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    Satellites

    I found this interesting from several perspectives. There are approximately 8,000 satellites orbiting the earth, 84% are low orbiting earth satellites. Since the first launch in 2019, 4,500 of 8,000 are owned by Elon Musk and Starlink. SpaceX autonomous avoidance system maneuvers every time a...
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    Bitterroot bass

    Lot of smallmouth bass to the north in the Flathead River below the Flathead Lake Dam.
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    Mortgage versus Cash from Retirement Funds

    Yes. Advantages: 1)It’s a sure thing: You won’t have to go through a credit check or submit documents to a third-party lender for approval. 2) It’s fast: often within a few days. 3) 401(k) loan interest rates are generally a point or two above the prime rate. Disadvantages: 1) Taxable income...
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    Audible Books

    Driving 5000 miles to and from Alaska, some audible books I've enjoyed: Five Skies by Ron Carlson, a novel that captures the western work ethic, people and landscapes Endless October by Randall Schultz, upland bird hunting and pointer stories Meateater Campfire Stories: Close Calls by Steve...
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    Best Dog Crate for Truck Bed?

    Still quite the cost difference for my 2 labs...$120 for 2 inexpensive plastic truck kennels from the local hardware store compared to over $1000 for 2 of the high end plastic truck kennels.
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    Best Dog Crate for Truck Bed?

    No prices listed in this thread so I thought I would add that. I have 2 kennels in the pickup, 2 in the garage where the dogs spend the night. So by purchasing $60 kennels at the local hardware store, these 4 kennels total $240 Ballpark Prices for kennels size Large (each) Ruffland $330 Dakota...
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    2023 Garden!

    Grew fennel this year for the first time. Anyone have a favorite fennel bulb recipe?
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    Fair Price For Selling Antlers?

    I posted locally $25 for each small moose antler, $25 for each caribou antler, $50 for each large moose antler. Hoping to sell about half of them. It is common up here to nail a moose antler on a tree at the driveway entrance with the home address. My wife is an artist, so she used some with...
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    Fair Price For Selling Antlers?

    How do you determine "hard brown"? Also any idea what a sheep horn would go for? Thanks.
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    Fair Price For Selling Antlers?

    In preparation for moving, I'm planning on selling some antlers and horns. What would be a reasonable price to sell moose antlers and Dall ram horns? Thanks.
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    Anyone hunt upland birds with a backpack?

    Fake news. I've been shooting with a pack for 40 years.. I do like the 60 liter capacity as I can haul tons of gear, water, etc. and still plenty of room to pack back a shed antler, etc.
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    Upland (any and all)! Lets See Em!

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    Upland (any and all)! Lets See Em!

    We live in an aspen forest. This ruffed grouse was about 5 feet from our upper deck when I took the photo.
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    Anyone hunt upland birds with a backpack?

    I hunt upland with a pack instead of a vest. Not the backpack my avatar, but a big multi-day pack Granite Gear 60 liter pack weighing 2.2 pounds.
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    Blind Retrieve Training: Casting Concept

    One of the basic concepts in casting is that the retriever should expect to change direction with each cast after the whistle stop. (Most cast-refusals are where the dog refuses to change direction) I like this little drill to teach and maintain that concept. Each cast is a successful cast...
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    Owner of Deadhorse Outfitters LLC charged and fined $20,000

    From the local newspaper: Big game hunters told troopers in September 2021 that they had rented equipment from Deadhorse Outfitters LLC at mile 366.5 of the Dalton Highway. They reported that they rented drop camp equipment for approximately $300. Callison, 44, was charged on June 22, 2022, and...
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    Perfect Summer Weather

    One of the things about interior Alaska I love is the summer weather. I do like that our mornings are cool for outdoor exercise. And afternoons are warm for the garden to grow, paint to dry, and swimming the dogs. Unlike southeast Alaska, we are extremely dry with only 12 inches of precip annually.
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    Worst of the Worst

    A waterfowl video where they shoot many volleys of birds in a marsh and do not have a retriever. What a waste!
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    Best Dog Crate for Truck Bed?

    I'm pretty frugal so I've always gone with the $60 kennel at the local hardware store. No complaints and I've been using these types of kennels for 40+ years. I usually have 2 for each dog...1 stays in the bed of the pickup, the other stays in the house. I can fit 2 kennels side by side inside a...
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    Boats

    For duck and moose hunting up here in Alaska, I had 3 criteria: 1) Small enough that I can get it unstuck easily running solo 2) Enough capacity and power for hauling a bull moose and camp 3) Jet and prop, tunnel hull. I went with a 16foot 50 inch Allweld with 60 hp four stroke. I run the...
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