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For anyone who has used or owns the EL range, I have read that the yardage button is on the left hand side of the binoculars. For the right handed bowhunters (left hand holding the bow) are you able to engage the button with your right hand while holding the binoculars in only your right hand...

I received my Sitka Gear shipment today and when trying on...the Jetstream Jacket in large is snugger fitting in the body and arms than the 90%...I thought this was rather strange. I am wondering if anybody has noticed this with theirs and if they would recommend ordering a size bigger in the...

I am looking at some binoculars for hunting. They will be used for glassing far ridges out west for deer/elk/sheep and also in the midwest whitetail hunting in the woods/fields. specifically, I really like the Nikon EDG 10x32 and have been comparing to the Vortex Razor 10x42, Atlas Intrepid Ed...

I am planning a hunting trip to the high country of colorado this fall. My trip will consist of cooking at 10,000 feet with a optimus nova plus stove using white gas. What size fuel bottle should I buy? 1 L, .6L or .4L? 5 nights & 5 morning cookouts (boiling water) What are your...

Trying to plan out clothing for a hunt this fall and would appreciate some experience/knowledge. Late August/Early September; 11,000' in the highcountry of central Colorado? A. What can I expect in regards to average temperature Day and Night? B. What extreme's (highs and lows) could I...

I am scouting an area in CO using Google Earth. I have found a ridge that overlooks a huge valley and can see numerous high basins that are 3 to 4 miles away. Will I be able to see Deer from this vantage point with: A. 10x42 binoculars B. 15x50 binoculars C. 20 power spotting scope D. 60...

Anybody have any input on size of a pack needed for a 5 day highcountry early season Muley hunt? Will 4200 be enough or do I need more. Specifically looking at the Mystery Ranch Wolf Alpha (4200 ci) and the Mystery Ranch Nice 6500 (6500 ci). I can't seem to find any material stating a general...

I have some questions on sights. Specifically, I am contemplating a fixed multi pin sight vs. an adjustable one pin. Further, I am looking at the Surloc Sportsmans Special, Spot Hogg Tommy Hogg and the spot hogg fixed multi pins. I will be using it for Hunting whitetails here in the midwest...

For those who have hunted Muleys in the high country...I am wondering if this far mountainside looks promising that it will hold Muleys. Plenty of water in the area, it is a south east facing slope. The valley is at 9500' and the mid part of the mountain where the Pines start (middle of the...

Been scouting some highcountry using google earth tryign to narrow down some areas int he vast wilderness that I will be scouting this spring/summer for a fall archery mule deer hunt. My question is what side of the mountain/ridge/basin do bachelor groups of mule deer prefer to spend their days...

I am interested in selling my bow in a garage sale this spring. Any idea of how to come to an asking price? Would I be better off selling it on ebay or in the newspaper? Darton Titan XT 28.5" 60-70 lb bow, Schafer Aarchery rest, Archers Choice Fiber Optic Sight, 8" Stabilizer, 6-12 easton...

In reading Cameron Hanes & David Longs books they do not provide too much information regarding how big of area to target for a solo bivy style hunter that is 5-10 miles back in the wilderness. Also, where are some general things to look for to find high country mule deer? A guy can get a great...

My initial post must have been kicked as I had a link to another forum with pictures and details regarding the new 2009 bowtechs. (Forum Moderators, please let me know if this is the case so that I know for next time) Thanks Admiral 7" Brace Height 40,50,60,70 lb 24-30 Draw 31 1/16" ATA 320...

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Wisconsin Buck, new WR whitetail?? Incredible. http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1772823651?bclid=1768641456&bctid=1770023263

Hello all, I am wondering if any of you have has experience with this stand. I bought it a few years ago, love the portability and weight of the stand BUT it is harder than heck to climb up and climb down the tree. have any of you found a way to somehow strap your feet to the stand base so...

Heading to Vegas for a work convention. Are there any places worth visiting in or near Vegas in regards to hunting, shooting and the great outdoors?? I would love to go out and glass some desert sheep but I doubt that is plausible... Let me know!

What is the actual procedure for dipped arrows and wraps in terms to the step by step process used in getting them on the arrow? Are wraps slipped on with the vanes already on and then shrunk by heat? Are dipped arrows dipped in paint and then you glue the vanes on? (These may be silly...

I have searched high and low on Colorado's web site trying to find a link where I can download and print an application for sheep, moose and goat as non residents have to apply by paper. Where can I find the application!?!? Time is running out! For sheep, do I have to front 100% of the 1700...

I am a first timer wading through information from all of the western states, Huntin Fool and some other resources trying to figure out how to apply for each state and the species I want to hunt someday. I have some questions for Colorado as their application deadline is approaching very...

I have been reading a lot about Vortex Optics lately on this forum as well as advertised in hunting magazines and television shows. I must admit that I have only heard of the european glass being exhaulted high above the field as quality optics for serious western hunters(swaro, Zeiss...

I have been trying to read up on all of the western states in regards to applying and building preference points for Sheep, Elk & Mule Dear. Can you guys give me a break down of when each states application deadlines are so I know which states to focus on reading up on first in order to meet...

Anybody know where I can purchase December 07, January & february issues of HUNTIN FOOL?? I am trying to research each states licensing systems in regards to bonus/preference points and other details and it is prooving to be too time consuming and I am thinking about subscribing to Huntin Fool...

Instead of searching numerous state websites, I thought I would outsource to you guys for some quick information as deadlines are approaching. I am looking to start building preferance points for Sheep in Colorado, Whyoming, Montana, Nevada and and Idaho. Here are my quesions are as follows...

Instead of searching numerous state websites, I thought I would outsource to you guys for some quick information as deadlines are approaching. I am looking to start building preferance points for Elk in Colorado, Whyoming, Montana, Nevada and and Idaho. Here are my quesions are as follows for...

Instead of searching numerous state websites, I thought I would outsource to you guys for some quick information as deadlines are approaching. I am looking to start building preferance points for Muleys in Colorado, Whyoming, Montana, Nevada and and Idaho. Here are my quesions are as follows...

Does anyone know if the Kimber 8400 Montana Stock will fit on a Kimber 8400 classic select grade? I love the wood on the Kimber 8400 and the matte finish rather than the stainless barrel action on the Montana. I would however like the composite stock to change for a mountain gun. Let me know...

Can anyone give some information on Montana's unlimited units 300, 303, 500 & 501 in regards to: 1. Sheep/Ram numbers 2. Hunting Pressure 3. Success Rates 4. Good areas to find rams 5. Any other information that may be useful Thank you

Hello fellow sheep adicts. I am an aspiring sheep hunter with a dream of completing a grand slam some day. As I understand it to say the least, drawing a tag can take years even decades. So, I would like to start applying for tags in various states as soon as possible. Here are my main...

My Weatherby Mark V Ultra Lightweight chambered in 300 Weatherby was a tack driver and with the very same load as I regularly shot .5 inch groups with at 100 yards recently shot as follows. 100 yards, great .5 inch group 3 inches high. I could cover the 6 shot group witha quarter. I cleaned...

Was at the range last weekend testing some new loads in my .300 WBY Mag, Weatherby Mk V Ultra Lightweight. Last week I was 2.5 inches high at 100 and about 4 inches low at 300 yards. Yesterday my goal was to get dead on at 300 yards. I started at 100 yards, crystal clear skies, no breeze...

Can someone let me know how to post a pic. I harvested a very unique 12 point non-typical whitetail that I would like to share with the members of Monstermuleys.com!

Hey everyone, I am looking at the harris and shooters ridge pivot/swivel bipods for my hunt in western South Dakota for whitetails. What are your preferences on the height to get, 6-9" or 9-13"? Any preference/difference noticed between the Harris and the Shooters Ridge? The Shooters ridge...

It was the last weekend here in MN for the 2006 bear season. My father and I opened the day with some unbelievable hunting! We managed to get 6 woodcock and 3 grouse and a couple of snowshoe hares inthe morning to mid afternoon. After changing modes, my father and I headed out that evening to...

Hello, last summer I buoght a Zeiss conquest scope and a member named Oso helped me out with a great factory rebate that he has as an outfitter. Anyone know where I can get ahold of him?? Thanks!

On my way up to my lake home for MN bear opener I wstopped at Cabela's and check out their new euro binoculars which loook a lot like swarovski..(without the expensive tag). I compare them to the Zeiss conquest 10x40 and the Cabela's euro blew the zeiss out of the water....I couldnt believe the...

Last fall I put a Zeiss 4.5-14 x 44 mm conquest scope on my weatherby mk V. 300 wby mag. I have not had any problems with it, dropped it or anything of the like...in fact I have babied the combo ever since it was built. This evening while sitting over my bait station for Minnesota's Bear...

I am thinking about having a go at building a semi-custom rifle with the help of a local gunsmith. I want something for Black/Grizzly/Brown Bear, Elk, Moose as well as something for african plains game. Which would you guys build on a remington action...(obviously I have a longer rage caliber...

I am thinking about having a go at building a semi-custom rifle with the help of a local gunsmith. I want something for Black/Grizzly/Brown Bear, Elk, Moose as well as something for african plains game. Which would you guys build on a remington action...(obviously I have a longer rage caliber...

I am thinking about having a go at building a semi-custom rifle with the help of a local gunsmith. I want something for Black/Grizzly/Brown Bear, Elk, Moose as well as something for african plains game. Which would you guys build on a remington action...(obviously I have a longer rage caliber...