Stormshelter pant experience?

    Hi All, Checking in now that it's fall to see if anyone's had in the field experience with this pant yet? My old Kuiu ultra light shells worked great over my Kutana pants last week here in MT, but I'm looking for a standalone pant with pockets, belt loops, etc. for both late season hunting and...
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    Solo Setup Tips?

    Hi All, Saturday I had great experiences calling bulls in, as got one close in the morning and the afternoon. Morning I wasn't able to convince him to come the last 80 yards down off the ridge where I saw him, to the wallow area. I tried to sound like we (hot cow and when that didn't work a...
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    Who's sleeping 2 guys in a traditionally sized 2p tent?

    Hi All, We know a lot of guys use the floorless mids (some w/nest) with 2 guys, but who chooses a traditional 2p tent (or trekking pole tent) that has a nest/floor area in that 50" wide range? Which tent do you run and how do you like it? Thx, s
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    Most Comfortable Vehicle for Forest Roads

    Hi All, Assume a non-sxs/4wheeler with aired down tires to reasonable level common on forest roads, from your actual experience, what's the most comfortable rig you've driven? For this discussion don't need to consider space for hauling or towing, but pure ride comfort on bumpy forest roads...
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    Hearing Bugles from On-Trail vs. Off-Trail

    Hi All, How often are you hearing bugles (elk not hunters) from the trail vs. when you're off trail? We all know covering ground is mighty slow when shoulder deep in deadfall, so I'm curious how you're balancing covering ground vs. getting away from hunting pressure for locating elk? s

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