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  1. wa_archer

    Ethics of removing tree stands from public land

    I feel the same way about game cameras. If you’re actively checking and maintaining I have absolutely no issue. I have found ones strapped to trees that fell over, straps broke from being in sun too long, etc. found a tree stand two years ago been there so long had 8” of moss hanging from it...
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    Forum Upgrade Coming

    and after four years I was just getting used to this format. Hopefully help with the Ai getting involved
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    Fully guided Elk hunt or Braces?

    I swear half the people that get braces are talked into it by a dr that is all about “making your kids teeth perfect”. Our dentist mentioned it to my wife about my son he’s 10 hasn’t even lost all his teeth and they are straight no bite issues. Scam.. I tried to get my parents to not put me in...
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    Hawaii- the Big Island to do’s?

    The manta ray night dive is worth it. Was a pretty neat experience just hope you have calm water because laying on surface looking down at a light will start a lot of chumming if you know what I mean
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    Wool hunting clothing

    I grew up hunting in wool. Heavy wool pants that would weigh 20 lbs when you took them off at end of rain soaked day along with heavy wool sweaters. They were warm and quiet but normally too warm for the longer/steeper hiking I do now. Worked great for coastal blacktail sneaking through the...
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    Still think they deserve a seat at the table.

    it’s not much of a stretch to assume the same people on these commissions are in bed with the same people complaining/petition/comment and then commissioner’s have a reason to bring the issues to the commission for vote. This is a very well thought out plan in both wa and col. and to the next...
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    Beginner-Roosevelt Elk Hunting

    If you want a true Roosevelt I would stick west of I-5 on the Olympic peninsula or the coastal area of Oregon. They take on the look of Rocky Mountain elk pretty quick the closer you get to the cascades. Even the wdfw regs state that technically the cascade crest is the dividing line but...
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    Titanium stove & Teepee tent questions

    I run a cimmaron and have used logs rocks etc to hold the bottom tight against the ground really helps with draft. I carry a benchmade saw pretty light and rips through smaller wood for stove. Get it going and use for cooking and heat while awake then pack it full and fall asleep. I make sure...
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    Duck tacos

    this recipe started with a good organizing of the freezer. While digging in there bringing everything older to the front I found two packs of goose leg/ thigh and duck leg/ thigh meat with slightly blown seals. Little air in the vacuum bags. Most likely from getting shuffled around in...
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    BOSS 20 gauge 2 3/4" #5 for ducks

    They suck when really cold as well. I had numerous shells brand new from box straight into my pocket never close to moisture not fire. Dents in primers. They are for waterfowl hunting “water”. They better work around moisture and cold. Way too expensive for that crap. All other shells were...
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    Waterproofing Gear at Home?

    O man this is a whole rabbit hole if you start doing research. A lot of the fabrics have different handling instructions. Keep them clean for starters as you will reduce the breathability by clogging the pores of the waterproof fabric. Also I do t want to say specifically but I remember...
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    Waterfowl, let’s see them!

    At about 6 degrees we decided to take a walk to river behind our place and see if any birds to jump. This was sitting with no decoys for last hour and half of light. Two limits. Headed out now to try again taking a couple of my field decoys this time.
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    Did you shoot your first deer with open sights?

    Nope, but first I’d say at least 4 deer and first elk were all off hand with scope. Learning about finding a rest or shooting sticks was a revelation when I learned it. Although majority of my deer were coastal Washington jungle so normally closer shots.
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    Christmas movies… sort of.

    My d as got me hooked on Christmas in Paradise years ago pretty funny. Nicholas cage, Dana carver and Lovetts. Beside the normal Christmas story and Christmas vacation. Had the kids 10,11, watch it’s a wonderful life this year. I think they liked it more than I thought they would.
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    Help please

    That is correct you must choose your weapon type and that is the season you hunt. You can apply for a multi season permit which allows you to hunt archery, muzzleloader and rifle. Special permits are not split up for resident or non but is point based so it would be a very long shot to draw a...
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    Idaho 2024- start %itching now

    Just a matter of years before I live in Idaho. Already own land but stuck as your neighbor until I retire
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    Idaho 2024- start %itching now

    I logged on three hours ahead of time and was still in the 37k for a pick. Anything I would want to spend that kind of money on was gone well before I got a chance. I just miss that I hunted Idaho 5-6 yrs and haven’t been able to get a tag in three years now as soon as they changed things and...
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    Idaho 2024- start %itching now

    Really… I would say it brought way more attention to Idaho and did the opposite although I wouldn’t call a non resident a shit head.
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    Base Camp Tent Options For a Family of 4

    I have the cabelas bighorn III and it has been great, main con is the weight. we have the disco cot bunk cots for the kids and we fit four no problem if we bunked our cots would be even more. I used wood stove first couple years then went to a big buddy heater run a 6' line out to a big tank...
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    Idaho 2024- start %itching now

    I would honestly rather just pay a nominal fee and put in a drawing for non resident "general" tags, put down your 3-4 options.

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