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  1. The_Jim

    Archery Deer hunting in January

    I had this tag for a different unit a couple years ago. I stopped applying for not great tags that involve a 17 hour drive after that hunt 😂 The rut was definitely over when we hunted - we saw a fair amount of does but the bucks seemed to be hanging out in the thick stuff. I would go as early...
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    Tacoma 100,000miles

    I don’t drive a Tacoma, but I do change the atf every 60,000 on my vehicles. My service truck I drive for work has 309,000 miles right now - I’m always towing with it and it’s still on the original transmission.
  3. The_Jim

    How does your job prepare you for the mountain?

    There is a lot to be said for just being active all day vs sitting at a desk - it will definitely help you. Being “mountain ready” is a marketing ploy to sell workouts and supplements. Just keep yourself in reasonably decent shape and you’ll be fine in the mountains.
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    Talk me out of, or into a canoe

    Sounds like a good deal. Summer paddling is lots of fun and I’ve hauled a few deer out with a canoe in the fall. I’d jump on it!
  5. The_Jim

    Carrying child in hunting pack

    My child carrier is so old I can’t even remember the brand. I bought it used, so it might be 15 years old… It’s not the most comfortable pack to wear, but the OP wanted it for training. I’ll do 4-5 mile hikes pretty regularly through the summer with that pack and even though my shoulders get a...
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    Food Recommendations for staying full and losing weight

    I would like @Coach Chris to elaborate on his dairy comment. Cottage cheese and Greek yogurt are staples in my diet as they really help me hit my protein targets.
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    Food Recommendations for staying full and losing weight

    start by eating 1 gram of protein/pound of your goal body weight from Whole Foods. Always eat the protein before you eat anything else. I would still eat when you’re hungry but make sure you eat protein first. I personally feel like garbage if I don’t get carbs, so I wouldn’t shy away from...
  8. The_Jim

    Anyone have/had a Honda Odyssey?

    This thread was a huge letdown when I realized you weren’t talking about this kind of Honda odyssey.
  9. The_Jim

    Carrying child in hunting pack

    I guess I’m not sure why you wouldn’t just use a child carrier? If you don’t have one you can usually find them pretty reasonably on fb marketplace.
  10. The_Jim

    CO OTC- going away?

    It’s not just Newburg, it’s all these guys constantly pushing “content” so they can make a living off hunting. Just remember that content isn’t free. Your the product that’s being sold - so use code “Randy” to save 20%.
  11. The_Jim

    Aspens in SW CO Around October 1?

    It’s a pretty popular route so you might be able to find all the info you need online for free. These books have trail ratings and have been helpful for new. https://www.amazon.com/Trails-Guide-Colorado-Silverton-Telluride/dp/1934838039
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    Aspens in SW CO Around October 1?

    Cinnamon pass is going to be easier than engineer pass. Both are doable but engineer pass has some pretty narrow blind corners depending on your comfort level. There is A LOT of traffic on the alpine loop, so starting early is a nice way to avoid some of the traffic. I saw an excursion going...
  13. The_Jim

    Wireless Ethernet 'Bridge' - anyone with experiences?

    I've used them for our SCADA systems at a couple large grain terminals. Different application, but same concept. They work good, just make sure you change the default password if you don't want anyone on your network. It's been a couple years since I needed them and I don't remember what I...
  14. The_Jim

    SO Cimarron hot tent

    If it stays dry you can get away without the stove, but once it gets wet and cold having the stove is really nice.
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    Tax question?

    My wife is a CPA but she stopped working at her tax firm 9 years ago to stay home with kids - I can run it by her but just know your getting what you paid for:ROFLMAO: EDIT: I should be careful - she was a really good accountant but that was 9 years ago and the tax code changes every year...
  16. The_Jim

    Why am I always tired?

    Sounds like you eat healthy - are you taking electrolytes. Once a cleaned up my diet I had to consume a lot of salt and be pretty intentional with getting carbs - if I miss either of those I feel like a bag of shit. Our bodies can only handle so much stress. I have 4 kids 11 and under so your...
  17. The_Jim

    Saddle as a safety harness

    Saddle as a safety harness sounds like a terrible idea. There’s a reason OSHA requires a 5 point harness for fall protection and banned the waist belt harness years ago.
  18. The_Jim

    Well....I've had enough

    So many opinions on health and fitness. It took you a lot of years to get to this point, so just know there’s no quick fix. Lots of bad info out there so if it seems too good to be true, it likely is. I’m a +1 for a good trainer of you can afford it. If they don’t start with some sort of...
  19. The_Jim

    Why the NR HATE?? Let's fix it!

    I do the same for my Colorado surveys - I can’t understand why having a quality hunt every few years is less appealing than the circus that’s happening every year.
  20. The_Jim

    Standing Desk with Walking Pad?

    I’m about 50/50 office and field now and like you said, my field work is mostly walking around. It’s incredible how much better one feels after physical labor all day. I use a stand up on my desk and try to take walks. I’ve always wondered about the walking treadmill, but it seems really...

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