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OnX Maps
I have the app on my iphone X and it is light years better than a handheld GPS. Just used it on a multi-day off grid elk hunt with no problems. I still carry a handheld GPS and am wondering why.- joelweb
- Post #22
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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New Study Shows 9.52 Million Acres of Western Public Lands Are Landlocked
Or is that the percentage of all lands in Montana? There are about 27.58 million acres of federal public lands in Montana if you combine USFS, BLM, NPS, USFWS, and Bureau of Reclamation. I get 5.5% of that is landlocked.- joelweb
- Post #32
- Forum: Public Land Issues
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New Study Shows 9.52 Million Acres of Western Public Lands Are Landlocked
Keep in mind that this study evaluated acreages for lands that are entirely landlocked. A large block of public land with a road on one side, but not the other would technically be accessible under this criteria. While the landlocked number is staggering in and of itself, I'm sure there are...- joelweb
- Post #19
- Forum: Public Land Issues
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New Study Shows 9.52 Million Acres of Western Public Lands Are Landlocked
New Study Shows 9.52 Million Acres of Western Public Lands Are Landlocked Results of the most sophisticated analysis of inaccessible public lands reveals a staggering challenge that the Land and Water Conservation Fund could help solve BOZEMAN, Mont. — This week, onX and the Theodore...- joelweb
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- Forum: Public Land Issues
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South end Pioneer Mountains Montana
I wouldn't expect to see a griz in the Pioneer Mountains, but the Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest does have a food handling policy that you'll need to follow. Much of the Pioneers are still hunting country. It's big country. Have fun! -
Kimber rifle
Unless you plan to handload, I'd go with a common cartridge in a Kimber. I think they are good shooters when you find the right load, but their light barrels can be finicky and you want factory ammo options to find a load that works for your gun. -
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SE Montana winter kill
I'm talking about general mortality trends during bad winters. Also, the spring survey data I've seen from FWP shows less than expected mortality. -
SE Montana winter kill
3.5-4.5 is old for the area, but it is not old for the species. I've asked many agency biologist about winter mortality and every one I've talked to across the western region says that in general mature bucks are not the animals that die during winter. They are done growing and have everything... -
SE Montana winter kill
As far as I understand, 3.5 to 4.5 year old bucks have higher than normal winter survival rates. It's the fawns that get hit, followed by the old. 3.5 or 4.5 isn't old. I think the reason there aren't a lot of mature deer in eastern Montana is because of high hunting pressure when bucks are most... -
SE Montana winter kill
I'm hearing that winter kill was less severe than anticipated. While winter mortality in eastern Montana was higher than normal, deer numbers remain fairly strong. -
Montana legislature and mule deer
That report is interesting. I wonder how buck/doe ratios would change in unlimited permits areas if they were first choice only. There would be a lot fewer guys packing permits that way .Seems a lot of people draw them second choice so they don't burn points (including me some years). I also... -
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Looking for a spotting scope
I would go with a 65mm spotter. 50mm spotters are better for carrying, but you always want more power than they can deliver in the field. The Vortex Razor is a good product for the money. There are other options out there too. It all depends on your budget. -
Spotter Power / How Much is Too Much??
Small spotters are best to carry, but you'll be missing the big eye when trying to size up a buck across a canyon. I always pack the largest spotter I can carry. Otherwise, I'm pissed that I can't see what I want to see. -
Spotter Power / How Much is Too Much??
I think that unless you can afford to buy alpha glass, there is little reason to go higher than 50x magnification. From my experience, most spotters are unable to present a clear picture above that magnification. That doesn't mean you won't want more power - it just gets really expensive if you... -
Phone, GPS, inReach, Onx... Help!
Inreach is great if you want to setup the expectation that you communicate with home every day while in the backcountry. I'm really resistant to that. Let's say you kill a bull just before dark and get caught up tending to the meat and forget to contact your wife. She freaks out thinking you...- joelweb
- Post #6
- Forum: Backpack Hunting
