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    Any special considerations for packing hog meat?

    If I’m lucky enough to get a hog this season, are there any special considerations for packing out the meat? I know the hogs here can carry brucellosis, so I wasn’t sure if I should take extra steps to keep blood off of my pack/me. I thought about putting the game bags in a trash bag for the...
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    Toe box fit question

    I’m in the process of ordering/trying different boots trying to get a good fit. How snug should the toe box be? Should my toes just contact the sides but still be able to wiggle? Also, any tips for the best way to try out boots around the house so i can get a good feel for their performance...
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    Effect of leaving scent

    After walking through an area, is it “done” for the day because of leaving scent behind? I will be hunting is the S.C. Appalachian Mountains this year and plan to do still hunting. If I walk up a creek drainage and then sit (with the wind in my face) overlooking where I walked, will I be...
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    Boot fit and insole question

    I need a new pair of boots. My lightweight hiking boots were good for lightweight backpacking on the trail but not so much for heavy loads of off the trail. I have rather high arches and how a boot fit my arches has been the main thing I have looked for in a boot. If I didn't have enough...
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    MR Selway vs Metcalf

    I’m looking for my first hunting backpack. Up until now my backpacking experience has been more lightweight oriented and not hunting oriented. Price is a big factor for me and GoHunt has a good sale on the MR Selway and the MR Metcalf right now. I like the 3 zip design of the Selway and the...

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