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Me - besides fish, mostly bottom rocks and logs. A good friend once caught a seagull who promptly took off, flying in big circles before the hook was final jerked loose. My brother caught a bat in the webbing between its legs - that didn't end so well for the bat.

I'm a stone thrower every couple of years. Mostly flush out in a day or two. A couple required hospital visits, including adventure like feddoc's, but without the pre-removal alcohol. Twasn't fun.

I would say remember to enjoy the adventure, but you obviously have that well covered. Good luck!

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I just wanted to officially thank all of you who helped me out with information on the sheep (and the logistics) of "the Island". After 4 scouting trips, amazingly no flat tires, and the help of a good friend, I was able to harvest a 8-9 year old ram. After missing him the previous day (had to...

Ditto on the 6.5 PRC? And where in MT?

Did the (early) spring hunt in Nunavut a few years ago. Highly recommend the bitter cold adventure! And bring back all the meat you can. Good stuff.

Yep! I'll definitely reach out.

Anybody know how the causeway road out to the Newfoundland's is right now...

Never failed with Mark Young Outfitters in Augusta, MT (and you might get to see a grizzly!).

I was told this about the winds in Great Falls, MT, but I think it equally applies to where I've hunted antelope in SE Wyoming: "One day the wind stopped, and everybody fell over..."

I tried to ship a rifle stock to a dipping place several years ago. Nope I was told, nothing rifle related. FedEx - no qualms.

Elk aren't one of the majors in Glacier, although I have seen them occasionally on the west side of the park, pretty near the entrance. Pretty much guaranteed to see mountain goats on the Hidden Lake trail on top of Going to the Sun (and bighorns if you take some time to glass). I assume...

Congrats. Had that hunt about a decade ago. Beautiful country, game-rich. Have fun.