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    Total Archery Challenge, Big Sky: Who's going?

    Wow, nuts it sold out so fast! Good to know for next year. Thanks for the heads up on joining a group, though don't think I'll drive down there on a chance. All good. Will consider again in 2022, but earlier.
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    Total Archery Challenge, Big Sky: Who's going?

    Hi All, Looks like I was late for the sign ups as they're all sold out, but on the waitlist. Who's all going? For those solo archers, do you know if there is some kind of solo list where individuals can join small groups with room in their nock time? With many of us hunting or training solo...
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    That didn’t take long...

    Looks like he passed away and they found a Grizzly boar with a moose carcass close by: https://missoulacurrent.com/montana-today/2021/04/grizzly-bear-attack-2/
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    SIGH....HB 695 (charge a fee to comment on state policy)

    try this link from your phone: https://legiscan.com/MT/drafts/HB695/2021
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    SIGH....HB 695 (charge a fee to comment on state policy)

    Ok, so reading it again it looks like it says: (6) The parties may agree to enter arbitration. Arbitration entered pursuant to this section is subject to the Uniform Arbitration Act, Title 27, chapter 5. THE PARTIES SHALL EACH PAY A $50 FEE TO THE DEPARTMENT."...
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    SIGH....HB 695 (charge a fee to comment on state policy)

    Hi All, Is everyone aware of the "amended" (on 4/6) bill yet (attached)? I got a response from my email to Rep Steve Gist who said "the amendment stripped everything out of this bill" Looking through it, seems like basically the whole thing is crossed out. Sorry for my ignorance, but if this...
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    Lightweight Hoody - Sun Protection

    I tried the lightest Arcteryx and found it the least breathable out of three super light shirts I tried. I do run very hot when moving so prefer the lightest possible in hot weather. The OR Echo was head and shoulders my favorite followed by the Marmot Windridge, which I still like and use...
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    Lightweight Hoody - Sun Protection

    If super hot weather, I’ve loved the Outdoor Research echo shirts. They also make a hoody that’s popular w the thru hiker crowd. Got mine in tan and last year they had a light green.
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    Checkerboard Pro-Active Solutions?

    Ok cool, thanks guys. So there is hope IF there is the will and funds to get it done. If we can set up the political advocacy org then maybe this could be on the list of potential issues to try to build the will for. I don't know how it'd stack up with other issues out there, but there are...
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    Checkerboard Pro-Active Solutions?

    Hi All, I'm sure this has come up before so apologize in advance for my ignorance. Are there viable solutions to the conundrum of so much public land locked behind the checkerboards and inability to corner hop? Could the BLM, if properly inspired, decide to adjust their leases to only allow...
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    First gun

    Marlin 30-30 a few years ago for wild boar issues. What a long, slippery, wonderful slope it's been since then getting more connected to nature and my food source through hunting.
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    HB 505 - Elk Need Your Help

    Combine the powerful mobilization efforts that have been shown with some pro-active organization and it could be quite encouraging. Passive will be painful, but pro-active looks powerful with the folks who're fired up.
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    How can we change from defense to offense?

    Big thanks to all who've written and testified for HB 505. With each defensive battle, it fuels my fire to see some offensive action with the org we've talked about, starting in MT as a pilot program. From voices on here, seems like a simple starting formula for the org is a combination of...
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    Hunts you consider unethical and why?

    This will probably be one lots of people dislike, but it's just personal and not something I try to discourage other people from doing, but... catch and release fishing On the surface it seems more "ethical" because you're letting the fish live another day, though for me personally it then...
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    How can we change from defense to offense?

    With the right structure, mission, proven folks behind it and lots of hard work, I also believe funding is possible. Starting at the state level also makes total sense with Montana being a natural opportunity for a pilot program. With the combination of high profile industry experts, hunting...
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    How can we change from defense to offense?

    Ok, great. That assessment makes total sense. Interestingly, I listened to your MT 143 podcast intro after my first post here, so clearly you're way ahead of me. As you mention, this dynamic is not unique to hunting and conservation so it's time we put our big boy pants on and play for real...
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    How can we change from defense to offense?

    In my experience with local advocacy in other areas, the politicians definitely respond to: Donors (to help them get or stay elected) Voters (squeaky wheels) Also, I agree that if possible, working through existing orgs that have existing staff and systems makes the most sense, plus having...
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    How can we change from defense to offense?

    From my experience I'd agree that both grassroots advocacy and funds are both important. There are existing orgs like BHA out there helping to mobilize the grassroots, though it seems that the vast majority of the time we are being notified and asked to call politicians in response to a...
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    How can we change from defense to offense?

    Hi All, As someone who's been very active in my previous County politics regarding land use issues (non-hunting related), I can say from experience that playing defense all the time is simply brutal and demoralizing. Facing barrage after barrage of attacks with each new anti-.... measure or...
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    How bad is a 3/4 ton truck off road?

    As I think on it all, there really is no universal answer. For almost all the dirt roads I travelled before to access where I was hunting I was just fine with the 3/4 ton duramax. Just the one spot in the video I'd not go back to, but didn't see any deer from that access point anyways. That...
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