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    Bird Dogs

    Go with what you know and get another Golden. Second Choice would be a Griffon.
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    DIY Caribou alaska

    I had this book when I lived up there. It was a good reference at at the time. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/caribou-hunting-larry-bartlett/1121639174
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    Meat hauling pack $250 budget

    I'll put a vote in for the Cabela's Alaskan Guide frame. I Picked one up years ago for $50 used, and strapped all my gear onto it with bungee cords for multi-night trips. Worked Great, and hauls a heavy load really well.
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    Montana big four draw coming up soon !

    Skunked again!
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    ROOSEVELT BULLS in the PACIFIC OCEAN!!!!!

    My family spent last week camping near Manzanita just north of Garabaldi. We were driving out one day, and Spotted a young Bull standing in the middle of a side road. Drove up and watched it for a bit, then started noticing a few others in the brush. That was my first Rosie encounter. It was...
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    Our boy Jake got his seasoned

    Congrats! My little Golden Female finished up her seasoned title this weekend as well! It sure is fun watching those dogs figure it out.
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    Heating a tent

    I've used the Mr. Heater heater buddy in the past during late archery season hunts. Run in mainly in the morning to take the chill off before crawling out of bed. This was in a big 6/8 man tent so I was able to position it where I wouldn't knock it over or clip it with my sleeping bag. They...
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    Torn CCL?

    I did both legs on a young lab years ago. He was a hard charging dog, and I never noticed him slowing down after the surgeries. We had the TPLO, and in my research 8-9 years ago it was the only one recommended for active dogs. The tightrope was suggested for older dogs that were done running...
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    Honest opinion on taking the month off work for elk season? Please help!!

    Go hunt!
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    Haul Road Caribou

    Put a cargo rack on the top of that thing and carry an extra spare or two and some gas cans on the roof. Then go have fun. I've done it 4-5 times, all in a little toyota Tacoma that looks a lot like the one in the background of the picture jryoung posted. I never had any issues, no flats...
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    MT Paddlefish Bowfishing

    I haven't done if for a couple of years, but definitely seeing more boats out there. Can't say I have ever gotten a good shot at a paddlefish, but we have shot lots of carp while looking.
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    Arrow weight for elk Kinetic energy

    In my limited experience, the shots higher up the body tend to not produce great blood trails. That was my first thought when reading your initial post, and then the picture of the elk you posted shows a shot above mid height. Deadly shot for sure, just one that tends towards poor blood trails.
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    Alaska Caribou Hunt Tips

    Citric acid is good if it is buggy where you are at. But keeping it cool and dry is pretty key. The last fly out hunt we did we were able to find some drift wood, and make a little elevated bench in a gully next to the lake. That allowed for good air flow underneath and we tented a tarp over...
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    Alaska Caribou Hunt Tips

    If you get dropped in the right area, you will have plenty of opportunities to fill your tag. So then you just need to have a plan to care for the meat. If you notch a tag or two early in the hunt you could have a week or so of tending to meat.
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    What bag size is preferred?

    I used the MR Metcalf last year for a 3 day hunt and found it to be adequately sized for the job at 4333 cu-in. I wouldn't want to go any smaller than that. But I also probably pack way more than the bare minimum as well.
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    Question about 'Whoa'

    I'm not a pointer guy so I can't help on the sit to whoa, but when it comes to puppies. Don't get in a hurry. Teach basic obedience & canine good citizenship. Basically just how to be a good pet. While doing that try to encourage their natural instincts and drive for bird hunting. The...
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    Bedded bugling bull - how to get a shot?

    A buddy and I were in this situation 2 years ago, but we couldn't see the elk. It was the last day of a 3 day backpack hunt and we were due to leave camp by noon. We sat and tried to wait him out, but ran out of time. So rather than leave him there we decided to sneak in on him. I got to 40...
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    Bunch of stuff for sale in Montana

    Is that 870 a 20 gauge?
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    Dogs

    Gotta be the Golden Retriever for me. But I have seen a few Boykins that were definately the definition of versitle dog.
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    Core4Element Summit Primaloft packable coat

    I've got this coat already, and wear it daily. Great coat for the price. I've packed it in a few times, and either i'm a fair weather hunter, or i just don't get cold enough to use

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