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051 has plenty of big bucks if you are willing to get after it a bit.

I bought a Minox ED50 for backpack hunts and have been very happy with it. My regular scope is a Swarovski 65 HD. It is fairly packable as well but not as much as the Minox. The minox holds it's own considering how small it is.

I have previously owned, and worn out Meindl Perfect Hunters, Alaskans, and Denalis. All were great boots and I've been happy with Meindls but due to the fact I could get them 50% off through a pro deal! I decided to give the Zamberlan 960 Guides a try. They've been fantastic. I've only had...

I'm 38 and have had back problems since I first hurt myself doing dead lifts as a senior in high school. Both my parents have had back issues so I was probably destined for it regardless. I have three bulging discs. I've done a lot to alleviate the pain that comes and goes and the times it "goes...

I thought it was good overall. CGI of the wolves killing the Bison was poor, but the CGI of the bear attack was pretty impressive. Acting and scenery were both good.......elk bugling in the winter was weird. Actors that don't know how to sit a horse and ride, portraying guys that spent their...

140 grain Nosler Accubonds.......no, there is not an echo in here.......

Solicited a few taxidermists in the Boise area, only had one offer of $30. Figured it was pretty low but might be the only option. It does have a pretty good sized hole in the brisket from a graze wound.........

What is a good antelope buck cape worth? Caped out my mature buck from this fall with the thought of getting him mounted....decided to do a Euro instead. I have the cape rolled and frozen.

LAST EDITED ON Mar-19-15 AT 10:51AM (MST)[p]Eel, it was an older Sony Cybershot....pretty crazy, I got a call from NPR and was interviewed and aired nationaly on All Things Considered.....also made the cover of the Idaho Statesman, all for losing a camera!

I'll share me post from the Idaho forum.... Thanks all. Yes, it was my camera and let's just say the post has gone somewhat viral. The original post on Facebook has now been shared over 17,000 times (now 18,500+), even though I was in contact with the finders within the first 12 hours! It's...

Thanks all. Yes, it was my camera and let's just say the post has gone somewhat viral. The original post on Facebook has now been shared over 17,000 times, even though I was in contact with the finders within the first 12 hours! It's been fun....lots of old friends getting in contact with me...

I was a holdout on gutless for a long time but am now a convert. I can field dress and bone out an animal in about an hour. Tenderloins are easy to get once you know where they are and how to go about it....no saw necessary. I also love to eat heart and always take it with the gutless method as...

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Don't think you started a fight.......there is just a lot of sensitive folk on MM. Don't take my comments the wrong way (as a few others already have). Fact of the matter is, a sheep gun should be just as accurate as an elk gun, or a deer gun, or an antelope gun...all those critters deserve the...

Shedy, I don't think anyone has started a FNAWG organization just yet, so you will probably be safe in the goat world for just a bit! As far as I know, goats haven't yet developed the immortality to factory build rifles that those bighorns have.......

Not quite sure why sheep hunting is the fly fishing of the hunting world where folks think the more expensive and custom the gear, the more successful you will be. I have two rams (Dessert and California) and a mountain goat on my wall, all shot dead with a Winchester model 70 Featherweight...

So far, I have used Accubonds to harvest 5 big game animals: 2 bull elk, 1 mountain goat, and 2 mule deer. all but one of the bulls were killed with 140 grain Accubonds out of a 270. The large bull was killed with 160 grain Accubonds out of 7mm. All 5 animals were dead within 50 yards of...

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Wiszard, he is an 051 buck.

After eight great days of hunting, I decided to close the deal on this old buck. Bedded him from about a quarter mile away and was able to sneak right in on him. I got him up and his "stop and look" stance at 140 yards did him in with a single shot. This photo shows his 6 inch kicker off...

Just got back from an 8 day NV muzzleloader mule deer hunt including 3 days packed in to a wilderness area. The pack was great and was on my back the entire time. Performed flawlessly and was extremely comfortable and versatile. There are a couple small things that could make the pack...

In Idaho it is fully legal to carry while archery hunting. The law just states that you can't use the weapon to aid in harvesting the animal. Obviously, the biggest concern is that folks will fling arrows willy nilly and if they wound the animal, they can finish it off with a handgun. I had...

Finally picked one of these up. I have been getting gear together for my September muzzleloader mule deer hunt and am going to have no problems getting 4 days worth of gear for a wilderness hunt into this pack. If rides great and is everything I hoped it would be. I will note that I am 5' 11"...

I had a 012 California Bighorn tag back in 1999 and drove that Jungo Road routinely to scout and hunt. Once you are a bit past Sulphur, you can actually get out on the east side of the Black Rock and go 100 MPH the rest of the way to Gerlach if you want (as long as it is dry). If the...

For the best combo of space, quality, and versatility, go with a Double Bull (now owned by Primos). The are pricey, $300-$400, but are well made and work great. They are heavy as well, so if you want to pack them any long distances.....not ideal.

Have you guys tried this pack with a heavy load (60 - 70 lbs.- packing out a load of meat)? I am curious how it rides under weight with the aluminum frame. Does weight distribution stay pretty even?

The J107 does have the versatility of expanding for heavier loads, but I have always found with my Just One that the pack becomes too awkward when it is fully unzipped and filled with a bunch of low-sitting weigh. The beauty of the M5 is that it still has a large main compartment that will...

I have a 2000 Yamaha Kodiak that has been pretty rock solid. Never any issues.....fires up on the coldest of mornings within seconds. One concern I have had is that the Ultramatic transmission always makes some clunky noises in rough rocky terrain and always gave me an uneasy feeling when I...

I have one of the original "Just One" packs from Eberlestock that is 10 years old. It has been a good pack, but it is time for an upgrade. After much research and a few trips to Sportsman's, I am going with the new Eberlestock M5. I like the fact that it is 3,100 CU and has a lightweight...

I have FirstLite top and bottom base layers and have been happy with them. Haven't tried other brands of Merino to compare...though I did just pick up some Red Ram (not tried yet). As mentioned above, the great thing about Merino is that it won't stink after a few days of wearing....plus it is...

I own both the Perfect Hunters and the Alaskan Hikers. You can't beat the Perfects for comfort (had mine for 4 years) and the Alaskans are great in rugged rocky country (aka chukar country). I think I will be adding a pair of Perfect Hikers to the rotation soon.

RE: Eberlestock comparison videos hunting vs tactical/military produced by Santana Outdoors Will you guys be doing a review specific to the M5 Team Elk pack anytime soon?

No it was Alan Mitchell. Not sure if he has a named studio or just operates under his name.....

I agree that it is not great with a bunch of weight (especially a ten year old one), but you also have to consider what the pack was designed for. It is a day pack 95% of the time that, for it's time, was outstanding for its built-in scabbard, hydration, and camo patterns. When you killed...

The cats are from northern Nevada. I will find out the name of the taxidermist. He is out of Reno and used to work for Mike Boyce before branching out on his own. I can't think of his name at the moment.

Already posted these in the Taxidermy forum, but thought the cat enthusiasts that visit this thread might enjoy them as well. Here is a male and female my parents just had done.

Hear are a male and female pair of bobcats my parents recently had done. They are placed high on a ledge in the room, so getting decent photos was tought, but the taxidermist did a great job.

I have one of the origional "Just One" packs from Eberlestock that has to be close to ten years old now. It has served me well. After that many years and hundreds of miles and thousands of feet, I will never own a pack without a build in scabbard. Some of the zippers and buckles finally started...

"Guess the score" threads fascinate me. This post has had only 18 responses (as of this morning) and yet the score estimates range is almost 70 inches. 70 inches! I can't imagine sitting on a ridge, with a rifle in my hand, looking at this bull through a scope with two of my hunting buddies...