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Hello Everyone, Have you had success performing a rib roll while performing the gutless method? A rib roll is a way of removing the rib meat, but the majority of the instructional videos show the animal already field dressed. Thank you

Hello, Anyone out there with a Honda generator EU2200i that had operation issues at high altitude? The manual says it offers a CARBURETOR JETTING kit for high elevations. Just wondering if others have tried this option or if it was even necessary. Campsite will be at 9,000 ft. Thank you! Adrian

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Great tips, thank you all again! I'll be spending the butcher payment on a grinder, slicer and stuffer attachment. Good luck to everyone this season!

Thanks for the responses. I always process my own, like to know where it's coming from. Because I do my own, it's usually packaged steak or stew meat. I wanted to try adding ground meat, sausage and have a good amount "sliced" ready for the dehydrator. Thanks again!

Hello Everyone, Just checking if anyone knows of a reputable butcher/meat processor in the Santa Fe area? Thank you, Adrian

Hello Everyone, While archery hunting elk during a drought, would elk tend to stay up high toward timber line? Most wallows or water holes might be dried up, but wouldn't it be cooler temps? Or would they tend to go low in search of agricultural fields and rivers?

Hello Everyone, Does anyone have any experience with this harness? Main concern was will bow string interfere with harness? It looks like it offers the same options as the FHF harness and it's more than half the price. Thank you for your time. 12

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If taking a camping trailer or tent, there is a place near El Vado State Park, called Cooper's El Vado Ranch. It has primitive camping right next to the Rio Chama for some fishing. You are also close enough for a train ride in Chama.

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For me, staying in shape is a way of life. I'll be guiding my son for an Oct. 8th first season rifle hunt. We'll throw on weighted framepacks, tractor tire flips/carries/sledgehammer slams, run stadiums and run some more stadiums. Variety is key. Sure makes hunting a lot more pleasurable...

All red "unsuccessful" for me. Seems to happen every other year. Not all is bad, my 14 yr old son had green for first season rifle bull elk.

It's happened once. I camped in an established campground that gets people traffic all summer long. I witnessed these young deer coming right into the grounds, not a fear in the world. My guess is they had gotten used to people offering food. During the hunt, I hiked miles into the...