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    Considering Lifting for Function v. Form

    Sweet, thanks for your experience. Yes, the 4" lift that does NOT use the upper control arms is tempting as, in general, I tend to trust stock parts for longevity. Tomorrow they're going to fit the 285/75/17 (33.9") and trim the fenders/bumper as needed to allow for tires and chains. They...
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    Grizzly killed in eastern Idaho

    I'm sorry if I wasn't more clear, so I'll repeat "I'm in no way condoning NOT reporting". If my grammar is confusing, I'm saying that in no way do I support or agree with NOT reporting. That said, it doesn't mean I can't try to understand people, their motivations and points of view. I find...
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    Grizzly killed in eastern Idaho

    That's very good to hear. If they're known for being fair and impartial, accepting the realities of the need to err on the side of caution sometimes when it comes to your own life and those you're with, that would make people feel confident reporting. Again, I'm in no way condoning NOT...
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    How bad is a 3/4 ton truck off road?

    Just tried fixing it. Should work now.
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    How bad is a 3/4 ton truck off road?

    Drive/Tow/Hunt in a 2011 Duramax crew cab, long bed. Mirror what most everyone has said. Letting air out of the tires makes a real difference on the washboards and dirt roads in general, but rough pot holed roads are still brutal. I've been amazed at how well it's taken care of me when in 4WD...
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    Grizzly killed in eastern Idaho

    I was wondering if maybe there could have been the possibility of a self-defense situation where they were afraid to report it. I'm certainly not condoning that, but trying to understand possibilities. So while it's possible a rifle was shot at close range in self defense, not the most likely...
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    Considering Lifting for Function v. Form

    Thanks all. Pretty much decided the plan. Will target fitting the tallest tires (and allow chains) without level/lift, but with front bumper and fender trimming. Thankfully recommended to a shop here in the Bitterroot Valley that sounds like they've got plenty of experience fender trimming to...
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    Considering Lifting for Function v. Form

    Hi All, Thanks for sharing your personal experiences of running different options. Yes, the def tank is silly exposed and some skid plates would be most helpful at whatever height. Locking Dif - I THINK, but not sure, that my truck may have the Eaton G80 locking dif in the back but...
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    Considering Lifting for Function v. Form

    Hi All, Been enjoying a great season in the mountains and seriously considering lifting my truck (2011 2500 duramax, crew, longbed). I've hesitated as it's been so good to me so far in being pretty darn solid on the dirt, mild-mud, and low (2"-8") snow. However, some of the roads I've been on...
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    Fly or drive to Wyoming

    I did both solo last year and each has their merits. It's about an 18hr. drive for me though I had over a week from Friday to the following Sunday off. The second time was time constrained of just 5 days so flew. When flying I was going to be hunting with a local friend who was driving so...
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    Meat Storage - Bozeman & Surrounding areas?

    Thanks guys. I kind of figured that'd be the case regarding storage. I have a friend in Bozeman, so might offer to trade some elk meat for a couple months of space in his garage for a chest freezer. Cheers
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    Meat Storage - Bozeman & Surrounding areas?

    Hi All, Anyone know of a processor or place that'll just allow me to pay for meat storage? I actually enjoy processing my own meat, but will be working remotely/hunting/getting time in the mountains this fall so will be away from my home's freezer for a few months. I may just pay a processor...
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    Elk .... Let's see them!!!

    Bull was a beautiful creature in the WY high country, about 10,300ft., who we snuck in to about 20 yds. while he was sleeping thinking he had a couple cows with him. Of course I had a cow tag so when he curiously hung around for literally about 30 min trying to catch our scent, all I could do...
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    Have Antlerless tag in MT and open to team up with someone with Bull tag (grizzly country)

    Hi All, I'll be spending most of the fall in Montana/Wyoming working remotely and hitting the mountains often. My antlerless B tag is for MT 314 so if someone has a bull tag, which might include General for that unit, I'm open to team up. I'm used to hunting solo, but as it's supposed to be...
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    Travel Trailer Size and Road Limitations

    By the way, I should be in the mountains and areas around Gallatin County, MT, for my cow elk tag and enjoying some general time working in the Rockies, so if work is slow I'm happy to tag along with someone who's got a bull tag in the area. Cheers
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    Travel Trailer Size and Road Limitations

    Hi All, Thanks all for sharing your real experiences and insights! Pulled the trigger last week on a 2014 Outdoors RV 250RDSW (25' inside/30' total). It's certainly longer than I'd get if just a hunting rig, but it's the perfect space for living/working remotely (it seems so far) for 1-3...
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    Travel Trailer Size and Road Limitations

    Very good point. Even with an excellent cell booster, during my test this past week up at the Trinity Mountains and Mount Shasta, there was a pretty good section of the Trinities that I still couldn’t get any reception. The days away from reception I plan to be hunting on foot so you’re right...
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    Travel Trailer Size and Road Limitations

    I considered that but I've not yet gotten myself and my horse up to hunting mode and not sure if I'd want to be committed to having him full time when living out of a trailer for 1-3 months. For this first trial season think I'll stick with the 2 dogs and do some local horse backcountry hunting...
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    Travel Trailer Size and Road Limitations

    Tow Rig is a 3/4 ton 2011 Chevy Duramax Diesel, crew cab long bed. Yes, it's looonng, but silly stable when towing my small 2 horse trailer.
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    Travel Trailer Size and Road Limitations

    I've actually got the Kodiak 10x14 tent which is luxurious as a hunting base camp which is able to be heated too. If it was just a week or two it'd be a no brainer between backpack hunting, truck shell/kodiak tent. This would be the option I go if I simply get a cheap hotel or reasonable...

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