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I spoke to him earlier this yr about a DYI float moose hunt. He was in Hawaii getting ready to go on his morning beach walk. He answered all my questions effortlessly. I got the impression that he is wealthy already and really "that good", or he doesn't really care anymore. The trips he...

For sale Leupold TBR 1300. Very nice little unit, that doesn't feel like a 2x4 in your hand. Gives accurate distances quickly. Much faster than others I have owned. $220 tyd

split up the adventures. You try with a muzzleloader, and she tries for a rifle tag. You'll likely not get drawn the same yr. You'll know the unit better the second tag, and both be able to spend two seasons looking for a big buck.

why is it that Kansas City Cabela's has a bunch of Monster mule deer bucks? None of them came from that country. But it's an impressive display of the good ole days

I shot 3 Bowtech bows wanting to pick one up, because they are so tunable. Then I shot the Lift. It was so quiet and dead in the hand, it was a no brainer for me. I also like how everything is so close to the riser on all sides. It will make for a balanced bow. You could say it could be too...

never going to turn a guy away from getting a new setup, but you can get it done with what you have. I have a friend who has killed a 320" and 370" bull last 2 yrs with a 50lb draw, 425gr total arrow weight, and Iron Wills up front. That being said, The bow technology keeps getting better. But...

Talked to a guy that flew in from Cali to buy tags. Said atleast 25 others were on his flight doing the same thing. 38K people had to purchase a $185 license for a chance at getting a tag. That's good revenue for Idaho... The pioneer zone archery elk sold out in 21 minutes...

I have the Cross and have nothing but good to say about it. I personally believe it is a poor man's target rifle. Get a lot of value for the money. It weighs less that the Q, and is less money. Not a fan of the trigger, but for $250 you can put a nice trigger in it. Still paying less than...

One thing that I have found very helpful, is using a white posterboard pinned to my target. I make a penny sized "Dot" to shoot at with a sharpie. Then I go back to 35yrds. The white background allows me to see any arrow kick much easier. I'm a fan of paper tuning, but you kill bulls with...

I have shot a 257wby for 20yrs. Great gun for deer, but you are limited to 120gr bullets. If you are looking for long distance shooting fast and flat, shoot a 7mm with 150gr bullets. Put a suppressor on, and it will have less recoil than the 25wby. Plus you will have increased the bullet...

busy yr this yr, only got 3 days scouting. Usually 9-12 days scouting.

TAC is fun to get out with friends, and you get to feel the pressure every shot. Shooting up/down hill and judging distance is invaluable. I agree that TAC attracts more of the really committed archers. It helps me judge my preparation. I shoot my hunting arrows, so that I can work out...

100% agree with the string material improvements make a huge difference. You get your bow tuned and 2 weeks later the d loop is 1/4" lower and your arrows are flying everywhere. 95% of archers couldn't tie in a new D loop 10yrs ago. YouTube has been a great education tool for those who are...

Looking back at my years of bow hunting. It's become pretty clear from what I know now, that it was a small miracle that anything died from my arrow. Had I known then, what I know now, I can think of a couple really nice bulls would have been dead. But I am still glad I didn't pull the...

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That poor bull has to be close to 60" wide. Gotta be tough getting through trees

If you like heavy 5 points. Do you think he'll go north of 300" with 3 weeks to grow?

Brian Call (Gritty Bowman) likes to hunt the open stuff. Seen a few of his videos, and he is ultra patient and waits for the right set up. If a bull is on a hot cow, then it can be much easier. It can be done.

I have a friend that shot her bull (6 point)with a 50lb bow and 425gr arrow. She did have an Iron Will broadhead, that maked up for the low draw weight. The broadhead buried in the off side femur. I would say that would be a set up that you could get away with. I wish we had portable HD...

If you have multiple 180" bucks on the wall, all taken with a bow, then let him walk. If not, a 180" buck with a bow I would consider 1 in a million. Quite an accomplishment.

Ya, last year I slowed down and hunted with my Dad in Utah. After seeing him try to get around, what I consider easy hunting, I realized that there wouldn't be many more of those hunts. He enjoyed tooling around the roads as much as the hunt. Glad I took the time with him. I'm making it a...

A few things that I have found absolutely essential to be able to solo hunt/pack deer and elk is training. But even more so, is strengthening the posterior chain. And bow hunters need to really take care of their shoulder mobility. When my knee aches there is a reason. I don't believe that...

When I grow up, I want to be like Ace....84 yrs young...inspirational...thanks for that

Hike, I agree that being on the mtn is a religious moment. I would even add spiritual and sacred to that. In the Bible, prophets went to the mtn to be closer to God. I think that people who don't understand why we do it, fail to recognize that being in the mtns does bring us closer to The...

SS, I believe coyotes are the toughest hunt, second to trophy mule deer. Love the challenge of predator vs predator. Although, I'm convinced that close to half the time, coyotes sneak in and sneak out without you seeing them. Friday I was out calling coyotes after a 10yr lapse. Forgot how...

I want to get opinions on how your hunting has changed as you've gotten older? I have had a gun in my hand since I was 5yrs old, hunting any bird I could get close enough with my Daisy Red Rider BB gun. Still remember the moment of silence I had on Christmas morning after I had harvested my...

Just got back from Donnelly, ID. Back country skiers and snowmobilers need to watch out for avalanches. Got 6" of dry powder, and then it rained on it. Top 3" was great packing snow for the Grandkids Snowman, but underneath won't pack at all. I was worried about deer and predators, but it...

Gringo, spot on about appropriate arrow weight depending on type of hunting. Although I don't tree stand hunt, I see where a heavy arrow works for those short distances. The bow is also much quieter with heavy arrow. I hunt Idaho for elk and I moved from a 411gr arrow to a 500gr arrow a...

that's a book buck. Love the long forks, main beams, and boxy frame. Congrats

Shot the Vap Elite last yr and the TKO this yr. Can't say one is better than the other. Both tuned up nicely. Much better than the Godtip Pro's I used to fuss with. One advantage of the Vap Elite (carbon) arrows are they are a bit lighter, and allow you to use the 95gr stainless steel...

There was a decent bull chasing cows on Saturday 2 miles below the campground in the East Fork of the Salmon. He was staying on the S.E. side of the river, below the aspens. Hope to see pics if your boys Moose

You are 2+ miles from the Bowery guard station gate. I rode up Galena last week trying to go over the top into the East fork. I'm not an expert, but I can ride. I would say that you had better know what you are doing to go in Galina trail, and try to get in the East fork. There are some...

last year there were some people who had a moose tag for that area. They were trying to get a big bull moose behind Wiciup Ranch (sp). Not sure if they got him, but it might be worth a look. Guess he was a big one. It's the ranch on the right, with the airstrip, when you are headed up the...

Not sure if this is in your area, but the new land owner at the end of the East Fork, has closed off access to the trailhead. You will have to hike around the property the last 2 miles to get to the trail head. Crappy deal, if you are limited physically.

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GoldTip quality isn't what it used to be. Used to be diehard Goldtip fan. The last few yrs I was having consistency issues with Goldtip Pro Hunters ($169/Doz), and fliers that I couldn't explain. Tried Victory Vap Elites and those issues went away instantly. No changes to the set up or bow...

The kill doesn't make the hunter...