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FWP Proposes Expanding Wolf Hunting Opportunities in Northwest Montana
I like the idea and support this. My only concern, albeit marginal, is having guys rifle hunting for wolves that early, during a time at which none of the animals (especially the elk) have been pressured by anything other than scouting. Am I interpreting that correctly, by the 'genera' season...- daltrix99
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- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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Black Bear Newb
Head west off the reservation along the clark fork corridor - good Black Bear country all over there. Bitteroots are ok for Black Bears if you can get to a good glassing point, but you may find road access tough for much of the season due to snow. If you're heading to that area, I'd recommend...- daltrix99
- Post #3
- Forum: Other Big Game
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What makes an Elk big?
I'm not good enough to gauge numbers by looking, and I am sure others here can provide more on that. But, I look for the relative extension of G4/5 off the main beam as a good indicator for a larger animal. A lot of younger or smaller bulls can have a nice overall frame, but 5 and 6 especially... -
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Which Week for Idaho OTC Mule Deer?
I second all of this advice. We have hunted those handful of days before elk opens, and we've seen people scouting for elk in addition to the deer hunters, but it's not near as many people. And yeah, definitely use onx to get away from roads! Lots of ATVs in Idaho. -
Solo Elk Hunting
Biggest realization/wakeup call for me was importance of the wind. It rules all. The only exception is if you can get a bull literally running in to a cow call or bugle; I've seen them do this into bad wind, then you have a split second when they stop to make your shot before they bolt. -
Back child support tied to hunting privilege
This thread was posted yesterday, and I am cross-posting what I said there: This is objectively a great idea that I support. However, important caveat: nothing like this should ever be applied without case by case consideration to some extent. I have a close friend who is a good father and hard...- daltrix99
- Post #10
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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Which Week for Idaho OTC Mule Deer?
Not to be overly pessimistic, but IME that is an extremely tough time of the year to find mature bucks in either Idaho or Montana. Weather will be a factor of course, but it will be tough regardless. If the October weather is looking to be mild, I would hunt the beginning of that window, and get... -
Montana Resident - Recommendations
You'll have to travel a good ways north and east to truly get away from Grizzlies. Plenty of great archery hunting in any of the mountains north of I-90, and you wouldn't have to worry about Griz unless you work west towards Butte and Missoula. I don't have numbers handy off the top of my head...- daltrix99
- Post #7
- Forum: Tag, Applications, Maps & E-Scouting
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Hunting conspiracy theories
Great reference! That's why I was careful with my language in saying this 'can' happen, but more importantly, it certainly has no ecological impact, and would not be noticeable if individuals were moved around between northern and southern populations.- daltrix99
- Post #67
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Utah Blocks Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Delinquent Child Support Payments
This is objectively a great idea that I support. However, important caveat: nothing like this should ever be applied without case by case consideration to some extent. I have a close friend who is a good father and hard worker, who has absolutely been obliterated by lawyers and his ex-wife when... -
Hunting conspiracy theories
Good thread! Here's a specific one that Montanans will enjoy: Fella I know is convinced that the National Park Service works with Montana FWP to relocate 'problem bears' from both Yellowstone and Glacier NPs to the Seeley/Swan Valleys in western Montana. His logic is that they don't care about...- daltrix99
- Post #49
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Montana Resident - Recommendations
What part of the state are you in?- daltrix99
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- Forum: Tag, Applications, Maps & E-Scouting
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An unusual visitor to my shop. 🐺
All good buddy - I didn't mean to be condescending or preachy, just thought that was relevant information on a forum like this. It is somewhat troubling that someone who owns an actual wolf would not be well-read on their taxonomy, but I am obviously judging from afar here, so I'll give her the...- daltrix99
- Post #21
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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First Time Elk Hunting, DIY Idaho
Welcome! I also hunt in Idaho thanks to their DAV tag allotment. My best friend and I have hit it hard the past couple years, and as amazing as the trips have been, we have not punched any tags. We have passed on cow elk with our bows, and younger mule deer, just haven’t had a shot on a bull or... -
An unusual visitor to my shop. 🐺
Thanks for sharing - cool and different to see a photo of one in this setting. Since this forum prides itself on getting things right, I think it's worth mentioning some terminology specifics here. Technically, a 'Timber Wolf' is not a thing. The species of wolf found in this image and...- daltrix99
- Post #12
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Idaho spring bear
Haha I’ll eat that one! I could blame it on my phone but the irony is too good. And I’m not editing!- daltrix99
- Post #7
- Forum: Other Big Game
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Idaho spring bear
I-90 corridor is has a lot of bears but it’s thick country. Please take a small effort to punctuate and format your text next time around.- daltrix99
- Post #4
- Forum: Other Big Game
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RIP one of the greatest
Tragic. I’m 31 and a huge sports fan, so Kobe was a staple of my childhood and adolescent years. RIP to a legend gone too soon. His 13 year old daughter Gianna was also killed in the crash. Awful.- daltrix99
- Post #5
- Forum: Sports Fans - Teams, Tourneys, Races, and Games
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More voices from the middle - climate change edition
That was a breath of fresh air to read about a topic that is usually contaminated with bias and obstinance, as the article points out. (Including on this site).- daltrix99
- Post #11
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
