Recent content by TheGrayRider
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Remembering when you could eat for cheap
The good old days…Portion of my final invoice from DIY Alaska moose hunts in 2019 in Unit 18 for $5,900 base per hunter. I think the base rate now is around $15,000 per hunter for the same DIY hunt. Almost triple the price in just 6 years?? Wow! Good luck and happy hunting to all...- TheGrayRider
- Post #50
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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What’s this part called? Winchester 1890 22 heirloom repair
Hi Apenventure. I have a very similar Winchester Model 1890 in .22 long that I repaired. Please pm me at your convenience. I may have the part or parts that you can use. Take care, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.- TheGrayRider
- Post #4
- Forum: Firearms
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Fairbanks, AK things to do/places to eat?
Following. I am in the same boat for a hunt that starts in early August. Arriving a couple days early… Also, any recommendations on any reasonable overnight lodging and hotels around Fairbanks? Prices have increased exponentially since the pandemic years. Happy hunting, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.- TheGrayRider
- Post #3
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Draw Results
10 day backpack Alaska dall sheep hunt (Brooks Range) in 157 days, 5 hours, and 9 minutes…but who is counting? The training continues. Good luck to all who drew tags for any Alaska species. It’s all fun! Happy hunting to all, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.- TheGrayRider
- Post #12
- Forum: Hunting in Alaska
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2025 Colorado Statewide Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goat, and Pronghorn Raffles
Shout out and another thanks to Oak (Terry M.) for his continued work and leadership at the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Society. Great conservation organization. Please join RMBS in addition to picking up a few lottery chances. Happy hunting and see you on the mountain, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.- TheGrayRider
- Post #9
- Forum: BIG THREE - Moose, Goat, Sheep
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2025 application plan poll
Draw season is forthcoming and somehow I am always reminded about attempting to ask out women for a meal or drink during my much younger years. The conversations usually went something like this… Me: “Hi, (insert her name here). Would you like to go out for dinner or a drink this weekend?”...- TheGrayRider
- Post #41
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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2025-26 Season plans?
Alaska dall sheep backpack hunt (Brooks Range) - 198 days, 17 hours, and 52 minutes, but who is counting? Very blessed, grateful, and thankful to return to bighorn sheep country again. The training continues…Truly magnificent animals in wild, amazing places. Happy hunting to all, TheGrayRider...- TheGrayRider
- Post #70
- Forum: Tag, Applications, Maps & E-Scouting
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First Louisiana Bear Season in 35 Years
Another great conservation success story. So many agencies, organizations, and different people involved in the return of the Louisiana black bear. Many people thought they would be extinct 25 years ago. Happy hunting to all involved, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.- TheGrayRider
- Post #2
- Forum: Other Big Game
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What has been your favorite hunt of all
I have been extremely blessed, lucky, and grateful over the past few years in my travels. A special thanks to all involved, directly or indirectly in these hunts, especially my wife, the wonderful guides and PHs, and the unnamed support staffs. Bongo - Equatorial African jungle, southeastern...- TheGrayRider
- Post #42
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Beyond a dream, what's your ultimate hunt?
Alaska Dall Sheep hunt in the Brooks Range - 235 days, 3 hours, and 36 minutes…but who is counting! Happy hunting, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.- TheGrayRider
- Post #108
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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How picky are you on public land when chasing whitetails
You can’t eat antlers.- TheGrayRider
- Post #25
- Forum: Deer
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Happy Veterans Day 2024!
Happy Veterans Day 2024! God bless our veterans, active military, reserve military, and future soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, coast guard and space force. US Army 1990 - 1998. US Army Ranger School, Class 7-91. God Bless America! Happy hunting, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.- TheGrayRider
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- Forum: Back In The Day
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A Plea for Conservation
Also, please join or rejoin some of the conservation organizations like RMEF, SCI, NWTF, DU, DSC, Pheasants Unlimited, etc. All are great organizations in different way and all help conservation and wildlife. Happy hunting to all, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.- TheGrayRider
- Post #2
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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Well, it's not good. Not religious but prayers are welcomed.
Stay strong. Thoughts and prayers. Happy hunting, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.- TheGrayRider
- Post #504
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
