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    Rate My Turkey Pattern

    First time turkey hunter here. Last minute attempt to dial in a setup... Rifle: Benelli SBE3 20 gauge with Burris FastFire 3 mounted with Meadow Creek Rib Mount I bought a Primos Jellyhead choke, but found out at the range that it didn't fit (SBE's have a special fitment). I returned it and...
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    Forest Service Issues ‘E-Bike’ Guidance

    All those arguing that this gives unfair advantage to those willing to spend money/time - should we also push to ban horses/mules/llamas/goats? Those make it much easier to set up camp deeper in and pack out meat without as much effort. Also, hiring experienced guides gives much more advantage...
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    Forest Service Issues ‘E-Bike’ Guidance

    I've had motorcycles, dirt bikes, ATV's, UTV's and Jeeps. E-bikes are definitely not in their league, but are also way beyond simple pedal bikes. Off-road vehicles weighing hundreds/thousands of pounds with 100 mile+ range and louder than heck are prohibited for good reason in certain areas...
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    Forest Service Issues ‘E-Bike’ Guidance

    To my understanding, the USFS closes roads to motorized traffic, not bikes (and it appears that e-bikes are considered bikes). I hunted the Valles Caldera last year and they were very clear that certain roads were closed, but you were fine to walk them, bike them, e-bike them, but of course...
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    Forest Service Issues ‘E-Bike’ Guidance

    Can you explain your comment? I haven't followed outdoor legislation that long, but I don't see how e-bikes are treated as anything you just listed. From what I understand, no motorized vehicles are allowed on certain trails, but mountain and "pedal-assist" e-bikes are, correct? Some trails...
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    NM Draw Apps Open 22

    Should help my chances for a unit 2 Bull Moose tag!
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    NM Draw Apps Open 22

    Unit 2 Spring Turkey for me! First time turkey hunting and dying to break in my new SBE...
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    National debt / balanced budget?

    A balanced checkbook doesn't keep nuclear aircraft carriers in the South China Sea. Also, I don't think the US letting off the throttle while Russia/China build up on printed money would be the best idea right now...
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    Is Ammo supply coming back at all yet?

    Wal-mart was my secret go-to for ammo during this shortage. Hard to come by, but when it was there it was still dirt cheap ($25 OTD for a box of 300WM). Now the cheapest Winchester 6.5CM is $34 OTD. It's finally piling up on shelves now for some calibers. 308, 270, 22LR, handgun ammo. Still...
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    NM Draw Apps Open 22

    That's a good point.
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    NM Draw Apps Open 22

    Whoa whoa whoa. I was thinking we needed to go 95/5! The more I read about how other states run their draws, I'm thankful to live here...
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    Pot and Guns?

    I'd say guns and weed mix better than guns and alcohol, but that's not on the ATF forms... No, I don't advocate mixing any mind-altering substances while handling firearms, but this seems like an oddly specific case of government mis-regulation. Heroin user? Cool, here's a bullpup. Crackhead...
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    Garmin Xero A1

    That's a good point I hadn't considered, though I wonder if you can manually enter holdover dots in that scenario. I know with the Sig BDX system you can do this (though less of an issue with the standard reticle still there).
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    Garmin Xero A1

    The hardest part (in my novice opinion) is getting an animal in your sights in the first place. This makes for more accurate, ethical shots, after all the hard work is done. There are lots of ways to make hunting harder, but cleaner kills are not so much of an issue with fair chase IMO.
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    NM Draw Apps Open 22

    No it's true guys - shut it down. Nobody apply to NM! I'm applying for everything except barbary. Got my boys signed up for elk, deer and oryx. Fingers crossed!
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    NM Draw Apps Open 22

    I was on a hunt last year and a guy from US Outfitters told me Floyd Lee Ranch leased the entire state hunting rights and not to bother reapplying. Sucks, but at least there's OTC Colorado!
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    Replace truck with UTV?

    I have a truck, 2 door Jeep Rubicon and a UTV (with a toyhauler camper and utility trailer). If I had to live with one - truck, no doubt. Just have to walk more and beat up on it more than I'd like. If I got to pick two? Truck and UTV. Still not ideal for some units where there are lots of...
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    Need to Spend $100 at Bass Pros, $50 at Cabelas

    Nice coolers, Yeti drinkware, quality base layers.
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    Deer rifles for young hunters

    6.5mm Creedmoor with a muzzle brake all day long. I picked up a Bergara HMR Wilderness in 6.5CM for my son's cow elk hunt, and both of my boys (10 and 12, both under 90lbs sopping wet) were fighting over who got to take turns slinging rounds down range. It's a heavier rifle, so a bit to carry...
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    Winch or Diff?

    I vote locker, with winch a close second. Winches help get you out of impossible scenarios, but depending on your approach those can be easier to avoid. However, I typically drive around in 2WD until I get some slipping, then 4WD Hi. Problem on a hill or with mud/ice? Flip on the locker(s) and...
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