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Spring turkey tips
Last season was my first. Shot a jake out of a blind over decoys on the first morning. I had an older fella calling for me and showing me the ropes. It was quite a goat rodeo of a bad hit, wrong shell size, chase the bird to finish it off scenario. SO, first advice: always check the shell...- Mainer207
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- Forum: Feathers and Wings
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What are you currently reading?
Under the Biggest Sky of All by Ron Mills- Mainer207
- Post #174
- Forum: Movie and Book Review
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Hunting, planning, and the economy
The western hunting dreams are enough to keep me from wanting anything more than a dog 😬- Mainer207
- Post #29
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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Best Trail Cam Pictures
Just got out to check this camera. This buck was there a day after me.... by far the best buck I’ve got on camera. Hopefully I’ll catch up to him next year- Mainer207
- Post #67
- Forum: Cameras - Photo and Video
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Best caliber for short to medium range woods hunting?
I have a Model Seven chambered in 7mm-08 with an 18” barrel and a straight 4x scope. Was my first rifle and is a great gun to carry around in the timber. Someone mentioned the model 99 in .300 savage... my old man has shot deer for 40 years with that gun, but I’d hate to lug that log around if... -
MeatEater Off the Air tour
I’m taking a ride to philly with a buddy who recently got into hunting. For $50 a piece it seemed like a good excuse to make a little road trip, drink some beers, and get excited for the upcoming hunting season. That said, I’m a MeatEater fanboy- Mainer207
- Post #19
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Please review my plan for a DIY Mule Deer Hunt
What part of upstate? A buddy and I are working on a western hunt plan for 2020 or 2021. Curious to see how your hunt goes and how the logistics play out! -
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Solo waterfowl hunting in a kayak or canoe?
I want a bird dog real bad. My girlfriend loves a corgi.... I think we just figured out what our first dog will be... 😏- Mainer207
- Post #23
- Forum: Feathers and Wings
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MR Sawtooth 45?
I haven’t tried it, but it was one of the packs I was considering. Went with the sawtooth for the ability to pack out meat — some of the state land I hunt would be a pretty long, rugged drag. It can be a real pain in the tree though, especially when you need something from the bottom of the...- Mainer207
- Post #18
- Forum: Backpack Hunting
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Left-hand rifle options
I picked up a lefty tikka t3x hunter in 30-06 last year and love it. Nice looking gun and a great shooter. Handled the savage and the fit wasn’t as comfortable for me. -
How do you fund your Hunting?
Director of operations for a landscape design/build in NYC. Rooftop gardens, some interiors, a few commercial projects. Looking forward to the day I’m out of the city full time. For now a cabin upstate does the trick.- Mainer207
- Post #104
- Forum: Money and Finances
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Is it too late to move stands?
Going to scout way more this year. Keeping cameras out for the full year and adding more as the year progresses. I plan on putting them higher in the trees to keep bears and people off them. I’ll be picking up a lightweight stand and sticks to use as a mobile setup and put my other stands up... -
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MR Sawtooth 45?
A few photos with the pack loaded with various paraphernalia- Mainer207
- Post #12
- Forum: Backpack Hunting
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MR Sawtooth 45?
I got the sawtooth for my first pack. I haven’t used it to pack meat out, but I have loaded it with a hang on stand and climbing sticks as well as enough gear for a full day hunt. Handled the weight well and is easy to keep organized. If you hunt whitetails, it’s great in the treestand, as well.- Mainer207
- Post #11
- Forum: Backpack Hunting
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Stock rig will it survive the west
I always just pull mine off for this reason. If you go off road at all the air dam is doomed anyway.- Mainer207
- Post #41
- Forum: Hunting Rigs - Truck Talk
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How many deer on average do you see per hunting day?
Maine = 0 Catskills public land = 1-2 at best I think it’s more an issue with me than an issue with the areas 🤣 -
Maine Bound!
im in the Catskill park region. The public land was pretty busy but possible to get away from folks. the private around my cabin is all LI and NJ folks who get their shooting out on the opening weekend. -
Maine Bound!
Our camp is in Stetson. It’s in unit 17 just outside of Bangor. Our schedules are pretty similar. Hopefully we are both tagged out by thanksgiving morning! Best of luck to you guys.
